1 00:00:02,543 --> 00:00:05,713 Chinatsu Senpai and Haryu Senpai? 2 00:00:09,263 --> 00:00:12,053 I'm sure they're just friends! 3 00:00:12,143 --> 00:00:14,353 I mean, we're walking home together too! 4 00:00:15,223 --> 00:00:16,603 You're right! 5 00:00:16,683 --> 00:00:18,853 Walking home together is just normal! 6 00:00:18,933 --> 00:00:20,103 Exactly. 7 00:00:20,943 --> 00:00:22,273 Yeah, exactly! 8 00:00:25,693 --> 00:00:26,693 Wha?! 9 00:00:27,193 --> 00:00:28,903 They're both superstars after all. 10 00:00:28,993 --> 00:00:29,863 Well… 11 00:00:30,613 --> 00:00:34,703 They're in the same class, and they sit together. 12 00:00:34,783 --> 00:00:37,373 Plus, they were both selected to be class reps. 13 00:00:37,913 --> 00:00:40,753 -You're using foreign words. -Not your world, huh? 14 00:00:40,833 --> 00:00:42,253 SAME CLASS, SIT TOGETHER, BOTH REPS 15 00:00:42,333 --> 00:00:44,463 Don't worry about it. 16 00:00:44,543 --> 00:00:48,093 Chinatsu Senpai said she wanted to focus on basketball anyway. 17 00:00:48,173 --> 00:00:49,513 Maybe. 18 00:00:49,593 --> 00:00:53,263 But you can't stop yourself from falling in love! 19 00:00:53,343 --> 00:00:55,223 You've got a point there. 20 00:00:56,183 --> 00:00:58,523 Who actually says that in real life? 21 00:01:03,273 --> 00:01:06,523 BLUE BOX 22 00:02:23,063 --> 00:02:28,983 BLUE BOX 23 00:02:29,693 --> 00:02:32,733 EPISODE 3 CHII 24 00:02:32,823 --> 00:02:35,283 How's the team looking this year? 25 00:02:35,363 --> 00:02:38,493 Our leading talents are the third-years plus Haryu. 26 00:02:39,243 --> 00:02:41,583 I guess Haryu's on another level? 27 00:02:41,663 --> 00:02:45,253 He's got the potential to compete on the national stage. 28 00:02:45,333 --> 00:02:48,753 But personally, I've got high hopes for him too. 29 00:02:53,963 --> 00:02:56,013 Sorry about the ball! 30 00:02:58,223 --> 00:02:59,593 Chinatsu Senpai! 31 00:03:01,143 --> 00:03:05,023 Looking at her just reminds me of yesterday. 32 00:03:06,183 --> 00:03:07,523 -Okay, then. -Wait! 33 00:03:08,353 --> 00:03:10,523 When do you get off practice today? 34 00:03:12,073 --> 00:03:14,033 I forgot my house key. 35 00:03:14,113 --> 00:03:16,283 And your folks said they'd be out. 36 00:03:17,203 --> 00:03:18,203 At 7:00. 37 00:03:18,283 --> 00:03:22,283 -Wait, what if someone overhears us? -My practice ends at 7:00 too. 38 00:03:23,123 --> 00:03:24,373 -Then-- -Chii. 39 00:03:24,453 --> 00:03:26,703 Does your team have an extra timer? 40 00:03:27,373 --> 00:03:28,623 -Ours is broken. -Chii? 41 00:03:28,713 --> 00:03:30,173 I don't think we do. 42 00:03:30,253 --> 00:03:31,293 I figured. 43 00:03:31,383 --> 00:03:35,803 Did he just call Chinatsu Senpai "Chii"? 44 00:03:38,883 --> 00:03:40,803 I'm so jealous! 45 00:03:40,893 --> 00:03:43,813 How close are they? 46 00:03:43,893 --> 00:03:48,313 Not only do I call her Chinatsu, I even add the "senpai" honorific! 47 00:03:48,393 --> 00:03:50,063 -Chii! -Plus! 48 00:03:50,143 --> 00:03:51,313 -Yes? -She seems okay with it. 49 00:03:51,403 --> 00:03:52,483 -Hey, Chii! -Hi! 50 00:03:52,563 --> 00:03:55,193 What would I have to do to call her that? 51 00:03:55,283 --> 00:03:57,323 -May I call you Chii? -Yes. 52 00:03:57,403 --> 00:03:58,283 INOMATA 53 00:03:58,363 --> 00:03:59,533 Since they're classmates? 54 00:03:59,613 --> 00:04:00,913 Since they sit together? 55 00:04:01,533 --> 00:04:05,293 Or is it because they're both superstars on their teams? 56 00:04:09,753 --> 00:04:10,963 I'm so lame. 57 00:04:11,963 --> 00:04:14,213 There's no point dwelling on this. 58 00:04:15,003 --> 00:04:16,633 There's nothing I can do. 59 00:04:16,713 --> 00:04:19,723 I can never be the same grade as her. 60 00:04:20,473 --> 00:04:22,973 Even if she told me I could call her Chii, 61 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:24,723 I couldn't. 62 00:04:25,603 --> 00:04:26,973 If we didn't live together… 63 00:04:27,643 --> 00:04:29,983 if we weren't in such close proximity… 64 00:04:30,643 --> 00:04:32,563 I wouldn't be struggling with this. 65 00:04:35,653 --> 00:04:37,733 Chi… na… tsu-- 66 00:04:37,823 --> 00:04:39,493 -I'm home. -Senpai! 67 00:04:40,363 --> 00:04:41,573 What's wrong? 68 00:04:41,653 --> 00:04:42,743 It's nothing. 69 00:04:42,823 --> 00:04:45,873 I'm such a creep! 70 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:48,753 Lame plus creep equals me! 71 00:04:51,333 --> 00:04:53,793 You got home fast. 72 00:04:55,593 --> 00:04:57,053 When I was heading home, 73 00:04:57,133 --> 00:05:00,013 the badminton players were just going into their clubroom. 74 00:05:00,883 --> 00:05:04,263 You said practice ended at 7:00, but I guess it ran long. 75 00:05:05,553 --> 00:05:07,263 What is wrong with me? 76 00:05:08,853 --> 00:05:10,933 All she did was say "badminton players," 77 00:05:11,523 --> 00:05:14,523 and all I'm thinking is that she means Haryu Senpai. 78 00:05:15,613 --> 00:05:17,863 -Sorry, I'll go to my room. -Wait. 79 00:05:20,493 --> 00:05:21,443 Sorry. 80 00:05:22,323 --> 00:05:24,283 I wanted to ask you something. 81 00:05:25,243 --> 00:05:27,283 I'll be embarrassed if I'm wrong about this. 82 00:05:28,123 --> 00:05:30,043 But did you run home? 83 00:05:30,873 --> 00:05:34,043 I noticed you sweating, so I thought maybe you did. 84 00:05:34,123 --> 00:05:35,673 Is that because 85 00:05:35,753 --> 00:05:37,883 I went home earlier than you 86 00:05:37,963 --> 00:05:40,673 and you didn't want to keep me waiting outside? 87 00:05:44,053 --> 00:05:46,303 -How did she notice that? -I did wait at school. 88 00:05:46,393 --> 00:05:50,063 All I've done is worry about what to call her. 89 00:05:51,223 --> 00:05:54,193 But knowing how carefully she was watching me, 90 00:05:54,273 --> 00:05:57,233 makes me so happy that I don't care about that anymore. 91 00:05:57,313 --> 00:05:58,563 If you did, 92 00:06:00,073 --> 00:06:01,823 nice save. 93 00:06:04,403 --> 00:06:06,453 No, you're wrong! 94 00:06:06,533 --> 00:06:09,583 I just thought I'd squeeze in training on the way home! 95 00:06:10,623 --> 00:06:12,913 You know, I think I'll go on another run! 96 00:06:16,923 --> 00:06:20,173 This living situation is just messing with my head. 97 00:06:20,673 --> 00:06:23,213 I'm no match for him anyway. 98 00:06:23,923 --> 00:06:27,893 It doesn't matter who she's with, or what they call her. 99 00:06:27,973 --> 00:06:30,433 If I start worrying about that, I'll go crazy. 100 00:06:30,513 --> 00:06:33,353 Right now, I need to focus on the intradepartmental matches. 101 00:06:34,603 --> 00:06:38,353 But hearing him call her "Chii" might still get to me. 102 00:06:40,943 --> 00:06:42,863 In! Game! Inomata! 103 00:06:43,533 --> 00:06:46,203 You won again? You're on a roll. 104 00:06:46,283 --> 00:06:47,363 Yeah. 105 00:06:48,033 --> 00:06:50,833 But I've basically only faced first-years. 106 00:06:50,913 --> 00:06:53,583 I haven't played any starters yet. 107 00:06:54,203 --> 00:06:55,623 Besides… 108 00:06:55,713 --> 00:06:58,623 It looks like Haryu Senpai won every match. 109 00:06:59,583 --> 00:07:01,093 That reminds me. 110 00:07:01,173 --> 00:07:04,133 What was the deal with Chinatsu Senpai and Haryu Senpai? 111 00:07:04,213 --> 00:07:05,383 About that… 112 00:07:06,223 --> 00:07:08,263 It doesn't matter what's between them, 113 00:07:08,343 --> 00:07:10,803 I won't let it get to me anymore! 114 00:07:10,893 --> 00:07:12,723 Sounds like you already failed. 115 00:07:12,813 --> 00:07:14,143 Oh, well. 116 00:07:17,233 --> 00:07:20,903 I feel weird being a senpai. 117 00:07:21,653 --> 00:07:24,113 -I don't care! -Then why are you turning around? 118 00:07:24,943 --> 00:07:27,403 The badminton team is running scrimmages, right? 119 00:07:27,493 --> 00:07:29,953 Yeah, and he's won all his matches. 120 00:07:30,033 --> 00:07:31,323 Only so far. 121 00:07:31,413 --> 00:07:32,783 So modest. 122 00:07:32,873 --> 00:07:34,703 We still have more games. 123 00:07:34,793 --> 00:07:35,873 It's just the start. 124 00:07:35,953 --> 00:07:37,663 I see. Good luck. 125 00:07:37,753 --> 00:07:39,373 Thanks. 126 00:07:39,463 --> 00:07:40,883 I don't care. 127 00:07:40,963 --> 00:07:43,423 You two have been awful chummy lately. 128 00:07:44,213 --> 00:07:46,463 You've been hanging out with Kano a lot. 129 00:07:46,553 --> 00:07:48,673 We do sit next to each other in class. 130 00:07:48,763 --> 00:07:50,763 Yeah? Is that all? 131 00:07:50,843 --> 00:07:52,093 -That's all. -He's melting. 132 00:07:52,183 --> 00:07:54,183 We're both busy with sports. 133 00:07:54,263 --> 00:07:55,433 But… 134 00:07:56,313 --> 00:07:59,443 there's something nice about seeing a girl work hard. 135 00:07:59,523 --> 00:08:02,023 -Wait, are you saying…? -No. 136 00:08:04,523 --> 00:08:05,693 Oh, boy. 137 00:08:05,783 --> 00:08:07,903 This is some bad timing. 138 00:08:10,533 --> 00:08:12,453 Love-all. Play. 139 00:08:16,543 --> 00:08:17,953 In. Five-one. 140 00:08:18,043 --> 00:08:20,373 Haryu's dictating the pace. 141 00:08:20,463 --> 00:08:22,253 He doesn't let you attack. 142 00:08:22,333 --> 00:08:23,963 He's like a brick wall. 143 00:08:24,673 --> 00:08:28,303 Is he okay? This looks really one-sided. 144 00:08:28,383 --> 00:08:29,473 What's he gonna do? 145 00:08:29,553 --> 00:08:31,183 They're on different levels. 146 00:08:31,263 --> 00:08:33,803 And he has a whole year of experience over him. 147 00:08:36,563 --> 00:08:37,723 This has to be tough. 148 00:08:38,893 --> 00:08:41,483 Facing an opponent who's close to his crush. 149 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:44,233 Someone who might even like her too. 150 00:08:45,523 --> 00:08:48,033 Plus, he's closer to achieving his goals. 151 00:08:48,783 --> 00:08:51,323 With such a clear display of dominance, 152 00:08:51,403 --> 00:08:54,123 it's like he's being told to give up on both. 153 00:08:59,663 --> 00:09:01,833 -Natsu! -Coming! 154 00:09:05,503 --> 00:09:06,843 In. Eleven-four. 155 00:09:06,923 --> 00:09:09,423 Looks like another win for Haryu. 156 00:09:09,513 --> 00:09:12,343 Man, he's strong. Can someone beat him already? 157 00:09:14,763 --> 00:09:17,143 You okay? Drink some water. 158 00:09:17,223 --> 00:09:18,183 Hey. 159 00:09:19,643 --> 00:09:21,603 Wasn't I super close on that last one? 160 00:09:22,853 --> 00:09:24,943 I was slow getting back in position. 161 00:09:25,613 --> 00:09:27,863 I have trouble staying active. 162 00:09:27,943 --> 00:09:29,233 You seem charged up. 163 00:09:30,443 --> 00:09:31,863 I got my run in before this. 164 00:09:31,943 --> 00:09:33,743 Not that. 165 00:09:33,823 --> 00:09:35,663 I thought you'd be more bothered. 166 00:09:35,743 --> 00:09:37,123 Like, about what happened earlier. 167 00:09:41,333 --> 00:09:45,213 I do have to thank Chinatsu Senpai for motivating me even more. 168 00:09:46,333 --> 00:09:50,883 I never want to use her as an excuse for when I lose. 169 00:09:52,013 --> 00:09:55,383 It's not like I play badminton only for her sake. 170 00:09:56,183 --> 00:09:57,433 Deep down, 171 00:09:58,223 --> 00:09:59,473 I just love badminton. 172 00:10:00,683 --> 00:10:01,973 Taiki. Clock's ticking. 173 00:10:02,063 --> 00:10:02,893 Coming! 174 00:10:03,683 --> 00:10:05,193 Still, I need to adjust. 175 00:10:18,703 --> 00:10:20,203 I decided I'm going for it. 176 00:10:20,833 --> 00:10:22,623 I have to keep pushing forward. 177 00:10:25,673 --> 00:10:26,833 One step at a time. 178 00:10:27,423 --> 00:10:29,213 Nice return. 179 00:10:29,293 --> 00:10:30,463 But he hit it back. 180 00:10:30,543 --> 00:10:31,803 Hang in there, Taiki! 181 00:10:31,883 --> 00:10:32,713 One step. 182 00:10:34,343 --> 00:10:35,223 It's up. 183 00:10:45,063 --> 00:10:46,563 Close one. 184 00:10:46,643 --> 00:10:48,233 You started rallying. 185 00:10:48,903 --> 00:10:50,983 But you should be happy. 186 00:10:51,613 --> 00:10:53,533 You may have lost to Haryu Senpai, 187 00:10:53,613 --> 00:10:55,863 but that performance will get you on the team. 188 00:10:59,373 --> 00:11:01,203 You don't look happy. 189 00:11:01,283 --> 00:11:02,873 I mean, I lost. 190 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:06,623 And those points I got in the second half felt scrappy. 191 00:11:07,163 --> 00:11:10,383 He dictated the pace throughout the whole match. 192 00:11:10,463 --> 00:11:11,293 BURNABLE TRASH 193 00:11:11,383 --> 00:11:13,883 I knew that Haryu Senpai was tough. 194 00:11:15,423 --> 00:11:17,173 But I'm still frustrated I lost. 195 00:11:19,473 --> 00:11:21,393 You hear that? 196 00:11:21,473 --> 00:11:23,143 That little punk. 197 00:11:23,223 --> 00:11:25,853 I'm the one who's frustrated. 198 00:11:25,933 --> 00:11:27,853 Why? You won. 199 00:11:29,813 --> 00:11:31,233 Because at the end… 200 00:11:32,823 --> 00:11:34,783 What? You can't leave me hanging! 201 00:11:34,863 --> 00:11:36,323 Come on, tell me! 202 00:11:37,863 --> 00:11:40,823 Of course it's not just going to work out. 203 00:11:40,913 --> 00:11:42,743 I was facing Haryu Senpai after all. 204 00:11:43,373 --> 00:11:48,043 He's got me beat in technique, speed, and power. 205 00:11:48,123 --> 00:11:50,583 I need to play more aggressively. 206 00:11:51,333 --> 00:11:53,793 And read my opponent for better placement. 207 00:11:53,883 --> 00:11:55,753 I have to smash any easy shots. 208 00:11:56,593 --> 00:11:59,133 I need to build more experience to pull that off. 209 00:11:59,763 --> 00:12:01,803 I'm not practicing enough at all. 210 00:12:01,893 --> 00:12:02,893 Taiki! 211 00:12:04,813 --> 00:12:05,813 Follow me! 212 00:12:05,893 --> 00:12:06,893 Chinatsu Senpai? 213 00:12:06,973 --> 00:12:09,313 The sun will set soon. Come on, hurry up! 214 00:12:09,393 --> 00:12:11,903 Wait, where are we going? 215 00:12:11,983 --> 00:12:13,153 Someplace nice! 216 00:12:16,363 --> 00:12:19,453 I mean, I guess it's nice. 217 00:12:19,533 --> 00:12:21,033 But why the park? 218 00:12:21,743 --> 00:12:23,203 Well… 219 00:12:23,283 --> 00:12:26,453 Ta-da! I borrowed these. 220 00:12:27,833 --> 00:12:29,963 Why did you borrow badminton rackets? 221 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:32,583 You said we should play sometime. 222 00:12:34,173 --> 00:12:35,923 She remembered! 223 00:12:36,423 --> 00:12:40,843 Besides, I figured you'd want to practice some more. 224 00:12:40,933 --> 00:12:44,853 I'm usually most motivated right after a game. 225 00:12:44,933 --> 00:12:47,353 I thought you might be the same. 226 00:12:48,023 --> 00:12:51,773 Having someone who understands how you feel 227 00:12:52,483 --> 00:12:53,853 is really nice. 228 00:12:54,363 --> 00:12:55,363 Ready? 229 00:12:59,903 --> 00:13:01,243 You can't even hit it? 230 00:13:01,323 --> 00:13:03,613 No, I'm just not good at serves! 231 00:13:04,823 --> 00:13:07,243 You're moving your left hand too much. 232 00:13:07,333 --> 00:13:10,453 The left hand just drops it and the racket does the rest. 233 00:13:15,133 --> 00:13:17,093 That was perfect advice! 234 00:13:17,173 --> 00:13:18,553 You're acting too surprised. 235 00:13:18,633 --> 00:13:22,173 But this will just be practice for me. 236 00:13:22,263 --> 00:13:23,763 You should do smashes. 237 00:13:23,843 --> 00:13:25,053 It's fine. 238 00:13:25,143 --> 00:13:26,683 I hit enough during the match. 239 00:13:26,763 --> 00:13:30,183 I was watching your match against Haryu. 240 00:13:31,143 --> 00:13:33,103 Please erase that from your memory. 241 00:13:33,193 --> 00:13:34,193 Why? 242 00:13:34,273 --> 00:13:36,233 Because it's embarrassing. 243 00:13:36,313 --> 00:13:37,443 Since I lost. 244 00:13:37,523 --> 00:13:38,863 It's not embarrassing. 245 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:41,573 You started landing those smashes towards the end. 246 00:13:41,653 --> 00:13:42,703 Yeah, but… 247 00:13:43,493 --> 00:13:46,703 Besides, at the interval of the second game, 248 00:13:46,783 --> 00:13:48,493 it was eleven-four. 249 00:13:48,583 --> 00:13:53,083 And in the time it took him to score another 10 points to get to 21, 250 00:13:53,163 --> 00:13:55,543 you scored 11 points. 251 00:13:56,133 --> 00:13:56,963 What? 252 00:13:59,673 --> 00:14:01,553 But a loss is a loss! 253 00:14:02,343 --> 00:14:05,513 He totally outplayed me in the first half. 254 00:14:05,593 --> 00:14:07,643 It doesn't matter how much I scored the second half. 255 00:14:07,723 --> 00:14:08,803 I still lost. 256 00:14:13,733 --> 00:14:15,443 What are you laughing at? 257 00:14:15,523 --> 00:14:16,563 Sorry. 258 00:14:17,233 --> 00:14:19,823 You really hate losing, don't you? 259 00:14:19,903 --> 00:14:21,693 Don't swing with your upper body! 260 00:14:21,783 --> 00:14:22,863 Use your legs! 261 00:14:22,943 --> 00:14:23,903 Yes, sir! 262 00:14:24,653 --> 00:14:26,613 Whenever someone gives you instructions, 263 00:14:26,703 --> 00:14:29,333 you work on it all throughout morning practice. 264 00:14:29,993 --> 00:14:34,083 Even during your match against Haryu, you never gave up. 265 00:14:34,163 --> 00:14:36,833 That's why you scored in the second half. 266 00:14:37,833 --> 00:14:39,343 So don't worry. 267 00:14:41,383 --> 00:14:44,053 You'll be fine! 268 00:14:45,763 --> 00:14:47,593 Being so untalented, 269 00:14:47,683 --> 00:14:51,853 it's hard for me to believe in myself. 270 00:14:53,643 --> 00:14:54,603 I'll win next time. 271 00:14:55,683 --> 00:14:56,693 That's the spirit! 272 00:14:58,103 --> 00:15:02,613 But I can easily believe anything the person I like says. 273 00:15:05,693 --> 00:15:06,863 YUKIKO 274 00:15:08,573 --> 00:15:10,033 It's from Yukiko. 275 00:15:10,123 --> 00:15:10,993 My mom? 276 00:15:11,083 --> 00:15:13,163 She's asking what time we'll be home. 277 00:15:14,333 --> 00:15:15,333 "Chii"? 278 00:15:15,833 --> 00:15:18,083 Is that from Haryu Senpai? 279 00:15:18,173 --> 00:15:20,253 Don't tell me he gave that to her. 280 00:15:20,883 --> 00:15:22,093 Oh, this? 281 00:15:22,173 --> 00:15:24,173 They're from my classmates. 282 00:15:24,883 --> 00:15:27,173 They call me "Chii" in class. 283 00:15:28,633 --> 00:15:31,933 So it wasn't a pet name only Haryu Senpai uses. 284 00:15:34,013 --> 00:15:37,183 Chinatsu Senpai has always been so approachable. 285 00:15:37,273 --> 00:15:40,273 Maybe she really isn't interested in any kind of romance right now. 286 00:15:41,653 --> 00:15:43,403 Ready to go? 287 00:15:43,483 --> 00:15:44,983 Go on ahead without me. 288 00:15:46,073 --> 00:15:48,453 There will be a lot of people around… 289 00:15:49,363 --> 00:15:52,373 and while it might not bother you at all, 290 00:15:52,453 --> 00:15:56,163 it's a little embarrassing to walk back to the same house with a girl. 291 00:15:57,413 --> 00:15:59,253 I'll do a few more practice swings. 292 00:16:08,223 --> 00:16:11,473 "It might not bother you," huh? 293 00:16:14,303 --> 00:16:16,433 So that's how it seems to him. 294 00:16:21,233 --> 00:16:23,153 EIMEI PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL 295 00:16:23,903 --> 00:16:25,653 What? Why? 296 00:16:26,443 --> 00:16:28,903 DOUBLES HARYU AND INOMATA 297 00:16:29,653 --> 00:16:32,413 I'm playing doubles with Haryu Senpai? 298 00:16:33,123 --> 00:16:36,663 But I'm trying to take him down. 299 00:16:36,743 --> 00:16:38,003 Yeah. 300 00:16:38,083 --> 00:16:40,913 Going to nationals with your romantic rival sounds awkward. 301 00:16:42,623 --> 00:16:45,633 Even disregarding the fact I like Chinatsu Senpai, I-- 302 00:16:45,713 --> 00:16:46,923 Taiki. 303 00:16:47,633 --> 00:16:48,923 Let's practice. 304 00:16:49,013 --> 00:16:50,423 Okay. 305 00:16:51,343 --> 00:16:54,933 You'll be following a regimen I come up with for the time being. 306 00:16:55,013 --> 00:16:56,603 Thank goodness. 307 00:16:56,683 --> 00:16:58,973 It doesn't seem like he overheard that. 308 00:16:59,063 --> 00:16:59,933 So… 309 00:17:01,273 --> 00:17:03,943 you like Chinatsu Kano, huh? 310 00:17:06,983 --> 00:17:08,573 How interesting. 311 00:17:09,533 --> 00:17:13,453 This is the worst start a doubles pair can have! 312 00:17:15,823 --> 00:17:16,833 Way too slow! 313 00:17:16,913 --> 00:17:18,453 You're lagging! 314 00:17:18,543 --> 00:17:19,453 Okay! 315 00:17:19,543 --> 00:17:21,623 Haryu is one tough dude. 316 00:17:21,713 --> 00:17:25,633 They did running, circuit training, and footwork exercises before this. 317 00:17:25,713 --> 00:17:27,543 I'd be puking by now. 318 00:17:30,633 --> 00:17:31,973 You getting tired yet? 319 00:17:32,673 --> 00:17:34,093 Tell me if you need a break. 320 00:17:34,183 --> 00:17:36,013 I can't have you passing out. 321 00:17:36,103 --> 00:17:41,483 But… I've never seen Chii whine about being too tired. 322 00:17:42,313 --> 00:17:46,863 I bet any guy she ends up dating will be cool and tough like her. 323 00:17:48,323 --> 00:17:50,573 What shall we do next? 324 00:17:50,653 --> 00:17:52,783 Rotation practice. Five two-minute reps. 325 00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:02,873 You look like a mushroom growing from the desk. 326 00:18:02,963 --> 00:18:04,753 And not a nutritious one. 327 00:18:04,833 --> 00:18:06,253 Shut up. 328 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:12,263 He's been physically working me to death over the last week. 329 00:18:12,343 --> 00:18:16,513 The classroom is the only place I can rest. 330 00:18:16,593 --> 00:18:18,513 -What about home? -I'm surprised. 331 00:18:19,513 --> 00:18:22,523 I didn't think Haryu Senpai would work with you so much. 332 00:18:22,603 --> 00:18:25,233 He didn't seem like the team player type. 333 00:18:26,443 --> 00:18:28,233 So this Haryu Senpai 334 00:18:28,313 --> 00:18:31,573 is the guy who was walking home with Chinatsu Senpai, right? 335 00:18:31,653 --> 00:18:33,033 So maybe he's like… 336 00:18:33,993 --> 00:18:36,283 "Don't make a move on my girl," 337 00:18:36,363 --> 00:18:37,913 and messing with you. 338 00:18:38,623 --> 00:18:39,533 You're beneath me. 339 00:18:39,623 --> 00:18:42,623 He's trying to make you give up by putting you in your place. 340 00:18:44,913 --> 00:18:47,793 The truth is, I do feel inferior to him. 341 00:18:47,883 --> 00:18:51,843 Even though we do the same regimen, his speed never slows down, 342 00:18:51,923 --> 00:18:53,593 and his shots are so accurate. 343 00:18:54,883 --> 00:18:59,303 I bet badminton is fun when you have such a great physical foundation. 344 00:18:59,393 --> 00:19:00,723 Badminton freak. 345 00:19:00,803 --> 00:19:01,723 Masochist. 346 00:19:01,813 --> 00:19:03,353 Those are insults. 347 00:19:10,363 --> 00:19:11,573 Taiki. 348 00:19:11,653 --> 00:19:13,073 Why did you hit a cross shot there? 349 00:19:13,903 --> 00:19:15,943 The opponent was setting up a backhand. 350 00:19:16,033 --> 00:19:18,703 A straight shot would've had more speed too. 351 00:19:18,783 --> 00:19:21,283 You should've gone for it, even in an awkward position. 352 00:19:22,663 --> 00:19:25,703 If you only settle for the easy shots, you'll never improve. 353 00:19:25,793 --> 00:19:26,833 Right! 354 00:19:36,883 --> 00:19:39,593 I survived another day. 355 00:19:39,683 --> 00:19:40,803 Is this a battlefield? 356 00:19:42,103 --> 00:19:43,723 I need a drink. 357 00:19:43,813 --> 00:19:45,023 Of juice, right? 358 00:19:46,603 --> 00:19:47,603 Taiki! 359 00:19:48,943 --> 00:19:49,943 Good work today. 360 00:19:50,023 --> 00:19:51,193 You too! 361 00:19:52,153 --> 00:19:53,693 Those are second-year students. 362 00:19:53,773 --> 00:19:55,613 And Chinatsu Senpai. 363 00:20:04,953 --> 00:20:07,703 I actually got paired up to play doubles with this guy. 364 00:20:08,873 --> 00:20:11,003 You're talking about me here? 365 00:20:11,083 --> 00:20:14,923 He's still a first-year and absolutely garbage. 366 00:20:15,003 --> 00:20:17,213 He's still got so many holes in his game. 367 00:20:18,013 --> 00:20:21,973 He sucks at shot selection and blunders when he rushes in to attack. 368 00:20:22,643 --> 00:20:24,813 I can't deny any of it because it's true. 369 00:20:24,893 --> 00:20:25,853 But… 370 00:20:26,393 --> 00:20:28,103 I think Taiki's going to be good. 371 00:20:30,193 --> 00:20:34,613 This kid doesn't fold at all, no matter how much I bully him. 372 00:20:34,693 --> 00:20:39,363 Even when I subject him to stuff that I think is a little too much, 373 00:20:39,443 --> 00:20:41,283 he actually finishes all of it. 374 00:20:41,363 --> 00:20:42,363 What? 375 00:20:42,453 --> 00:20:44,833 You're such a sadist. 376 00:20:44,913 --> 00:20:47,583 You're always tough on people you believe in. 377 00:20:49,203 --> 00:20:51,083 -That's not true. -I'm glad. 378 00:20:51,163 --> 00:20:53,463 At least he sees some potential in me. 379 00:20:53,543 --> 00:20:55,883 You ignore people you don't care about. 380 00:20:56,673 --> 00:20:58,673 You're doing great. 381 00:20:59,463 --> 00:21:02,883 Just the other day, you know that first-year I'm looking after? 382 00:21:05,473 --> 00:21:09,733 It's nice being acknowledged by the older students. 383 00:21:11,893 --> 00:21:14,523 I had a message from my girlfriend. 384 00:21:14,603 --> 00:21:16,153 Girlfriend, huh? 385 00:21:17,733 --> 00:21:20,193 You have a girlfriend? 386 00:21:20,863 --> 00:21:23,663 -Yeah, since last week. -Last week? 387 00:21:25,283 --> 00:21:29,623 I liked her for a long time, but she's in show business. 388 00:21:30,293 --> 00:21:34,043 I was just about to give up when she asked me out. 389 00:21:35,793 --> 00:21:37,173 She's so cool. 390 00:21:37,843 --> 00:21:41,763 She's been working hard chasing her dream since she was little. 391 00:21:43,343 --> 00:21:45,803 Chii, thanks for the other day. 392 00:21:45,893 --> 00:21:48,683 I would've felt awkward going to buy makeup on my own. 393 00:21:48,763 --> 00:21:50,143 Don't mention it. 394 00:21:51,563 --> 00:21:54,943 He was just toying with me this whole time! 395 00:21:56,313 --> 00:21:59,443 Looks like it'll be a while before you get a girlfriend. 396 00:22:02,283 --> 00:22:04,653 Nobody asked you! 397 00:23:30,953 --> 00:23:35,953 Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto