- Let's help one another, Tanaka! - Let's do our best
Hi!
Today's the last day of the semester
Summer's here! It'll be great if we could go to the beach
Shindo, Tatematsu! Come here quickly!
- Takahara is there too? - What's up?
The poster's are out!
Synchro Swimming Club Public Performance. Great!
This feels great!
You're that easily satisfied?
Because our labor is finally bearing fruit
It's not your labor, but what I've bestowed on you
Quit the arrogance
Thanks, Tanaka
What's this?
Publicity posters
I'll hand this to you. Do a good job
That's one guy I can't grasp
- Tanaka! - Tanaka!
What is it?
The education master is looking for you
Tanaka, please explain yourself
It's the Swimming Club that wants to stop its synchro swimming
Other clubs that want to conduct synchro swimming...
shouldn't be a problem
It still won't work
This is unacceptable. Redo the posters
I won't approve Synchro Swimming Club's use of the pool anyway
But the Students' Union will recognize the club
What's wrong? This is unlike you
Today is the last day of the semester
Tomorrow's the start of your vacation
This would be the last summer vacation for the Year Threes
Make use of the time to think of your future and study for your exams...
or practice in your various clubs
In other words, use the vacation wisely
Assembly is dismissed
- Shindo Kankuro - Yes
Suzuki Koji, Takehara Tayo
Let me see...
Tatematsu Norio
Yes, I'm coming
Stop it!
- It's the start of summer! - The prelims are nearing
Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go
We can use the pool officially from today, eh?
- That's right. We're an official club - Yes
We'll have to make arrangements with the Swimming Club
Let's look Tanaka up
I've spoken to Sakuragi Girls' High regarding the pool
- We'll practice there today - That's wonderful!
- Sakuragi Girls' High? - You pervert!
- You'll handle the arrangements then - We'll go over first. Let's go!
Let's put up the posters too
OK, let's go
Yes!
Thanks, Boss
There's a synchro swimming performance?
Yes
- Do your best - Thank you!
Thanks for the help
No problem. The tourists will come in droves this way too
Definitely, I'm sure
Ishizuka, put more up
This is your favorite yakitori
Takahara, take this if you don't mind
Sure
Sakuragi Girls' High too!
Even the girls know about it! It's no longer a dream!
I finally feel it's summer
You're a nuisance!
Their posters are beautiful!
Done by a professional, I presume
What did I do?
- Look what a great job you did! - Enough already
Asako, you're brilliant! You drew this?
- Really? - Yes
Oh yes, you've always liked to draw
Put your face in, a little bit more...
Where's Tanaka?
It's a rare chance to be here
The four of you!
Tadano High's Synchro Swimming Club, eh?
Yes, we have permission to train here
The permission's been withdrawn
I don't understand what happened
Sorry, you're still not allowed in
I think your education master made sure you can't train here
That old fogey?
He's out to ruin synchro swimming!
Tanaka!
Did you put these up?
- You told us to - Take them down
Hang on! These are your posters!
I don't want to either
Then why? And why didn't you show up?
Hanamura
Tanaka
Is there something wrong with the Synchro Swimming Club?
Are you giving up?
Please don't misunderstand
This is just to prevent aggravating the education master
As a member, I've no wish to make any changes
Really? That's good then
Don't touch it!
Hello, come on in
Welcome. New member?
- Yes, he's Tanaka - Tanaka? How do you do
- Where's Mamasan? - In the hospital for surgery
- Is it to remove... - Must be!
What were you thinking? It's piles
I can relax since that old hag's not around
Get our guests water...
Well done. You've broken them!
Your salary next month is gone
What is this?! I'm working for nothing then!
I'll tell Mamasan then
Sorry, sorry! Please don't!
- Have a seat - Take the wet towels
I didn't expect the education master's strong opposition
We've to think of a plan
We've to find supporters of synchro swimming first
Then create our own defence
But how?
Put up a public performance and find some cheerleaders
Stop relying on me! Think of something yourselves!
Public performance?
Sounds good, and serves as a chance to practice too
Can the five of us pull it off?
- Our seniors did the same too - Yes, we could...
Hang on. Am I included in the five?
You're a member of our club
Of course! This is your idea - That's right
I'll be there. So will the rest from the street
Great
I understand. I'll lend a hand too
Kiyomasa?
You despise synchro swimming!
You're mistaken. The hatred arises from concern
Remember, my brother left you guys in my hands
I'm open to discussion for anything!
For instance, where will you perform?
True, we can't use Sakuragi Girls' High anymore
That's right
Forget about it then
Really? Newbie, put down your drink. Go on!
Rascal! So what if there's no pool! Fight for it!
Youth is your greatest capital!
Just kidding! I'm sure my brother would have said that
That hurts!
Get lost
Yes, pardon me
Go look up Sato-senpai regarding the pool
That's right!
Episode 4 Synchro Performance
OK. Hello, my baby!
Everyone! Hello, my baby!
Sato-senpai!
You're here
- Miss Sakuma? - Why are you here?
This is water aerobics for pregnant women!
Look at how my tummy has swollen!
I heard about your public performance. Go for it!
I'll settle the pool for you
You mean...
So you...
You may use the pool on the afternoon of the 20th, OK?
In two days?
Saturdays draw better crowds
But we don't have time to practice
You'll find a way. We await with bated breath
Just keep smiling and do your best
Actually, that's the only available day. It's settled then. OK?
- Sure... - Wonderful
It's decided then
Terrific. You'll get to perform on the best stage the minute you join us
That's right
Sato pleaded with the Chairman to move Saturday's lesson...
to another venue
You're lucky to have a senior like him
Don't say that. I'm very touched too
They've fought hard for synchro swimming!
Excuse me
Sato!
Let's do it!
I'm full
The bowl's sparkling clean
Even the gravy's cleaned off. Don't eat the bowl!
- I'm happy to make meals for you - I'm home
Mother's home
- You're late today - I was tied down with work
- Sorry to trouble you - It doesn't matter
Tanaka is President of the Students' Union...
and is ranked second in school
Tatematsu's ranked first
No, I'm occasionally second and normally first
- Really? - Were you working, Auntie?
Yes, at the Ministry
The Ministry?
I just had a Joint Education Committee meeting
Joint Education Committee meeting?
Let's go study upstairs...
Sounds good
Let's go
Thank you
What's wrong?
Let's go, hurry!
Can they study when it's so crowded?
Studying isn't as important as friends!
Shindo-chan, what are you up to?!
Your mother's with the Education Committee!
Aren't they against our synchro swimming club?
Exactly!
We're fine for now
Doesn't look good
Attention, everybody
Today's "silence" fees
What's this?
This is blackmail. It's against the law
What a petty boy!
You're obviously unpopular among girls. Right, Tate?
You're absolutely right!
How does she maintain that stance?
I think it's called facing the sky
It's a surface arch, fatso!
That's a vertical position, back layout...
and a split
Followed by a ballet leg, back to a front pike
You know synchro swimming well, don't you?
You like synchro swimming?
You talk too much, Muscle Freak! Watch your TV
What's wrong?
I feel it... It's coming... My inspiration's coming!
We must choose a grand song
Grand?
That's right
A ballet tune
Ballet?
Look at that
Really...
This is it!
This...
What is this?
This tune...
Takahara?!
He's not just brawn
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
After this, we'll dive into the water
Let's try it. Ready, begin
5, 6, 7, 8! 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
You're not following, Tanaka. Pay attention
Takahara, you're too stiff. Smile
OK
Well done, Ishizuka, terrific!
You're wonderful!
I had a goal to make it to the dance ensemble, so I practiced daily
1, 2, 3!
Your knees and toes must be pointed when dancing ballet
Look, just like Tanaka
I learned ballet when I was young
Of course I can do this
But you've got no sense of rhythm
You!
Forget it! One more time, come on!
Takahara, one more time. Ready!
1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3
Your actions must be swifter. Slice, slice, slice! It's simple
Just imagine slicing through water. Slice, slice, slice!
Slice, slice, slice...
Use both hands to make a figure of eight to push the water away
Faster
We're doing well
As long as you don't spoil things!
Oh, shut up!
All right. See you tomorrow!
Bye
Goodbye
Bye!
Goodnight
Shindo
Are you OK hiding this from your mother?
I'll find a chance to tell her
Well, it'll be hard on you then
Tatematsu, I know you're residing here temporarily
I saw you chase your father away
You ran away from home, eh?
Actually, I...
Busybody! It's no big deal! See you tomorrow. Bye!
All right!
Norio, your father called. He wants you to contact him
You should talk things over
OK, I will
Come on. It's best if you talk to him
Hurry up, quick!
Please look here! Do come here to see Electric Facial Massager Z!
Use it on your face and you'll have a beautiful, slender face!
- No wonder he was so eager to help! - He just wants to peddle his goods!
Many Sakuragi girls are here too
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. Sorry for the wait
Tadano High's Synchro Swimming Club will be performing...
for us in a second.
Let's give them a hand
Wow! You're so macho! Go for it!
Do your best!
Go for it, Tanaka!
You too, Shindo!
Isn't that your mother?
Oh no! I'm doomed!
Of all times, now!
Over to you, boys!
My tummy's hurting. I need the bathroom!
You can't! We can't do with one person less!
What are you doing, Shindo?!
Move it, quick!
Towel!
Pass me the towel!
Get in!
It stinks!
It's all right
What is this?!
Tanaka, Tanaka!
What?
Over there
What a joke!
Atrocious!
Synchro swimming?!
Are you OK?
A lot better
Do we have to pay compensation?
We're... really sorry!
Look at what you've done!
The money to change the water, cleaning costs...
and the losses incurred...
Look!
That much?
What is much?!
It's the summer vacation. They can work to earn money to pay you
What's this?! I couldn't make any sales...
and you've blown my plan to regain freedom!
I'm really sorry!
Do we really have to work?
If we can find a place by the sea, we can work and train
- That'll be wonderful, eh? - Count me out
We've been thoroughly despised. Let's forget it
Tanaka, wait! Don't go!
See me in school tomorrow
I've contacted your consultant teacher, Mr. Sugita
I'm home
Go apologize to her, quick
Mother...
I'm sorry
I know I'm in the wrong
I promise to attend tuition classes from now on
I won't believe what you say anymore!
If I hadn't found out, would you have lied to me forever?
Can you imagine how hurt I feel?
My own son deceiving me!
I'm a mother. I've done my best!
Kankuro must have missed the chance to tell you
He didn't deliberately deceive you
Stop defending him!
Begin your last lap!
Pretty good, Flying Fish Trio
Judging from this, you'll probably break the school record
They're really terrific
Compared to them, we're...
We're doing equally well too
I feel ashamed to be linked to you
What's wrong with you, Daichi?
You're under performing. Are you unwell?
I'm just slightly tired. I'll be fine soon
Take a break today and support the rest
Me?
Yes
What are you looking at?
Nothing
Stop it, please!
If we're disqualified from the national competition...
because of yesterday, I won't forgive you!
Don't blame your under-performance on us!
Enough, Daichi!
Sir, whose consultant are you actually?
Aren't you consultant to the Swimming Team?
They've worked hard too. Stop the animosity
Be patient, Daichi, You're Captain
All right, let's go
Let's go
Do you know how your behavior has affected the people around you?!
We... didn't mean to...
But you did
The Principal will give an explanation to the...
Education Committee later
Let's drop this topic
We must teach these lads a lesson
The Education Committee isn't banning synchro swimming for no reason
Tourists who come to support synchro swimming are causing...
traffic jams and disruption to the neighborhood
Complaints were lodged by those who couldn't catch the performance
Besides, the land's being destroyed...
and rubbish is strewn everywhere, causing a mess
This is beyond the school's jurisdiction
But this isn't their fault. They've put in effort to perfrom
Putting in effort doesn't warrant forgiveness
But... We're not fooling around
It's not about your attitude
Whatever the case, synchro swimming must be put to an end
Getting emotional will only serve to be a source of regret in the future
Tanaka, you're the student president
Think about what's most important right now
I understand your words completely
Tomorrow is the finals
We'll make it through!
Is our summer vacation over?
Don't give up on yourself like that
It'll be a problem if you still won't give up
Are you thinking of giving up like what the education master said?
Do you have a better idea?
He's terrible!
We only have debts to repay
Kankuro...
Why hide it?
Give it back!
It's beautiful. Oh yes, you said you wanted to be an artist
That was in the past
I know this is the time to contemplate about my future
But I think of synchro swimming...
whenever I think of this being my last semester
I have to accomplish it, no matter what
But Auntie won't agree. You made her cry
You know everything!
Auntie is worried about your future
I envy you. You have a goal in life
You'll learn art. That's good
Don't assume too much
My mother has passed on. I'll help out in the household...
and study in a local college
Don't you want to be an artist?
That was in the past
It's a tough world. It's impossible to make ends meet as an artist
Besides, if I tell Father, he'll be furious
I don't want my parents to cry for me
Shindo-chan
Come down now!
We can work here?
Great, eh? Thanks to Kiyomasa. We can train in the pool after work!
Kiyomasa is coming along too
Bikini babes are the best!
Food and accommodation are accounted for. Don't worry
Accommodation? What about the pub?
I can't stay there forever! I want my freedom!
We'll assemble at the bus stop at 8 am tomorrow
Tomorrow? So soon?
They won't employ us if we don't go tomorrow
You need money and I need to escape. We've the same goal
The decision is yours
Well, Shindo-chan?
I...
I'll go
Great! See you at 8 am tomorrow
So his family runs a piano business!
No wonder
Takahara
Tanaka is at a meeting in school
I see. Thank you
He can't have betrayed us, right?
That fellow
Let's go take a look
You're right. I can't bring myself to do it,
thinking of how we've disturbed the neighborhood
You finally understand
I mean we should solve this problem
Don't you understand? I'm concerned about your future!
I'll decide my own future
What's most important to me is something I've to contemplate on now
I don't want to deceive myself
I won't accept the ban on synchro swimming
Goodbye
Well said!
Don't misunderstand. I'm only doing what I believe in
It's not because of you
There he goes again
We've found somewhere where we can work and train!
Summer vacation's back again!
I didn't do it for you!
Wait up, Tanaka!
Shindo-chan, what about your mother?
I said it wouldn't be a problem
I'll be angry if you don't show up
I said there's no problem! I'm the most enthusiastic one!
I'm glad to hear that. See you tomorrow then
Spend only 500 yen on tidbits! Forget about the bananas!
Where are you going?
Hostel. I'm not giving up yet
Have you spoken to Auntie?
Well...
You want to make her cry again?
I won't do anything recklessly
And you? Discussed with your father?
What about?
About your wanting to learn art
I'm off
Mother, can I talk to you?
What is it?
I've something to show you. Wait here
These reference books are useful for the exams
Make sure you study hard and make it to a good college
It's OK if you have to retake your exams
We still have some savings, right?
For your future, Mother...
It's like this...
We'll talk about studies when I return
Where are you going?
Tomorrow morning...
We're going for a summer job
I'm sorry
I still want to perform synchro swimming
I can't move on if I don't accomplish this
I missed out on it last year
If I miss it again this year, I'll regret it my whole life!
I promise I'll think seriously about the future after this
Would I still believe your promise?!
Why don't you understand?
Spare a thought for me
How will I face the Education Committee?
The tuition fees have already been paid
Do you want to see that go to waste?
You're really going?
Don't worry about your mother
I didn't get to do what I wanted. I get by day after day
You have something you want to do
Don't have any regrets
Try to understand your mother's feelings
I'm just like that, unable to make a name for myself
I'm at others' mercy every day
Your mother works hard on seeing my state...
because she doesn't want you to become like me
Have a good trip
Mother
You'll still go even if I stop you?
When you've settled there, give us a call
I'm off
Dear, I'll make some tea
Thank you
Kankuro!
Don't eat too much!
Yes! I'll do my best!
Sorry, I'm late
OK, everyone's here
Tatematsu's not here yet
What's that punk up to?
I'm off
Norio, your father just called
I'll return his call again. I'm late, goodbye!
Your mother's in the hospital!
He hopes you'll rush over
I'll drive you
But I...
I...
Where's that rascal?!
Excuse me, could you please wait a while?
Thanks
Is he really coming?
He'll definitely come
That hurts!
Tatematsu?
Shindo, what now?
How long do you want him to wait?
Sorry, let's go
All right, let's go
Something must've cropped up. He'll meet up with us
Say something
What are you looking at? Let's sing...
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