Good morning!
Good morning! Wait for me!
Good morning!
I'm impressed, Shindo! Heard you're back on the swimming team!
We can use the club room from today
- Like a dream! - Precisely!
The Synchro Swimming Team will perform at the pool?
- There are still problems to be solved - Let's go!
- Shindo, all the way! - I will! You too!
Well done, the Flying Fish Trio!
The three of them reached the finishing line at the same time!
Thanks to the other members who showed their support!
I'm so touched!
I'm lucky to be bestowed with such beautiful memories before retirement
I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
We take our leave
Sir, the National High School Swimming Tournament has ended
With the merger, our new campus grounds needs to be finalized
Regarding this...
I heard they've to begin demolishing the swimming pool this week
Otherwise, the new campus wouldn't be ready by the next semester
What do you mean this week?
Can't we wait till after the school festival?
- They have been practicing so hard - Hasn't the performance been scrapped?
- Look, our names are on the lockers! - That's right!
- Attire of the swimming club! - Mr. Sugita is so nice to us!
I feel so thrilled!
It's all right to be intoxicated with happiness,
but remember to recruit volunteers!
We've to submit this proposal to the mayor, with the volunteer list
We only have 20 volunteers now
Traffic control, crowd control... We need 200 people altogether
200? We're only left with two weeks till the school festival!
Two weeks? I'm both nervous and excited!
Tanaka, Tanaka...
The final draft of the poster for our performance is out!
Isn't this Tanaka?
Let's just mention this...
- We'd like to join you. - Great! I forgot my towel!
There are two typos. Please correct them
All right, let's begin our practice!
- Fantastic! - What's up?
Since when have you become so proficient?
If you're willing, we could practice with you
Really?
We participated in synchro swimming last year
Besides, we're members of the swimming club
What a quick change of mind! You looked down on us!
Your arim is to attract girls' attention, right?
That's right. To be frank, the "Haunted House" wasn't popular at all
How should I put it? Seeing your performance, I feel a certain urge...
to perform with you!
We decline. It wasn't easy completing the 5-man formation
If we take in new members, we've to start from scratch
Shindo, let's do it all over again
Takahara, that was beautiful!
- Beautiful? Yes! - Absolutely beautiful!
Stop making noise! Quick!
We're serious about it
Scoundrel, we're the serious ones! We want to strive with you!
We must unleash our regretful defeat in the zonal tournament!
Shut up!
We're the ones to regret not getting into Division A
- We couldn't even be reserves! - Irritating Baseball Club!
- Can't take it? - Want to compete?
- Come on, who's afraid? - Come if you dare!
Wait for me!
Them as well?
"Though we're not great swimmers, we'd like to do synchro swimming"
Are you sure, Shindo?
They were the ones who turned us away when we were in dire straits
Exactly. It's too late for them to join now
But I'm happy because our efforts have earned recognition
Besides, we need people now
It isn't appropriate to turn away interested parties
I know what you mean. But isn't it a little too late?
But if we have to accept them, let's put them through a test
It's settled then
Attention! All of you know how to swim, right?
You can't pass the test just by jumping in
Understood!
What's up?
- The posters have been printed - Thanks for the hard work
Besides, there's something important...
You're come at the right time. Lend me these
Goggles for the two of you!
Great, we can send them for printing. Be serious in putting them up!
Yes!
The basics of synchro swimming lies in staying underwater
You must be able to do that for at least one minute
- Yes! - We'll begin now
It's only 12 seconds!
Backstroke is swinging your arms in circular motion backwards
Your body will float lightly
Circular motion... Floating lightly...
Stop pulling my leg!
These beginner only know how to sabotage others
What are you saying?
Since we're teammates, we should learn from one another
We started from scratch too
- Come, let's try again - OK!
Ready? Begin!
Relax your muscles
Let's join in the teaching
Besides, with these people, we can incorporate more elaborate actions
Time to display our talents!
Episode 10 The 32 Who Conjure Up A Miracle
These newcomers are rather diligent
We should be in time for the school festival
Takahara, didn't I tell you to trim them neatly?
Be quiet! I can't concentrate on the calculations!
Calculations?
I'm working on the 16-man formation
At the speed of 1.5 m/sec, form a circle of circumference 30 m
The time needed to split into two circles of circumference 15 m...
Brilliant analysis!
Norio, I told you to keep quiet!
- Hello everyone! - Hello, Hanamura
We heard there are many newcomers
Yes, Tanaka is working on the new formations
- Work hard, Tanaka! - I will!
What are you doing, Norio?
These are queue numbers to ensure crowd control on that day
And the tags for volunteers. Please help
All right
- Help to cut these too - I'm busy
There are many things to help with
So you'll have no time for the banner and venue decorations?
It totally slipped my mind!
- Don't worry. Asako will handle it - What?
- Asako, you'll do the banner for us? - No, I'm only...
Shindo and the rest are working so hard. Do agree!
It'll be great if Asako could lend us a hand!
If I could, I'm willing to help
- Sure! This is getting exciting! - Get on with your work!
They look thrilled! Haven't you told them about the swimming pool?
How can I bear to? It hasn't been finalized yet either
Can't you think of a way? You're the administrator
You want them to perform too, right?
I'm in a tight spot. Don't you understand?
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight
Two, two, three, four...
The leg techniques pose difficulty for beginners
No problem. They're improving!
Tanaka...
The posters will be printed by the day after tomorrow
- We've somthing important... - Why are they studying here?
Hey!
Keen in joining synchro swimming?
- The three of you? - Is anything wrong?
With more experienced members, there'll be more help for beginners
Let them join us!
- What else can I say? - That's right
You must be kidding! I took great pains to design the 16-man formation
I've to re-do it?
The diameter of a 19-man circle would be...
Excuse me...
You're still here? Why are in this attire?
We want to join synchro swimming too
We want to create fond memories together with you
Stand in a straight line!
Scissors, paper, stone!
- If you want to fool around, scram! - We're sorry
We didn't do it deliberately
- It's so fun! - Let's incorporate it into our moves
Let's discuss the moves in the club room
Yes!
Their morale is high!
Kyoko, stop resting. Get to work!
Excuse me...
- What color should this be? - Take a look at the original draft
I'm not Asako's match
- What's the matter? - Nothing
You're very hardworking, Yasuda
Would you like to alter your choice of school?
With your results, you could enter a better university
Really?
- Continue to work hard! - I will!
Miss Onogawa, here are the minutes of the staff meeting
Thanks
Let's incorporate baseball strokes too
We should do powerful moves!
Shall we use the music I composed?
Let's have a cross-talk at half-time
Wait! Stop talking altogether at one time!
Raise up your hands to voice a suggestion
Me...
Bad news! The swimming pool will be demolished before the school festival
What?
Kankuro! Look over here!
What is it?
What are they doing?
Sir, what's happening?
How could they start work even before the town council meeting?
- Please tear down the canvas - There isn't much time left
Work has to begin right after the town council's approval on Friday
Or else, the new campus wouldn't be ready by the next semester
Why?
There's no need to demolish it before the school festival
What about our synchro swimming?
We've completed the proposal to resolve the problems brought up
We intend to submit this proposal to the mayor...
and ask him to reconsider his decision to demolish the pool
- Please help us, Sir - Please help us, Sir
Have you recruited the volunteers?
We're still short, but it'll be done soon
This proposal is meaningless then. I doubt you can find enough volunteers
- I beg your pardon? - Takahara!
Even if you recruit them, are you able to manage them accordingly?
- You don't have that ability! - We haven't even tried!
Who would shoulder the responsibility if you should fail?
The swimming pool has to be demolished
You must understand that the school does not exist just for you
It has to accommodate the new students next year
Please give up synchro swimming!
I will not give up
No matter what you say, we will go ahead with the performance
By hook or by crook, we're to recruit 200 volunteers before the meeting...
and submit the name list to the mayor
If the mayor recognizes synchro swimming, the pool could be saved
180 more people to go
Our target can be reached if each of us recruits nine volunteers
- Let's go now! - Let's go, everyone!
Wait a minute!
Even if we get the volunteers, is our performance guaranteed?
The education master said no
Are you joining the team half-heartedly?
- Aren't you serious about it? - There's no need to be so angry
Sorry, I'm leaving first
Yasuda...
Sorry, I'm not a member and I've to go for tuition
- Excuse me... - I've got tuition too
Hey, don't go! Aren't you members of the Synchro Swimming Team?
You're right. But we're examination candidates too
Let's end here today
Let's call it a day. Gather at the pool after school tomorrow, OK?
- All right? See you tomorrow! - See you tomorrow!
- Tanaka, see you! - See you!
Why are there only the few of us? Where are the others?
The canvas is up
They must have given up, assuming the performance is called off
We're the only five left
Wait a minute, they didn't say they were giving up
But the school festival is only a few days away
We can't confirm the formations without knowing the exact strength
We've to recruit the volunteers on our own
It's an arduous road
I thought there was good team spirit with so many members
We seem to have returned to square one
What are you saying? It was originally the five of us too
As long as someone's willing to work hard with us, its an achievement
We're nearing the finishing line!
We will persevere
Asako, you must press on and complete the banner...
before the school festival!
They are merely hesitating. Who knows? They may return
We once went through the hesitation phase too
It wasn't easy working out the 21-man formation
Let's move on while waiting for their return!
- Let's get the volunteers first - Sure!
Mamasan, can any of your friends help?
We must gather the volunteers before Friday
I've gotten them ready for you!
I threatened the customers who always delay payment
Seven altogether!
- You live up to your name! - Thank you, Mamasan!
Another 12 more from the shops. That makes 20 altogether
Great!
Don't you know your mathematics? Seven plus twelve is nineteen!
- Including you, 20! - I've to work for free too?
- Hello, everyone! - Senpai?
You're all here. You need volunteers, right? I've got ten here
That makes 30. Plus another 20 from you, we've got 50 altogether!
At this rate, I should regain freedom soon!
- But we need another 150 more - So many?
And we're facing other problems
The swimming pool may be demolished before the school festival
But the pool is the sacred ground of the Swimming Team Alumni!
It's like a world class pitch to the baseball players,
a national ring to the sumo wrestlers...
and the Red and White Singing Competition to artists!
We'll try our best!
- Let's go - Thank you!
It's one hurdle after another for these boys
- Please sign your name - Please sign your name
Take a look at the flier
Please support the synchro swimming public performance
Please sign your name
We're from the Synchro Swim Team, looking for volunteers. Please help
Please support the synchro swimming public performance
- We only managed to get 10 people - It's so difficult
That's because apart from signing, they must do concrete work
- Hey! - Yasuda?
Shindo, here are the five volunteers I gathered
Yasuda...
You're amazing. You managed to get five people on your own
Because I can't join you, I'd like to be of some help
- Yes. We've to work harder - Yes!
Still doing this? It's time to put it to a stop
The other members have grown tired, right?
I don't want you to experience the bitter taste of regret like I did
It isn't too late to reconsider now
Sir, what do you mean by regret?
He must have been like you boys
He must've once pursued his dreams despite objections from the adults
Shindo, we've got 100 volunteers
What?
- It's them! - Daichi is with them
- Haven't you given up? - How is that possible?
We got Daichi and the others to visit the swimming teams of other schools
You're great!
- This is our own contribution - Thanks, Daichi
How else can we help?
Why don't you join us too?
Takahara!
The national high school tournament is over. There's no reason to reject
- You join us too! - Actually...
- We'd wanted to say that too! - We'd wanted to say that too!
We'd wanted to say that too!
It's because of synchro swimming that the swimming club is in unity!
The Flying Fish Trio?
- They've spoken for the first time! - It's gross!
- Why don't the ten of us join too? - All right!
Tanaka, formation for 31 men!
I've to burn midnight oil again. Also, 31 is an odd number!
32 is a multiple of 2. That's the ideal number
- What a nag! - It hurts!
The school festival is going to be a fanfare!
We should be able to get the volunteers by the day after tomorrow
Sorry to interrupt
I'd like to clarify on some issues regarding the merger
- I'll get the principal - Thank you
Studying is hard, but we've to get volunteers in the day
And training begins at night
We're short of time, but the name list must be out by tomorrow
Training can't stop either
Shindo, don't sound so serious. You have everybody's support
That's right
- Let's go then! - Let's go!
Oh no, there are engineers at the swimming pool
The pool is property of the Swimming Team
It's not to be demolished. Please leave. Quick!
Sato-senpai?
It's you. I've chased the engineers away
We've to show the education master what we're capable of!
Looks like we can pin our hopes on him
We'll be counting on you, Sato-senpai
Who are you?
It's like this... I belong to the Swimming Team Alumni
It isn't appropriate to demolish the pool...
before the synchro swimming performance
Alumni? Which line are you in now?
A part-time job related to swimming
Didn't you take part in the examinations?
To put it simply, it's my second time re-taking the examinations
- Why? - Where should I begin?
Did you forsake your studies for synchronized swimming?
I think so
No, not that. What will the swimming team do without the pool?
This is the problem
The pool will be built on the top storey of the new campus
The club room is also much bigger
I see. That's a good plan. I take my leave. So sorry
Sorry for the interruption
The education master is so difficult to deal with
Sorry. Since ages ago, my worst fear is to enter the staffroom
But I will guard the swimming pool. Go ahead with your duties
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- We've got 200 volunteers! - What's next, Shindo?
Go the to the education master. He might change his mind after seeing it
Great!
Sorry to interrupt
It's really impressive... They are growing in numbers
Just by looking at them, I know they can do it
That's a cause of worry too!
Be careful! Are they all gone?
With these preparations, everything's settled perfectly
- Sorry to interrupt - Sorry to interrupt
Your turn now? Give up!
When this is submitted to the mayor's office,
the decision to demolish the pool will be finalized
How could this be...
You want to follow in your senpai's footsteps?
An undying passion for synchronized swimming...
cost him to re-take his examinations twice
Sato-senpai sees synchro swimming as a source of pride
That is why he supports us
To you, it may be a waste of time. But to us, it's valuable time!
As planned, we managed to gather 200 volunteers
Please reconsider the decision to demolish the pool
- Please help, Sir - Please get out
Please help, Sir
If you're not going out, I am!
Demolish the pool after the synchro swimming public performance
What are you saying, Sir?
Our report has been accepted by the committee
They are ready to begin work tomorrow
This cannot be approved
You're right
By the way, please listen to this
What are you doing?
I'm leaving
Wasn't this a wonderful performance?
Was this played by Sir?
Yes, he played the clarinet in his high school days
As the section leader, he led the woodwind section to championship
He was once an active member
After graduation, his dream was to become a woodwind player
You're still at it, right?
You're really something, Sir
- I'm so touched - Brilliant performance
It's cool to aspire to be a woodwind player
That was in the past. I was once passionate about it
But I woke up from the dream with nothing at all
If I had heeded the adults' advice, I would be leading a different life
I've always regretted it
Do you really regret it?
If you had grown up without pursuing your dream,
you would've regretted it even more
We want to fulfill our dream, lest we regret it in the future
I'm sure you're able to understand
I'd like to ask this favor of you
By doing this, I'd leave a blemish on your road to retirement
- I'm fine with it - Sir!
As to whether our proposal is feasible,
please review it before making a judgment
- Please help us, Sir - Please help us, Sir
I take my leave
- I take my leave - I take my leave
Sorry, I did it without your permission
But looking at their relentless pursuit,
I cannot stand by and do nothing
Since I became a teacher, I've been learning from my students
With students like them, I just can't give up teaching
It's all been decided. Excuse me
"Happy Synchro Swimming. Please observe the rules"
"To view the synchro swimming performance, please do not drive"
Excuse me, we'd like to see the mayor
Stop that noise!
Please, we'd like to see the mayor
We've something to hand to the mayor before the meeting
The mayor is busy. He can't see you now
- Please help us - Sir? Shindo, Shindo!
Could you please submit this proposal and name list to the mayor?
You're our only hope
Sir, once the agreement is signed, we're done for
- Please help, Sir! - Please help, Sir!
Yasuda, why are you here?
If there aren't enough volunteers, here are two more
- My parents have shown their support - Even your dad?
My dad says since I'm so keen to join and my results have improved,
I've his permission
Can I become the 32nd member?
You're most welcome!
Yasuda, last year, you made a pact with Shindo to join, right?
- We will have the perfect formation! - It's getting more exciting!
Thank you! Let's work hard together!
With our high morale, let's ask for Sir's help!
As it has been reported...
the new school campus will replace Tadano High School's present pool
Tadano High School's staff has given their consent too
Once the committee approves of the documents,
the demolishing work will commence
Education Master?
- Wait a minure, Sir - Shut up
For your perusal
This is...
Tadano High School's Synchro Swimming Team's proposal for their performance
And the volunteer list
What's this? Where's the agreement for the project commencement?
Could the project commence after the school festival?
Why are you saying this only now?
Upon receipt of your report, the preparations have begun
I know this will bring inconvenience to everyone
You will regret this decision
I've long regretted it
Teaching is a wonderful profession
Before meeting them, I had yet to fully realize it
But for the next few year, I hope to do my best...
so as not to regret
What if the new campus cannot be ready in time for the new semester?
I will suggest a contingency plan
The Tadano High synchro swimming performance shall be realized
Wonderful!
Kankuro!
We've succeeded, Asako! We can perform synchro swimming!
Really?
Is that true? Great!
Even the education master is on our side!
The swimming pool belongs to us!
Sorry to have made you worry, Hanamura
That's great, Tanaka!
- Let's get down to training! - Yes!
Kankuro!
All the way!
Be open about your feelings
You're fond of Shindo too, right?
These kids are really capable!
On their own, they've achieved something beyond our ability
A troublesome lot!
There's going to be no peace until the end of the school festival
- You're really great! - Yes!
You remind me of myself two years ago
I was labeled as a dabbler
Synchro swimming was the only passion I never gave up
It was my first challenge, exploring on my own
It was not an easy feat
But my teammates left me with very fond memories
You've gone through many storms, perhaps more than we did
But trust me, it'll leave you with many beautiful memories
What I want to say is...
As your senior, I'd like you to perform whole-heartedly...
this last synchro swimming show in this swimming pool, all right?
Yes!
Shindo, as the lead swimmer of the junior team, do reply with a speech!
Me? No need!
Come on, say a few words
- No way... - Quick!
I'm not good at words
But this is the most thrilling moment of my life
With so many teammates with me, this is sure to be a success
Whatever it is, have confidence that we will succeed!
I'm not a talented leader. Please give me your guidance!
Let's show Sato-senpai what we're capable of!
Yes!
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