The lead swimmer of the Synchronized Swimming Team is...
Shindo Kankuro
I'll do my best then
Hey! Synchro swimming may be scrapped!
I'm Tatematsu Norio. Call me Tate
- Do it, don't hold back - Please let us perform
The swimming team will cancel all activities for a week...
and be forbidden to use the pool!
Leave me alone. Let me do what I want
Activities have been stopped. No one will come
You're so silly, Shindo-chan. Aren't you here?
What are your plans?
I'm going all out for it!
Hurry up!
- You sleepyhead! - Sorry!
- Wonderful, I'm ready... - Keep your voice down!
- We're not allowed here - Then why are you here?
Who are you?
We're student councilors
We're on the lookout for people like you
You really showed up, just like Tanaka said you would
Get them
What is this?!
- Don't belittle us councilors - We'll complain to Tanaka
They're watching us. What now?
- We'll think of other ways - You two!
Your finals are in two days, pay attention!
Yes
Ready. Left hand, look right. Clasp both hands, jump, down
Change sides, smile, smile, smile, smile, smile!
Well done! Not bad!
But it feels different on land
That bloke's watching you again
Let's go somewhere else
I've a brilliant idea
Forget it! We'll be dead if they find out we broke into a girls' school
We'll be fine
Smile, smile, smile, smile!
This is great!
What's wrong?
I've got water in my nose
That's nothing! It's common
Sorry
What was that for?!
I didn't want to be discovered!
You didn't have to drag me in too!
- What are you doing? - Drats, let's go!
What are you doing?
Punks, stay there!
- I told you to forget it! - Shut up
You scum!
Episode 2 Synchro In Danger!?
Really!
Keep that spirit and score in the finals!
Your mother's a beauty
- Don't make me laugh anymore - The curry rice is delicious
Really? I made that. I knew it was good
Let's go
Thanks for dinner
- Do your best! - Yes!
What an interesting friend!
Good evening!
It's Asako. Come in
Sorry to disturb
Watermelon?
You souldn't bring us food all the time
Granny sent many melons to us
Where's Kankuro?
He's studying for his finals with his friend
He finally seems to know what's important
Renting the pool at the Sports Hall costs 8,000 yen a month
Membership fees are 10,000 yen
Where can we get the money?
We won't train till the pool opens then
What are you looking at?
Didn't I lend you this?
- Studying for finals? - I knew something was amiss
Lying to your parents, eh?
I'm warning you. Don't say a thing!
Is this how you plead with others?
Whatever. Salt?
It brings out the watermelon's sweetness
I said I don't want it
Hang on!
Are you two dating?
Kankuro can't possibly get a girlfriend
She's our neighbor, Onishi Asako
What a haughty girl!
Hi, it's a pleasure. I'm Tatematsu Norio. Call me Tate
I know. You're the oddball transfer student
You don't learn, do you? Still thinking of synchro swimming?
Just leave me alone, OK?
Didn't you quit the swimming club?
You see. There's no law saying one must be in the swimming club...
in order to do synchro. Understand?
- No - Thought so
What's that for?
That's it!
You're right
We won't be from the swimming club
Only the swimming club's activities are stopped. Nothing else is banned
We'll just set up a similar club
It can't work?
You're a genius
OK, you'll be Captain
Can I?
You're most deserving
I don't understand why you're so happy
- Just go home - There's someone weird outside
- What? - Someone weird
It's Takahara
He's bent on getting you
Synchronized Swimming Club?
As student body in charge of clubs and societies, I object
Why?
For 3 reasons
One, you need at least 5 members to set up a club
Two, you need a consultant teacher
Three, you're obviously trying to overturn...
the ban on swimming activities
The last reason is irrelevant
Anyway, you need 5 members
You're negotiable about that, aren't you?
I refuse
You can apply only if you meet the requirements
That's the rule
"I did that purposefully in everyone's..."
Let's start with clubs. Which is strongest?
Baseball Club, I think
Player, ready?
My goal's to perform well and make it to the league. Get someone else
But you're not professional players
So what? We were placed top 8 at the recent competition
Everyone thinks we'll make it to the regional league
Synchro swimming? Forget it!
Sorry. Let's look at the weaker clubs
Yes, we did lose 12 goals to our opponents
You're different from the Baseball Club. You're flexible
- Join us - Soccer attracts more girls
Goal!
Yasuda, you want to do synchro swimming too, right?
But...
We've worked hard all this while
- But... - Just join us
- Still thinking of synchro swimming? - It's impossible, forget it
Yasuda, we're off to tuition. Bye
I'm off then
Why are they...
Excuse me...
Would you like to join the Synchronized Swimming Club?
You think a fatso knows nothing about sports?
Not at all
You're not fat, anyway
That's what you say, but I know what you're thinking!
Why do you speculate so much? And you've assumed wrongly!
Let's go
Isn't there someone better?
You do think that way!
They wanted to join synchro swimming, but they gave up after the ban
You're still bent on synchro swimming? You're such morons
We want to sing. We'll become stars
- Find a better activity - Exactly, let's practice
Sure
I've heard
Why didn't you discuss this with me?
Miss Sakuma
You need a consultant teacher, right? I can do that
Really?
You have to entice others in your recruitment
I've a brilliant plan
Want to try?
Yes!
Synchro swimming, synchro swimming!
Want to frolic with swimming beauties in the water?
We're recruiting members to visit the...
College Females Synchronized Swimming Club
You're exaggerating!
We won't get any members otherwise!
Free registration for synchro swimming. Synchro swimming...
Those two again?
It's their finals tomorrow
They'll regret it ultimately
Everyone, look here
We've officially established...
the College Females Synchro Swimming Appreciation Club
Before that, please fill up the application form
Application form?
What for?
You didn't say that earlier
What's this?
Forget it!
Ignore them
Don't leave, come back!
Everyone's gone
There! There's one more
It's... Takahara. Why is he here?
To get you. He's repeating school as he's violent. He must be furious
Come, register here
Go on your knees and plead for forgiveness. Quick!
Wonderful! We have one member. Let's go
- Is he serious? - Heaven knows
Wait over there
OK. Let's swim!
Thanks for your time, ladies
Senpai, we're performing for just these three?
It's just the three of them, but they've high ability and quality
I hand-picked them especially
Could they be the Flying Fish Trio?
Future Olympic competitors?
- OK. I've no objections then - Thanks a lot
Over here. I'm getting them to perform for you
I've to prepare the exam questions. I'll leave you here. Bye
- They're magnificent - True professionals indeed
What's the pig doing here?
I'm not a pig, I'm Ishizuka
You're taking pictures without permission. That's illegal!
I'm the newsletter's authorized photographer
I've the college's permission
Really?
Fantastic, that was marvelous!
Wonderful! Beautiful!
- You're impressive! - Terrific
It's your turn now
No, we can't
You're the Flying Fish Trio. You learn fast
Flying Fish Trio?
That is true, but...
What are you waiting for then?
But... We've no trunks
- We forgot them - We'll lend you something
Stop it, moron!
Let's begin then
All right
It's deep!
What kind of a pool is this?!
Synchronized swimming is conducted in a pool of at least 3 meters deep
That's right
Let's see how long you can hold your breath
You should go down too
Ready, go
Come on
No, I can't!
I'm choking!
Takahara is great. He's still down there
He's got determination
Idiots, he's drowning!
That's fast!
That fatso's pretty good
What are you standing there for? Help him out
Yes...
Ready!
- Takahara, Takahara... - Takahara, wake up!
You're the Flying Fish Trio?
You must be fakes!
I'll return it once it's dry
It's all right, Takahara
Yes, leg cramps are common
I...
I can't swim
What?
I'm hydrophobic
I get scared even when I wash my face
Why join us then?
Work towards the future now
With Ishizuka's guidance, you'll master swimming in no time
I'm not one of you
But you can swim really well
Appearances are deceptive, eh?
You're implying I'm fat?
It's not that!
You're paranoid about your weight
Exactly. Join us
Do you understand the agony of a fat person wearing trunks?
Being called names like Piggy and Saggy Breasts
Being scoffed at and told to wear bras
You'll never understand that feeling
With exercise, you can become fit
You can lose weight if you're not afraid of others' comments
It's easier said than done
It's impossible to try to change yourself now
How do you know if you don't try?
It's just impossible
You should reflect too
You really think you can do synchro swimming?
You really think he'll learn to swim?
You think it's impossible too, don't you?
No, we'll definitely succeed, right?
You doubt it too
I'm off
Where have you been?
Nowhere
Your mother thinks you were at tuition class
Do what you should
It's none of your business
I'm back
Kankuro, you're back I've made your favorite fish
I'll make that for supper
Work hard!
It's over, over!
I couldn't do the questions
It's OK. The pool can finally be used. We can practice now
Look, Takahara is all set too
Takahara, Takahara!
Takahara, this will help. Come
You'll never learn if you don't come in
Tomorrow... No, I'll succeed next week
What are you doing?
You're disturbing the Swimming Club's practice. Leave
The Synchronized Swimming Club is practicing now
Who cares?
Listen. The Swimming Club has exclusive rights to practice here
The Flying Fish Trio has had a long wait!
Besides, you club isn't registered
You've only recruited a hydrophobic!
- Get ready for your practice! - Yes!
All right, do your best!
Shindo, they have to catch up with the schedule
You understand, right?
Yes, it's all because of me
It's not that I don't understand how you feel
By the way, I think the college has an outdoor event on Friday
Hey, lift your hand higher. Swifter movements!
You heard that? That means no one is using the pool on Friday!
Come look!
- A new member! - New member? Takahara, hello
He's morose. What's with him?
- Impossible lad! - Precisely!
What's so funny?
- Please help yourself - Thank you
- Aren't you Isomura's brother? - I'm Kiyomasa
I see
He's working for us temporarily, right?
My brother disappeared after running into debt. I'm paying his dues
How touching, eh? I'm a good brother, aren't I?
You pity me, don't you?
Yes, yes...
Good! Then buy this infra-red contour face mask. You'll get 30% off
If you buy now, I'll give you this face massager for free. Look
Come here
I want ice coffee!
What's wrong, you two? Why are you so quiet?
We can use the pool on Friday
It's only one day
We must quickly find 5 members to establish our club!
Let's get Ishizuka
But he's not willing to join us
He can slim down and teach Takahara how to swim
That's killing two birds with one stone!
What is it?
Sorry!
Why is he angry? Does he really want to learn swimming?
Ishizuka is right
How can a hydrophobic learn how to swim?
What are you saying?
Can we really set up a synchro swimming club?
Where are you going?
To your house to make recruitment pamphlets
Relax, we'll recruit many members tomorrow. Let's go
Hey, what about your ice coffee?
- Forget it - What?!
- We're sorry - What's this, you rascals!
It's good to be young. Tatematsu is so spontaneous
Tatematsu reminds me of a man called Tatematsu
Was he your first love, Mamasan?
You're naughty!
Are you two done? What about the ice coffee?
Need you ask? We'll dock if from your pay
What kind of a shop is this? This is ridiculous!
Whichever type of shop this is, we are such a shop
Synchronized Swimming Club is recruiting!
Would you like to join us?
Miss Onoda
You're still in the mood for this?
Have you seen the noticeboard yet?
What?
What is it? What's happening?
Tanaka is always first. It's only a matter of how close his runner-up is
You're always first?
You're great!
Well, I don't have tuition, but I just happen to do well
You're second this time
No, I'm always...
Tatematsu Norio?!
Kankuro, your friend is terrific!
What?! He never looks like he studies
Let's go
OK. Asako
Your name's up there too
Really?
Re-examination Candidates: Shindo Kankuro, 3/3
Oh no! I've a re-exam!
If you fail Friday's re-exam, you'll attend vacation tuition classes
Vacation?
Shindo, you seem to be spending more time elsewhere
Not really
My vacation will be ruined if I fail?
Ishizuka, if you fail, you'll have no tuition classes
Because you've failed your exams and taken tuition classes all this time
I suggest you graduate a year later
I'll be retained
You'll be fine if you pass the re-exam
That's impossible. I don't even understand the textbooks
Don't worry. I'll teach you to pass. Relax
Is that in exchange for my participation in synchro swimming?
You think too much, Ishizuka
I purely want to help you
Come on, leave it to me. Shindo-chan, you come along too
Good evening
Welcome!
Feels different at night
This is how a pub is like
Then... We'll leave
Nonsense! It's OK. There are no customers yet. Come in
Who is this? Another new member?
Yes, he's Ishizuka
I'm not a member. I'm here to study
Hey, he's the chubby type you like
Look at his flesh!
- Does your family run a steakhouse? - No, please don't do that
Look at his flesh...
"2 sin equals 2 sin cos." Easy, right?
Tatematsu, can you make it simpler?
I've repeated myself many times! It's very simple!
To you, it is. But it's very difficult for me
It's too late now. I can't possibly understand. I'm a fatso
I'm weak-willed and easily distracted
Don't say that. Don't go!
Why didn't you stop him? We had a good chance of recruiting him
We shouldn't force him
With a captain like this, no wonder we're not succeeding
But... the impossible is unattainable no matter how hard we try
What are you saying? Don't be like Ishizuka
I'm losing my perseverance too
But...
Welcome
Come in. This table, please. Here
Have a seat. Here
Time for you kids to leave. Go play by the river or something
River?
Yes, river. Don't you know where that is?
Is that it?
What's so fun about this place?
Let's go back
Over there
Takahara...
Takahara, Takahara!
We'll work hard together, Takahara
Take a look
Thank you
You're still at it?
Please, Yasuda!
You're too busy to care, right, Yasuda? Come on
I'm off, bye
Basically, use the principles of additon
Then, apply the principles here. Understand?
OK, try it
Amazing, eh? They're really studying today
You're here, haughty girl
Shut up, Tate
- So energetic! - You're working hard
Morning, Ishizuka
Won't you guys give up?
I told you to give up on the impossible
Ishizuka
What is it?
I've been thinking...
If you start off thinking that, something that might...
have been possible would become impossible
It's better to believe it's possible, than do nothing about it
At least you've tried
This is a copy of last year's re-exam paper from Takahara
The answers are there
Leave me alone. I'm mentally prepared
It's definitely possible. We'll wait by the river after school
Takahara, keep at it
Put your entire face in, or it'll be meaningless
Come on
Ishizuka
You're here. You've got a question?
OK, coming!
- What's wrong? - Don't be mistaken
Take it back. I'm here to return it
Why?
It's useless to me
Don't give up. You're not so relaxed when talking about being retained
Where's Takahara?
He can't have...
I said not to force things!
I held my breath for 10 counts!
Fantastic!
That's wonderful!
10 counts?
Ishizuka
You'll succeed if you try too
You definitely will
Am I right?
- Am I right? - Yes!
So Shindo hasn't given up yet
They are very determined
Please! It's your re-exam tomorrow and you don't even know your formulae
Sorry to interrupt
Why are you here? Go back to your room
Don't regret your words
To think I brought you food
Fried noodles!
Let's dig in
The noodles are not fully cooked and rather tasteless
Who will marry you in the future?
Hanamura, you...
I'm sorry
I've never cooked before
You made this?
You don't seem to like it. I'll clear it
I'm sorry
You're a moron, Kankuro
I brought her over especially
Ten more minutes
Stop fearing. Just put your face in and do it
Hey!
How is it?
I passed! And I got 74 marks!
Well done, Shindo-chan!
Thanks to Takahara, my vacation is free!
Great!
Fantastic! We can practice without a worry now
You're terrific, Takahara
Improving speedily
You've recruited only a hydrophobic
What do you want?
I'm looking through the proposals to decide who should use the pool
What are you saying?
We're using this pool for synchro swimming
Calm down. I doubt you can do that
Who said so? You won't know till we try
That's marvelous!
You did it, Ishizuka!
I thought I'd succeed if I was willing
Actually, I... want to change
It's a fatso now
What a lousy ensemble!
Don't look down on me just because I'm fat
That's right! He swims well. Show it to him!
This is it. Welcome. Sorry for the wait
Well? Aren't you going to show me your skills?
It's a load of bull!
It's terrible to expose my fair, fleshy body
Ever seen a pig swimming?
Takahara, I'll teach you to swim!
One more member and our club can be established!
One more member...
Hanamura, let's head back to discuss the proposal
One more member...
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