Nomo's Drawing Song
Nomo's Drawing Song is starting!
2 balls flew this way
2 tiny balls also flew this way
Look, look, here is another one
Sliding on the ground, a fine display
1 mount, 2 mounts, 3 mounts passed by
The sign of victory, V! V! V!
One more time, V! V! V!
Wow, what a big crowd
Game is over and Nomo is done!!
While watching the television, keep the room bright, and don't sit too close to the TV, okay?
Here it is! A hit from 4th batter Azuma!
Earning Seishu another precious run!
Yes!
Game over! With a close victory,
Seishu Academy advances into the best four!
Summer’s storm rocks the night sky
Your frightened figure, cast blue by the summer rain
Frozen for a moment under the meaningless umbrella
Then through the crowd, we dash off into the rain
Our hands together, gripping onto the plastic umbrella handle
Our fingers tighten when the clouds start to rumble
Here with you, showering in the rain, washing away those summer days
Washing away from my heart, the sand of memories that have long gathered
Here you are, showering in the rain, perhaps reminiscing those of the past days?
Falling on our umbrella, that summer rain
I've Got a Bad Feeling About This
Oh wow.
Out of all those schools, they're one of the only four left.
If you aren't the last one left, you're just another team that participated.
I don't know baseball or Kitamura's skills as well as you do,
But I'm still very amazed as it is.
He isn't the only exceptional player in our team, you know.
Right, captain?
Nah, he's it.
We were able to chase Coach Daimon away, get Azuma to stay, and have Nakanishi join,
All because Kitamura Kou was there.
T-then it's all thanks to me.
Since he only became a pitcher because he...
Because he admired you.
He knows best about your skills and diligence.
That's just empty flattery.
Sorry.
I was going to explain more...
But in the end, they just didn't seem to get it about you.
A-and what's the deal with him?
Why doesn't he come visit?
No idea.
But I did invite him after the game.
He called just now.
He said, "I don't wanna see you in a hospital, get better already."
So we planned to go on a date after the finals.
O-oh, I see.
But yeah, having us around probably isn't doing you any good.
That's not true. I'm really glad to see you, Akaishi-kun.
I really am.
Ah, Tsukishima, we should probably head back now.
Okay.
Oh, is the result from the test back yet?
I'll have to do more tests.
More tests?
It didn't look very good. I might need surgery.
I only answered because you asked, Akaishi-kun.
Now I'll be the one to blame if you play badly.
Yeah...
But I'll make sure that never happens.
Let's go, Tsukishima.
Boys sure are great.
Aren't you worried about her?
If worrying can make her better, I'll worry all day long.
Even if you had to give up Koshien?
You can live a good life even without Koshien.
Like your brother.
His marriage is depending on us going to Koshien though.
Idiot, don't underestimate Ichiyo-neechan.
I wonder what Kou will become.
I can't wait to see what kind of a man Kou will become.
No one should die...
Before their parents...
Look Azuma! A four-leaf clover!
Isn't that something.
No one in the hospital would call an ambulance, right?
Having trouble falling asleep?
That's Japan's summer for ya.
Do you hate summers?
No, but I'd like it more if it weren't for that one summer.
It wasn't the summer's fault.
True...
Hey, Kou.
People are free to love whoever they want, right?
Yeah... Probably.
What a surprisingly cold-hearted guy.
Visiting her once can't hurt, can it?
He's thought it through.
There're things he must do, and there're things he trusts to fate.
But you know that already, don't you?
Hey, Aoba-chan!
Help pitch for a while!
Okay!
Too much force, Akaishi!
Yes, sir!
Amateur baseball was so much more fun, Nakanishi.
After we're done with high school baseball, let's go back playing for fun again.
Me aside, the rest of the world isn't gonna let you off so easily.
Aim for 160, Kou.
Do that and no one would complain anymore.
Complain about what?
Here's the data on Nishikura, our opponent tomorrow.
3-2, 5-4, 2-1, 3-2, 4-3..?
What? They've won every match with just one run ahead?
Yep!
I've got a bad feeling about this...
Something's definitely up with this team...
TODAY'S SCHEDULE
National High School Baseball Tournament Northern Tokyo Regional
FIRST MATCH
SCHEDULED START
Ryuou Itsumidaisan
Announcing position changes for Ryuou Academy.
SECOND MATCH
SCHEDULED START
Seishu Nishikura
Pitcher Oikawa is now the center fielder.
Center fielder Nishikawa is now the right fielder.
Right fielder Kanou-kun is subbed out.
And Matsushima-kun is now the pitcher.
Matsushima? That face...
According to the manager, he's the younger brother of the Matsushima from last year.
He's got the same looks and pitches.
Ryuou sure has plenty of talents.
Enough to save Oikawa for the finals.
Up till now, Oikawa only pitched half as much as you did.
So what?
Counting from childhood, he's probably pitched twice as much as me.
I see. You've got a point.
Ball 4!
This Itsumidaisan's pitcher sure gets batted a lot.
Kinda pointless giving Mishima a walk.
Not exactly.
They've avoided an early end thanks to that.
I see.
Let's go, Nakanishi, Kou. The much-anticipated 2nd match's starting.
Alright.
Is that alright?
Yes, doctor. We'll leave everything to you.
Northern Tokyo Regional, semi-final 2nd match,
Seishu Academy vs. Nishikura High, is about to start.
Homerun!
Seishu Academy's 1st batter Senda,
Earns a homerun the very first pitch of the game!
I've got a bad feeling about this...
Another good hit!
But it goes straight for the center fielder, thanks to their tight defense.
With Senda's homerun, Seishu Academy is 1 run ahead!
But Nishikura seems unfazed that people are getting hits off their starting pitcher Kanayama.
But that's understandable.
They've allowed their opponent to take the lead every game,
Then they slowly caught up, and always won the game by 1 run.
As if aided by the gods, they've reached the semi-finals in such a manner.
So in a sense, this is their usual winning pattern!
I've got a bad feeling about this...
They've caught up already... Are we gonna be okay?
No worries. I'll invite Aoba to the camping trip if they lose.
Top of the 2nd inning, Seishu Academy on offense.
5th batter, catcher, Akaishi-kun.
It didn't look very good. I might need surgery.
Now I'll be the one to blame if you play badly.
Another one! Homerun!
Boys sure are great.
So simple.
Right by the left foul line! Kitamura charges toward 2nd!
A beautiful pass back!
Tagged out!
2nd in a roll!
Not!
Strike 3!
What a pity. Bases were loaded too.
But everyone's doing well.
Must be because they have an awesome batting coach.
Yeah.
Nah, nah. It's the fruit of their own efforts.
Yeah.
Did you cut your hair?
We must have gotten more than 10 hits now.
Good, good.
But we still only have the two runs from the homeruns.
Yeah.
Shortstop caught the liner!
A hit-and-run!
Now he's stranded! Double play!
I've got a bad feeling...
We are the one in the lead.
R-right...
So we've reached the end with just 1 run behind.
Going just as we hoped.
Hmm?
What's wrong?
We haven't had a runner after the 2nd inning...
Strike 3!
If they can't get a hit, being lucky won't do much.
Can't have our guards down.
We're only 1 run ahead, they could easily catch up.
Yeah!
But wow, they are all playing so well.
No, no.
Out!
Alright! 2 more innings left! Your favorite 8th and 9th innings are about to start!
As always, the game will be ours from now on! Go get them!
But...
If we don't get at least one run this inning...
The game will be over, and there won't be a 9th...
Who'd have thought he'd be the cockiest of all the best four coaches.
It's under 2 runs by luck, but they're keeping that weak pitcher on just because of that.
Seishu is gaining on him now.
Am I the same type of pitcher?
No, just being a bit lucky won't work on you.
And nor would it...
...Work on him.
An early end after the 8th inning!
Seishu Academy advances into the finals!
Yes! Only one game left!
2nd match of the semi-finals ends with Seishu defeating Nishikura with a 7 run lead!
Bah, guess camping will have to wait until after that.
Koshien is after that!
Whoa.
Hurray!
Oh, she fell asleep.
Right after the match.
Did she?
Tsukishima.
Yeah.
Give this to Akane-chan, the ball that got us into the finals.
I'll take it to her.
What? Didn't you say you won't see her in the hospital?
I pitched so well after the 2nd inning, so I gonna go gloat for a while.
Take him to the hospital then, Tsukishima.
You know where it is, right?
I would just get in the way if I went.
You sure would.
I'm off.
It's really a hard ball.
What are you doing..?
It's so hard. Aoba-chan was hit by something this hard?
Oh, the one from Azuma.
But are you sure I can have something so important?
It's from today's hero, the two homerun batter Akaishi.
I see. Akaishi-kun was amazing today.
No Cross Game next week. Episode 47 airs on March 07.
The TV announcer praised him too.
Said he's one of the best catchers in this tournament.
Akaishi is the best.
No doubt about it.
You too, no?
Doesn't every team's battery think that? At least until they lose.
So, when is it?
What?
Your surgery.
“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
My surgery is on the day of the final.
I had a feeling that'd be the case.
You like Akane-san, don't you?
Who do you like more, Waka-chan or her?
Can't really compare with someone that's gone.
Then... What about me?
Next time, Cross Game 47:
Is A Lie Alright?
Wakaba would never let you cry again.
Sub Smith - 2010.02.21