Watamote ch209-1: Since I'm Not Popular, It's a Baseball Chapter (Part 1)

p1
>Shooting on location early in the morning.

p2
>Isn't it a little too early in the morning?
>Well, we gotta make use of the field before the baseball team arrives.
>S'up, Asuka.
>Morning.

>Where's Yoshida-san?
>Apparently Mako called for her, so she's gonna be about 10 minutes late.
>Honestly. Does she think delinquents are obligated to show up late or something?
>Fuuka's gonna be late too.
>I thought early mornings were a primate's thing...

p3
>I guess we'll film some B-roll while we wait for everyone to show up.
>B-roll?
>Basically shots of each member swinging the bat and throwing the ball.
>We'll be able to make use of it somewhere.

p4
>Sorry for the wait~
>Ah. Now everyone's here.

p5
>What should I do?
>For now, just play baseball normally.
>Isn't 5 on 5 anything but normal?

>I guess I'll just throw the ball for now.

>Kya!?

>Senpai, I can't do it~
>Ah, don't worry. We'll use editing to make it so you can hit it.
>I'm up next.

>Yoshida-san, I want you to throw a screw ball to Komi-san.
>A screw ball?

>It's when you grip the ball with your middle finger standing up.
>Huh?

p6
>Now use that grip to throw the ball into Komi-san's head and put her out of commission...
>Wait a minute. I didn't hear about this.
>It's physical acting. Come on.
>Isn't that what editing's supposed to be for?

>...Anyway, just throw the ball with a maniacal expression
>This is my F*ck Ball!!
>while shouting that.
>What kind of character is that?
>[TN: Reference to Hareluya II Boy]

>The setting is that it's a miracle ball thrown by someone who got r*ped.
>What with you getting gangbanged by the entire student council and all.
>I wasn't asking about the setting.
>What the hell kinda setting is that anyway?

>I would never r*pe Yoshida!!
>That kinda pisses me off...

p7
>Okay, maybe we can use this as a sign?
>That's good.
>No it isn't.

>Shit!
>This is hard to throw!!

>Ah!?

>This is my F*ck Ball!
>Sorry, Kuro-chan. It was too fast for me~
>Could you do it anyway?

>Alright! Alright!

p8
>You're already out.
>You got enough strikes for two people.

>I was wondering why something felt off.
>We're missing a referee. Someone to say "out" and "strike" and stuff.
>Ah. Well, I guess it might be confusing for amateurs.

>I don't really know much about baseball, though.
>Neither do I, but it'll be fine.
>And what's with Koto's glasses?
>They're taking the place of a referee's mask.

>Auuu!?
>Batter out.
>Itou-san, that's a dead ball.

p9
>Okay, let's switch over to the student council team.
>Eh...? I'm really out? That really hurt...
>>Team
>>Lit Club!
>>Student Council
>The referee's decision is final.

>You got a minute?
>What is it?
>Movie-wise, I want you to show off your physical prowess,
>so I've got a suggestion.

>Hit the ball while holding the bat like this.

p10
>Ooh, amazing~ She really hit it like that.
>I can't send the ball flying like this.
>Don't worry. We'll turn it into a home run with the power of editing.

>Ah, I've got something for you too, Yoshida-san...
>Huh!?

>I want you to hit the ball with these.
>The heck are those?

p11
>You know what nunchucks are, right?
>Don't you normally use Asian weapons on people, Yoshida-san?
>Want me to try them out right here?

>ORAA!!

>Her technique was flashy, but the result was altogether dull.

>I'll send it flying next time.
>Foul.
>...

>...Hey,
>I'm starting to get worried. Is this at all funny?
>Huh?
>Eh?

p12
>I had confidence in the gags for the baseball scene. I thought the nunchucks in particular would make everyone laugh out loud...
>but seeing everyone's weak reactions is making me lose that confidence.
>Even Yuri-chan's gone back to have zero facial muscles.

>I think it's funny. Just not "ha ha" funny.
>Same here. It's pretty hilarious, but I wouldn't laugh out loud.
>What a realistic reaction...
>It's funny!
>Hilarious!!
>Your face says otherwise...

>I don't think I can film any more than this.
>I'm leaving.
>Eh!?

>No, just leave. What're you waiting around for?

p13
>U-Um, everyone? Maybe we should try once more to enjoy this so Senpai can shoot again?
>I guess we should. But Tomo-chan will be surprised if we all go, so you should ask her, Shizuku-chan.
>Is this one of those shitty events where someone goes to fetch a teacher after they've stormed off on their own?

>Um, Senpai...
>Eh!?
>Surely you heard them just now.

>I want you to keep shooting.
>Please use your movie to change this glum school into a world filled of laughter.
>Is this a religion or something?

>But nobody found it funny.
>That's not true! Everyone was just stifling their laughter! I stifled mine too!
>That just makes you the same as everyone else.

>...Sorry. Could you let me try shooting it one more time?
>Why are we doing this pointless skit when we're low enough on time as is?