Hey, look! We're almost home!
- There's indeed no place like home - Looks the same
But of course, morons!
You were gone only five days, and you were back in between!
But to come back together is indeed a good feeling
Sakuragi Girls' High, go, go, go...
What a din! I wonder what you're so excited about
Get lost!
We are here
Farewell, boys
Where are you going?
I'm leaving this place to attain freedom. Take care. Let's go
Ouch! That hurts!
I caught a big cicada!
Mamasan's waiting. Let's go
Could you help me with my luggage?
I've caught a cicada trying to escape
Sorry, you'll never escape again
What's that for?
I'm keeping your cash, credit card and driver's license
OK
What are you up to?
Remove your glasses. Hurry up!
We'll make a move first
Goodbye
Hang on, hang on. Don't leave yet
Hand me your wages
Why?
Hand them over now. Come on. Quickly
Takahara
Be careful!
Fine, I'll give it to you
That's my boy. Why kick up a fuss? Really!
What's this? That's all?
It's so meager it's ridiculous!
Why are you taking our money too?
I've cleared your previous debts
This is the outstanding debt
That much?!
Mamasan, aren't you on our side?
Money's a different issue altogether
More part-time jobs again
Come over here. Are you still practicing synchro swimming?
Excuse me!
We try to find time
Do you know the School Championships are in less than a month?
A month?
We've no time. We must quicken our pace
Sure thing. I've got the lesson plan ready
Good, we'll start today
Wait a minute
But we've no pool to practice in
We're an official club now
We ought to be able to use the pool
That's up to you, Shindo
Me? Why me?
You were from the Swimming Club
- Only you can talk to Daichi - Thanks!
No, no. I can't!
Come on! The Provincial Games are in less than a week
I'm ecstatic...
to have such a brilliant swim team in the final year of my career
I'll have fond memories
It's a shame the baseball team didn't make it,
but with Daichi leading the swim team, we'll make it to the national level
This way, these boys will be admitted into prestigious colleges
Is there no synchro swimming this year?
Yes, the education committee made the request
However, we're still in the midst of discussions
- Let's talk inside - Sure
Daichi, you have to gather speed
Daichi...
Could I discuss something about the pool with you?
The Provincial Games are nearing, leave me alone!
But you're hogging the pool! Shouldn't we discuss its use?
I'm not free!
The Swimming Club has sole priority of the pool
You're just fooling around in a club, wasting your time
We're fooling around?!
You just want to attract girls
No way!
Besides, how can a hydrophobic wimp swim?
That's why he needs to practice
Shindo! We'll discuss this after the Provincial Games
The final heats are in two days
It's most critical for them now
But Sir, please listen to me
- According to the students' rules... - I got it
- OK, let's continue - Yes!
Ready, go!
Stop disturbing us
We've got different goals!
What's he arrogant about?
Why give up so easily?
I'm helpless. They've been practicing for three years
What about our practices?
I'll think of something
Is anyone home?
- Oh, it's Asako. - Welcome
A new yukata? How pretty!
I heard Kankuro's back
Yes, he is, but he's been cooped up in his room
He doesn't understand his parents' worries
We'll shorten the sleeves
Will this do?
Hi, you're back
It's you, Asako
What are you doing?
I've to find a job
You should tell your mother about your training
She missed you
And...
I've something to tell you too
Didn't you talk to me about art?
I've been thinking...
Fantastic! Swimming pool cleaner! We can work and practice...
at the same time!
Great! I'll call them!
Wait!
Wonderful pool... Plenty of eye candy
Shindo-chan is the best
Well, I'm captain
Cut the talk and start working!
You should learn from Takahara
Takahara's amazing!
He's doing work for two persons!
It's the afternoon break. We can practice!
Great, it's time for practice!
Takahara keeps practicing that
He's especially happy learning the backstroke
That's not important. Look at his mischievous smile
OK, time to practice! Takahara, come over here
Well? Are we in sync?
Perfect!
Great, you're wonderful!
OK, let's practice our pool pattern. Come on
Ready, go
Wait! Stop, stop
What's wrong? Who is ruining our formation?
Why do we have a hydrophobic member?
Angle your arms at 45 degrees and dip into the water
Extend your arms at 90 degrees and make an outsweeping action
In other words, push the water down, breathe and kick both legs as well
Make it simpler for him
Takahara, we're letting go. Get ready
Ready, go!
You're lousy!
Get lost!
OK, cool it!
Be careful!
Forget it!
You're lousy...
What's going on?
Boss, discipline them! Kids nowadays are incorrigible
You are incorrigible! Who allowed you into the water?
But it's break time
Then pay. You're to clean the place before Saturday. You promised
That's not what you said, Captain
What now? If we can't use the pool, Takahara can't pick up swimming
I doubt he'll master swimming within a month even if we had the pool
Tanaka, don't say that
I'm just speaking the truth
Don't say it in front of Takahara
It's OK. Let's sleep on it. We might have better ideas tomorrow
All right, let's continue
See you tomorrow
Takahara
Forget it, we'll be in trouble if caught trespassing
I want to swim
I don't want to be a hindrance
I understand
I'll stand by you
Extend your arms, then sweep your arms backwards
Good. Takahara, I'm letting go
Ready...
Takahara...
Drats! We've got company!
What are you doing?!
Practicing
Who allowed you?
We're anxious and can't wait till after the Provincial Games,
so we came to practice at this hour
We still have the national competition after the Provincial Games
Get lost now
Hey...
Scram now!
Now!
What's wrong?
Daichi, don't do this
Daichi, are you OK?
Are you injured?
None of your business, scram!
It's the final heats tomorrow. Quit disturbing me!
I'm fine, just go!
Please just leave!
Episode 6 Inter-School Sports Competition of Tears
The pool's just right before our eyes
If we could swim, we may even become friends
Stop dreaming
Then let's just work hard now. No progress today
Because someone who does the job for two isn't here
I'll look him up
I'm bushed
It's too tough on three people
Takahara is our impediment, be it at practice or work!
There they are
Hanamura!
You're such slow workers. Be more serious
Or you'll have no reward
Reward?
Hang on. Will you demand payment after we eat these?
Relax, Tatematsu. Kyoko made these
Really? Are you serious?
You made them personally?
Wonderful!
I'll dig in!
She definitely made them
Are they not tasty?
Honestly....
Delicious! It's like... I've never tasted anything like that before
Well done, Hanamura!
That's great
I'm full
Where's Kankuro anyway?
He's looking for Takahara
Shindo's not around?
To think I'm here today...
Could Kyoko like Kankuro?
Takahara
What's wrong, Daichi? You're slower than just now
Daichi, sorry. I'm taking you out
- Maeda will be in the relay - Yes
Got it?
I can't accept that
What have I been working for these three years? Nothing?!
I've faith in your abilities, that's why I let you compete again
But this is the result. You can't blame anyone
Continue practicing
Daichi
Daichi, is your leg giving you problems?
It's most critical now!
Everyone's taking care of themselves
We can forget about the elite colleges now
Nonsense, we still have the competition
But we won't win with Maeda in Daichi's place
Hey, relax...
Sorry, it's my fault
I caused his injury
You caused his injury?
I sneaked into the pool
I'm sorry
No, I didn't stop him. I'm sorry
Look what you've done!
Three long years!
Exactly! Terrible...
What can you say now?
Really!
Takahara injured Daichi?
Why did he go to the pool?
Takahara merely wanted to learn how to swim
Didn't you think of the consequences?
Relations with the Swimming Club will sour and that affects us!
If the education master hears this, he'll find a reason to banish us!
Forget it. Loosen up!
He doesn't like us anyway. It's no big deal
Let's go eat. Drop it, let's go
Slow down, morons. Be quiet, I'll bring you in from behind
What?
Morons! You'll be in trouble if your education master sees you!
Follow me!
Hurry, let's listen to what he has to say
Sir, why pick such a place?
Such a place?
I wanted you to hear the people's voices
Exactly, Sir
Our compliments. Help yourselves
I won't change my mind
Listen. You were once a student faced with unreasonable objections too
Now you want the boys to give up synchro swimming
They'll regret it forever
Aren't teachers supposed to help students realize dreams?
You only dream but forget the most important thing
I was once like that. Now, I regret it
What happened?
Nevertheless, I'll officially request the education committee...
to calm down on synchro swimming
Sir, let's go
No, wait
What official request?
I'm off too. See you
Sir...
Darn. I failed to hook up with him
Heard that? You morons can forget about your worries now
Your efforts will go down the drain soon
Nonsense! We've come so far
Let's strategize. You're the captain. Think more!
Cool it
Yes, be aggressive when you have to
That's what Sato and the rest decided to do two years ago, eh?
Wonderful! Let's do the same
It's different now. The school and education committee are watching us
He's working for five today
Takahara, it's break time. Rest. Let's go eat something
Forget it. Let's go
Carry on then
He feels guilty towards Daichi
Why cause this when the education committee is...
watching our every step!
Come on. Takahara is working very hard too
I'm referring to you! Why couldn't you just find a practice venue?
You're not fit to be Captain!
Tanaka! If not for Shindo-chan, there wouldn't be the Synchro Swimming Club
So you don't care if he ruins our club?
He won't ruin it
Bad news! The education master is fuming over the incident
Really? This is bad. Takahara was detained for violence before
He'll probably be expelled
Let's go
Shindo-chan
Please don't punish Takahara
Please, Sir!
It's no use begging me
Trespassing and injuring the Swimming Club's star performer
They might not make it to the Nationals and elite colleges
What about their futures?
If you expel him, Takahara's future is at stake too
Are you mistaken?
Who says I'm expelling him?
You're not?
Thank goodness! You have a tender side too!
Takahara is not getting punished alone. You all are
Synchro Swimming Club's activities will be suspended indefinitely
Just as I guessed
How do we tell Takahara?
Don't. He'll feel worse
Takahara...
Letter of resignation?
I mustn't hinder you anymore
Don't go, Takahara
I've decided
I can't even swim. I'm not suited for synchro swimming
This place...
doesn't need someone like me
Why is everyone so quiet? Let's chat, make some noise,
play with something...
We're not in the mood for that
Takahara's quitting, we can't use the pool...
and our activities have been suspended
Be optimistic, Ishizuka
If there are problems aplenty, you'll feel more satisfaction...
when you solve them
There are indeed problems aplenty
We're in this state because of you too, Shindo
I'll be frank. I can't regard you as captain
This is not the time to say this! Rascal!
Tanaka, you're absolutely right
I'm not fit to be captain
Shindo-chan...
Are we going our separate ways after the job's done?
I suppose so
What are you saying?! Shindo-chan is thinking of solutions!
See? He's going to announce some good news
He's going to speak
Sorry, Tatematsu
Could you guys leave first?
Yes. Excuse me. Goodbye
I'm off
Kankuro?
What's wrong? You look pale
Same old problem?
Answer me, will you?
Can you just not turn up for work?
I don't think I have the ability
Are you referring to synchro swimming?
You're still hesitant?
You put in so much effort! How can you give up now?
I understand now. I'm really not up to it
You knew it would be difficult, but you still carried on
Didn't you try very hard?
It wasn't easy to get started. How can you give up now?
I made up my mind after seeing your determination
Made up your mind?
I want to do what I love without worrying too much
I intend to register myself at the art academy
Based on that, I won't allow you to give up so easily!
Tatematsu
You're finally here, Shindo
Tanaka and Ishizuka are really peeved
Today's work...
Got it. Go look Takahara up
I'll do your share. I'll try to cool them down too
Sorry. I was embarrassing yesterday
Stop apologizing
I know the person who wishes to perform most is you
Tatematsu
Shindo-chan
We can only look to the future
That's right
It's up to you, Captain
Takahara
Takahara!
It's the Flying Fish Trio
Shindo, they're really good. They were co-champions
Co-champions?
I envy them. They are in the Nationals
And you guys?
Third in the relay. Knocked out of the Nationals
But to be third in the Provincial Games will remain fond memories
It's meaningless to be knocked out
- If only Maeda didn't make a mistake - It was you!
OK, break it up
Sorry
Daichi
I wanted to be in the relay
This is the last competition in high school
I can understand your feelings
I missed out on the synchro swimming performance last year too, so I...
Don't compare me with you!
How dare you appear here!
Get lost!
Takahara has apologized to him
What's the use?
You playful rascals caused this!
Don't say that. We practice hard too
We learned the formation layout and the flamenco
We're equally serious as you
How about a duel then?
Duel?
We'll let you have a head start of three laps
Daichi and Takahara will compete
Me? With Takahara?
If you win, we'll consider sharing the pool
But...
Didn't you work hard? Still hydrophobic, eh?
That's highly possible
Are you in or not?
OK, let's do it
See you at Tadano Swimming Pool tomorrow at noon
We're in for a show tomorrow
You can't quit now
Take this back
Thanks, Boss
Thank you
We can clear our debt now
We needn't hang out anymore too
Don't leave yet. Shindo is doing his best. Let's wait for him
What can he do? It's useless to hope
Takahara?
Why accept the challenge?
If we don't do anything, we'll never progress!
They know Takahara is hydrophobic. They are making fools out of us!
We'll win then! We must let Takahara master swimming
We'll give him special training
Well said! Let's do it!
But where? There aren't any pools around
That's true
That's why I say he's not dependable
What are you doing?
Counting the wages
After clearing our debt, the remaining money is...
Let's see how good we are. They might let us use this pool
Tanaka...
Don't misunderstand. I'm not agreeing with you
Get ready for practice. Let's go!
Takahara! Takahara!
Hands off me!
I'll start depending on myself
He'll drown!
Hang on
Look, he can swim!
Wonderful!
Push your arms against the water! Look at him!
Who taught him that?
Could it be from cleaning?!
Perhaps...
Clasp your hands, straighten them. Clasp your hands, straighten them
Come on, Takahara!
Be careful!
Open your legs and kick outwards
Come on
Takahara, let's go
He did it
He's good
Not bad!
OK, let's begin
Ready...
Go!
Good, Takahara, good!
When did he learn how to swim?
Takahara, go! Go!
Push yourself against the water, then breathe!
That's right. Remember that!
Go for it!
He's way too fast
He's completed two laps! Takahara, come on!
Takahara, extend your arms, kick outwards!
Takahara! Halfway point! Hurry, Takahara!
Come on!
Kick those legs!
Fifty meters is his maximum
Faster, Takahara!
Daichi's catching up!
Hurry up!
What now? Daichi's even now
We've lost the chance to lead
Come on, Takahara...
Go for it!
Takahara, he's turning!
Takahara!
Faster!
Takahara, if you can make it this far, complete the lap!
Why go into the pool? Idiot!
Takahara
It's meaningless to do this!
Come on, Takahara!
You're almost there! Kick harder!
Faster!
Almost there, Takahara!
Go, Takahara! Kick!
You're reaching!
Almost!
Come on!
You're almost there
Go for it
Almost there!
Keep kicking
Incredible!
You did it!
You're magnificent!
You did it
What's there to be happy about?
True, we've lost
But I'm ecstatic Takahara swam one hundred meters
It's true, Shindo-chan
It's an unbelievable feeling
Is this a competition?
I have to declare a winner
You've won, because you silly fools...
caused Daichi to forget to swim to the end point
Daichi
Heard that? I lost
But I really don't understand
Can you forgive me?
I should be apologizing
You didn't injure my leg
I pushed myself too much
It has been hurting for some time
Then...
I tried to escape reality by putting the blame on others
I'm sorry
I'm sorry, everyone
We should be apologizing
We've been so reliant on you. We brought this on you
It's because of you that we managed to come in third
Shindo, I'll explain to the education master regarding Takahara
Yes
Let's go
Goodbye
Daichi, would you like to join us in synchro swimming?
You'll only feel bitter as time goes by
Let synchro swimming be your last fond memory
I'm captain of the Swimming Club
I'll be supporting the Flying Fish Trio in the Nationals
We'll discuss the use of the pool again
You may use the pool today and tomorrow
Wonderful! We can finally use the pool!
And Takahara can swim now!
Synchro Swimming Club won't be disbanded!
Well done, Captain!
Asako, do you like Shindo?
What? That's impossible!
Kankuro and I grew up together
That's great
I mean, great! Everyone's so happy
After much discussion, we've decided to cancel Tadano High School's...
Synchro Swimming Club's public performance
Principal, Mr. Yamaoka, please proceed with the request
Yes
No problem
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