You bastard!
Apologise now, Natsuhi!
Aren't you the one at fault, Maho?
What did you say-
What do you want, Saki?
Don't get in our way.
I'm going back if both of you keep fighting!
We're not fighting...
Right, Natushi?
Yeah, we were just playing around.
Right?
Yes, we were just playing around...
Growing my determination
Don't give up and do your best
Try your luck and fight! Chin-up!
wakatteiru yo
わかっているよ
I know perfectly
hitori no muryokusa nante
一人の無力さなんて
How weak a person is on their own
ushinai souna mono
失いそうなもの
Things that are on the verge of being lost
mune ni taguri yoseta
胸に手繰り寄せた
I hold them close to my chest
yasashii kotoba
優しい言葉
Your gentle words
sururi hoo wo kasumete
スルリ頬をかすめて
Caress my cheeks
yoseru shosoukan
寄せる焦燥感
The irritation that has been building up
tada gooru mitsumeta
ただゴール見つめた
From wanting to reach the goal
nakisou datta kokoro wo
泣きそうだった心を
My heart that almost wants to burst out crying
atatamete kureta basho
暖めてくれた場所
The place that warms it up
itami mo wo kotaete mo
痛みもを堪えても
Even if we have to go through the pain
mamorinukitakute
守り抜きたくて
We have to protect this
We're unripe fighters!
ima wa makenai
今は負けない
We won't lose now
chiisana te wo takaku hirogete
小さな手を高く広げて
We will raise our small hands up in the air
semaru pawaa ukete dakishime
迫るパワー 受けて抱きしめ
Take in that vital power, embrace it
hane kaesunda sora he
跳ね返すんだ空へ
Then release it towards the sky!
yamenai yuuki
やめない勇気
The courage that cannot be stopped
asu he jump and shoot
明日へjump and shoot
Tomorrow we'll jump and shoot!
kimi he pasu suru kara
君へパスするから
I will pass the ball to you
yobisamasareta omoi to
呼び覚まされた思いと
The memories that are awoken by our calls
geemu ga ugokidasu
Game が動き出す
Will move the game along
Metal Master
Thanks for the meal!
I'm sorry for always making you wash our dishes.
Well, everyone else made the meal,
so it's the least I can do.
Shall we get Natsuhi to help, too?
He's not doing anything.
It's fine.
I like doing this, anyway.
Um, I'm sorry about yesterday.
You wanted me to help with Natushi and Maho's situation,
yet I was being cold-hearted...
If that's what you're talking about, then you shouldn't worry.
I shouldn't worry?
Yeah.
Probably.
All right!
It's the last lap!
We can do it!
Oh~!
What's that about?
It has nothing to do with us.
He can do as he pleases, even if it's training with us.
That's true.
All right, let's take a break here.
Hasegawa-san, I want to confirm this afternoon's schedule.
Okay.
I got it.
I'll tell everyone.
I'll leave it to you.
What is it?
Natsuhi was willing to train with us because of you, right?
You must've lectured him about lots of stuff yesterday.
Was it that obvious?
I did think that I might be butting in, but...
...in the end, it really wasn't needed.
In reality...
I see.
And because of that, Natsuhi...
Takenaka understood too, I guess.
Maho isn't just playing around.
She's serious about basketball.
They might still have their disagreements,
but I'm satisfied with just convincing him to train with us.
Let's practise our shooting seriously, okay?
Serious about basketball, huh?
Yeah!
Maho's selfishness was the reason I joined the girls' basketball club.
Is this...
They're eyeguards for basketball.
They've been made specially for your vision.
Wait a minute, Maho!
Telling me to play basketball...
I've already made them, so you have to take responsibility and join our club.
I mean, those were custom-made eyeguards.
She did so much that there was no way I could've said no.
So that's how you got those eyeguards.
The way she asked me to join was rather crazy, but her eyes were really serious.
Maho was serious about this from the start.
I started basketball on a sudden note,
but now I'm working really hard!
I know that.
I'm sorry for making you do all the boring work,
like organising and contacting everyone.
It's nothing.
I kind of like supporting everyone from the back.
Also, Hasegawa-san thought I was suitable for this role, right?
Yeah, of course.
That's why I'm happy.
Huh, where are Maho and Saki?
They said it was their turn to clean the gym hall and left.
Did we decide something like that?
Oh~!
Takenaka was supposed to be in charge too, so they took him along.
Three people is enough to mop the gym before practice, right?
Well, that's true, but...
Why does it have to be us three?
That's right.
Why do we have to clean the hall with someone like Natsuhi?
What do you mean, "someone like me"?
That's exactly what I mean!
Well, it's all good, isn't it?
We're childhood friends, anyway.
That has nothing to do with cleaning.
Look, if we continue slacking like this, everyone's going to come back.
Yeah, yeah.
Geez, what a pain.
It's still a bit early, but let's start practising!
How about just some light exercises?
Let's do this.
Even though this is a training camp, there's very little actual training going on.
That guy's always been a slacker.
Don't say anything bad about Subarun!
But...
I don't think he's such a bad guy.
Of course!
Hasegawa-san told me what happened.
What do you mean?
What happened yesterday night...
That chat with him...
Don't you have something to say to Maho?
If so, I think you have a chance right now.
No one else is here.
Nice shot!
What is it?
Sorry.
I'm sorry for getting angry with you.
I was wrong about you.
Stop it!
That feels so weird!
Here!
Hold it right there, Natushi!
What was that, all of a sudden?
Oh~!
Maho and Takenaka-kun are...
...practising together.
Did they make up?
Who knows?
Seems like it's all settled.
Even if I beat you now, it means nothing because that's just predictable.
If you want to settle things through basketball,
improve first, and then we'll talk.
What did you say?!
"Improve", he says.
Being all arrogant again...!
Go for it, Maho!
Maho!
That's good!
Go for it!
Keep it up!
Subarun...
Everyone...
All right!
All right, everyone, let's practise too!
Yes!
You're as dependable as always, Saki.
No, that's not true.
It's just because I've been with those two for a very long time.
We'll end today's practice session here!
Airi, you and I are supposed to go buy ingredients, right?
Yup.
Then, we'll go off to buy the ingredients for dinner.
Don't worry.
I bought the ingredients last night.
Ingredients?
I was thinking about making okonomiyaki today.
Okonomiyaki?!
Huh, none of you like okonomiyaki?
No, that's not it.
Who did this?
Who cut this yam?
It was me...
Hey you, why did you use such a coarse grater?!
There's no point putting in yams unless they're small!
You're making this again.
Never mind!
I'll do it myself.
You shouldn't cut the cabbage into long pieces like that.
Cut them into short pieces!
Yes!
Wait a moment, Natsuhi!
What are you trying to do there?!
I was going to put the flour into the pan...
Don't do anything that's unnecessary.
If you put it in while it's still hot, it's all going to go to waste!
I'm sorry!
Everyone, it's okay!
I'll take care of the rest myself!
What in the world happened to Saki?
Saki's father owns an okonomiyaki shop,
and she helps out a lot at the store.
And because of that, she's really obsessed with yakisoba and okonomiyaki.
It's a surprising side to her, I guess.
Did you find her?
No, not here.
When I was going to ask Takenaka-kun for help, I couldn't find him.
Natsuhi, too?
So, are they together?
I don't know.
It's already really dark, so let's go back.
Let's do that.
It'd be bad if Maho wet her pants because she's scared of the dark.
I wouldn't do something like that!
I wonder where Hina-chan went...
They disappeared?
Yes.
Right after dinner...
...Hina disappeared.
We split up and searched for them, but...
Natushi must have been unable to resist his feelings for Hina and boldly kidnapped her!
That's not possible.
Are there any places you haven't searched?
We've searched most of the school.
Could they be at the village shrine?
Shrine?
There's a basketball hoop there that Natsuhi made.
It's pitch black.
Takenaka should be fine, but did Hinata-chan really go through here?
She didn't go through here.
It'd be better to find them somewhere else.
That's why I asked you if you wanted to stay behind and look after the house.
I'd be scared if I did that, too!
Hina is different from you.
She isn't scared of ghosts or monsters.
I'm not scared of those things, either!
What's that?
Has it appeared?!
Don't say weird things like that!
But...
I'll go take a look.
Everyone, wait here.
Please be careful.
What?
It's just a piece of cloth...
Hakamada Hinata
Panties?!
Hinata-chan's...
Why?!
[Name] Nakamura Mihoshi
[Age] 23
[Birthdate] September 28th
[Blood Type] B
[Class] Homeroom teacher of Grade 6, Class C
[Height] 154 cm
[Chest Size] A-cup
[Style] Advisor of the girls' mini-basketball club
This is...
Hinata-chan's panti-
What was it?
It was nothing!
It was just a piece of cloth.
Let's go.
I need to somehow return it to her afterwards.
I'm saying, Hinata, in your case, the ball won't reach the hoop if you just use your hands.
You're supposed to use your knees more.
Bu~
Takenaka, what you're saying is so hard.
Why do I use my knees?
Aren't I supposed to use my hands?
Of course, I don't mean using your knees to shoot...
How should I say this...
Oh~!
It reached!
When I bent my knees, it went really far!
Yeah!
That's the way you do it!
Remember that feeling, and let's try one more time.
This is really surprising.
Oh~!
Oh~
My hands feel trembly.
You're tired.
Let's take a break.
Oh~!
Oh?
You're sweating a lot.
Wipe it away.
It's fine.
I brought my handkerchief.
Huh?
It's gone.
I think I dropped it.
I see.
She mistook this for a handkerchief...
I'll help you find it tomorrow.
Oh~, really?
Geez, making us worry about them...
Yay~!
Wait up, Maho!
Takenaka, let's do it.
You should rest some more.
Oh~!
If Hina is the only one who isn't good, everyone can't have fun playing basketball.
That's why I'm having secret training.
Let her keep going for a little longer.
Yup.
That's right.
Bend your knees and shoot!
Oh~!
Bathroom
That's it!
Nice shot!
Oh~!
Takenaka-style training shot.
What's that?
Hakamada Hinata
This is...
I had a good soak today.
Wake up, Takenaka.
What is it?
Are you awake?
Okay.
We're going to return it.
Hinata-chan's panties.
Ah...
Panties...
Got it...
Hey!
Why do you know-
Don't argue. Let's go.
With this, we will be saved.
I left that there.
I was hoping for a girl to find it.
You perverted, rotten, lolicon bastard!
You have no right to criticise me, seeing as you hid it inside your pocket.
That's different!
You suddenly appeared, and I didn't want to create any weird misunderstandings.
Tomoka talked to me where I picked it up, and without thinking... I hid it.
Do you think I would believe you?!
Anyway, we have to repent for our sins together.
In fact, it was because you brought it back to our room that we have to sneak into their room to return it.
All right.
Everyone seems to be sleeping.
Let's go.
Damn, this sucks.
Their bags should be inside this cupboard.
Carefully...
Understood.
Hinata-chan's bag...
This is it!
Subarun!
Sleep-talking, huh...
The futons!
What?!
This is bad!
My glasses.
Where are my glasses?
Damn you!
You traitor!
Seems like the futons fell out of the cupboard.
What, that was it?
This is bad...
I was so shocked.
I've got to hide somewhere.
Did we leave the cupboard open?
Maho, didn't you sleep-talk just then?
Maybe that's why the futons fell out?
How could that be possible?
Hina... It's amazing that she can still sleep at a time like this.
Are you all right, Tomo?
Yeah...
Airi, do you want me to help you?
It's okay; I'll finish soon.
Thanks anyway.
Sorry.
Okay, let's go back to sleep.
Now's your chance.
Sorry.
Thanks a lot, Tomoka.
Um...
Subaru-san.
That was...
I left my basketball equipment there.
I would've felt bad if I'd woken you all up just for that, so I was going to quietly take it and go.
So that was what happened.
I was panicking too, so I'm really sorry.
Then, do you want me to get it for you?
Ah, it's fine!
Now that I think about it, I don't need it right now.
I understand.
Good night.
Yeah, good night.
I'm back.
You're still not sleeping?
Do you think I could still sleep after something like that?
Well, in any case, the training camp is over.
All that's left is for you guys to bring back results in the tournament.
Well, about the tournament...
You can't substitute anyone, right?
Huh?
Apart from injuries, you can't substitute anyone during the game!
Didn't you know that?!
Well, I was just told about the training camp, and no one told me any specific details...
I see...
Then stamina is going to be an important factor.
Hey, promise me.
Don't drop Hinata from the team.
Takenaka.
She's working really hard!
Though she's still not great, I want you to give her a chance!
Everyone else is working hard, too.
I don't want to drop anyone.
But basketball is played in teams of five.
Yeah...
What do you mean, Natsuhi?
There's nothing behind it.
You'll play in the tournament by yourselves.
Is it because you don't want to play basketball with us?
It's not that.
But...
But?
I think I can leave it to you guys this time.
To the five of you.
Takenaka-kun...
It's a good chance for me to see the boys' basketball club in action from the sidelines, too.
Do your best as the girls' basketball club.
So that's how you're going to do it.
Subarun, say something!
If Natsuhi doesn't play, the tournament will be...
He's not taking part because he feels you girls can win on your own, right?
Is that true, Natsuhi?
Although, if you feel you can't win, I could change my mind.
What was that-
Saki.
If you say that, we won't back down either.
Let's show him that we can win by ourselves!
That's right.
Yup!
Got it!
Let's do this!
Oh~!
What is it?
Let's do it~
It's nothing.
I'm an outsider now, so I'll be counting on you to be the coach.
What?!
Do your best, Coach Takenaka!
Turn, turn!
Miho-nee...
Normally, this would be considered a crime.
Are you serious?!
Look, if you don't hurry, everyone's going to be here.
And actually, if I were found out, I'd be in big trouble!
You said you wanted to watch the match, right?
I did say that, but...
Maho!
Mo-kan!
Saki!
Hina!
Do it!
Oh~!
Takenaka-style special training!
We did it!
We won!
We did it!
Hina worked really hard.
All of us worked hard.
I want to celebrate with everyone, too!
Who in the world left a vaulting box here?
Wait...!
It's heavier than I thought.
What should I do now?
I'll call Miho-nee-
We've become regular customers here, right?
It stinks of mould, but all five of us can change here.
I'm saved!
I would have liked to show Subaru-san our win.
With this I can get out of here.
Ah, Hina-chan!
That's the first time I've seen that pair of panties.
Oh~!
I lost a pair during the training camp, so I bought another one.
You lost a pair?
Could it possibly have been stolen?
By Subarun?
It could have been Natsuhi.
Neither of them would do something like that.
Huh?
My usual bra isn't here.
Ah, it's there.
There's something white poking out from inside the vaulting box.
Saki-chan, is this it?
No, it's over to the right.
parira parira parira (fu- fu-)
♪ぱりらぱりらぱりら (ふーふー)
♪Party love Party love Party love (fuufuu)
parira parira parira (fu- fu-)
♪ぱりらぱりらぱりら (ふーふー)
♪Party love Party love Party love (fuufuu)
hayaku ookiku naritai na na~
はやくおっきくなりたいな (なー！)
I want to grow up quickly (Yes-!)
Come on! Come on!
chicchai naraba
ちっちゃいならば、
If I'm small, if I stay small
chicchai narino
ちっちゃいなりの
yosa ga arutte iu keredo
よさがあるって言うけれど
You say there's virtue in it.
sonna no uso
そんなの嘘!
But that's a lie!
kiyasume desho
気休めでしょう？
You're just trying to console me, right?
hayaku ookiku naritai
はやく大きくになりたい!
I want to grow up faster!
gyuunu nonde
牛乳飲んで、
Drink milk, drink soy milk
tounyuu nonde
豆乳飲んで、
asoko no ebi ga en datte
あそこのエビがEんたって
You say that the shrimp there is good.
tori purue-...
AAA （トリプルエー）
Triple A
kakuzuke nante iranai
格付けなんていらない!
I don't need any ratings
ookiku naritai
おっきくなりたい!
I want to grow up faster!
doriburu
ドリブル
Dribble!
Zig-zag
ジグザグ
Zig-zag
defensu
ディフェンス
Defence!
ofensu (un!)
オフェンス (んー!)
Offence (Yep!)
shoot ga shitai
シュートがしたい
I want to shoot the ball
hayaku homeraretai no anata ni
はやくほめられたいの あなたに
I want to be praised soon... by you
mitete mitete kimechauzo!
「みてて、みてて、キメちゃうゾ！」
"Look here. Look here. It's going to end!"
Jump shite! Jump shite!
ジャンプして!ジャンプして!
Jump! Jump!
motto motto motto...
もっと、もっと、もっと...
More and more and more
otona ni naru toki wa itsumo
大人になるときはいつも
When can I become an adult
sechou chuu
成長中!
I'm growing! It's painful! The painful sores.
secchou tsu
成長痛!
setsunai itami
せつないイタミ
dakedo zettai taete miseru
だけど絶対耐えてみせる
However, I'll definitely show you that I can endure it
yureru yureru
ゆれる ゆれる
Shake, Bounce, Touch, Aim for the goal!
hazumu hazumu
はずむ はずむ
fureru fureru
ふれる ふれる
gooru mezashite!
ゴールめざして！
ah! ookiku narita~i!
ああ！おっきくなりた～い！
Ah! I want to grow up faster!
Okonomiyaki.
It was made by Sennorikyuu at a tea gathering,
and it was said to be the beginning of funoyaki.
TL Note: Funoyaki is an old Japanese food that resembles plain okonomiyaki and is said to be the original okonomiyaki.
There are Kansai and Hiroshima styles,
and there are many differences between the culture of these two styles.
While the Kansai style mixes the dough, Hiroshima style piles it up without mixing-
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