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- Aoi: Go! Subaru!
- Thanks for joining our club, Kashima.
- You were on a great team during the middle school tournament.
- Just like how Shizuno Middle School's Suga.
- Yeah, but we got beat by Suga in the end.
- Me, too, for my last match...
- But we're a lot stronger now with you as our teammate.
- Um, are you sure you got my name right?
- My last name is not Kashima. It's Kashii.
- Sorry! I really thought...
- Kashii?
- Yeah.
- Kashii Banri.
- Hey, are we meeting up at the station on Sunday?
- Yep.
- We'll be going to a basketball court that Hasegawa-san uses a lot.
- Maho, you're still soaked.
- Hey!
- I wonder what kind of place it is?
- Oh! I'm looking forward to it!
- That's not your usual towel, Airi.
- Yep, it's my brother's.
- Did you make up with your brother?
- No... I think my mom messed up.
- I see.
- Um...
- You see, I haven't been talking to my brother.
- I'm sure you can make up with him if the chance arrives.
- I do want to take the initiative, but I get scared.
- And I think he's avoiding me.
- You don't need to hurry things up. Just don't give up and everything will be fine.
- Yep.
- I didn't know you were Airi-san's brother...
- I was surprised, too, that you two know Airi.
- So that means...
- You know her perverted coach, too?
- Perverted coach?
- The coach of the Keishin Academy's Girls' Basketball Team is some dumbass high school student, right?
- And this coach tried to assault my sister and her friends during training camp.
- Um, that's...
- He also made them play basketball in their swimsuits!
- That's quite disgusting!
- I get so worried just thinking about that bastard hanging around my sister...
- What's the matter, Hasegawa?
- I'm sorry, Banri.
- It's me.
- What?
- I'm her coach.
- I punched him without thinking.
- Shit!
- Have you heard about Airi's brother?
- Not really. I just know they aren't on good terms with each other.
- I see.
- Okay! Let's start practice!
- Nice shot, Nana.
- Of course!
- You're in the way!
- It's time for the adults to use the court.
- Adults?
- Nana, are middle school students adults?
- What are you saying, Mayumi?
- We bought adult tickets for the bus ride here!
- I see. So seventh graders are adults.
- Hey! You adults need to line up after us!
- These girls came here first.
- Do you want to wait in line or play together with them?
- Huh? Why must I play with grade schoolers?
- But I'll play you.
- Let's bet on who gets to use this court.
- Okay! Just what I wanted!
- That's that, then.
- He's here!
- Yo! We're playing a game with them!
- Huh? Why must I play along?
- Suga Ryuuichi.
- Are you Hasegawa Subaru?
- Long time no see.
- I heard your school's team is no more. What a pity.
- I'm about to become a starter.
- I'll become the ace at Itoda Business High, the strongest team in the prefecture.
- Congratulations.
- That's all?
- Nana, be glad. I've changed my mind.
- What?
- It's been a while, so let me see.
- Your basketball skills.
- Sorry for bringing the two of you into this.
- No, I'll be glad to help you out.
- Will you be fine with me?
- I asked you specifically.
- That Mayumi probably plays center.
- Please help me out.
- Okay! I'll do my best!
- Um, Subaru-san.
- Is he someone you definitly don't want to lose against?
- Yes.
- I don't want to lose to him in basketball.
- I understand.
- I'll do my best!
- Subaru-san!
- I'm sorry!
- No, my pass was bad. Sorry.
- I'll catch it next time!
- Tomoka's acting strange.
- Yeah, she's not herself.
- Tomoka isn't the only one not doing well.
- What do I do? I can't stop her.
- Airi!
- That Mayuri is putting on a lot of pressure.
- This is really bad for Airi-chan.
- Do your best, everyone!
- Go!
- Airi! Behind you!
- Got it!
- Don't worry, Airi. We'll get back at them next time.
- Okay!
- Tomoka, just relax.
- Okay! I'll do my best!
- I'm sorry! I...
- It's not your fault. Don't worry about it.
- What's this? They're so weak.
- Hasegawa, enough with the pregame show.
- Let's start the main event already. You and me.
- One-on-one.
- That was...
- That was a jab step.
- Jab step?
- To put it simply, it's a feint using your footwork.
- Suga uses the space he created and his pace to blow by him.
- I don't think anyone in the prefectural tournament read his feint.
- Subaru included.
- Subaru-san.
- What's wrong? You coming or not?
- Then here I come.
- I can't lose to his pressure!
- This is it!
- Well, that's that.
- Seems like I overestimated your skills.
- I was kinda looking forward to playing you during the prefectural tournament.
- But I guess you can be part of my supporting cast.
- You know that's all you can become, right?
- That's why you went to a weak elementary school to become their key man.
- But that's all you've got.
- There's no point in playing when you can't win.
- That's my Ryuu!
- Now we can use the court all we want during our fall break!
- Let's go home for today.
- But it was all my fault...
- Why would it be your fault?
- Of course, you weren't at fault either, Airi-chan.
- He fought and lost by himself.
- Right, Subaru?
- Yeah.
- But!
- Subaru can't forgive himself right now.
- We should let him be by himself for a bit.
- Yes.
- I won't tell you to cheer up.
- But you are their coach right now.
- You can only feel down until tomorrow.
- Your passes are too slow!
- You supporting cast need to do all you can to help me out!
- Nothing will end like this.
- We lost badly...
- Me, too.
- Hey now.
- If you two feel down, then Hasegawa-san will feel even worse.
- But Tomoka wasn't playing well.
- That's right. Usually you can catch his passes easily.
- You're right.
- I wonder why?
- Oh? I know the reason.
- Me, too.
- Please! Tell me!
- First thing first, go to Hasegawa-san's house tomorrow morning.
- Make sure you practice with him like usual.
- Okay! I got it!
- Hmm, maybe that's not enough?
- Tell me anything!
- I'll do my best!
- Hehehe!
- Well then...
- We'll end here for today.
- O-Okay!
- Jab step... How do I defend against it?
- Um...
- Tomoka?
- The bath is where you can tell him all sorts of things!
- U-Um! Please! Let me w-w-wash your back!
- S-S-S-Sorry! I'm so sorry!
- No, don't worry about it!
- I'm really sorry. I keep messing up and I wasn't useful at all...
- That's not true! You've helped me out a lot!
- But...
- Oh... She's worried about yesterday.
- Then can you wash my back?
- Okay!
- Subaru-san, your back is huge.
- It's quite huge.
- Your back.
- I'm much too small to be of much help.
- Tomoka, you couldn't catch my passes yesterday, right?
- I'm sorry. I was useless.
- Are you frustrated that you couldn't catch my passes?
- I am!
- I see.
- Then if we play them again, can you catch my passes?
- Yes! I'll catch them!
- I'll do all the hard training you want me to do!
- So please let me stay by your side!
- Thank you.
- Sorry, everyone.
- You saw your coach get beat to a pulp. I disappointed all of you.
- I'm quite frustrated right now.
- I'm ashamed that I couldn't do anything in front of Suga.
- That's why I'm thinking of challenging him to a grudge match.
- So can you all help me out once again?
- It's not just me. I want us all to play as a team and win!
- I'll do my best, too!
- I don't want it to end like this!
- Nana-san will only be there for the fall break. We don't have much time left.
- That's the spirit, Subaru!
- Oh!
- Let's do our best, Onii-chan!
- Do you need a helper?
- Aoi! You're going to help me out?
- Don't ask stupid questions.
- Actually the fifth graders asked me to come.
- Mimi-chan and the others?
- Yep.
- She said she'll feel bad for beating you after you've lost so many times.
- Sounds like something Tsuba and Hii would say.
- Aoi, I've calmed down now. Thanks.
- That wasn't anything, really...
- Sorry.
- I'm sorry for punching you!
- Well, it can't be helped!
- Anyone would be angry if his sister is being cared for by some stranger!
- Cared for!?
- That was a big misunderstanding! Nothing happened!
- I'm just saying that I didn't explain myself properly!
- That's good, then.
- Actually, I have something important to tell you.
- Airi's coach?
- I can think of no one else. Please help me out.
- I'm sorry, I can't.
- Airi hates me.
- I'm so crude and unrefined...
- Whenever I raise my voice she gets scared.
- She doesn't even have the courage lately to look me in the eyes.
- I don't think someone as short-tempered as me can become her coach.
- I'm sorry.
- I see.
- But you know, Banri.
- Airi. Airi.
- Onii-chan?
- I'm sorry! I'm just resting a bit...
- What if you catch a cold!?
- I'm sorry!
- Sorry. That was a bit harsh.
- Airi is changing, bit by bit.
- You've been training until very late recently.
- R-Really?
- Maybe you're right.
- Why are you working so hard?
- I want to change.
- There are people important to me... and a precious place where I belong.
- But I hate how I can't do anything for them.
- If I can change something about me, even a little bit...
- Then I'll work hard at it.
- I see.
- You're great, Airi.
- We have a special guest who'll help you out in your special training.
- Airi's brother, Kashii Banri.
- Nice to meet you!
- You're super nervous, Banri!
- Maho, don't say that.
- Airi's brother is here!
- Yeah.
- Let's do our best together, okay?
- Okay! I'll do my best!
- Tomoka!
- Oh?
- You've gotten much better!
- But it's still not like myself.
- You were the same during morning practice, though.
- I'm really sorry.
- I think it's time for you to try out that plan, Mokkan.
- Oh! I want to try it out, too.
- No, you can't. It has to be Tomo by herself.
- Plan?
- Something that will fix her slump.
- Can she do that?
- Of course! You'll need to help her out a bit.
- Coming!
- G-Good evening!
- Good evening.
- What's up?
- Actually... Um...
- Can I stay here tonight!?
- Preview: What's with that middle schooler!?
- I'm so mad!
- She thinks she's all that!
- But but...
- I'm sure Mokkan, Airin, and Subaru can blow them out!
- Flatten them like a frying pan!
- Just you wait!
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