It's a demonstration of saving techniques by lifeguards
The mayor will be present too
Shindo, why do you want to perform synchronized swimming?
Because it's the only time we can do it
This is our only chance
Someone's drowning over there! Quick!
Tanaka?
Tanaka is most reliable
Of course. We're members of the same team
Could it be reconsidered?
There must be a reason for putting a stop to it
What grounds have you to object?
We'll be looking into the problems caused in the process
We'll solve them as best as we can
We will do a serious review
That's great!
- I'm back! - Walk faster!
I seem to be carrying, so much luggage!
- What are they doing? - What's happening?
What a crowd!
Yes, we're back! We're back!
We're from the Synchro Swimming Club! Hello everyone!
Excuse me, please...
The Synchro Swimming Club from Tadano High School has just arrived
- Welcome back! - Thank you!
You've touched the hearts of many by saving a precious life
- How do you feel being complimented? - Great!
I'm Tatematsu Norio. People call me Norio
I'll feel embarrassed
But there will be no synchro swimming performance this year, right?
- Nothing of the sort! - Exactly!
We mustn't lose to the education committee
Exactly! You have my support!
Ladies and gentlemen, be assured
No matter what the committee of the school says,
our performance wil be realized
- Please support us! - That's great!
Please support us, everyone! Thank you!
Synchronized swimming... Synchronized swimming...
Hello, Sightseeing Department. Yes?
You wish to see them perform?
Yes, we're conveying your message
Hello, Sightseeing Department. Yes?
We're coming up with solutions to the problems too
Rest assured it will be solved. Thank you for your call
The education committee must be having a headache too
After what the mayor said, the committee has no right to object
That's true
"To enjoy good times with my team- mates who've worked hard with me"
Tanaka's words have touched the mayor
Since we've the mayor's support, we're sure to win!
The people from the shops are thrilled too!
With our high morale, let's get them to withdraw their decision!
- We will work hard! - We've to solve the problems first
Yes, we need concrete solutions
Look over here. The boss of the Swimming Club wants me to tell you...
if there's a need, you can use the pool anytime you want
Aren't we troubling them?
Adults are despicable people
With favorable opinions, their attitude changes entirely
Yes, adults are craftly people
There are sure to be people who will make use of your popularity
Do be careful
That's right... Hey, the pot calling the kettle black!
What old acquaintances? Why is there publicity for them?
- Shut up! - I'm sorry. - Quick, give them one each
- Yes, one each - One each?
Hold this
No use taking two or three. One each is enough
Has everyone taken? Good, now you can sign
Sign?
- I'm back! - The celebrity is back!
You're back, Celebrity!
- I'm back - You're back
The office phones were ringing throughout the day
Everyone hopes to see the performance come true
Really? That's so encouraging!
Wait a minute
I know you're happy. But do think it over seriously
Having vouched on national TV, make sure you keep your word
I know! Here's the laundry
I'm famished. Dad, what are we having today?
- Curry - Looks delicious!
- Do you really know? - It's too salty
- Good morning, Fatso! - What are you doing? It hurts!
One by one, please
The entire Sakuragi Girls' High to himself?!
That's unforgivable!
They are all here!
Never in my life have I been so popular with girls!
I'm back!
- I'm so envious of them - I wish I had their popularity too
Synchro Swimming is the "in" thing!
The 2nd school semester begins today
For the first year students, it's your first school festival
For the second year students, it's a learning journey
It's also time...
for the graduating students to conclude their club activities
And prepare for the examinations or step into the working society
Please spend the remaining time fruitfully, leaving behind no regrets
Also, our school will be merging with Ishida High School next April
Is that true?
With the merger, we will face many problems
We hope this merger will give us more room for development...
and that our students will have better prospects
Just one more year and we could be with that school!
- Why don't you get retained? - All right
Shindo, let's go
Shindo, I saw it on TV. It has created a furor!
We were shocked too
I hope that with this publicity, the performance will be realized
- Thank you. See you - See you!
I'm so envious. You're everywhere - in the newspapers, on TV...
Not too bad
If only we could get into Division "A!"
Fool! Stop reminding me of that!
Don't be so distraught. I've got to go. See you!
All the way!
- Takahara! - Need you be so loud?
I saw you people on TV. Really amazing!
- I heard the performance is still on? - We're not sure
- Count on me! - You have our support!
- Good luck! See you! - We'll count on you!
It's impressive of them to win the mayor's heart
With my capability nothing is impossible!
If the performance is canceled, we'll have to re-do the posters
I've to go for training now. I'll leave the rest to you
All right
Let's continue with it
The whole school's talking about the synchro swimming performance
Because of their life-saving act, their popularity has risen
The school cannot object to it outright. Am I right, Sir?
- Everyone's watching! - That's right!
- All the way! - Thank you, everyone!
It feels great to have people rooting for us!
We're riding on the waves!
Will they hold a demonstration to repudiate the decision?
We've to draw up a proposal for the mayor
For the people who support us, we've to work hard!
Yes!
Let's practice another time
I'm starting. Ready?
Episode 9 The Group Won't Be Disbanded
Hello! Where is he?
You're studying? Are you running a fever?
What are you doing? Don't frighten me
- Do you have any solutions? - You have to count on yourself
You're so cruel. I detest this
You seldom exercise your brains
Yes, you're right. What a nuisance!
But it's really great that the performance is about to come true
Happy racking your brains! Good luck! Bye!
Why did she come in?
When it's 240 degrees here and angle C is 40 degrees,
the distance from AB to BC can be calculated using...
Against the decision to stop synchro swimming!
We're for the performance! Down with the decision against it!
So many people! Shindo, take a look! They're all here. Hello!
Norio!
Quiet, everyone!
Go back to your seats and do your self-study!
We support the synchro swimming performance!
Down with the decision against it!
- Please refrain from doing this - All right. Quiet
- Trespassing is prohibited - They wanted to come
- Who is the representative? - I am. My name is Isomura Kiyomasa
Lessons are in progress now. Come into the staffroom
No, I'll have butterflies in my stomach!
Sugita, long time no see, but my feelings for you reamain
You know each other?
There's room for negotiation then. Come with me!
Please be quiet
With so many supporters, it may be possible to repudiate the decision
That's right
- Let's appeal with our high morale - Great!
Have you had enough?
Lost your concentration, right?
It's OK to play heroes, but you're causing disturbance to others
Don't say that. Shindo and the rest are working hard too
It's OK, Yasuda. Sorry for the noise, everyone. Go into the classroom
- We're in high spirits! - Enough said
We went overboard today. It might result in reverse effects
That's right
Sorry, I was talking to Kiyomasa
Norio...
Were you the one behind today's demonstration?
Of course not. I told them not to come to the school again
It's better to keep a low profile. There are some who are against it
But they did it for us!
We have to be grateful. Otherwise, there'll be retribution
That's right. Get on with our practice!
All right, done. Raise the other side first
One, two, three. Up!
Excuse me, where is the swimming pool?
Walk straight, turn left, walk to the end, then turn right
Got it. Everyone, over here!
Excuse me... Excuse me!
- What are they doing? - That's weird
Over there
- Where did they come from? - Watch where you're stepping!
OK. Done
Rascal, what are you doing?
- Pink? - Not bad
What are you up to?
Uncle, where's the Synchro Swimming Team?
Synchro swimming is over there. Quick!
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
One, two, three, four, yeah!
- Tanaka, something's wrong! - What happened?
Come, quick! Your supporters have created chaos! Quick, take a look!
Tanaka!
We're doomed
Get them to go back first
The Synchro Swimming Team!
It's been hard on you. Going for practice now?
Your performance is splendid!
I'm really sorry, everyone. Could you please go back first?
- Why? - We're here to support you
I appreciate your kind thoughts. Could you please go back first?
- We're sorry - Please go back first
It's falling!
Danger!
Tatematsu!
- Are you all right? - Are you OK?
Call the ambulance! Quick!
- I'm OK - Don't fool around at this time
Are you really OK?
- Thank you, Nurse - Take care
- Are you all right? - What's this minor injury?
- Your rib was fractured - I said I'm fine
I'll recover before the performance. Don't curse me!
Tatematsu, are you all right?
What I fear most has happened
That was why I put a stop to the performance
Judging from your actions, I ought to contemplate...
canceling the whole festival altogether
- Why? - Something more serious could happen
Haven't we had a casualty today? Luckily, it's a minor injury
If it were a life-threatening case, who would bear the responsibility?
You may be satisfied with what you're doing,
but you've caused inconvenience to others
It's because of your self-centeredness that's resulted in this
You have to take responsibility. I have to disband the club
I will propose this at the next staff meeting
You're not allowed to practice before that. Hear me?
I'm going off
Now that we have a casualty, there's nothing more to be said
I'm sorry
Follow instructions for now
It's only a fracture in the rib! I'm still very energetic!
Perhaps we were too full of ourselves
But what happened today wasn't our fault
Our speeches in the newspaper and TV have stirred the people's hearts
Thinking of giving up again?
We can't let them cancel the festival
That was to threaten us
What if it isn't? Will you bear the full responsibility?
Rascal!
Hubby!
Excuse me, please go out first
Excuse us
It's because you refused to heed my advice that this has happened
If something worse had happened, you'll regret all your life!
Sorry, everyone. Please put a stop to the demonstrations
What's happening?
What do you mean by that? Everyone's supporting you!
We're happy to have your support
But we've caused disturbance to others and...
we've to bear the responsibility
We're really sorry
- We're sorry - Why apologize?
- We take our leave - We take our leave
Hey, wait a minute. Are you giving up?
Our business will be affected!
You're so noisy! Blame it on you! It was your idea to go to the school
Is it my fault? That hurts!
We got them into trouble. But surely they wouldn't give up?
They overcame many hurdles along the way
They wouldn't succumb so easily. No way!
I'm back!
You're back
Kankuro, where's Norio? Is he OK?
But now that he is injured, the matter has been blown up
No one can shield you
I know. We will bear the responsibility
- They're giving up? - Norio was injured
What happened? I thought they would persevere till the end
Exactly
- Has this been repaired? - Not sure. Think it can't be done
- Tanaka? - Leave these to us
- No training today? - The club may be disbanded
What?
Tanaka... this character is wrong
Village dance?
I'm really sorry
Who will dispose of this rubbish?
Hasn't the synchro swimming performance been canceled?
- I'm sorry - Apologizing can't solve anything
Heaps of rubbish were left by those who came to watch synchro swimming
I'm sorry
What if the same thing happens this year?
I understand your anger. I'm really sorry
- You should watch it - Yes
Kankuro
I heard the education master wants you to disband
Why get so distressed?
Tatematsu's injury is unfortunate, but surely you wouldn't be disbanded?
Surely you're not thinking of giving up?
If we give up, the problem will be solved
Are you speaking from your heart?
We're causing inconvenience to others
We cannot continue to implicate others
How are you to answer to those who've been supporting you?
Inconvenience may have been caused. But you still have supporters
Are you going to betray them? That's so irresponsible of you
Asako...
We're going off first
- Is the fish good? - Yes
Your dad is so late today. I wonder what he's doing
Don't worry. It surely isn't an extra-marital affair
Hitomi, where did you learn that from?
- I'm back - Come and have dinner
Sorry, I was on duty today. I couldn't come back in time to cook
- It's OK. What were you busy with? - Some trivial matters
- Rice? - Yes, please
Kankuro, we received many calls in support of the performance
You may be facing adversities, but there are still many supporters
- So you mustn't give up easily - Say no more, Dad
I saw what happened today
You were apologizing to those affected by the commotion yesterday
There were many calls against the performance, right?
Not that many
There is sure to be proposition and opposition
Say no more. I'm giving up synchro swimming
So that's the degree of determination you have?
I feel bad that you've been implicated too
I don't feel implicated. You needn't feel sorry towards me either
I'm merely taking on the responsibility of my job
Dear, I'll take a shower to get rid of the sweat first
Turn to page 94 on the "N formulae"
From the parabola, we can see that the coefficient of (AX) squared is A
The doctor says you can be discharged tomorrow
Since the performance is called off, you can move back home
I will not go back
When will you stop being so stubborn?
You will be the successor of my business. Can you be more mature?
- I don't intend to be your successor - What?
It may be more relaxing having everything planned for me
But I don't like it
- I'd like to decide my own life - What else can you possibly do?
I'm not sure, but I'd like to try
With my own ability, I'd like to see what I can achieve
I can't be bothered with you
No matter what the verdict is, I must perform synchro swimming
I hope you will turn up then
Shindo
Hanamura?
For you
Here's a petition signed by those who support the performance
What?
Everyone should be in
You're fantastic. How can I thank you?
You should thank Asako
Asako spent several days appealing for signatures
Asako is your most ardent supporter
I'm going off
Jumping in again?
Tatematsu?
Isn't this scene familiar?
If you hadn't come then, I would've given up synchronized swimming
You're lying. Even if you were alone, you wouldn't have given up
I will not be alone. I will pull you down together!
You're really here
- Ishizuka? - Yes
Takahara?
Hasn't the Synchro Swimming Club been disbanded?
Tanaka?
How could it be disbanded? You think otherwise too!
I don't think we would not cause inconvenience to others
So we must get rid of the inconvenience
Easier said than done. The few of you can't think of any solutions
- I do have some - Me too
- Me too!
On the day of the festival, prohibit the entry of vehicles
Implement traffic control
Ensure smooth traffic from the bus stop to the school
Queue numbers should be issued early
If arrangements are made the night before,
it'll lessen the damage done to the nearby fields
Neighborhood patrol is necessary. We could take turns
Have the rubbish bins in place
After the festival, we will clear up the rubbish
You've sure racked your brains
Who will be doing the work? The five of us aren't enough
I'm thinking of recruiting supporters as volunteers
Liaising with the Sightseeing Department might also get us some help
You live up to your name!
- Tanaka, what ideas do you have? - You've said it all
What's that piece of paper?
Splendid! Let's submit this proposal to the mayor
Good idea
- It'd be put to good use! - What a nuisance!
Sorry, are you all right? Quick, call the ambulance!
- Wait, I was pulling your leg! - You rascal!
- Sorry - Stop running!
Idiotic! Stop running!
I already apologized!
- Stop running! - Come on!
Stop running!
It's our fault that your hard work is wasted. Sorry
If possible, could we help?
- Can I help too? - Sure
Let me help too
- Will this do? - Yes
- Is anyone in? - Is anyone in?
Is anyone in?
Sorry, give me a few minutes
It's regarding our synchro swimming performance. We've a few questions
Please take a look at this flier
- I'll go over to Kaneko's - And me to Kawamura's
Is anyone in?
To prevent the chaos of the previous years,
we will be directing traffic and implementing neighborhood patrols
Also, we will settle the problem of refuse disposal
We'll minimize inconvenience to you. Do we have your support?
Please support us
We need everyone's support for the synchro swimming performance
- Please support us - Thank you
So many people!
We're here to help
Please support the synchro swimming performance
- Please support us - Thank you!
Please give us your support
Asako
Thank you
Asako, thank you
Where did you get this from? Why is it with you?
- Hanamura gave it to me - What?
Because of this, I regained my confidence
I can't give up. Thank you
I'm going back
Please support the synchro swimming performance!
That's great!
The results of the meeting show that more than half are for the disband
Any objections?
Please support the synchro swimming performance!
- Please support us - Please support us
Please support the synchro swimming performance
Please give us your support
- Please! - Please support us
Please support us
Mr. Sugita, please ask them to stop immediately
Why do you always see them as a thorn in your flesh?
I do not
As an educator, I want to guide them onto the right path
Are they doing something wrong?
They aren't merely thinking of themselves
Their method may not be perfect, but they do think of others
I agree
Even Miss Onogawa says that? Forget it
He doesn't detest those students
Please give us your support
We're recruiting volunteers. Please give us your support
Please give us your support!
Thank you, everyone
That hurts!
Please support the synchro swimming performance
Please take a look at this
Stop what you're doing immediately!
This is a school. Stop wreaking havoc to satisfy your own desires
We will not stop
I remember telling you I may cancel the whole festival altogether
You intend to shirk responsibility?
This is our way of bearing responsibility
How do you intend to do that?
I thought of giving up synchronized swimming
But solving all problems to achieve our goal...
is a way of bearing responsibility too
For the sake of our supporters, we've chosen to strive on
We will work hard at the problems till we gain the residents' approval
How many times must I repeat this?
It's the town council's decision to cancel the performance
A verdict has also been reached at the staff meeting to disband the club
No matter how you resist, you can't overthrow the decision
- Your resistance is redundant - Sir!
- Sir, aren't you on our side? - No taking of sides
Shindo, do you remember this?
After the intrusion incident, you handed this to me
But I forgot to deal with it
Which means you're still a member of the Swimming Team
The other four have also gotten my approval to join the team
You're so slow!
You can train under the name of the swimming team
The swimming pool belongs to you!
Really?
Complying with the verdict, I'll disband the Synchro Swimming Club
Any objections, Sir?
Lessons are about to begin. Go back to your classrooms!
- Our swimming pool! - We must perform here!
- Let's begin our practice! - All right, come!
- Hey, you can only watch! - You can't come in with your injury!
I was pulling your leg. Go on!
What are you doing? Stop fooling around! You can't come down!
Ready?
- Stop fooling around! - Ready... again!
We've yet to decide on the location of the new campus after our merger
Please take a look at your maps
The area with the diagonal line has been assessed as the best location
It's where the present changing room os the swimming club is
Clear about it?
Because of time constraint, we will commence construction...
after getting consent from both schools
Thank you
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Great! Perfect! Very gracious moves
Not bad, right?
Very gracious? Let's do it again!
Not bad! Come, once more! Don't be slack! Quick!
One more time!
Ready... One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Two, two, three, four...
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