WEBVTT 00:10.850 --> 00:14.820 Original Translation 00:10.850 --> 00:14.820 bupo 00:17.900 --> 00:21.800 Subtitle Script Timers 00:17.900 --> 00:21.800 backlash_ 00:23.570 --> 00:27.560 Translation Consultant 00:23.570 --> 00:27.560 evi 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Visual Typesettings 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Bhasonson 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Opening/Ending Song Visuals 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Ryunichi 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Opening/Ending Song Timer 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 emkuf 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Original Video Source Provision 00:30.950 --> 00:34.940 Dj|DarkNeZz 00:37.730 --> 00:41.640 Video Mastering 00:37.730 --> 00:41.640 Dj|DarkNeZz 00:49.250 --> 00:53.230 Ending Translations 00:49.250 --> 00:53.230 ShinkuRyu 00:49.250 --> 00:53.230 SubCredits Script Editors 00:49.250 --> 00:53.230 backlash 00:49.250 --> 00:53.230 evi 00:56.370 --> 01:00.320 Quality Assurance 00:56.370 --> 01:00.320 backlash 00:56.370 --> 01:00.320 tehapoc 01:22.900 --> 01:24.070 It's Tokuchi. 01:24.070 --> 01:26.880 In the bottom of the sixth, the Bugaboos have runners on second and third. 01:26.880 --> 01:29.900 And the runner on second is the speedy Johnson. 01:32.020 --> 01:36.400 In this situation, the spot relief pitcher, Tokuchi, comes on. 01:38.940 --> 01:40.290 Hey, Tokuchi. 01:42.600 --> 01:44.870 Putting a runner in front of me is a good idea. 01:45.390 --> 01:47.410 But you're a little naïve. 01:47.960 --> 01:50.570 Miyama, on third base, will be put out sooner or later. 01:51.960 --> 01:54.770 Your tactic is a useless struggle. 01:58.040 --> 01:59.580 Miyama won't be put out. 02:00.170 --> 02:03.060 Also, you will be confined at second base... 02:04.210 --> 02:05.640 ...and rot to death. 02:08.100 --> 02:11.560 Episode 02:08.100 --> 02:11.560 A Nine Player Infield 02:09.220 --> 02:10.790 Miyama won't be put out? 02:11.390 --> 02:16.240 Impossible. If he steals home during the first pitch, he will be put out. 02:18.820 --> 02:20.570 Miyama, run. 02:24.050 --> 02:26.400 What will Tokuchi do now? 02:27.460 --> 02:30.830 Miyama has started to run! 02:31.340 --> 02:33.340 I need to stop Miyama! 02:36.260 --> 02:38.510 Tokuchi pitches! 02:43.640 --> 02:44.890 Dead ball! 02:46.710 --> 02:49.350 Dead ball! It's a dead ball! 02:53.870 --> 02:56.110 The batter, Kinouchi, advances to first. 02:56.690 --> 02:59.610 And the runner, Miyama, returns to third. 03:00.030 --> 03:02.240 That bastard! He did it on purpose! 03:04.050 --> 03:05.310 I see. 03:06.690 --> 03:10.780 It's true that Miyama won't be put out with a dead ball. 03:10.780 --> 03:14.460 But that doesn't solve anything. 03:15.540 --> 03:16.970 Now what? 03:16.990 --> 03:19.970 With no outs and bases loaded, we're in a worse situation. 03:21.280 --> 03:23.000 There's a follow up to this. 03:24.180 --> 03:25.260 Hey, right fielder. 03:26.590 --> 03:27.580 Come here for a second. 03:29.270 --> 03:31.730 Centre and left fielder too. 03:32.890 --> 03:34.730 What's this all about? 03:35.150 --> 03:38.050 Tokuchi has gathered all the outfielders, Kanita-san. 03:38.050 --> 03:41.280 It's to discuss how to handle the current situation. 03:42.700 --> 03:45.120 It's already too late to discuss things now. 03:47.300 --> 03:48.290 Don't be mistaken. 03:48.890 --> 03:53.210 I called them over to shift the defending positions. 03:56.430 --> 03:58.950 From now on, they will defend in the infield as well. 04:07.710 --> 04:09.620 The ultimate drawn-in defence. 04:10.220 --> 04:13.730 It's named "A nine player infield". 04:16.660 --> 04:22.160 How shocking! Tokuchi announced that nine players will defend the infield! 04:24.590 --> 04:27.660 Tokuchi, are you looking down on us? You bastard! 04:29.600 --> 04:31.110 What is this all about? 04:31.790 --> 04:36.170 This is the only way to seal up that tattooed bastard's feet. 04:37.220 --> 04:39.820 There are two conditions where Johnson's feet can be sealed. 04:40.000 --> 04:41.460 Miyama 04:40.590 --> 04:42.510 One is to put a runner ahead of him. 04:41.460 --> 04:42.970 Miyama 04:42.970 --> 04:44.550 Miyama 04:43.220 --> 04:45.460 The other is to have two outs. 04:44.550 --> 04:46.010 Miyama 04:46.010 --> 04:47.510 Miyama 04:46.600 --> 04:48.230 Imagine this nine player infield. 04:47.510 --> 04:48.970 Miyama 04:48.970 --> 04:50.470 Miyama 04:50.070 --> 04:53.490 With an infield grounder, there'll be a double play regardless of where it rolls to. 04:50.470 --> 04:52.020 Miyama 04:52.020 --> 04:53.520 Miyama 04:53.520 --> 04:54.230 Miyama 04:55.160 --> 04:56.130 In other words, 04:57.250 --> 05:02.190 as long as it's an infield grounder, his speed will be useless. 05:04.620 --> 05:06.700 What about the vacant outfield? 05:07.030 --> 05:10.700 Yeah! Even an ordinary fly ball will send all the runners home! 05:14.460 --> 05:16.000 What an idiot. 05:16.460 --> 05:21.450 Is he aware of how many million yen he will lose if the ball is hit to the outfield? 05:23.630 --> 05:24.560 This is ridiculous. 05:26.060 --> 05:27.200 Is it? 05:28.370 --> 05:34.770 When I was in Okinawa, I was gambling with a baseball game called One Outs. 05:37.150 --> 05:40.960 The rules are simple. It's a battle between a batter and a pitcher. 05:42.610 --> 05:49.740 If the batter is walked, gets hit by the pitch, or hits the ball beyond the infield boundary, he wins. 05:53.170 --> 05:58.250 However, in the 500 games I've played, 05:59.300 --> 06:04.760 no one has been able to hit an outfield fly ball from my pitches. 06:14.470 --> 06:16.890 Playing with an unprecedented nine player infield. 06:17.280 --> 06:18.980 Will the Lycaons be alright? 06:24.310 --> 06:28.450 That guy... is giving up... because there's no way out, right? 06:28.450 --> 06:31.490 Tokuchi isn't someone that will give up. 06:32.100 --> 06:35.790 This is certainly an effective shift to seal up Johnson. 06:38.990 --> 06:39.990 Take a look. 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Miyama 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Kinouchi 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Misima 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Catcher 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 First Baseman 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Third Baseman 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Pitcher 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Left Fielder 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Right Fielder 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Second Baseman 06:39.790 --> 06:48.010 Shortstop 06:39.790 --> 06:42.330 Centre Fielder 06:40.960 --> 06:46.010 With the shift, the relocated centre fielder will be close to second base. 06:42.330 --> 06:42.500 Centre Fielder 06:42.500 --> 06:43.500 Centre Fielder 06:43.500 --> 06:44.500 Centre Fielder 06:44.500 --> 06:45.500 Centre Fielder 06:45.500 --> 06:46.510 Centre Fielder 06:46.010 --> 06:48.010 Johnson won't be able to take a lead. 06:46.510 --> 06:48.010 Centre Fielder 06:48.740 --> 06:52.110 This means Johnson will be confined at second base. 06:53.280 --> 06:56.420 Tokuchi can concentrate on a one on one duel with the batter. 06:58.380 --> 06:59.810 Strike! 07:00.310 --> 07:06.580 Also, since the winning condition is clear, the batter is pressured psychologically. 07:07.810 --> 07:09.330 The batter wins with a hit to the outfield. 07:10.100 --> 07:11.720 If the ball rolls in infield, it's a double play. 07:12.630 --> 07:15.390 Additionally, Johnson's feet are sealed. 07:16.270 --> 07:18.580 H-How is that pressure? 07:18.980 --> 07:23.350 Suppose there's a 10m balance beam that is 50cm wide. 07:23.350 --> 07:26.770 Typically, it should be fairly relaxing to go across. 07:27.710 --> 07:33.800 But, if the same balance beam is placed between two 100m tall cliffs, 07:34.460 --> 07:36.100 can it be crossed? 07:36.950 --> 07:38.200 No way. No way. No way. 07:38.400 --> 07:42.480 That's right. A person would cower and become unable to cross. 07:43.480 --> 07:48.610 That's because the thought of death creates pressure. 07:49.790 --> 07:54.230 It's the same idea here. It's easy to hit the ball to the vacant outfield. 07:54.800 --> 07:59.410 But failing means everything is over. If they are too focused on this... 08:00.140 --> 08:02.510 Infield grounder won't work. 08:02.800 --> 08:05.150 Or this great chance will vanish because of me. 08:06.860 --> 08:09.990 Even if it's a shorter hit, I must get it to the outfield. 08:12.730 --> 08:13.950 Strike! 08:15.280 --> 08:18.130 That Misima, his body is cringing. 08:18.130 --> 08:20.890 Damn it. This is completely following Tokuchi's pace. 08:21.420 --> 08:24.390 Don't be anxious. It's alright if I don't hit too well. 08:24.390 --> 08:27.480 As long as I hit to the outfield... 08:32.740 --> 08:33.720 The outfield... 08:34.610 --> 08:35.510 ...is so far away. 08:38.880 --> 08:40.210 I won't be pitching a ball. 08:40.930 --> 08:41.750 The next pitch... 08:42.990 --> 08:44.460 ...will be the end. 08:59.630 --> 09:00.850 Misima hits it! 09:01.550 --> 09:04.810 The ball passes by Tokuchi's foot and rolls towards centrefield. 09:05.150 --> 09:08.810 No! It didn't go through! The centre fielder throws it home. 09:08.810 --> 09:11.070 Out! Now to first. 09:11.070 --> 09:13.570 Out! Double play! 09:14.520 --> 09:17.570 Second... No, it was a centre grounder. 09:18.220 --> 09:21.830 Tokuchi overcame this crisis with an ideal double play. 09:22.490 --> 09:24.720 The Bugaboos all of a sudden have two outs. 09:24.990 --> 09:27.160 That way Johnson's speed won't be useful. 09:29.730 --> 09:31.760 Then, the next batter was struck out. 09:32.600 --> 09:35.570 Tokuchi successfully overcame the crisis of no outs and loaded bases. 09:36.670 --> 09:43.150 And because of Tokuchi's plan, a man has now fallen into the abyss. 09:43.880 --> 09:47.600 He has fallen into complete darkness. 09:48.820 --> 09:50.730 Tokuchi won't overlook this. 09:52.110 --> 09:55.030 Those that has fallen into the abyss must be finished off. 09:55.580 --> 09:58.000 That's my way of doing things. 10:02.480 --> 10:05.440 The game entered into the eighth inning with no runs scored. 10:06.000 --> 10:06.790 And... 10:07.400 --> 10:09.250 He's hit. 10:09.950 --> 10:12.880 Tokuchi throws another dead ball purposely. 10:14.710 --> 10:17.420 Are you looking down on us? 10:17.840 --> 10:19.510 It's the same as the bottom of the sixth. 10:20.400 --> 10:21.470 No outs and bases loaded. 10:22.760 --> 10:24.220 The runner on second is Johnson. 10:25.730 --> 10:26.660 The batter is Misima. 10:28.020 --> 10:29.020 And... 10:30.120 --> 10:33.770 The Lycaons are using the nine player infield again. 10:35.270 --> 10:39.000 The Bugaboos' batting line up has been ineffective today. 10:39.000 --> 10:40.640 What do you mean, Kanita-san? 10:40.640 --> 10:44.520 In order to prevent Tokuchi from pitching towards the ankle of a right-handed batter, 10:44.520 --> 10:47.290 Manager Shirooka used all left-handed batters after Johnson. 10:47.890 --> 10:53.790 But in the end, those who face Tokuchi Toua are the ones that can't hit far. 10:54.180 --> 10:55.390 I see. 10:55.390 --> 11:00.050 For Tokuchi, who is aiming for the infield grounder, this is exactly what he wants. 11:01.810 --> 11:06.060 Up until now, our attention was focused on the duel between Tokuchi and Johnson. 11:06.970 --> 11:09.440 But Tokuchi doesn't even have Johnson in his mind. 11:10.910 --> 11:16.020 Could it be that he's actually trying to shatter Manager Shirooka's strategy? 11:18.820 --> 11:21.090 If it continues like this, I'll be following his pace again. 11:22.050 --> 11:26.440 That's it. Low spinning. That guy's low spinning ball... 11:26.980 --> 11:29.200 Take your chances on the low spinning ball? 11:31.390 --> 11:36.000 If you hit under the dipped ball, it will fly towards the outfield. 11:38.980 --> 11:42.220 I know exactly what you're thinking about. 11:42.970 --> 11:46.500 But I think it'll only be a liner towards third. 11:50.280 --> 11:53.520 Misima hits a liner towards the left outfielder, Kurumizawa. 11:53.650 --> 11:56.140 He caught it and stepped on third for a double play! 11:57.230 --> 12:02.490 Just like the sixth inning, everything is following Tokuchi's script! 12:08.510 --> 12:13.250 This is the first time someone had made a fool of my strategies. 12:14.840 --> 12:16.400 What a mediocre batter. 12:16.750 --> 12:22.170 Owner, including the play just now, Tokuchi has 12 outs in these three consecutive games. 12:23.680 --> 12:28.570 That means the 1 billion yen penalty Tokuchi received yesterday due to a given up run has been canceled out. 12:28.570 --> 12:31.080 And on the other hand, we lost 200 million yen. 12:33.150 --> 12:34.270 We've been tricked. 12:34.810 --> 12:36.870 That guy purposely made those errors. 12:36.870 --> 12:40.280 And he came on when there were no outs and loaded bases. 12:40.280 --> 12:43.860 Then he gained more outs with the double plays. 12:47.480 --> 12:50.490 The game entered the bottom of the ninth with a score of 0 to 0. 12:51.210 --> 12:53.830 The first batter, Madison, hits a triple. 12:55.140 --> 12:58.290 The Bugaboos suddenly have a chance to end this game. 13:00.370 --> 13:01.800 Pitching change with Tokuchi. 13:03.920 --> 13:08.280 He's here! With the excitement brought on by the defence in the bottom of the eighth not yet subsided, 13:08.280 --> 13:10.310 Tokuchi comes on once again! 13:10.740 --> 13:15.170 Tokuchi returns to the dugout to change his glove. 13:15.170 --> 13:18.310 The Bugaboos have a valuable chance here. 13:18.740 --> 13:19.980 It's different than before. 13:19.980 --> 13:25.320 The upcoming batters are the original cleanup batters, who are effective at hitting far. 13:25.320 --> 13:30.580 Therefore, it'll be hard to put them out with infield grounders. 13:31.260 --> 13:33.000 Let's end it here. 13:36.830 --> 13:38.830 Tokuchi-kun. 13:39.210 --> 13:42.290 We are in a dangerous situation here. 13:42.290 --> 13:44.810 Do you have any good ideas to overcome this? 13:45.640 --> 13:46.510 No. 13:46.640 --> 13:48.090 I knew it! 13:48.470 --> 13:54.640 Since the game will end if the other team scores a run, I plan to defend as if the bases are loaded. 13:56.000 --> 13:57.230 The plan for loaded bases? 13:57.910 --> 13:59.620 Could it be the nine player infield? 13:59.620 --> 14:00.610 Of course. 14:00.660 --> 14:02.790 No way! No way! 14:03.030 --> 14:07.490 Tokuchi, isn't the nine player infield only used when Johnson is on base? 14:08.260 --> 14:11.070 That's probably what the opponent thinks as well. 14:11.650 --> 14:14.660 That's why we need to use the nine player infield. 14:16.070 --> 14:18.680 Will it be okay? Will it really be okay? 14:18.790 --> 14:21.260 I am confident that the ball won't be hit to the outfield. 14:21.800 --> 14:25.170 But this is actually the top half of their lineup. 14:25.730 --> 14:28.700 If it's a strong grounder, it might be able to roll through the infield. 14:29.060 --> 14:30.020 What? Really? 14:30.020 --> 14:31.280 What do we do now? 14:31.280 --> 14:35.020 How do I know? It's the manager's job to come up with the strategies. 14:37.630 --> 14:44.810 But logically speaking, since we are using a nine player infield, why not replace the three outfielders with our backup infielders? 14:46.170 --> 14:48.150 That way the infield defence will be stronger. 14:50.040 --> 14:51.110 Strengthen the defence. 14:54.300 --> 14:55.540 It's an intentional walk! 14:55.930 --> 14:58.190 Tokuchi intentionally walked the next batter as well. 14:58.260 --> 15:00.320 He wants to battle it out with the next batter, Asakura. 15:00.710 --> 15:02.320 How brave of him! 15:02.320 --> 15:04.890 Today's eighth batter, Asakura, is a strong hitter. 15:06.610 --> 15:08.210 Manager Mihara is coming out. 15:08.860 --> 15:12.720 Looks like they are replacing the three outfielders with backup infielders. 15:13.080 --> 15:14.680 That means... 15:17.080 --> 15:18.680 ...It's the nine player infield! 15:19.370 --> 15:23.230 Tokuchi wants to overcome this with the nine player infield! 15:24.300 --> 15:25.180 Asakura. 15:26.680 --> 15:31.450 Don't overthink. Get rid of your idle thoughts. Just concentrate on hitting the ball. 15:31.830 --> 15:36.010 Manager, I don't know anything about the high spinning or low spinning balls, 15:36.010 --> 15:38.050 but those pitches are definitely not sca... 15:38.050 --> 15:38.930 Asakura. 15:41.140 --> 15:42.460 I'm telling you again. 15:43.100 --> 15:44.250 Clear your mind. 15:46.850 --> 15:50.490 What's up with that? Manager is being really careful. 15:53.480 --> 15:57.760 So you think it'll be easy with no outs and bases loaded? 15:59.210 --> 16:02.770 Of course. You're nothing to me. {reword?} 16:04.670 --> 16:08.980 You'll be put out for sure. 16:10.120 --> 16:12.990 You'll hit into a double play with that kind of thinking. 16:13.930 --> 16:14.780 Say whatever you want. 16:17.220 --> 16:18.790 What a relaxed guy. 16:19.650 --> 16:22.790 You have no idea what the consequences of a double play is. 16:24.670 --> 16:29.620 If you hit into a double play, then no outs and bases loaded becomes two outs with runners on second and third. 16:30.330 --> 16:34.530 In that case, I won't hesitate to walk the ninth batter. 16:35.070 --> 16:36.260 Why? 16:37.780 --> 16:40.770 That's because the following batter is Johnson. 16:43.740 --> 16:46.990 Johnson isn't capable of batting against the nine player infield. 16:47.600 --> 16:49.520 The valuable chance will be wasted. 16:50.330 --> 16:55.150 That means your double play is actually a triple play. 17:03.420 --> 17:08.330 My double play is actually a triple play. 17:10.430 --> 17:11.590 Strike! 17:13.990 --> 17:15.990 Was that the low spinning ball just now? 17:16.850 --> 17:18.390 Good thing my swing missed. 17:19.340 --> 17:21.390 If I hit it, it will be a triple play. 17:25.810 --> 17:27.830 I can't hit it dead on. 17:28.700 --> 17:30.900 I must hit the ball from underneath. 17:35.270 --> 17:36.700 Strike! 17:37.980 --> 17:40.700 Asakura missed another fastball. 17:41.040 --> 17:42.570 This time was the high spinning ball. 17:43.320 --> 17:45.290 Damn! I was tricked! 17:49.400 --> 17:53.800 What will the next pitch be? Low spinning? Or high spinning? 17:54.500 --> 17:58.610 No, with a 0-2 count, this one might break away. 17:59.390 --> 18:03.350 No, he might just go with the flow. The next pitch with be the decisive pitch! 18:15.100 --> 18:18.320 Strike! Batter out! 18:18.940 --> 18:21.570 Asakura gets a third strike. 18:22.140 --> 18:26.080 Idiot! I told him not to think so much. 18:28.390 --> 18:29.430 I'm sorry. 18:29.430 --> 18:32.000 It's alright. That's better than a double play. 18:32.230 --> 18:35.590 I can't believe it. Those were just ordinary changes in the course. 18:36.550 --> 18:38.610 The issue is not the changes. 18:41.100 --> 18:47.230 The problem is he can read the batter's mind and manipulate them accordingly. 18:48.920 --> 18:52.500 If you are the pitcher, when do you decide what type of ball to pitch? 18:53.030 --> 18:55.730 When I'm gripping the ball after exchanging signs. 18:57.170 --> 19:02.700 Right. Normally, the pitcher has decided the type of pitch at the start of the pitching motion. 19:03.720 --> 19:06.490 But when he starts his pitching motion, 19:06.490 --> 19:10.180 he delays that decision to the moment he releases the ball. 19:11.130 --> 19:18.350 He can do that because of his technique of controlling the spin with a fastball grip. 19:19.540 --> 19:21.310 That's his strength. 19:21.720 --> 19:26.980 He keeps an eye on the batter's complexion until the end and decides the type of pitch at the moment he throws. 19:27.640 --> 19:28.810 That means... 19:29.660 --> 19:34.270 The more the batter takes chances, the easier they fall into his trap. 19:37.130 --> 19:38.280 Strike! 19:39.130 --> 19:41.650 What a terrifying man he is! 19:42.240 --> 19:44.280 And the worst thing is... 19:45.050 --> 19:47.030 Strike! Batter out! 19:48.850 --> 19:54.290 ...he uses his sharp tongue to mess with the batters and make them overthink. 19:55.020 --> 19:57.300 The Bugaboos have two outs and bases loaded. 19:58.120 --> 20:00.340 The batter is now the leadoff hitter, Johnson. 20:00.760 --> 20:04.500 All I can do is to take my chances and just swing the bat. 20:07.760 --> 20:12.060 Without base running and bunts, you are only a decor. 20:15.990 --> 20:18.050 Strike! Batter out! 20:18.770 --> 20:21.070 Johnson went three up, three down! 20:21.800 --> 20:25.770 Tokuchi used only nine pitches to overcome this dire situation! 20:25.770 --> 20:27.960 Oh no! Shit! 20:30.940 --> 20:32.670 The score is still 0 to 0. 20:33.320 --> 20:37.460 With that, the game heads into extra innings. 20:38.860 --> 20:41.960 Don't be so pessimistic. Change your frame of minds quickly. 20:43.120 --> 20:43.970 Not yet... 20:44.740 --> 20:47.520 The game is not decided yet. 20:48.590 --> 20:49.770 Nice pitching! 20:49.770 --> 20:51.170 That was incredible, Tokuchi! 20:51.170 --> 20:52.670 You are awesome! 20:52.670 --> 20:53.840 Splendid! 20:54.020 --> 20:55.390 Just splendid! 20:55.390 --> 20:59.730 If you can strike them out so easily, there's no need to strengthen the defence. 21:01.330 --> 21:02.740 That's not the case. 21:06.230 --> 21:12.370 At this time, no one has realize the true meaning behind strengthening the defence, 21:13.420 --> 21:18.180 or the dreadful path this game is heading down. 22:30.990 --> 22:39.670 Next 22:30.990 --> 22:39.670 A One Player Infield