Synchronized Swimming Club? I cannot approve
Yasuda, you're keen on performing too, right?
I'm going off
- Takahara is impressive! - You fool, he's drowning!
Ishizuka, if you're determined, you can do it!
How would you know if you don't try? I want to have a change too
Takahara, regarding the swimming lessons, leave it to me!
We're short of one person to form the Synchro Swimming Club!
Hurry up, Tatematsu, we're running late!
Sorry, sorry...
Sorry, we're late. Sorry!
One more time!
That won't do, Takahara. You've to fully immerse yourself!
To think you lack perseverance!
How does this help in synchronized swimming?
They're training hard! We should buck up too!
Come on!
Slowly lift up your left leg and hold it there...
Right, lift it higher
Wait a minute...
Isn't there a better place to practice?
I don't have a choice either. Now, practice with the music
Smile! Smile! Smile!
- Takahara, this is the time to smile! - Pardon me
How can you overcome your hydrophobia with this on?
Pardon me
- If you really drown, I'll save you! - Shut up
- Let's practice one more time! - Yes, one more time!
- Music please! - I'll do it
Ready? Go with the music...
Oh no, what should we do?
A new CD player? It must be very expensive
I'll be using it to play English learning programs
Why must it be water-resistant?
He wants to study even in the bathroom, right?
Yes, even in the bathroom...
Do buy it for him. He's using it for his studies
Your dad will be sponsoring it
How long do you intend to keep it from them?
Why are you talking like Asako?
I spoilt the CD player in the public bath
It costs a lot to bribe me
What are you doing, Kankuro?
The chain is detached. I think it has broken down
Nothing seems to go right for you
What do you mean?
I suppose you didn't spoil the CD player in the public bath?
Or did you?
How did you know? It must have been Hitomi!
You practice in the public bath too? That's so hard on you people
Hanamura, sorry about the other time
You fried noodles for us, yet I lashed out at you
I did not take it to heart
But if you need a practice pool, I could try asking my teacher
Perhaps you could use our school's pool
Really? That's great, Shindo!
Really? We can swim in the same pool as the girls from Sakuragi Girls'?
Please mind your image
I was thinking, we could practice together with those girls
Unisex public bath?
- He must have been kidding! - I suppose so
- This is unimaginable - Shut up
Why are you picking on me?
The Students' Council will begin accepting...
application for stalls for Founder's Day Celebration
The deadline is 17 July, the day before school closes, at 1 pm
As the classrooms have been allocated,
those societies setting up stalls, please submit your proposals...
to the Students' Council
OK, let's join in too
Episode 3 Newly Formed Group! Synchronized Swimming Club
- Soccer Team, selling octopus balls - Please give us your support!
- Music Society, live performance - Please show us your support!
Swimming Society, "Haunted House"
Students' Council - "live crosstalk?" What's this?
Where did this proposal come from?
But it sounds interesting. Shall we give it a try?
- Reject! - I agree!
If we didn't leave out anything, that's all for the morning session
You've been discovered!
Synchronized Swimming Club? I'm afraid you'll be disappointed
"Men's synchronized swimming performance"...
has no right to apply for a stall
You needn't be so mean, Tanaka. We will think of a solution!
At least allocate a venue for us!
The deadline for applications is the 17th
Before that, you need to gather your consulting teacher and 5 members...
to complete the official registration of the society
Three days later? What if we fail to get enough members by then?
Forget it then!
What are you doing?
Look, he's infuriated!
A good-for-nothing!
What was wrong with you just now, Takahara?
You scared us when you dashed out like that!
- Takahara? - I'm afraid of spiders
- Have you recruited enough members? - Not yet
You're only short one member, right?
I've promised to be the teacher-in- charge. Do think of a solution!
There's sure to be a way
Doesn't matter if it's an invisible member
- Just borrow a friend's name! - Do I look like I have friends?
I've been rejected by everyone in the swimming team too
I'm akin to a wolf. I've the character of a loner
Don't you have at least one friend?
I've just been transferred to this school too
Yasuda?
The stall applications that were approved this morning
Good job
- Tanaka - Yes?
How's the Synchronized Swimming Club?
Don't worry, they haven't found enough members yet
Even if it is established, they'll be liaising with Sakuragi Girls' High
The Students' Council has control over the swimming pool
A performance is impossible
You'll see to the requests of the Education Committee
Target-spotted!
Yasuda, could we have a moment with you?
We've something important to discuss with you
Be quiet. The mock exam is around the corner
Don't be so mean
We were friends in the Swimming Society, right?
Please do not disturb us. We're retreating for the examinations
Besides, we've never practiced together
You've got a point
Yasuda, shall we talk after school?
"A Date On The Boat?" Are you serious, Tanaka?
The traditional dance proposal by Sakuragi Girls' High is not bad
But since the swimming pool is unoccupied, we should utilize it
Tanaka, why are you so against synchronized swimming?
You so wish to see them perform?
But when we mention Tadano High School's Festvial,
people would think of synchronized swimming
No, Hanamura, we're thinking of an innovative and meaningful program
Like "A Date On The Boat?"
You're so rude. The boat is the first moving object in human culture
For you, take it. Eat all you can. Don't stand on ceremony
- It tastes really good - Shut up!
Don't stand on ceremony. Come on, eat it
You've eaten the food we treated you to, right?
That's a big favor!
- What do you want? - We'd like to borrow your name
Just write your name on the registration form
It's this matter all right. I've rejected where this is concerned
- No, it isn't like this - But we're keen on synchro swimming
We joined the Swimming Society though we didn't know how to swim
- We've put in effort... - True, but...
That's all that needs to be said. Congratulations on joining!
- Please write down your name - Yasuda, let's go
They invited me to discuss the "Haunted House"
The "Haunted House?"
The Swimming Society is setting one up during the Festival
They are in charge. I'm going off
Wait a minute, Yasuda. You're interested in performing, right?
That's what we've been working so hard for
Talking about synchronized swimming again?
We've garnered Sakuragi Girls' High support too
We're going to the karaoke box for our discussion with the girls
- Count me in - You're not allowed
- I'm going off then - Let's go
They're going to the karaoke box! I'm so envious
In the face of adversity, we should adjust our moods
We'll think of something tomorrow. Don't worry
Look!
If we could discuss further, Yasuda is sure to agree
There you go again. Forget about Yasuda
Kankuro!
Thanks to Kyoko, you can use our swimming pool from the 17th onwards
Really?
Is that your friend? Introduce her to me!
Don't tell me you think it's useless to introduce?
So that's what you think!
By hook or by crook, we must establish the club before the 17th
We must come up with the joint-proposal soon
- But Tanaka is so stubborn - Tanaka?
He doesn't want you to perform
To carry out the joint-proposal, we need to use the swimming pool
- If only Kyoko could help - Why me?
- You didn't realize? - It's so obvious
- Exactly! - Is Tanaka fond of Kyoko too?
- Is there someone else? - I'm sure there are many
- Shindo, don't join the crowd - Kyoko, you're so slow!
You should be aware of your popularity
If Kyoko were to get Tanaka to help, we'd kill 2 birds with 1 stone
I beg of you, Kyoko!
Wait, we shouldn't let Kyoko do this. We should rely on ourselves first
It's fine with me
By the day after tomorrow,
we must submit the printing fee and original script
Our joint-proposal must be finalized soon
Perhaps the posters won't be ready before school closes
Only I would make such a blunder
What's the matter?
Tanaka, are you free after school tomorrow?
I don't even have a second to spare
But it's a date with the girls from Sakuragi Girls' High
Can't you see I've got tons of work to do?
It's Hanamura Kyoko's invitation
She invited me? Since you're so sincere, I won't turn you down
- They didn't plead with you - There are tons of work
I can finish them in one night
Tanaka! Tanaka!
- What a weird fellow! - We lured him into it so effortlessly
Seems like he's really fallen for her
From now till school closes, only morning lessons are in effect
But don't keep playing. Think about your future
Draw up a vacation schedule
The above message is from your discipline master
We do hope you have a good time. I've finished
Let's go! Takahara, let's go!
Tanaka?
He's pretty serious about it
Let's go
It feels like a dream!
Never in my life have I thought I'd have a date with the Sakuragi girls
You call yourself a man?
- Will Tanaka really come? - He seems anxious. What's happening?
- He's here! - He's here?
Sorry to have kept you waiting
This is...
The flowers happened to bloom at my gate, so I plucked them
Why is there wrapping paper from the florist then?
I happened to pass by a florist and got them to wrap it up
- That's so lame - What a drastic change!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Hanamura, cheers!
Tastes really good
Is the mixed fried rice ready?
Looks good. What a genius I am!
The river looks calm. I'm going over for a while
Wait, aren't you eating?
I had a hard time cooking it. Can anyone bring it over?
- I'll have to do it then - Really? Thanks so much
He's fallen right into our trap!
She'll have enough time to bring up the topic of synchro swimming
Hanamura, what are your plans after graduation?
I might proceed on to a university in Tokyo
What a coincidence! I intend to go there too
It isn't anything impressive
You wish to get into University of Tokyo?
You've found out. I hope to enter the faculty of medicine
But in the spring mock examinations, the passing rate was only 80%
- Brilliant! - I'm thirsty. I need a drink
What would you like? Fruit juice? Fruit juice for two?
Two cups of fruit juice!
I'll get it for you. Two cups of icy cold fruit juice. Enjoy!
- You should be worried - Don't blabber nonsense
You intend to carry on with synchronized swimming?
You're so irritating! Go away!
I've always been baffled
You are a sports-idiot with very little guts
What spurred you on to perform synchronized swimming?
Why?
- Shindo, I found Hanamura Kyoko! - Where?
So adorable!
- Let's go over - There's a variety of colors?
Hana...
- Kyoko, it's almost time - Yes
Hand her the tickets, quick!
Shindo, come take a look
What stunt is this, Yasuda? It's so cool!
Interested to try, Shindo?
- Can I do it? - Let's strive hard together
Why have you gone all quiet? You haven't answered me
You're so irritating! Give me some personal space!
How is it?
Back to the topic. You intend to stay in Tokyo after you graduate?
Or continue to stay here?
I haven't thought so far
If you could decide, it would aid in my plans for the future
Can Kyoko settle it?
Don't do something so sneaky!
You're so irritating! Don't stand in the way. You go back first
If I didn't come, Kyoko wouldn't be here!
I disapprove of you abusing the authority of the president of...
the Students' Council to support synchronized swimming
We didn't want to. You go back
If that's the case, why implicate Kyoko? Persuade Tanaka yourself!
If that was possible, we wouldn't have gone to this extent
- Too loud! - I see!
Originally, I thought you were a disgrace to society
To think you're worse than scum!
Why would we be?
You lured me here and forced Hanamura to play this role
Underhand and lowdown!
We did not deliberately deceive you
Hanamura, why did you accede to the requests of these people?
I've never suffered from such insult. I'm going off
- Wait up, Tanaka. Don't go! - Tanaka!
Hey, wait a minute!
We're doomed. If it goes on like this, it'll be "game over" in 2 days
Let's change it to "BBQ Society"
- You yearn to grow fatter? - That hurts!
Yasuda, why leave so early? What a spoilsport
- I've to attend tuition - Just skip it. We're busy
- But... - Let's sing another song, all right?
- Even she has asked you - I'll keep you company a while more
- Let's go, Yasuda - OK
Let's think of other ways. We've to discuss our strategy
- Welcome - Good night
If you've a customer, we can leave
It's OK. I don't treat him like a customer
He's a stingy man. I can't earn much from him
What does it matter? Your son is so hardworking
It's only a CD player. Just buy it for him
Those high school boys who are engrossed in swimming...
ought to learn from your son
Here they are. They look so dumb
I wish I could let them drink your son's mucus
What an odd analogy!
- You know each other? - They're father and son
- I... I'm going home - Wait, Shindo. I'm going with you
Shindo, eat something. I'll explain on your behalf later
- Go into my room - All right
Take a seat, tea is ready. It must be tiring attending tuition till so late
Sorry to impose on you
You've motivated Kankuro to study hard
I heard you're first in the standard?
- Are you that smart? - Yes, I am. Do you like me?
- I'm back - Hubby, you're back?
- Hello, Uncle - Welcome
- Kankuro... - Yes!
CD player!
Work hard!
You bought it for him? He can learn his English then
You've such a good father. I'm so envious
Can I be his son too?
Tanaka, the person-in-charge is here
The printing fee for the festival posters is 100,000 yen in total?
Yes
This is weird
It's missing
The money is missing
- It's really missing - What?
I verified it was here the day before yesterday
- Don't tell me it's been stolen? - The day before yesterday...
When we left, Shindo was still hanging around
- What? - Could he be taking revenge?
I'll inform the discipline master
Great! This is the latest water-resistant CD player
We can start using the pool tomorrow. We must find our last member!
Looks like I've to help then
How did this happen?
Madam, what's the matter? Madam, are you all right?
- I can't take it. I want to throw up - Madam...
- Give way! - Stand aside, fool! I said give way!
- She's pregnant? - I heard it's been 8 months
- 8 months? - Please be quiet
Thank you, Doctor
- Congratulations to you! - Thank you, Principal
- I didn't realize you were pregnant - I didn't either
My constitution doesn't make my tummy bloated
I was suspicious when I performed synchronized swimming 2 years ago
And it came true. This time, I was suspicious too
That means, 8 months ago, you and your husband...
We'll have to re-allocate your classes
That's right
As for the consulting teacher of the Synchronized Swimming Club...
Sorry, you'll have to look for another teacher
I'll be working hard too!
We'll count on you, Sir
I'm a consultant for the examinations as well
Besides, the Swimming Society might enter the National Championships
I can't be your consulting teacher
Besides, the Education Committee might not agree
Sir, we beg of you. We're left with you
Tell you what. Look for me again after you've found your 5th member
- Wait... - Mr. Sugita...
Yasuda?
- Shindo and the rest are here - What a time to come!
You've gone too far, Shindo
Though you can't perform, you needn't resort to stealing!
Stealing?
- This is the one, Tanaka - It can't be wrong
Shindo
- Is this a challenge to me? - What are you talking about?
You used the money stolen from the Students' Council room to buy this?
You can't even obey basic rules?
What are you saying? We wouldn't do that!
Don't you understand this is a crime? I can be stricter with you
Still in the mood to read this?
You said we should adjust our moods when we're down
Tomorrow is the deadline for application!
Not enough members, no consulting teacher and we're taken for thieves!
What should we do?
Let's go to Sakuragi Girls' High tomorrow for remembrance sake
After which, we will disband. I'm going off
Hey, where are you going?
Even Takahara has...
Hey, stop staring into space. Give chase! You're the leader!
Wait for me
Fatso!
- What's wrong, Shindo? - My bicycle has broken down
Let me help you with it
It's fine now
Thank you, you're really something
No wonder you're the son of a bicycle shop owner
Not at all. You're the impressive one
When I see you, I will panic, because you're hardworking
I'm like a block of dead wood
You don't know swimming, yet you joined synchro swimming all the same
If that's the case, you can join too
I wish I could, but if I can't enter any university,
I'll have to inherit my father's business
I can't fail in the examinations
I see
I'm sorry. After synchronized swimming ended last year,
- I promised you to perform this year - You still remember?
It has always been in my heart, but...
If that's the case, there's no need to give up
Even if you give up, you aren't guaranteed a place in university
Even if you fail the exams, you needn't follow your parents' wishes
Even if you have to move out, you should have your own mind
Follow your dreams
You're right. If I can be determined, these problems can be solved
As long as you join, Mr. Sugita will help us
We have a practicing pool. We can begin after school tomorrow
Let's train together
Thank you. I will make a decision by tomorrow
I'm going off
What happened? Why is Yasuda absent?
Don't worry. He'll be here after school
Class, quiet
Miss Sakuma is on maternal leave as of today
Miss Onoda will be your form teacher
Over to you
It's a little abrupt to bring this matter up now
A few days ago, 100,000 yen of the school fund was stolen...
from the Students' Council room
To prevent such shameful things from happening again,
we must pay attention to this
Shindo and Tatematsu, come to the staffroom after school
Yes
You were summoned too?
Tanaka and the others called us "thieves" in class!
- They're accusing us outright - So it was really Tanaka
Would this affect the chances of us performing?
Tanaka is capable of that
Anyway, it's no longer possible. Yasuda didn't come, did he?
He will come
You're here? I'll go with you. Where's the 4th one?
- Where's Takahara? - Takahara!
- Hey, Takahara! - Takahara!
- He might've gone to look for Tanaka - Oh no!
Resorting to violence after being a thief?
Takahara, if you dare create trouble, you wouldn't just be retained!
- Takahara, Takahara! - Takahara, cool down
Go ahead and beat me. You'll have to face punishment then
Takahara!
- Found it! Is this the one? - Clipped in my book?
- The money is still intact - Something must have gone wrong
The money is here all right!
I didn't know it was with me. What do you intend to do?
Complain about my setting you up? Trying to threaten me with this?
What are you saying? We ought to be happy it's found!
Take it
- Yes! Our names are cleared - What about Yasuda?
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the deadline!
Let's go to his place
The discipline master is waiting for you in the staffroom!
- Later! - We'll leave it to you
Sorry, Teacher!
What's going on?
Let's go to the staffroom
Isn't there a meeting today?
Nothing very important, but I'd like to clear up a misunderstanding
Misunderstanding?
I wasn't forced. I really wish to watch synchronized swimming
When I see how serious they are, I feel really happy
It isn't Shindo's or the others' fault. That's all. Bye
Hurry! The deadline is almost up!
Hurry! Hurry!
- What do you intend to do, Tanaka? - I can't go against the rules
Yasuda, you're here
What's the matter?
- Sorry, I'm late - It's OK. We're waiting for you
I had a quarrel with my dad and I rejected the "Haunted House" job
Yasuda, you've made up your mind
Let's register at the Students' Council room
- We'll begin training after that - We've to look for Mr. Sugita
Wait, I haven't finished
I told my dad I wanted to perform synchronized swimming
He said, if that's my attitude, I might as well...
forget about the examinations and inherit the family business
I've been thinking about my priorities the whole day
Eventually, I've decided to work hard and enter university
Sorry, I chose to give up synchronized swimming
It's so different from what you said! What about your pact with Shindo?
I'm sorry
If you don't join, Shindo won't even have the chance to perform
- All I can say is "sorry" - That won't help
Tatematsu, it can't be helped
It is Yasuda's personal decision
I'm sorry
Eventually, we have to give up
But...
There's nothing we can do
- Let's adjust our moods then! - There's no need to
Let's go swimming!
Let's go!
We're here!
- What do you intend to do? - We have no idea
- Shouldn't you be thinking? - All we can do is swim!
Who knows, there might be a solution tomorrow
You're foolish to this extent!
Takahara
It's Tanaka...
What's he doing here?
- What's that? - Application form for stalls
Synchronized Swimming Club - "Men's synchronized swimming performance"
The venue is our swimming pool? Tanaka...
We're quits then
But isn't this against the rules?
Don't say that. I'm one who abides by the rules
What about the registration of the society?
Done
- Teacher-in-charge? - Mr. Sugita
- That's great! - We can start practicing!
What about our 5th member?
I've joined as a member
A weird fellow indeed!
- Give us your guidance, Tanaka - Give us your guidance!
Synchronized swimming is interesting!
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