If you tangent the sine and cosine here,
Fermat will be greatly shocked.
Pointlessly factorizing this solution
is what we'll arbitrarily call Galois's formula.
Got that?
Even if you didn't get that, we're proceeding anyway.
I remember now!
Chiba!
No talking!
I forgot again...
I like the air humming with energy
My quickening pulse expands outwards
Take in a deep breath
And all I see now is straight ahead
No one can take my place
A path only I can walk
Even those tears will all begin to sparkle
That's why when I raise my hand high, there's power in my palm
I'll head straight for tomorrow without hesitation
In just the blink of an eye
I'll make the story of my dream come true
Even if it's hopeless and far from my grasp
I'll never give up
Sounding the bamboo beat that's mine and mine alone
"Kendo Dojo"
Man, I thought I was dead...
But I got it out right away
and these days, chalk's made out of recycled egg shells,
so they said I should be okay.
I guess they're earth-, eco-, and high school girl-friendly.
So? What were you thinking so hard about?
I just can't remember.
Remember what?
I heard about it at the tournament the other day,
but it sounds like we have a first year girl
who used to practice kendo in middle school.
And someone pretty skilled at that!
Huh. So what's her name?
That's what I can't figure out.
And I'd recalled it at one point, too...
But then, I wonder why she didn't join the team.
Could it be there's some reason for it?
Some reason she can't continue kendo, even though she wants to.
Anyway, let's go search for someone who looks like it could be her.
What are you going to do if she's already joined another club?
No, it'll be fine!
In that case, I'll bribe her with our freshly-fried minced meat cutlets!
Good idea! Bribe her!
And I'll throw in some croquettes while I'm at it!
Okay! That's perfect!
All right, tuck in your chin properly!
Extend your arms straight!
30 more!
What's wrong, Miya-miya? You've still got more reps left!
Why am I being singled out?
You were no good at all in the tournament the other day.
So we're starting over from the fundamentals!
We're doing this now?!
Sensei, Miya-miya can't even stand anymore!
Let her rest a little!
Oh, Dan-kun, you're so nice!
Leave this to me, Miya-miya.
No helping it then. You get 5 minutes only.
Dan-kun!
I wonder what he lost out to.
Miya-miya, here's some oxygen.
Thank you.
Reimi?!
Ow!
What the heck?
You've been acting weird lately, Miya-miya.
Did something happen?
At the tournament the other day...
I ran into someone I didn't really want to see.
Ooh, Miya-miya's starting to talk!
Gotta listen! Gotta listen!
Come on, Tama-chan, you hurry, too!
She's from my middle school and her name's Reimi Odajima.
Did something happen between you two?
Back then, there was a guy that Reimi liked.
Focus!
Matsuki, a guy in the same grade as us.
Captain of the soccer team, student council president,
on top of which, the guy got top grades.
It was right when Reimi tried to confess her feelings for him...
...I don't know what in the world happened there,
but the Matsuki bastard
started babbling about liking me or something.
Wow...
What the heck? She's just bragging.
I know...
Naturally, I...
...hate guys like that to the point where they make my skin crawl,
so along with my friends,
"Note: Dramatic reenactment based on real events" so along with my friends,
"Note: Dramatic reenactment based on real events" I respectfully turned him down.
Ever since then, Reimi's been following me around
and harassing me in various ways.
The end.
Okay, break's over!
- Yes, sir. - The punch line was weak, wasn't it?
Some unexpected twists and turns would've been nice.
In the end, it's not their problem, is it?
Miya-miya,
you've got me, so it'll be fine!
Don't worry!
Oh, Dan-kun! Damn it! What an awesome guy you are!
You're the best!
It's only natural, right?
I'll protect you, no matter what happens!
That's what a man does.
That reminds me. Did you listen to that radio show?
Yeah, I did, I did!
- That was a fun show, wasn't it?! - Miyako-chan, your boyfriend looks like a nice guy.
Huh? What's wrong, Miya-miya?
Sorry, I think there's something wrong with me.
Then, you wanna go karaoke and blow off some steam?!
Yeah! Let's go, let's go! I memorized a new song!
No! I ended practice early because you seemed tired.
- Go home! - Yes, sir.
See you, then.
Well, no helping it, I guess.
What's wrong?
No, it's nothing.
Yeah, I have another little favor to ask.
"Miyazaki" Yeah, I have another little favor to ask.
"Miyazaki" I'll send you the photo later, so I'll be counting on you.
Hey, man, lend us some money.
Not that we plan to pay you back.
In other words, give it to us.
What's this? You gonna fight us with that?!
Have you ever heard the saying: "Kendo triples the dan rank"?
If someone with a dan rank in kendo takes up a stick,
he becomes about as strong as triple the dan rank in any other martial art.
A 1st dan becomes a 3rd dan. A 2nd dan becomes a 6th dan.
You... practice kendo?
Yeah.
What dan rank do you think I hold?
That was scary.
But he was scary!
Yeah, his eyes were dead serious!
He was totally gonna get us!
What was it that he said again?
Kendo triples the dan rank!
Yeah, that's it!
You're good, Miyako-chan.
We'll see how you do next time.
Winning at her first tournament, huh?
She really is something else.
Isn't she, though? It really makes her a joy to instruct.
Like you've actually done anything!
So she was working a part-time job?
Oh? How'd you know about that?
Ando said she saw her.
At some shop she went to buy a duster at.
A duster?! At that store?!
Well, I'm sure it was a good life experience for her
that allowed her to grow psychologically.
The psychological aspect of kendo's big, after all.
After the Nationals prelim, I'm sure she'll become instantly famous.
That's exactly right.
If you could win the team tournament, too, I'm sure you'd also be secure.
I know that! That's why I'm setting up practice matches!
I'm gonna go at it full throttle from here on out!
I'm even going to do summer training camps and stuff!
You didn't used to before?
Rain...
What? Has it started raining?
Aw, there goes our protective gear again.
I won't let you get between me and Miya-miya, Goro!
Kirino!
Oh, morning, Saya.
Morning!
I'm surprised you could tell it was me.
Only you would have an umbrella like that.
It's been raining all the time lately.
Depressing, isn't it?
When it rains, everyone takes the train, so it gets crowded.
Well, riding a bicycle with an umbrella would be rough.
It's Tama-chan...
Yeah, it's Tama-chan...
She's so young.
Yeah, so young.
Gack! There's mold growing on them!
Aw, it's because we left these stored away.
We really have to air them out once in a while.
Oh, honestly! My hair won't do what I want it to!
This is why I hate rainy days.
I like rainy days, though.
This sound makes me feel peaceful.
I wonder why...
Probably... because I have good memories...
You scared me.
Pardon me.
Oh, no, no, it's fine.
I'm sorry I got in the way of your swing practice.
Huh?
So, what are the rest of you up to?
We're battling mold!
That's perfect! I brought you something nice!
What's that?
Febreje!
It's going to get hot from here on out,
- and with the sweat, it's going to get smelly, - Come at me whenever you're ready!
- So I'm sure you'll use it a lot. - Wow, this'll be a great help!
- Blam! Blam! - Wow, this'll be a great help!
- Blam! Blam! - Are you sure we can have all this?
Yup! Use as much as you want!
I'm so disappointed.
You don't get it, do you, Kojiro-sensei?
- What do you mean? - I'll disinfect you!
Protective gear steeped in sweat is the mark of youth!
You're halving the wonderful allure of kendo!
So what is this fetish that you have?!
More importantly, Kirino,
have you remembered the name of that first year student?
It's right on the tip of my tongue, but...
Come on, Kirino! Let's remember!
Chosokabe or Sofukuwaki...
No, was it Nishimagura?
I don't think you'd forget an unusual name like that.
Um, why not just call that friend and ask again?
Ooh! You're right! You're so smart, Yuuji-kun!
Nah...
At any rate, we're going to be really active from here on out!
We're going to get stronger and stronger,
and contribute to our school's reputation!
"Certain Victory" and contribute to our school's reputation!
"Certain Victory" The way he put it sounds kind of servile...
Both our schedule and our practices are going to be hard-core!
- So brace yourselves! - Yes, sir!
Oh, by the way, you boys don't have anything going on.
Yes... We've resigned ourselves to that already...
Do we already have our next practice match set?
Yeah, let me see...
It's Seimei High School.
What's wrong, Miya-miya?
Hemorrhoids?
No, it's not.
Miya-miya, girls get constipated a lot,
so they tend to develop hemorrhoids more often.
Make sure you get plenty of dietary fiber!
Dan-kun, thank you for worrying about me.
But I said that's not it, didn't I?
Even you aren't going to escape a beating for that one, Dan-kun.
Spicy things are bad for your rear, you know?
Straining is really bad for you, you know?
Give it a rest, people!
Seimei High School... Seimei High School...
It's Reimi's school!
No, well, it should be fine. Since she's not on the kendo team.
Miya-miya?
It's okay! It's okay! It doesn't matter! It doesn't matter!
Are you okay, Miya-miya?
Send.
Now, we'll find out her name.
All right! Let's practice until you get a response back!
Men!
Damn it!
Say, Tama.
Yes?
What's your honest assessment of how I move?
What? But that's...
No, it's fine.
Don't hold back. Give it to me straight!
I can't be a good opponent for you at this rate.
Tell me, what am I doing wrong?
Um...
- You're simply slow. - Shuddup!
- B-But... - Shuddup!
Oh, no, sorry.
It just slipped out.
Yes, sir.
Well, you've been training with adults since you were little,
so it's no surprise that you're strong.
Right...
So, was your old man the strongest, after all?
No, it was my mother.
Wow, your old lady, huh?
Yes.
Oh, it's cleared up.
I like clear days, too.
Because I have good memories.
Hey! How long are you guys going to be on break?!
Learn from Tamaki's example!
This practice is a little rough...
Oh, that might be a response to my e-mail.
Now, we'll know the name of the first year student.
"Kaoru-chan" "Re: That Girl's Name" "They said it's Satori Azuma!" Now, we'll know the name of the first year student.
"Kaoru-chan" "Re: That Girl's Name" "They said it's Satori Azuma!" Azuma...
"Kaoru-chan" "Re: That Girl's Name" "They said it's Satori Azuma!" Azuma, huh?
"Kaoru-chan" "Re: That Girl's Name" "They said it's Satori Azuma!" Azuma in the first year...
All right! We're catching Azuma tomorrow!
Yeah!
You want Azuma-san?
She's always studying in the library during lunch.
The library?!
At the library during lunch...
And to study to boot...
Hey, I'm scared, Kirino! You know she's totally going to mock us!
Yeah, it's scary, but let's be brave!
For the team!
So, where's the library?
You like books and you don't know?
"Head Homeroom Teacher" "Class" "1-1 Yamane"
Azuma's homeroom teacher in Year 1, Class 3 is...
"1-2 Matsubara" "1-3 Shima on business trip" "1-4 Ueda" Azuma's homeroom teacher in Year 1, Class 3 is...
"1-2 Matsubara" "1-3 Shima on business trip" "1-4 Ueda" Ooh!
"Yoshikawa" Ooh!
"Yoshikawa"
You're asking about Azuma-san?
It seems she did perform well in kendo back in middle school.
If you knew that, I wish you'd have told me earlier!
Has she already joined some other club?
No, she hasn't joined any.
You can't be serious! The What-A-Waste ghost will show up!
Our kendo team would love to have her!
I am begging you! Please let me have her!
Right... But she probably won't go for it...
What about me is unacceptable?!
Please tell me!
I'll fix it!
No, that's not what this is about...
It seems her parents are against it.
They said no more extracurricular activities in high school.
Her parents... I see.
But don't you think it's her own feelings that are most important?
Besides, why are they against it in the first place?
When she has such a gift...
Please sit down, Ishida-sensei.
The truth is, Azuma-san is...
"Animation and Dreams"
"1-3" "Azuma"
We finally found it! The library!
We better hurry or lunch break will be over!
I wonder where Azuma-chan could be...
Quiet!
Sowwie.
How are we going to find her?
Let's just start by talking to people who look Azuma-chan-ish.
Like what kind of people?
Someone who looks like a strong kendo practitioner, of course...
Oh?
Oh, Tama-chan!
You're right! Tama-chan's in the library!
Hello.
Tama-chan's reading a book!
Awesome! So cool!
As I warned you! Quiet!
We are so very sowwie.
What are you doing, senpai?
The fifth warrior is apparently here somewhere!
The Azuma-chan we heard about.
Oh.
Her skill was such that she surpassed her peers and even her master!
Having become a kendo fiend,
the woman warrior devotes herself to reading
in order to tame her savage heart!
All the while, keeping the beast within herself at bay!
What kind of scenario did you come up with overnight?
We have to find her fast!
Any likely candidates?
It's Azuma!
Hello, Azuma-san!
"Minced Meat" Hello, Azuma-san!
"Minced Meat" Huh?! What is this about?!
"Team Application" Huh?! What is this about?!
"Team Application" Please join our kendo team! This is one of our minced meat cutlets!
"Team Application" Leave!
And we had the wrong person in the end, too...
Shall we wait for her by the shoe lockers after school?
There's no other way at this point.
By the way, why were you at the library, Tama-chan?
Were you studying?
No.
Goro Taniguchi-san is a famous anime director
and I heard that a book he wrote long ago was there, so...
"Animation and Dreams" "Goro Taniguchi" and I heard that a book he wrote long ago was there, so...
"Animation and Dreams" "Goro Taniguchi" He's currently producing a TV series scheduled to air next year,
but he's apparently going to retire after that.
He said he wants to withdraw from the front lines
and put his efforts towards nurturing young talent.
He says that the future of anime is in the hands of the young people
and he said that in the book, too.
He had already been thinking ahead at such an early stage.
Goro Taniguchi-san has supported animation in the past
and he will continue to do so in the future.
He is a great man, even on the international stage!
Japan's anime industry is a global phenomenon
and he will surely continue to bring success to it in the future as well.
A practice match is coming up soon.
The match is nothing special,
but it will shift everyone's destiny just a little
for those on this team and others touched by the team.
Good luck, Muroe High School kendo team.
Good luck, Kojiro.
And good luck, Goro Taniguchi.
Tama-chan, who told you that this book was in the library?
The owner of an anime shop that I frequent.
Why would he know about it?
I'm calling the star rise
The wishes begin to sparkle in the twilight
Shooting stars, come down into my hands
Barefoot by my window, looking up at the night
Sleepless, alone with the moonlight
What I did during the day flickers before my eyes
I'm the only one spinning my wheels and I still feel impatient
I'm calling the star rise
I close my eyes, listening to my heart
I want to meet the me that I haven't gotten to know yet
I'm calling the star rise
The wishes are sparkling brilliantly
Shooting stars, come down into my hands
Searching for the fifth member, Azuma,
they rush about frantically yet again today.
They finally search her out and try to recruit her,
and they find there is a reason she cannot join.
The team captain, Kirino, puts her wits to work.
Using the pretense of the practice match,
they try to tempt her using various methods,
but who will be the one to seal the deal?
If only they could put together a full team of five.
The next episode of Bamboo Blade is...
..."Azuma's Circumstances and Mei's Circumstances."
Now, then!