What are you doing?
Are you all right?
I went into the swimming pool secretly and caused him to get hurt
It's also Shindo's fault that we're in this plight
- We can only look forward now - Want a showdown with us?
Fine, let's have a race
Ready, go!
Takahara, you're doing fine!
When did that fellow learn how to swim?
Takahara, since you've reached here, go for the 100 meters instead
That's great!
You've won this race
You didn't cause my leg injury. I'm sorry
We can finally use the swimming pool!
It has been decided that the synchro swimming performance...
for Tadano High School's festival will not carry on as usual
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
- They actually look quite good - Yes
Start the practice from here all over again
That's strange. Even the hydrophobic one knows how to swim now
Where did they practice when they weren't allowed to use the pool?
There's one item that places more emphasis on...
team chemistry than training
The five of you, get out of the swimming pool now!
The education master has something important to tell you
At the Advisory Board meeting a few days ago,
it has been decided that the synchro swimming performance...
for the school's festival this year will be scrapped
What?
What exactly happened?
Can the authorities restrict the students' activities?
This has gone beyond the school's administrative boundary
Hasn't it always been the school's culture to respect our independence?
A student's job is to study
So you can showcase your independence fully in this area
- How did this happen? - He's just talking nonsense
No matter what, it's a waste to continue practicing
Go home and prepare for tomorrow's mock exam. That's all
Please hold on
We can't accept your justification for stopping the performance
- It has been finalized - This is too unreasonable
This has nothing to do with the swimming society
No one wants to have regrets in the last summer of high school
Please allow them to perform their synchro swimming
Impossible
- Teacher, please - Please let us perform
- What are you doing? - Please, Teacher!
- Teacher, please - Please, Teacher
Please, Teacher...
- Teacher - You're too much!
What have you done?
I beg you to stop doing things that will irritate people, OK?
- But that was an accident - No excuses!
The performance has been officially stopped
If you really want to reverse this decision, you have to act carefully
No matter how much you practice, it's meaningless if you can't perform
If something happens again, even I can't help you. Do you understand?
Yes
Go back then
Goodbye
Miss Onogawa will complain to the education master, won't she?
She must have done it already
I think it's time to introduce a man to Miss Onogawa
Hey, don't you get it?
Women who like to scream their heads off have no partners in life
But I heard she has a husband-to-be
Strange! She looks like she has lived thirty years without a man
And you look like you haven't had a girlfriend for eighteen years
I've been exposed. You're so mean
Give me one
Thank you
But thinking about it, I really do feel lonely
I've been hanging out with guys almost every day during the...
last summer of high school
I wonder if I will ever meet a girl like Atsumi
- Who is she? - What? You have no idea?
The Olympic representative of the girls' synchro swimming team -
Hayakawa Atsumi
She's so adorable
I only got to know about her after I started synchro swimming
She's my idol now
- She's from Sakuragi Girls' High - That's right
Just get Asako to introduce her to you
- Really? I will be nervous - But this is nothing
- What are you doing? - Synchro swimming is more important
Exactly. Just throw away this kind of thing
What are you doing?
Shindo, didn't your mom say anything about the performance being stopped?
Let's go and clarify everything with her
- Hello, everyone - Hello, Auntie
- How can I help? I'm working now - Sorry
The education master told us that the synchro swimming...
performance will be scrapped
Is it true? Why didn't you tell us?
How would I dare to say?
You will definitely create a scene if I told you
- Can we ask for your help? - Of course it's impossible
Aren't there any other solutions beside stopping the performance?
No. That's precisely why we stopped it
If we solve the problem of traffic congestion and...
hold an event to seek the residents' understanding,
can we hold the meeting again to revoke the decision?
That's beyond your ability
And the authorities won't care about this matter again
Was the decision made because they don't want to be burdened by...
the school's festival?
Not exactly...
This may mean nothing to the authorities, but to us,
it's a very important matter
There's only one summer in year three
We will regret it for life if we can't perform
Sorry for the interruption. You have a visitor, Mrs. Shindo
OK, I'll be right there
It's not that I can't empathize with you
But it's almost impossible to revoke the decision made by the authorities
At least it can't be settled by the five of you alone
Hello, Tadano High School Administration
Tickets to the synchro swimming show?
Are you referring to the synchro swimming performance by our school?
The performance has been canceled
Yes. I'm sorry. Yes, sorry about that. Goodbye
I think it's really not up to us to settle this
Isn't there any other way out?
Hey, wait. Over here...
It's written "Tadano High School Inspection Tour" over there
Why are the authorities coming to inspect our school?
I don't know
Got it! Over here...
Our chance is here
And that's to spring a suprise performance before the authorities
If they can sense our sincerity, they may reconsider their decision
- This may work out - Am I right?
Let's give it a try
Episode 7 Longing Towards Synchro
That means you are going to spring a surprise performance when...
the authorities are in your school on an inspection tour?
Exactly
Good idea. Grab this chance and let them have a good time
- Low-class - Mamasan is so low-class
Is this considered low-class?
But what is there to inspect in your school?
Precisely. I find it suspicious too
What a headache. I'm doomed if my results get any worse
Me too
OK. Don't mention the mock examination anymore
The most important thing now is the surprise performance
But will it make matters worse if they see our novice performance?
Of course. That's why we have to start training intensively tomorrow
- We have to buck up - We need a coach, don't we?
You're right
Do you have anyone in mind?
I've no place in your hearts now. You're neglecting me
- I'm back - You're back
Welcome
Why are all of you here? You're here on purpose to tease me, right?
What?
Who helped you to clear your debts
Bastard. You five rascals are really bastards!
You're especially irascible today
Can I help it? Look what this is
- What's that? - Tracking device
Tracking device?
This is good. Once he thinks of escaping,
I can catch this dimwit immediately
Who will be so cruel?
Not everyone, right? But I'm just so unlucky. What a pervert!
Stop whining. Go and start work now
- Sorry... - Quick
Right, as for the coach, can we get that girl from...
Sakuragi Girls' High whom Ishizuka mentioned the last time?
- It's quite a good idea - Stop dreaming
I don't think Atsumi will agree to become our coach
You'll never know if you don't ask
I'll go and ask Asako. It's settled then
Asako
Kankuro?
That's great. I've been looking for you!
- What? Do you need my help? - How do you know?
How long do you think we have known each other?
Right, do you know Hayakawa Atsumi?
- Yes - Really?
- We're in the same class - Can you introduce her to me?
- No - Why not?
I don't know her well. Moreover, why must I do this kind of thing?
Don't sound so heartless
We would like her to become our training coach
- Coach? Forget it! - Why?
She's a celebrity, and she looks like she's not very easy to get along with
It doesn't matter. Just introduce her to me
Please, I beg you. OK? I'll give you a treat. Please!
Three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Brilliant. She's no doubt an Olympic athlete
Real talent!
Four, five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three
OK. Let's rest for a while
Let me introduce. She's Hayakawa Atsumi
And they are the "Five Silly Dudes Team" from Tadano High School's...
synchro swimming team
Who are you calling silly?
We are indeed silly
I heard from Asako that you would like me to be your coach?
Something cropped up and we have to put up a show this week
It doesn't matter if it's a short performance
- I see - Please
Feel free to reject if you really can't help them
OK then
That's great. I told you we have to try asking first
Exactly
Atsumi looks more adorable in person
You don't need this anymore, do you?
Thank you for helping, Asako
I thought it would be tough, but she's very easy to get along with
We're starting soon. Five, six, seven, eight
Lift your leg, ballet leg, flamingo, retreat
Lift your leg, ballet leg, flamingo
Don't dilly-dally. Give me some rhythm
I don't think anyone would want to watch this kind of performance
Be more serious. Everyone has got to concentrate
What happened? Why did she become so fierce suddenly?
She's so different from yesterday
I guess she has a split personality
Did you hear me? Stop talking nonsense!
Yes!
Practice again!
Lift your leg, ballet leg, flamingo, retreat...
Again...
Lift your leg, ballet leg, flamingo
You're not watching your legs at all. Do it again
Lift your leg, ballet leg, flamingo...
Why did you kick me? It hurts
Be serious. Lift your leg, ballet leg, flamingo
No...
The resting time has ended. Gather here, every one
Yes, quick
Takahara, come...
Hey, Tanaka. Let's go
What is this?
What happened?
- Hey, gather here quick - Yes
Synchro swimming means learning the technique of the leg
First, you have to learn how to turn upside down
- Take this - Nose stopper?
- Wear it properly - Yes
You did it wrongly
OK. Give it a try
- They are practicing - Yes. Tanaka!
- Hanamura - All the way
- We brought along a watermelon - OK
OK. Let's continue practicing
Five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four
What are you doing? You don't know anything at all
Sorry
Ishizuka isn't good at turning upside down
Ishizuka, when turning upside down, stretch out your hands and...
go all the way down
Come on down. Let me show you
Shindo is excellent
I'm beginning to feel Shindo will be a good leader
One more time
OK. We're starting soon. Get ready
Help yourself
Let's start!
It's so sweet
Eating watermelon after training is the best thing
- Food is always the best thing - You saw through me?
Why are you wearing a yukata today?
Because it's summer
Yes, you're right. You should wear this in summer
- You look good in it - Thanks for your compliment
No, you really look good
The flower prints are just like your name "Hanamura." It feels right
The handkerchief has prints as well. Do you want to spit out the seeds?
- It's OK. I've swallowed them - You dare to swallow?
Your hairstyle looks nice too and it suits the yukata
Asako, do you like Shindo?
Hey, take it easy. You're a lady
Who told you to talk nonsense? Why would I...
Look at your face... You're blushing
Atsumi, do you want another piece?
No, thanks
May I know when will the intensive training for the Olympics start?
- The month after next - You'll take part in it, won't you?
- Most probably - You're superb
But I've to wait for the results of the examination
I dare to use my life as a stake that you will be selected
It's useless
Miss Onogawa. What happened? Are you looking for something?
Yes
- Do you need my help? - No, thank you
- I'm leaving first. Goodbye - Goodbye
She looks so beautiful in a yukata
Both of you are mesmerized by her
Since you like her so much, why don't you express your feelings to her?
What?
How will she know how you feel if you don't make it known to her?
Right, Asako?
You're no doubt Atsumi. Well-said!
I've decided to express my feelings to Hanamura
- What? - Really?
Yes. Actually, I wanted to say it after the examination
But I'm sure I will be able to get into the University of Tokyo
Moreover, I can't bear to let Hanamura wait for too long
- Do you really mean it? - Of course. I'll make a move first
What are you going to do, Shindo?
You will have no chance if Kyoko accepts his love
No...
This is the most interesting section. You need to perfect this part
Re-do it again! One, two... No...
I'm not against you. But don't you know how to turn upside down yet?
Sorry
Just use your hands to support yourself. It's very simple, isn't it?
We can't use our hands to support us when we are performing
Sorry
Your ignorance will create problems for everyone in the team
Just give up if your heart isn't here
Hey, hold on. There's no need to make that point. Why...
OK, enough. Tatematsu...
Ishizuka will work very hard. Be more patient
Where do I get the patience? We don't have much time left
Once you get nervous, everything will work against you
We will practice together till Ishizuka masters it
- OK. It's settled then - I can't stand you!
I hate people who don't take things seriously
What? Who's fooling around? We're not those kind of people
I'll be there. Call me when you've mastered the act
What kind of attitude is that? So what if she's an Olympic athlete?
This is akin to a genius not understanding a moron's feelings
I'm sorry, guys
- Don't take it too hard - That's right. Work on it
All the way
OK, let's continue
I'm so tired...
I'll make a move first
Is Tanaka really going to make his feelings known to Hanamura?
Do you want to follow him?
Welcome
He's thinking of using gifts to approach the situation
Tanaka really has his own unique way of doing things
What do you have in mind?
Excuse me, I'm looking for an engagement ring
- Engagement? - Silly, you're too loud
When did you all arrive?
Why did you follow me?
No matter what, it's not time yet for an engagement, right?
You guys
Miss Onogawa?
What are you doing here?
This place is not for high school students. Go back now
Sorry to make you wait. I've made an enquiry
I'm afraid we may not have the kind of diamond found on...
the ring because of the long history. Sorry
I see
We do sell diamonds of similar cut
The meaning is lost then. Sorry about this. Thank you
It looks like an engagement ring
The diamond is lost
What a pity. It's meaningless without a diamond
The thing that I stepped on by the pool is a diamond
I was wondering why there was such a beautiful piece of glass
That means it's inside the pool now
Probably. No, definitely
Miss Onogawa, you can go back now
Only the synchro swimming team is still in the pool
Are they still training?
Club activities should have ended by now
Yes
What? Don't you find them not adorable at all?
What?
The performance for the festival has been scrapped
It's only a waste of time practicing
If you really have their interests at heart, you should stop them from...
wasting time and concentrate on the examination instead
You're right. But they are not an obedient bunch of students
To think you're taking this so lightly!
The exam determines their future
You're right. But to them, whether or not they're performing...
the synchro swimming act determines their future too
What time do you think it is now? Go back now!
- Miss Onogawa - Teacher...
Club activities should have ended by now
If you can't abide by the rules, I'll punish you by stopping the activities
- Sorry - You should have followed the rules
But your diamond should be inside the pool
What?
I picked it up by the pool but dropped it accidentally inside
I think that should be the diamond you lost. I'm really sorry
Sorry
Is it the diamond on the engagement ring?
Yes
This is bad. You're getting engaged this Saturday, aren't you?
Engaged?
You only know how to create trouble
We'll find it before this Saturday. Please be patient
I'm sorry to keep bringing you trouble
It's OK
How will they have the mood to spring the surprise performance?
Surprise performance?
I can't find it
It'll be a miracle if we can find it
Why don't we practice for tomorrow's event instead?
But how can she do without an engagement ring?
Hey, Fatty! I'm calling you, Fatty!
Yes
Are you looking for it? It's inside the water
No, I'm just wondering why Atsumi isn't here yet
You're right
She must be angry with my failure to turn upside down
You think too much
I hope so
OK, let's continue searching. Come
I'm full
Where are you going?
I've something on
Going to the pool again? You've been busy with...
club activities since the holidays
You did study, didn't you?
I suppose you study at night?
Before you went for the camp, you promised to study hard
I won't spare you if your results deteriorate this time
You heard it, right?
Kankuro's looming crisis!
Hello, are you going for tuition classes now?
You're brilliant. Can you study for me too?
What are you talking about? What a big moron!
I'm so tired
- Excuse me, is Hayakawa still inside? - Atsumi has stopped swimming
- What? - She has a strong pride
What happened?
Is Tanaka serious about expressing his love to Kyoko?
I think so
What about you, Kankuro?
But I suppose you don't have that kind of courage
It's none of your business
What?
What is it? Tell me
Don't tell Hanamura about this
I hope she will be present during the performance
This is my way of expressing my love
So the school festival must go on
I didn't know you like Kyoko so much
It's none of your business. Don't you have someone in mind?
What?
Asako!
It's Ishizuka
- Did Atsumi contact you? - What happened to Atsumi?
I heard that Atsumi didn't get selected for...
the intensive training
So she gave up swimming
I went to her house, but she wasn't home yet. I'm very worried
Let's go and find her together
- I'll contact Tatematsu and the rest - I'll leave it to you then. Let's go
Hey
You're here
Where exactly did she go?
Hello, Hanamura
That's strange. Why are all of you gathered here?
Hanamura, do you have any idea where Atsumi is?
- Atsumi? I just saw her - What? Where?
In front of Tadano High School
It's the swimming pool
Let's go... Quick
- What happened? - I've something important to tell you
- Stay tuned. Let's go now... - I'll tell you next time!
She's over there...
That's wonderful. Perfect!
We heard about the selection
But the Olympics will come again four years later. You still have a chance
It doesn't matter because I've given up synchro swimming
You've the talent for it. It's such a pity to give up now
If I had the talent, I would have been selected
I didn't get selected because I lack the talent for it
It's always about talent. Everyone says I'm talented
To accommodate everyone, I've been striving hard till now
To think that I would end up like this. What a fool!
You're not a fool as long as you've worked hard
It's meaningless without a good ending
As long as you continue to work hard, you will definitely see results
We insist on practicing hard even though...
we may not get to perform
Don't put me on par with all of you. My standard is different from yours
You're left behind because of your way of thinking
- Tatematsu - Look at her
I'm sorry. Stop bothering about me
- Please don't give up - Get lost
Say you won't give up or I won't go away
This is my personal affair. It has nothing to do with you
Of course it does. You're my idol
If you were to give up, I would be very sad
I can't be bothered
If I can turn upside down, please don't give up on yourself
What?
If I can turn upside down for one minute, please don't give up
You can't do it for a moment, let alone for one minute
I want to see the lively Atsumi during the Olympics
I will work hard at all costs!
If I can do it, please promise me not to give up synchro swimming
- Ishizuka! - All the way!
- You can do it! - All the way!
All the way!
- You can do it - All the way!
Breathe in
Balance yourself
What are you doing?
Club activities should have ended by now, right?
I'm sorry. There's a reason
I don't want any excuses. Go back now
Oh yes, I've found the diamond
I found it in my room. You can stop looking for it
I see. That's great
You must be from Sakuragi Girls' High. Go back now
Yes
That's great. We can concentrate on our practice then
It's still a waste of time
What did you say?
Someone can't even turn upside down. Forget about the performance
If you think you can touch people's hearts, you're wrong
For someone who has failed, what's the use of sympathizing with him?
That's not sympathy
Let me tell you. The five of us belong to a team
It will be meaningless if one of us is missing
Maybe you don't understand, but it's important that we perform together
Indeed, our standard may be different from yours
But the determination to strive towards a goal should be the same
You'll be coming for the performance tomorrow, right?
I hope the coach will be able to see the result of the training
We shall be waiting for you
- Let's start our practice - We'll practice till morning
Let's go
They're here
Is Atsumi here?
No, it's the people from the advisory board
This is the swimming pool
The pool is quite long. It's not bad
Thank you
Let's go
Is there any performance?
I don't think so
Kankuro?
Welcome to Tadano High School, officials from the advisory board
Welcome
What are you doing here?
We, from the synchro swimming team, object to the decision of...
canceling the synchro swimming performance for the school's festival
We object
Stop your nonsense!
After watching our performance, please reconsider this matter
It's a waste of time. Let's go
Wait. It's such a rare chance. Let's watch a bit first
But Sir, the performance has already been scrapped
Precisely
This can't be viewed during the festival. Please have a good look
Sir...
The performance looks formal
It's no wonder people from all walks of life flock here
- He has done it! - Great!
All right, let's go back to the conference room
- Please hold on - What's the matter?
The students are performing so hard. You should stay on
There's no need for this. This way, please
- The exciting part is coming soon - Know your limits!
- I found it... - What exactly did you find?
It's a diamond - Miss Onogawa's diamond. Look
But didn't she tell us she had found it?
Was she lying to us?
- Isn't she getting engaged today? - Let's go
- We haven't finished! -We've to give it to her first
Why don't things ever work out for us?
Hey Kankuro, what are all of you doing?
Hey, where are all of you going?
- We'll be right back - Please wait for us
Sorry to waste your time. This way please
We'll now proceed with the engagement ceremony of Onogawa and Hiratsuka
Please hold on. Before we start, I would like to apologize for one thing
What's the matter?
Actually...
I lost the diamond on the engagement ring
I'm really very sorry. I was too careless
The precious ring is a special gift from Mother-in-law. I'm really sorry
Sorry to disturb...
What are you doing here?
We found it. We found the diamond
Teacher, you lied that you had found it because of us, right?
Thank you, Teacher
We still have something important to attend to. We'll leave first
Shizuka
My apologies for the shock
Not at all. It's your good fortune to have so many good students
Where did you go?
Where are the people from the advisory board?
- They left a long time ago - That's right
We've no choice then. Let's think of the next plan
Yes
I'm not nagging at you, but nothing works out for you
You're here, Atsumi. Let me show you...
I've already seen it
Horrible. All of you have no sense of rhythm at all
Your limbs weren't straight enough and the leg techniques were bad
Nothing was mastered from what taught you
Why do I have such stupid students like you?
Sorry
But at least you mastered the act of turning upside down
We've made a deal, right? So I'll make a comback
Atsumi
That's great, Fatty
It's too much. What are all of you doing?
Hanamura, can you come over for a while?
I'm sorry. I was too proud
Forget it
Everyone says my technique during performance is perfect
But I still lack one thing
I'm totally different from all of you
You don't seem to have the technique, but you're very sincere
Try your best to perform during the school festival
You must try your best too for the Olympics
What's with you?
- Why are you acting cool? - I'm not
Swim ten laps of the pool. Quick!
We'll die from this
Kankuro, don't put on an act. Swim now...
Quick
Ready...
Actually... I've something to tell you
I like you
Are you willing to go steady with me?
I'm sorry. I already have someone in mind
Sorry
Who is he? Do I know him?
No escape for you. Get back in here!
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