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 01:21.940 --> 01:29.580 In the second game against the BlueMars, Tokuchi Toua found out the shady signals came from the crowd. 01:30.290 --> 01:34.680 In order to turn their plan against them, he used the bunt strategy. 01:35.240 --> 01:40.850 But before that, he was faced with resistance from Manager Mihara. 01:42.120 --> 01:44.920 Accordingly, Tokuchi bribed Mihara. 01:44.920 --> 01:50.220 In these two games, Owner's dog has also become Tokuchi's dog. 01:50.750 --> 01:53.920 Ridicule 01:50.750 --> 01:53.920 Episode 01:54.580 --> 02:00.830 With the BlueMars leading 5-3 in top of the eighth, it's the Lycaons' turn to attack. 02:00.830 --> 02:04.200 The Lycaons' batter is Ideguchi. 02:06.740 --> 02:09.260 Use the safety bunt. 02:09.260 --> 02:10.740 It's a bunt. 02:11.760 --> 02:17.660 As expected of Tokuchi. He brilliantly convinced the defiant manager. 02:18.790 --> 02:22.590 Alright, I must get on base no matter what. 02:23.150 --> 02:28.620 The problem now is, will those guys act as we wish and shift for the bunt? 02:29.080 --> 02:35.370 We used so many abnormal bunts in the past inning. Hopefully they haven't noticed anything. 02:35.370 --> 02:36.640 Just the opposite. 02:37.640 --> 02:42.340 Because we were constantly using bunts, they have to shift this time as well. 02:43.240 --> 02:48.610 When Arai and Fujita were at bat, the bunt sign might have seemed a bit strange. 02:48.660 --> 02:54.520 However, they followed the sign and were defeated because the opponents shifted. 02:55.840 --> 02:57.770 Both times went according to plan. 02:57.770 --> 03:01.790 Therefore, they will do the same, even if they have doubts. 03:08.430 --> 03:10.600 Oh, it's another bunt? 03:11.840 --> 03:13.300 Strike! 03:13.300 --> 03:17.940 Ideguchi attempted to bunt, just like Arai and Fujita did earlier. 03:17.940 --> 03:21.170 What is the Lycaons' dugout thinking? 03:21.170 --> 03:26.360 As expected, they shifted for the bunt before the pitcher released the ball. 03:27.100 --> 03:31.670 These guys truly believe I will bunt. 03:31.670 --> 03:33.110 This will work. 03:33.110 --> 03:37.330 The pitcher is in his windup. How will Ideguchi react to the second pitch? 03:37.330 --> 03:40.510 Ideguchi poses for a bunt again! 03:42.950 --> 03:44.520 Yes! Come on! 03:44.520 --> 03:47.960 Ideguchi pulls back! He's going to swing! 03:47.960 --> 03:49.020 No way! 03:50.350 --> 03:53.640 The ball passes through the drawn in infielders! 03:53.640 --> 03:56.850 The Lycaons have no outs and a runner on base in this inning! 03:57.040 --> 04:00.800 Yes! Awesome! That was beautiful, Ideguchi! 04:01.360 --> 04:07.350 That was close! Tokuchi, that last bunt sign wasn't very good afterall. 04:07.350 --> 04:12.330 We're safe because Ideguchi was quick-minded. The opponents were watching carefully. 04:12.330 --> 04:17.320 Be quiet. Didn't we agree that I get to call these two games? 04:18.460 --> 04:20.370 Stop the meaningless talk. 04:21.080 --> 04:24.920 Just stand there like a manager and watch. 04:25.850 --> 04:28.920 This guy is worse than Owner. 04:28.920 --> 04:31.580 Great, there's no outs and a runner on first. 04:31.580 --> 04:36.410 Now's the time for the sign plays. Then, their shady signals will be everywhere again. 04:36.410 --> 04:38.640 The real game of deception is about to begin. 04:38.640 --> 04:41.580 Just wait and see how we'll deceive you guys. 04:42.980 --> 04:49.130 Hold on. We have to turn their plan against them... to deceive them, but how? 04:49.430 --> 04:58.860 Isn't this so? The only ones who know about the shady signals are myself, Kojima-san and Tokuchi. 04:59.470 --> 05:04.650 Tthe others haven't even noticed our signs have been stolen, nevermind the shady signals. 05:05.120 --> 05:09.150 If we tell them the truth now... 05:10.960 --> 05:12.340 ...everyone will panic. 05:12.870 --> 05:15.980 And of course, the opponent will notice. 05:15.980 --> 05:18.440 They'll stop using the shady signals. 05:18.440 --> 05:20.880 Then we won't be able to deceive them. 05:21.770 --> 05:26.440 In that case, we can only follow the manager's signs. 05:26.910 --> 05:30.020 Then we can't turn their plan against them. 05:32.210 --> 05:33.940 T-Timeout. 05:33.940 --> 05:38.380 Ideguchi called for a timeout. Did something happen? 05:38.380 --> 05:41.380 Tokuchi, what do we do now? 05:41.380 --> 05:48.230 We finally managed to manipulate their shady signals, but if we continue like this, it's not enough to deceive them. 05:48.230 --> 05:51.140 Don't think too much. 05:51.140 --> 05:53.960 Just follow the manager's signs and it'll be fine. 05:55.190 --> 05:57.570 What about deceiving them... 05:57.570 --> 05:58.700 It will be fine. 05:59.720 --> 06:01.210 Trust me. 06:05.220 --> 06:09.460 What is he planning to do? Telling me to follow the manager's signs? 06:09.460 --> 06:13.710 How can we turn their plan against them like this? 06:14.240 --> 06:17.170 Next is a sacrifice bunt. 06:17.170 --> 06:21.550 Sacrifice bunt? That's too typical. 06:23.910 --> 06:29.230 Look, the drum beat has changed. Those guys are about to shift for the bunt. 06:29.230 --> 06:35.260 If the opponent knows we're about use a sacrfice bunt, how can we make it successful? 06:35.840 --> 06:39.000 The enemy must want to put me out at second base. 06:39.460 --> 06:44.830 Damn. In this case, I'll run full force towards second as if I'm stealing base. 06:44.830 --> 06:47.790 That's the only way for me. 06:47.790 --> 06:51.870 The count is one strike and one ball. The pitcher's third pitch... 06:52.490 --> 06:56.110 Ideguchi starts to run! H-He wants to steal?! 06:56.110 --> 06:59.260 Wait, no! The batter poses for a sacrifice bunt! 06:59.260 --> 07:03.500 At the same time, the BlueMars' infielders are rushing forward! 07:04.830 --> 07:07.270 It's a hit and run! 07:08.910 --> 07:09.910 No way! 07:09.910 --> 07:10.910 No way! 07:10.910 --> 07:12.900 No way! 07:12.900 --> 07:18.000 The ball flew pass the drawn in infield! It's a hit to centre! 07:18.000 --> 07:22.110 Ideguchi, who started running earlier, also made it to third base! 07:22.110 --> 07:23.690 There's no outs and runners on first and third! 07:24.750 --> 07:25.930 W-What happened? 07:27.100 --> 07:29.190 I was about to ask the same thing! 07:29.190 --> 07:32.460 The Lycaons' batter is Nishimura. 07:33.560 --> 07:36.820 How long are you going to be in shock for? The next sign. 07:37.210 --> 07:38.820 The next sign... 07:42.870 --> 07:47.030 W-Wait... Tokuchi, this is really... 07:47.620 --> 07:49.400 Don't forget about our agreement. 07:50.040 --> 07:54.400 Yes. This... Then this... 07:55.030 --> 07:56.310 That... 07:58.190 --> 08:01.790 Steal home plate on the first pitch. 08:01.790 --> 08:04.820 How is that possible?! 08:04.820 --> 08:06.600 It's possible. 08:06.600 --> 08:09.800 We can definitely destroy them with this. 08:10.750 --> 08:12.890 You've got to be kidding. 08:12.890 --> 08:19.220 Why are we making a move that would ruin our chances at such an important time? 08:19.220 --> 08:26.290 But if Tokuchi approved this sign, that means there's a way for it to be successful. 08:26.760 --> 08:29.320 No, no. No way. 08:29.320 --> 08:35.530 It's hard enough as it is. Additionally, they all know about the steal home plate sign. 08:35.530 --> 08:37.960 It's impossible, absolutely impossible. 08:39.110 --> 08:40.390 Hold on. 08:40.910 --> 08:46.460 Well, I don't really need to force myself to accept this order. 08:46.460 --> 08:55.850 Isn't that right? Whether it's a sacrifice bunt or hit and run, it will only work if the batter and the runner are coordinated. 08:56.480 --> 09:01.240 But stealing home plate is different. It's a runner's individual mission. 09:01.240 --> 09:06.760 So not following the sign won't cause our teammates any trouble. 09:06.760 --> 09:14.260 Of course it's great if it succeeds, but with the high risk here, there's no need to force myself to steal home plate. 09:15.260 --> 09:19.370 Although that's the case, ignoring the sign might give it away. 09:19.370 --> 09:22.110 I'll pretend to steal home plate then. 09:22.110 --> 09:28.170 Top of the eighth, there's no outs and runners on first and third. This is the best chance for the Lycaons. 09:28.170 --> 09:30.000 The pitcher's first pitch... 09:30.000 --> 09:33.540 Wait... The runner on third, Ideguchi, suddenly rushes! 09:33.540 --> 09:36.320 What is this?! Stealing home plate?! 09:36.320 --> 09:37.820 I'm only pretending. 09:38.040 --> 09:39.970 Ideguchi runs back. The catcher throws the ball. 09:39.970 --> 09:40.930 Safe! 09:42.170 --> 09:46.360 Now I can say I tried stealing home plate, but it didn't work. 09:46.360 --> 09:48.700 Second. Second base. 09:48.700 --> 09:51.700 Now, the runner on first, Kondoh, is running to second! 09:51.700 --> 09:54.940 Was Ideguchi's steal attempt only a bait?! 09:54.940 --> 09:56.350 You wish! 09:56.350 --> 09:58.210 Gotcha. 09:59.210 --> 10:02.700 The second baseman misses! He was too slow! 10:02.700 --> 10:03.900 No way! 10:07.000 --> 10:09.280 Runner on third, Ideguchi, reaches home! 10:09.280 --> 10:12.690 Kondoh, who attempted to steal, also got to third. A one run game! 10:12.690 --> 10:16.410 The Lycaons are within one run in the top of the eighth! 10:20.010 --> 10:22.940 Nice run, Ideguchi. That was great. 10:22.940 --> 10:25.390 Hold on, what's this all about, Tokuchi? 10:25.390 --> 10:29.860 How come the batter after me didn't follow the manager's sign? 10:29.860 --> 10:34.910 The sign was sacrifice bunt, but Kondoh swung without hesitation. 10:34.910 --> 10:39.450 And just now, it was steal home plate sign for me, but he stole bases as well. 10:40.060 --> 10:43.750 But didn't it go smoothly in the end? 10:44.480 --> 10:49.350 It's true that it worked out in the end. 10:49.350 --> 10:52.630 Don't tell me you told everyone about the stolen signs? 10:52.630 --> 10:57.000 I didn't. You can tell by the looks on their faces. 10:58.420 --> 11:01.220 Then how come it's different from the signs? 11:02.120 --> 11:04.010 It's a simple trick. 11:05.040 --> 11:08.910 The signs between the manager and player were rearranged. 11:09.680 --> 11:11.460 Rearranged? 11:11.460 --> 11:12.470 Yes. 11:17.220 --> 11:19.900 What do you mean by rearranged? 11:19.900 --> 11:22.230 Our signs have three patterns. 11:22.450 --> 11:26.580 Pattern 1 11:23.140 --> 11:26.620 Today, up until now, we've been using pattern one for our signs. 11:26.660 --> 11:31.120 Starting in the top of the eighth, use pattern two for our signs. Mihara 11:27.450 --> 11:30.600 At the beginning of this inning, I passed this memo around. 11:33.890 --> 11:37.490 The manager changed the signs in the top of the eighth. 11:37.490 --> 11:40.290 No, the manager doesn't know about it. 11:40.290 --> 11:43.070 I wrote it myself and secretly passed it around. 11:44.690 --> 11:47.230 So what will happen? 11:48.670 --> 11:55.880 Even though the manager gives the sacrifice bunt sign according to pattern one, it means to swing in pattern two. 11:52.890 --> 11:57.940 Pattern 1 11:52.890 --> 11:57.940 Pattern 2 11:52.890 --> 11:57.940 Sacrifice Bunt 11:53.440 --> 11:57.940 Swing 11:55.880 --> 11:58.130 Their interpretations have been rearranged ingeniously. 11:59.200 --> 12:04.640 Given the result, this strategy seems to work well against the BlueMars. 12:06.170 --> 12:12.840 The BlueMars somehow stole our sign and interpreted it as a sacrifice bunt in pattern one. 12:13.470 --> 12:19.260 Because it has been working smoothly, they shifted as usual. 12:19.260 --> 12:22.090 However, the batter swung without hesitation. 12:22.970 --> 12:28.540 Since the infielders truly believed it would be a bunt, the defense system was mismatched. 12:28.540 --> 12:31.100 The ball went through to the outfield with ease. 12:32.090 --> 12:33.370 I see. 12:33.370 --> 12:37.360 That way we can deceive the them without any unnatural moves. 12:37.360 --> 12:41.610 A person who's deceiving without knowing he's doing so. 12:41.790 --> 12:44.880 That's the ultimate poker face. 12:45.480 --> 12:50.490 But why didn't you tell me earlier? 12:50.490 --> 12:53.390 It's great that everything worked out in the end. 12:53.390 --> 12:57.450 But had I screwed up, wouldn't the whole plan be completely ruined? 12:57.450 --> 13:01.740 What would you have done if I were to actually steal home plate? 13:01.740 --> 13:03.800 I wasn't worried about that. 13:04.120 --> 13:09.400 I knew you definitely wouldn't attempt to steal home plate. 13:10.990 --> 13:15.760 Telling you to go steal home plate on your own is unreasonable no matter how you look at it. 13:15.760 --> 13:19.030 When someone receives a sign, he'll think about it first. 13:19.030 --> 13:30.360 After thinking, he'll definitely realize that even if he doesn't follow the stealing home plate sign, he won't affect anyone. 13:31.910 --> 13:35.870 Therefore, he won't do it. In fact, that's what you thought, right? 13:35.870 --> 13:37.390 That's right. 13:37.390 --> 13:40.440 Great, just as I thought. 13:40.440 --> 13:43.300 You're a person with normal logical thoughts. 13:44.600 --> 13:46.990 That doesn't make me happy at all. 13:46.990 --> 13:55.190 On another note, a responsible professional player will certainly feel uncomfortable towards the sacrifice bunt sign. 13:55.190 --> 13:58.910 He'll pose as if he'll take off to steal a base. 13:58.910 --> 14:02.150 But he can't completely ignore the steal home plate sign. 14:02.680 --> 14:07.660 So, he'll do something strange like pretending to steal home plate. 14:08.350 --> 14:09.250 Right? 14:09.770 --> 14:12.360 I suddenly feel ashamed. 14:12.890 --> 14:14.860 There's nothing to be ashamed of. 14:14.860 --> 14:20.060 Your chain of thoughts and actions aren't meaningless. 14:20.060 --> 14:24.310 No, I should say they are important actions for a win. 14:25.240 --> 14:27.310 Important actions? 14:27.880 --> 14:32.650 Camouflage. You created brilliant camouflage for the enemy. 14:33.150 --> 14:36.050 Camouflage? The camouflage was? 14:36.650 --> 14:40.690 Using the rearranged signs to turn their plan against them. 14:41.260 --> 14:44.340 This trick would only work two or three times. 14:44.590 --> 14:48.830 We can't use it after that because it's easily noticeable. 14:48.950 --> 15:01.540 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 14:49.920 --> 14:54.390 Those guys know we have three patterns of signs. 14:54.910 --> 15:00.670 As soon as the manager's sign and the player's actions are different, 15:01.220 --> 15:07.260 they will realize we switched from pattern one to pattern two. 15:07.260 --> 15:11.990 Isn't that bad? If this stratrgy is exposed before we catch up? 15:11.990 --> 15:16.070 It won't be exposed. Thanks to your camouflage. 15:18.460 --> 15:23.330 In order for you to understand, let's review Kondoh's at bat. 15:24.370 --> 15:28.390 The manager sent out the sacrifice bunt sign from pattern one. 15:29.130 --> 15:32.650 Kondoh interpreted it using pattern two and swung. 15:33.110 --> 15:37.370 Then what was our strategy in the enemy's eyes? 15:38.260 --> 15:39.650 A sacrifice bunt? 15:39.650 --> 15:43.580 No, because Kondoh didn't bunt. 15:43.580 --> 15:45.120 Then, is it a swing? 15:45.730 --> 15:47.000 No... 15:47.000 --> 15:49.240 Right, that's not it either. 15:49.240 --> 15:56.610 Kondoh did swing, but the enemy didn't see the swing sign. 15:57.300 --> 16:01.320 That's because you already started running. 16:02.810 --> 16:07.110 You were too smart and pretended to steal second base. 16:07.630 --> 16:09.410 What was that series of events? 16:10.920 --> 16:14.150 Wasn't that the hit and run strategy? 16:15.470 --> 16:18.550 They thought it was neither a bunt nor a swing. 16:18.550 --> 16:22.950 At that time, we definitely used the hit and run sign. 16:23.670 --> 16:25.160 This is the camouflage. 16:27.290 --> 16:30.470 Then the stealing home plate was... 16:31.180 --> 16:34.180 In pattern one, it was stealing home plate individually. 16:34.180 --> 16:37.220 In pattern two, it was stealing second base individually. 16:37.220 --> 16:39.480 But, in the end, it was a double steal. 16:39.480 --> 16:42.130 That's not from pattern one or pattern two. 16:42.130 --> 16:43.800 It's a complete illusion. 16:45.180 --> 16:47.660 It's a hit! But it wasn't very good! 16:47.660 --> 16:51.960 But the ball passes over the head of the drawn in third baseman! 16:51.960 --> 16:53.820 It's a single! 16:54.460 --> 16:58.960 It's tied! The Lycaons have finally tied the score! 16:58.960 --> 17:02.040 Yes! 17:02.040 --> 17:06.230 This is because of the rearranged signs. Nothing more. 17:07.220 --> 17:12.480 But those guys would never guess because they were fooled by the previous two plays. 17:14.190 --> 17:17.360 Look how they are struggling. 17:18.690 --> 17:22.490 Go struggle more. Be more confused. 17:22.490 --> 17:27.590 Like a bug who had lost its antenna running around aimlessly. 17:28.140 --> 17:32.380 The result of the camouflage, created by rearranging the signs, is apparent. 17:32.380 --> 17:36.170 The BlueMars are confused by Tokuchi's trap. 17:36.170 --> 17:38.870 The game momentum had sided with the Lyacons. 17:39.400 --> 17:41.190 It's a hit! This... 17:41.190 --> 17:43.320 It passed through! 17:44.420 --> 17:45.910 It's a hit! 17:45.910 --> 17:47.130 It's a hit! 17:47.130 --> 17:48.550 It's a hit! 17:48.550 --> 17:49.810 They've overtaken. 17:49.810 --> 17:53.780 The Lycaons have finally... finally taken the lead! 17:55.390 --> 18:00.280 At the end of this inning, the Lycaons earned four runs and are up by two runs. 18:01.120 --> 18:02.310 And then... 18:04.320 --> 18:05.480 Strike out! 18:05.480 --> 18:11.770 In the bottom of the eighth, Tokuchi Toua easily struck out all three batters in the BlueMars' attack. 18:12.820 --> 18:16.660 The game is completely in the Lycaons' favour. 18:17.840 --> 18:19.420 I'm sorry. 18:19.420 --> 18:23.090 The BlueMars' batter is Rodrigo. 18:23.090 --> 18:26.150 In this last inning, it's the BlueMars' attack, who're trailing by two. 18:26.150 --> 18:30.670 With an infield single, there's a runner on first and two outs. The count is 3-2. 18:30.670 --> 18:35.430 But who knows. If the heavy hitter, Rodrigo, can hit a homerun, the score will be tied. 18:35.430 --> 18:37.580 I must hit it. 18:41.380 --> 18:46.670 Can you hit my pitches? I don't need to exchange signs. 18:50.160 --> 18:51.600 He's winding up! 18:51.600 --> 18:55.010 He only throw fastballs. There's nothing to fear. 18:56.070 --> 18:58.680 Strike out! Rodgrio's struck out! 18:58.680 --> 19:00.130 Yes! 19:00.130 --> 19:01.600 Goddamn! 19:04.350 --> 19:06.570 Awesome! 19:09.790 --> 19:11.580 S-Sorry. 19:11.580 --> 19:14.260 What an exciting game. 19:14.880 --> 19:16.810 Weird, he's not angry. 19:17.310 --> 19:21.460 That means the result of the second game doesn't matter? 19:21.460 --> 19:26.210 This game, Tokuchi, who came on as the reliever in the second inning, got 24 outs. 19:26.210 --> 19:31.380 Adding on 120 million yen, his tentative yearly salary is 4.3 billion yen. 19:33.290 --> 19:37.260 What the rate for tomorrow's final game? 19:37.260 --> 19:38.690 Who knows? 19:38.690 --> 19:42.260 President, it's almost time for the meeting. 19:45.610 --> 19:48.350 Chief, I leave it to you then. 19:49.440 --> 19:54.050 Strange. That relaxed expression is too unnatural. 19:54.680 --> 19:59.910 He will take a big cut off of Tokuchi's earning up to now with the game tomorrow. 20:02.130 --> 20:08.690 The One Outs Contract. The winning method is already written inside. 20:12.030 --> 20:15.460 Where is the winning method? 20:16.480 --> 20:18.020 What? Tokuchi? 20:18.020 --> 20:19.060 Yes. 20:19.060 --> 20:21.900 He said, "I don't need to exchange signs. Can you hit my pitches?" 20:22.690 --> 20:25.430 He must have noticed. 20:26.930 --> 20:30.820 As expected of Tokuchi. He has such a good sense of smell. 20:30.820 --> 20:33.710 But they noticed it a bit too late. 20:34.180 --> 20:38.010 Tomorrow's game won't be the same as today's. 20:40.190 --> 20:42.750 T-This condition? 20:42.750 --> 20:45.550 Why hasn't it been noticed yet? 20:45.550 --> 20:50.690 If Owner does this, Tokuchi's yearly salary up until now will vanish in a flash. 20:51.930 --> 20:56.860 Didn't Tokuchi spent several million yen on an import sport car? 20:57.420 --> 21:03.460 He's probably going for a drive in his new ride to celebrate the victory. 21:03.460 --> 21:07.790 But today will be the last day he can do that. 21:39.740 --> 21:45.190 22:30.740 --> 22:39.420 Next 22:30.740 --> 22:39.420 Disclosure