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 01:20.520 --> 01:26.090 In the second game against the BlueMars, Tokuchi used a brilliant tactic to shaken the BlueMars. 01:26.090 --> 01:27.190 And then... 01:27.000 --> 01:30.000 Episode 01:27.000 --> 01:30.000 Shady Signal 01:28.660 --> 01:30.520 With that, the lead is down to two runs. 01:30.900 --> 01:34.780 They will certainly use their shady signals to steal our sign. 01:35.260 --> 01:38.280 We must find out the source of their signal. 01:38.890 --> 01:41.460 Have you noticed anything? 01:41.460 --> 01:44.280 No. Honestly, I haven't yet. 01:45.660 --> 01:47.290 But, I do have an idea. 01:47.880 --> 01:52.530 They only get good results at their home stadium. 01:52.530 --> 01:56.700 I'm afraid they have some mechanism for cheating. 01:57.800 --> 01:59.610 Mechanism for cheating? 01:59.610 --> 02:02.550 The whole stadium is full of possible traps. 02:09.600 --> 02:14.650 For example, you can have a camera behind the outfield to steal our signs. 02:15.670 --> 02:20.630 Or have the team mascot signal the type of pitch to the batter. 02:20.630 --> 02:25.500 Or use the team character on the scoreboard to send out the shady signals. 02:25.500 --> 02:29.840 I suspected the images on the back screen at first, 02:29.840 --> 02:34.090 but I didn't see any suspicious signals or any players receiving them from it. 02:34.800 --> 02:36.510 So that's probably not it. 02:37.920 --> 02:45.310 In terms of positions, only the batter should be able to receive signals from the outfield. 02:45.310 --> 02:49.000 But their shady signals didn't appear during their attack alone. 02:49.000 --> 02:51.490 They stole our signs during their defense as well. 02:51.490 --> 02:55.270 They stole our bunt sign first and then shifted their infield accordingly. 02:55.270 --> 02:57.310 If the signals aren't coming from the outfield... 02:57.310 --> 03:00.960 A place at the side where signals can reach both the batters and the defense... 03:00.960 --> 03:02.830 Could it be the dugout? 03:02.830 --> 03:07.580 But there's not a moment when all their defense are looking at the dugout. 03:08.050 --> 03:09.800 That never happened! 03:12.200 --> 03:18.460 Hey, Ideguchi. You just mentioned that the only one who can receive signals from the outfield is the batter. 03:18.460 --> 03:21.330 But there's another person who can receive the signals under the same condition. 03:21.870 --> 03:23.090 That's the catcher. 03:23.710 --> 03:27.380 The catcher can receive the signals from the outfield all at once. 03:27.380 --> 03:31.010 And then relay it to the defense. How's that? 03:34.220 --> 03:35.860 Your expression says no, right? 03:36.830 --> 03:40.500 BlueMars' player change announcement. 03:40.500 --> 03:46.400 Replacing pitcher, Yoshikuni, is Somekawa, wearing number 50. 03:46.400 --> 03:48.590 I'm also a catcher. 03:48.590 --> 03:50.870 I had the same thought as Kojima-san before. 03:51.110 --> 03:55.380 But I am certain they didn't do that. 03:56.690 --> 04:01.060 There are two ways to send the signals to the scattered players. 04:01.060 --> 04:04.670 First, is by touching parts of the body - a flash sign. 04:04.670 --> 04:07.810 For example, touching the mouth means a bunt. 04:07.810 --> 04:10.100 Touching the belt means hit and run. 04:12.460 --> 04:22.100 Another way is to send out dummy signs, with the real one hidden in between - a block sign. 04:22.100 --> 04:25.680 For this, they must first decide on the key sign. 04:27.190 --> 04:34.860 For example, if touching the chin is the key sign, then the following sign is the real one. 04:34.860 --> 04:43.090 Earlier during Kojima-san's at bat, the opponent clearly understood our sign first and then shifted accordingly. 04:43.810 --> 04:47.350 I kept an eye on the catcher. 04:48.020 --> 04:55.970 But he didn't use any signs. Neither the flash sign or the block sign! 04:57.180 --> 05:01.310 I just don't get it. What is going on? 05:02.160 --> 05:05.000 Since we already know this much, only a small part is missing. 05:06.090 --> 05:08.400 Let's have them shaken up a bit more. 05:09.240 --> 05:12.010 Somekawa's pitching practice is finished. 05:12.010 --> 05:14.420 The Lycaons' batter is Arai, the fifth batter. 05:14.420 --> 05:16.040 What do you think, Nonomura-san? 05:16.040 --> 05:21.610 The Lycaons' will probably take this chance to cut the lead even more. 05:21.610 --> 05:24.520 So the sign is... 05:29.070 --> 05:31.720 Safety bunt?! 05:31.720 --> 05:33.560 Safety bunt. 05:33.560 --> 05:35.330 T-Tokuchi! 05:35.330 --> 05:37.850 How can you ask Arai-san, the fifth batter, to hit a safety bunt?! 05:41.170 --> 05:43.690 Somekawa's first pitch... 05:46.450 --> 05:47.480 ...is thrown. 05:47.480 --> 05:50.240 Arai is posing for a bunt! 05:51.320 --> 05:53.240 But he let this pitch pass! 05:54.000 --> 05:56.160 Did you see that? 05:57.010 --> 06:01.020 The defense did their shift just as the pitcher pitches. 06:01.020 --> 06:05.700 Our sign was stolen brilliantly. 06:07.060 --> 06:10.610 That sign must have been a mistake from the manager. 06:10.610 --> 06:12.550 Yes, that must be it. 06:12.550 --> 06:15.050 The second pitch wouldn't... 06:16.480 --> 06:21.310 It'll certainly be successful. You might think I'm lying but just try it. 06:21.310 --> 06:22.770 Safety bunt. 06:23.470 --> 06:26.440 This is suicidal. 06:26.440 --> 06:28.960 You're really audacious. 06:28.960 --> 06:31.130 The audacious one is not me. 06:31.130 --> 06:36.660 It's the fat-lipped bonehead over there who's deceived by my sweet talk and sending out those signs thoughtlessly. 06:37.650 --> 06:39.190 That's true. 06:39.190 --> 06:40.920 Somekawa's second pitch... 06:43.180 --> 06:44.950 They are moving again! 06:44.950 --> 06:46.970 Where is the signal coming from? 06:46.970 --> 06:49.510 It's another bunt from Arai! 06:49.510 --> 06:53.680 How unlucky! The ball lands right in front of the third baseman! 06:56.920 --> 07:00.600 It's basically a pointless bunt. No wonder it failed! 07:00.600 --> 07:04.060 I already said I couldn't do it. 07:04.110 --> 07:07.560 W-What is that?! 07:07.560 --> 07:11.450 Tokuchi, didn't you say it'll certainly be successful?! 07:11.450 --> 07:13.830 Don't be so angry. 07:13.830 --> 07:16.450 The grounder just travelled a bad course. 07:16.450 --> 07:20.480 Damn it. We wasted a valuable out. 07:20.480 --> 07:21.870 Geez. 07:21.870 --> 07:24.400 Tokuchi, the manager is right. 07:24.400 --> 07:27.940 This will only waste our outs. 07:27.940 --> 07:30.150 It wasn't wasted. 07:30.150 --> 07:35.100 I've found out the trick behind their shady signal. 07:37.550 --> 07:38.590 Really?! 07:38.590 --> 07:39.990 You're too loud. 07:40.500 --> 07:45.270 But those guys don't focus on one place. They don't even look around. 07:45.900 --> 07:48.680 You guys seem to have misunderstood greatly. 07:48.680 --> 07:50.270 Misunderstood? 07:50.270 --> 07:55.600 "When the shady signal is sent, the fielders will definitely look towards the source." 07:55.600 --> 07:56.880 Is that really it? 07:56.880 --> 08:00.320 Of course. If not, they won't receive the signal. 08:00.320 --> 08:02.520 But they don't look specifically at one point. 08:02.520 --> 08:05.680 That's why this is so incomprehensible and frustrating. 08:07.330 --> 08:09.370 There's nothing incomprehensible about it. 08:09.380 --> 08:12.170 They actually don't have to look at the signal. 08:13.870 --> 08:15.680 That's because the signal's true form is... 08:17.900 --> 08:19.420 ...sound. 08:21.520 --> 08:23.750 It's not a visual signal. 08:23.750 --> 08:28.430 The signal is sent in the form of sound in this noisy stadium. 08:29.000 --> 08:30.620 So that's it. 08:30.620 --> 08:34.990 Using sound, they can send the signal to multiple players at the same time. 08:34.990 --> 08:40.360 So, the receiver doesn't need to look at the source, which won't easily expose it. 08:40.360 --> 08:42.310 That's right. 08:42.310 --> 08:45.000 But isn't this worse? 08:45.570 --> 08:49.490 Using sound to send the signal in such a large stadium. 08:49.490 --> 08:56.510 It's impossible to find the shady signal sound in all this noise. 08:57.590 --> 08:59.500 That's not true. 09:00.560 --> 09:05.280 We can find it by using human habits. 09:05.280 --> 09:06.320 Habits? 09:06.320 --> 09:13.280 When humans hear unexpected information, they will naturally look towards the source. 09:13.280 --> 09:14.580 That's true. 09:14.580 --> 09:20.100 By taking advantage of that, the source of the shady signal will emerge. 09:21.500 --> 09:26.090 So the reason you made Kojima-san and Arai-san bunt to shaken up the opponent is... 09:26.090 --> 09:27.250 That's right. 09:28.360 --> 09:30.490 Normally, that's an outrageous strategy. 09:30.490 --> 09:39.620 Of course, those BlueMars players must be wondering if they have heard correctly and look towards the source naturally. 09:39.620 --> 09:41.690 You saw them? 09:41.690 --> 09:44.480 As to be expected from a bunch of players who are used to cheating, 09:44.480 --> 09:47.790 their expressions didn't change although they had their doubts. 09:47.790 --> 09:50.270 But the young Satoh over there... 09:51.350 --> 09:56.280 ...he only joined as the shortstop this season, so he couldn't control his habits. 09:57.560 --> 10:04.430 What an incredible man Toua is, to turn their plan against them. 10:05.240 --> 10:08.290 So, Satoh looked at the source? 10:08.290 --> 10:10.880 Yes, three times. 10:10.880 --> 10:14.420 I'm positive the source of the shady signal is... 10:14.670 --> 10:16.800 ...over there. 10:23.150 --> 10:25.430 The source of the shady signal is... 10:25.430 --> 10:26.720 ...over there. 10:29.450 --> 10:33.270 From the left side of the first level outfield spectator stands. 10:33.270 --> 10:35.320 How can this be? 10:35.320 --> 10:37.780 So it's from the spectator stands? 10:38.580 --> 10:43.140 But Tokuchi, in all this irrelevant noise, 10:43.140 --> 10:48.850 it's extremely difficult to catch a signal, which is sent at an unknown time. 10:49.300 --> 10:55.990 You think the opponent only sends out the signal when it is needed? 10:55.990 --> 10:57.210 It's not? 10:57.210 --> 11:03.170 Just as you said, it's extremely difficult to catch a signal, which is sent out at an unknown time. 11:03.170 --> 11:06.150 But it's the same for them. 11:07.070 --> 11:11.270 Additionally, they have to defend perfectly while receiving this sudden signal. 11:11.270 --> 11:12.860 It's impossible. 11:14.750 --> 11:21.420 The signal for a defense formation will be meaningless if a fielder misses it. 11:21.420 --> 11:28.190 That means they're using a method which guarantees the signal is received by all players. 11:28.190 --> 11:30.740 A method which guarantees the signal is received? 11:30.740 --> 11:32.890 It's not a difficult task. 11:32.890 --> 11:35.640 It's fine as long as they keep sending the signal. 11:36.220 --> 11:40.260 A signal is being sent continuously in a neutral form. 11:40.950 --> 11:42.000 Neutral? 11:43.060 --> 11:48.140 The BlueMars players are aware of this signal throughout the game. 11:48.700 --> 11:51.710 When needed, the signal will change. 11:52.870 --> 11:57.350 That way, the signal will undoubtedly be sent to all the fielders. 11:57.350 --> 12:01.230 That means they are sending a signal in the stadium right now. 12:01.230 --> 12:02.240 Of course. 12:03.660 --> 12:08.140 Listen carefully to the area I pointed out earlier. 12:22.160 --> 12:23.300 A drum? 12:24.380 --> 12:29.830 You guys can see for yourselves if what I said was correct. 12:32.770 --> 12:35.810 The sixth batter is third baseman, Fujita. 12:38.820 --> 12:41.230 You want me to use the bunt sign again?! 12:41.940 --> 12:46.490 Earlier, Manager Mihara used an odd strategy by asking the fifth batter, Arai, to use safety bunt. 12:46.490 --> 12:47.870 It failed though. 12:47.870 --> 12:50.830 Now the Lycaons have two outs and no runner on base. 12:56.740 --> 12:59.180 F-For real?! 12:59.180 --> 13:00.810 The bunt sign is sent out. 13:07.340 --> 13:09.600 The rhythm changed. 13:15.470 --> 13:16.560 Strike! 13:16.810 --> 13:19.360 Fujita took a called first strike. 13:21.860 --> 13:23.480 The rhythm is back to normal. 13:24.290 --> 13:27.860 How surprising. It's just as Tokuchi said. 13:31.220 --> 13:35.540 Why didn't you use it? You have to use it next. 13:35.540 --> 13:37.990 B-U-N-T. 13:37.990 --> 13:41.580 I'm terrible at bunting! 13:45.230 --> 13:46.800 It changed again. 13:47.420 --> 13:52.850 I see. So three continuous beats is the signal to warn against a bunt. 13:55.670 --> 13:59.020 It's yet another bunt! 14:01.110 --> 14:03.750 But the opponent completely saw through that. 14:03.750 --> 14:05.610 It's another failure! 14:07.360 --> 14:10.860 See, I told you so. 14:10.860 --> 14:13.930 The Lycaons failed at consecutive bunts and got three outs. 14:13.930 --> 14:16.290 As a result, their score for this inning remains at three runs. 14:16.290 --> 14:19.790 Knowing this is more than enough for the rest of the game. 14:20.510 --> 14:24.500 We have the upper hand in this deceiving game. 14:25.800 --> 14:27.460 What's left is to slowly... 14:28.270 --> 14:31.460 ...strangle those guys. 14:36.540 --> 14:38.890 Strike! Batter out! 14:40.420 --> 14:42.900 Strike! Batter out! 14:43.900 --> 14:46.530 Strike! Batter out! Change! 14:46.720 --> 14:49.010 Three consecutive strikeouts. 14:49.010 --> 14:54.480 In the bottom of the seventh, Tokuchi easily suppressed the BlueMars' attack. 14:55.010 --> 14:59.830 Tokuchi, I'm the next batter. What should I do? 14:59.830 --> 15:01.370 It's simple. 15:01.850 --> 15:06.480 I'll tell Fat Lips to use the safety bunt sign again. 15:06.480 --> 15:10.630 They will steal our sign and shift for the bunt. 15:10.630 --> 15:13.890 Use their trick against them and hit the ball beyond the infield. 15:13.890 --> 15:16.290 If you can get on base, that means we won. 15:16.290 --> 15:19.700 They can't stop their shady signals in this sign war. 15:19.700 --> 15:22.300 It'll be great if it can go this smoothly. 15:23.360 --> 15:29.420 It's true that we can use their shady signals to trap them if I get on base. 15:29.420 --> 15:30.810 But... 15:30.810 --> 15:32.140 But? 15:32.140 --> 15:33.870 The problem is the manager. 15:34.740 --> 15:38.060 Will the manager use a bunt sign at a critical time like this? 15:38.730 --> 15:40.870 No way, no way, no way... 15:41.070 --> 15:43.000 I won't use the bunt! 15:43.000 --> 15:44.170 Just as I thought. 15:44.690 --> 15:46.330 Hey, old man. 15:46.330 --> 15:47.810 Old man? 15:47.810 --> 15:51.520 Don't just say "No way, no way" without knowing why. Listen to me. 15:51.520 --> 15:52.610 No way! 15:52.610 --> 15:55.170 When I listen to you, I become obedient. I won't listen! 15:55.170 --> 15:56.720 What is this about? 15:56.720 --> 16:00.100 Manager, just do as Tokuchi said. It will be fine. 16:00.100 --> 16:03.100 Shut up! I listened to him earlier. 16:03.100 --> 16:05.980 And we gave up two valuable outs! 16:05.980 --> 16:07.140 That was before... 16:07.140 --> 16:12.760 Whether it's before or now, I only have six outs left! 16:12.760 --> 16:14.390 There's not much left. 16:14.390 --> 16:16.020 It's true. 16:16.020 --> 16:21.680 In the game against the Bugaboos, Manager Mihara disobeyed Owner's directions and kept you on the pitcher's mound. 16:21.680 --> 16:23.710 So, that's the penalty. 16:23.710 --> 16:27.500 He lost yesterday. He already has no way out. 16:27.500 --> 16:28.760 No wonder. 16:29.320 --> 16:32.170 What is his yearly salary? 16:32.170 --> 16:34.950 The contract hasn't changed in recent years. 16:34.950 --> 16:39.070 It should be 60 million yen. That should be it. 16:39.070 --> 16:42.140 That means, if today's game is lost, he loses 30 million yen? 16:43.280 --> 16:44.740 It's not working, Tokuchi. 16:44.740 --> 16:46.420 The manager won't agree. 16:46.420 --> 16:47.780 Thank you, old man. 16:49.150 --> 16:54.270 Why don't we just tell the manager about the BlueMars' signal? 16:54.270 --> 16:55.810 No. 16:55.810 --> 17:00.190 Tell Ideguchi to buy some time by saying he has to take care of an injured finger. 17:01.160 --> 17:03.730 I'll think of a way to convince Fat Lips. 17:15.920 --> 17:19.180 W-Why did you call me here? 17:20.470 --> 17:22.180 To be honest, you're really strange. 17:22.180 --> 17:25.930 Why do I have to keep using the bunt sign? 17:25.930 --> 17:30.530 Because you'll win if you follow my instructions. 17:30.530 --> 17:33.110 Oh, that's funny. 17:33.110 --> 17:37.540 We can win by using bunts only. Is it really that easy? 17:37.540 --> 17:39.850 Bunting is just the very first step. 17:39.850 --> 17:42.060 My plan has follow-ups. 17:42.060 --> 17:44.740 And then, we will definitely win. 17:44.740 --> 17:47.020 I don't believe you. 17:47.020 --> 17:50.220 I'll be instructing the rest of the game. 17:50.220 --> 17:53.290 I won't accept anyone's suggestions. That's it! 17:54.270 --> 17:56.880 Since you said that... tell me. 17:56.880 --> 17:59.810 You have a perfect plan for winning, right? 18:00.710 --> 18:02.660 I don't have one. 18:03.150 --> 18:04.610 What's that all about? 18:05.240 --> 18:06.290 Shut up! 18:06.290 --> 18:09.790 It's better than those inexplicable bunts! 18:09.790 --> 18:12.500 Inexplicable bunts? 18:13.060 --> 18:17.090 Ordinary people like you might think it's nonsense, 18:17.090 --> 18:19.480 but I have absolute confidence. 18:20.010 --> 18:21.700 So? 18:21.700 --> 18:25.040 I'll turn this confidence into something you can see. 18:40.870 --> 18:43.810 There's 50 million yen altogether. 18:43.810 --> 18:48.850 If you follow my plan for the game, all the money is yours. 18:50.370 --> 18:57.360 But, if you use my strategies and win both today and tomorrow's games, you have to return 40 million yen to me. 18:57.360 --> 19:03.710 If we lose either one of those games, all the money is yours. 19:03.710 --> 19:07.920 Tokuchi-kun, d-do you k-know what y-you are d-doing? 19:07.920 --> 19:12.010 This m-much money... It's t-too s-strange! 19:12.010 --> 19:16.640 If I don't do something so unusual, I can't show you how serious I am. 19:17.110 --> 19:20.040 No. I-I know you are serious. But if you... 19:23.500 --> 19:25.140 *gulp* 19:26.060 --> 19:28.100 If you aren't willing, then it's fine too. 19:28.100 --> 19:31.010 No... Wait a minute! 19:31.010 --> 19:36.480 Losing these three consecutive game means cutting my salary in half. That's 30 million deducted. 19:36.480 --> 19:42.140 But, if I agree to Tokuchi's request, I'll get 50 million after losing. 19:42.140 --> 19:44.880 That's a 20 million increase. 19:46.070 --> 19:49.080 If we win, I'll return 40 million to Tokuchi. 19:49.080 --> 19:53.010 My yearly salary remains. It's a 10 million increase. 19:54.000 --> 20:02.000 That means, whether these three games are won or lost, I am still a winner! 20:05.230 --> 20:06.510 Ideguchi-kun, are you still not ready? 20:06.730 --> 20:11.030 Y-Yes. Sorry, I'm almost ready. 20:11.030 --> 20:14.520 T-Tokuchi, why aren't you done yet? 20:17.100 --> 20:19.030 It's all good, Ideguchi. 20:22.910 --> 20:25.870 Tokuchi, where's the manager? 20:25.870 --> 20:27.060 Who knows. 20:27.060 --> 20:28.440 Who knows? 20:32.360 --> 20:37.350 Top of the eighth, the Lycaons' attack begins with catcher, Ideguchi. 20:38.300 --> 20:42.050 So what am I supposed to do? 20:42.050 --> 20:44.550 Ideguchi-kun. 20:47.110 --> 20:49.550 Use the safety bunt. 20:50.650 --> 20:52.100 Tokuchi. 20:56.880 --> 21:01.150 Those controlled by money can definitely be changed by money. 21:02.020 --> 21:07.510 The Lycaons' manager Mihara Yuuzaburou is Owner Saikawa's dog. 21:08.210 --> 21:09.400 But... 21:12.130 --> 21:16.870 ...in these two games, he also becomes Tokuchi Toua's dog. 22:30.820 --> 22:39.460 {(\fad(300,300)}Next 22:30.820 --> 22:39.460 {(\fad(300,300)}Ridicule 22:41.170 --> 22:46.620