Cross Game Quiz
Cross Game Quiz!
Ozaki-san
Koganezawa-san
Shimano-san
Which of the following batters asks Aoba for a match in today's show?
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?
Finally, we're only a week from the regional prelims.
In order for all of you to be in top shape, training camp will start the day after tomorrow.
Fortunately, we won't meet Ryuou Academy, who we lost against last year, until the finals.
While of course every match is important, we'll train with defeating Ryuou in mind.
The old man's already talking like going to the finals is a sure thing.
For the 3rd years especially!
This will be your last summer. Let's not leave any regrets!
Yes sir!
Tomorrow is Saturday, which we'll have off, so rest up and prepare well for the training ahead.
That's all. Dismissed.
Yes sir!
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 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
Everyone's Summer
We're already third years, huh?
So much has happened.
Our last summer, huh...
It just feels so surreal.
Nakanishi!
I forgot to mention back there, you gotta lose 3 kg before summer ends, got it?
Defeat Ryuou, huh?
Since Azuma-senpai and Kitamura-senpai are with us, we do have a chance this year...
Don't just talk about others. We are regulars too, you know.
Our roles are important too.
Let's make sure not to burden our seniors.
H-hey, guys...
When Azuma-senpai graduates, what will Tsukishima do?
Well, about that...
According to Kitamura-senpai, those two aren't actually going out yet.
What?!
So if we do well in the tournament...
We still have a chance!
Let's take Ryuou down!
Let's give our seniors their best summer ever!
Yeah! For our seniors!
For our seniors!
Mifujidai, Mifujidai.
Akane-san?
Welcome back.
Sorry to make you so worried.
I suddenly felt sick after getting off the train... But I'm alright now.
Are you sure?
It's happened a lot before. I'm used to it, so don't worry.
I can still come to work this Sunday.
I've been sickly since elementary school, and had to stay home from school a lot.
Thank you. Take care.
Akane-san.
If you don't feel well, tell us, okay?
Got it.
Huh?
The sports towels should be here...
What are you doing?
I'm packing for the training camp.
Sports towels are in the 3rd drawer.
They changed places. By the way, bath towels are in the 2nd drawer.
Thanks for your kind guidance...
Where's Ichiyo-neechan?
She's on a date.
And Akane-chan?
She has a painting she needs to finish.
And Aoba?
Off shopping, for the training camp.
Geez, even though today's such a good day for a date...
Oh and, how long is that guy gonna stay at your place?
You mean Azuma?
Did he say anything about moving out? And preferably as far away as possible.
How would I know... Go ask his brother.
What an eyesore... These days he's around Aoba all the time.
Say, is the coffee ready?
Just so we're clear, you like Akane-san, right?!
Clear on what...
I can't have anymore rivals showing up.
Why would that matter?!
No matter how many rivals there are, if you like her, just go for it.
Don't speak of it so lightly.
I'm already at a disadvantage for not being on the baseball team.
I don't even have the chance to throw a 160.
Oh yeah!
The 3rd years would retire if they lose at Summer Koshien, so we'd be on even ground!
Where's my coffee?!
Here, have another.
Ah, I should stop. Still gotta work tomorrow.
Come on, come on! We've just started!
No, no...
Oh, you're here again.
Yo, baseball boy!
Coach's here too...
Chairman asked me to come.
So what's with that getup?
I was about to go for self-training.
You're missing the point of this break.
I don't want to leave any regrets.
I'm off, dad. Don't drink too much.
How brilliant they are, the dreams of youth.
That's for sure.
National High School Track & Field Championship
Tokyo Meet
Group 6, to your positions.
Ready!
Aim for Koshien!
Seishu Acad. Baseball Team
Going out, Keiichirou?
Where to?
Arcade.
I feel so nervous.
I should be the one feeling nervous.
Ah, well, true but...
I wonder if my folks will introduce themselves well...
I'm the one that has to introduce myself.
Right, right, but still...
Don't you have confidence?
A-a-about what!?
About Seishu. Going to Koshien.
Oh that. They will. No worries. They're going for sure!
It's green.
Crap!
Ichiyo-neechan?
She's meeting his parents for the first time.
Well, well.
We can start the countdown for the wedding now. How wonderful.
And are things going well with that boyfriend of yours?
If they were, I wouldn't be here playing catch with you.
Hah, I see.
Yo!
It's the spiky head.
It's Senda!
What's up? Here for coffee?
I'm a high school baseball player, so I'm here to practice batting, obviously.
You?
I'm not the me of yesterday-
Cat! Ow...
Well. I should go now.
Dammit...
Thank you for the company.
It's obvious that I, Senda, will go to the Summer Koshien!
Where are you going?
To fulfill a promise between men.
No one's listening to me!
I'll turn this anger and sadness into my power just to show you!
Want to hang out?
If you don't mind.
Ozaki-san!
Welcome back, Ao-chan.
Makihara-san.
Akaishi!
Doing some shopping?
No, stupid. I'm off to work.
Unlike you high school kids, we grownups are busy all the time.
Oh yeah, you guys are gonna play that, uh... That tough one at Summer tourneys.
Ryuou?
Yeah, yeah! Ryuou!
I heard you got your ass kicked.
Do you have time to waste here?
Well, we're kinda practicing...
Kinda practicing?! Take it seriously, stupid!
Ryuou's ace and 4th are the same from last year! You think you can win just like that?!
You know pretty well, huh?
A-anyway!
Don't lose face for us alumni. You better win!
Understood!
Your movement's too big.
Your strength is your upper body flexibility.
Swing naturally and you'll bat straight out.
First, worry about raising your batting average!
If the 1st batter can't reach base, our chance will dip.
So it's all about that.
Damn it. Just you watch, Azuma!
My upper body flexibility's my strength, huh?
So you do know a bit about me now.
Who are you?
You aren't ever gonna forget my name again!
See, you can do it if you try, Sendo.
It's Senda!
This isn't a place for picnics, you know.
Sorry. I got hungry, so...
We aren't doing autographs even if you wait...
Aren't you Seishu's...
Yep. The Manager.
A spy?!
And you brought food too!
How is Kitamura?
He's in top shape!
That's good to hear.
Don't lose before you face us, alright?
Got it. You guys don't lose either, okay?
Is that something a spy should say?
Okay.
What's with that goody-goody attitude, Mishima?!
So popular people are different.
What's that supposed to mean?! Damn you!
Have you warmed up already?
I've thrown my fill.
Don't be too reckless.
And who played catcher for you? Tsukishima?
Well, that's technically still correct.
Anyway, let's start already.
So your family runs a batting center.
Yeah.
I'm so jealous.
It's not as good as you think. Real pitchers don't throw to the same spot every time.
I want one too...
A cute sister like yours!
U-um, how did you know my address?
I got it from Midori-chan.
From Koganezawa-san?
She's giving it her all.
She's probably the one that has improved the most at the camp.
She might just become a regular.
World Cup is in August, right?
Summer training camp will start soon.
I actually had a bit of hope...
Since I heard Coach Takei invited you.
I'm sorry.
Everyone's got something they can't do without.
I just, well... Feel uneasy, as if I've lost something.
As a batter, I want to see your pitch once again.
Ozaki-san...
Okay, let's get to it. I gotta go back before sunset.
Sure!
Fourth, huh?
Well, that's that.
That's that? If that last hurdle went well, you would have gotten into the semi-finals.
No way, no way. That was my true level.
But it's all good. Now I can go cheer for you at Koshien.
At Koshien, huh?
Yep. I'm retired. Now it's your turn.
Nakagawa...
Retired huh? Even though I worked so hard this year...
Really... Worked hard...
Ah, fine.
I'll take you to Koshien.
But Nakanishi.
Yeah?
Lose 3 kg before that, 'kay?
Shut up!
It's been a while.
We used to train here a lot before high school, remember?
Good thing you didn't end your baseball days as a secret weapon.
Now, c'mon! The sun's gonna set if we keep wasting time.
I'm the pitcher and you're the catcher.
Inside the sold out Koshien...
Thank you.
Alright! Here comes a curve!
The match is one at bat.
Are you fine with that?
You've gotten faster again. I totally missed the timing.
Strike 1!
Good one. That pitch got me before too.
Strike 2!
You don't have to take the swing. That was a ball.
Alright. That was rude of me to bat it. Sorry about that.
You don't need to-
C'mon! The count is 1-2.
'Kay!
Too low!
Too late again.
Sorry!
Don't worry, don't worry! It's a full count now!
Next one decides it all!
'Kay!
My loss! Thanks a lot for today!
Thank you too.
That last one was the fastest one yet.
Another pitch, and you'd probably be able to hit it.
Then I look forward to the next one.
Sure!
So it seems you'll be going to Koshien?
We will, definitely.
No regrets, right?
Yep.
Then... I look forward to seeing you go to Koshien.
Good luck with World Cup too, Ozaki-san.
We'll be the number one in the world.
Training camp starts today.
I hope you'll each do your best to improve yourselves.
Yes sir!
Let's aim for Koshien!
Bring on my wedding reception!
Take down 3 grams!
It's 3 kg...
Alright! Let's do it!
MATSUNAMI
SEISHU ACAD.
“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
Akane-chan was here? Why didn't you come wake me?
Because Akaishi-senpai said to just let you sleep.
Akaishi!
He went to walk her back.
What?!
Hey Azuma... By Miki, you mean that Miki?
That Miki.
Next time. Cross Game 43: Same as Always...
He's got a good look on him.
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Sub Smith - 2010.01.24