WEBVTT 01:21.130 --> 01:24.200 In the third game against the BlueMars, 01:24.200 --> 01:30.780 Tokuchi targeted the weakness of Williams' fake knuckleballs and stole bases boldly, which forced the BlueMars into a dead end. 01:33.270 --> 01:37.180 Have you ever heard the saying, "A good machine gun will choose its owner"? 01:37.180 --> 01:38.260 What? 01:38.910 --> 01:43.760 A machine gun is powerful, but at the same time it's dangerous and hard to maneuver. 01:43.760 --> 01:47.920 So when someone unfamiliar with it uses it, he could injure himself. 01:50.190 --> 01:55.150 Your knuckleball is perhaps a very powerful machine gun. 01:56.190 --> 02:01.100 Too bad the one using it is very clumsy, so it backfired. 02:08.840 --> 02:12.880 Episode 24 02:08.840 --> 02:12.880 Conspiracy 02:13.520 --> 02:20.380 H-has Tokuchi realized we're using the phony ball? 02:20.930 --> 02:24.030 Reaching first, and now that crazy steal. 02:25.050 --> 02:28.390 Because the ball will wobble once it's thrown, 02:28.390 --> 02:30.870 it can only be thrown towards the batter. 02:31.630 --> 02:33.940 He did all that because he is aware of this. 02:37.140 --> 02:39.780 This is bad. What do I do? 02:39.780 --> 02:41.140 What should I do? 02:41.730 --> 02:47.910 A-Anyways, I must switch the phony ball in Williams' hand right now to an official one. 02:49.010 --> 02:52.410 If I call a timeout and head over to the pitcher's mound, 02:52.410 --> 02:57.200 both the cameras and fans will focus on us. 02:57.200 --> 03:00.060 It'd be too risky to switch the ball in that situation. 03:01.440 --> 03:06.230 Right now, I can only let him pitch the ball he's using. 03:06.990 --> 03:09.930 Williams, just concentrate on the batter! 03:10.310 --> 03:12.670 Don't think about anything except throwing the ball right here! 03:14.470 --> 03:17.560 It's the top of the ninth. There are no outs and a runner on second. 03:17.560 --> 03:19.410 The tie runner is Tokuchi. 03:20.420 --> 03:24.450 Tokuchi is taking a huge lead to provoke the battery. 03:24.450 --> 03:27.950 He's over 10 meters from second! 03:29.220 --> 03:31.470 Damn Tokuchi! 03:31.470 --> 03:34.760 It seems like Williams isn't attempting any pickoffs. 03:34.760 --> 03:38.200 Williams, forget about him! Just pitch! 03:38.200 --> 03:41.050 For some reason, the battery seems determined to battle the batter. 03:41.590 --> 03:44.670 Williams' first pitch... is thrown! 03:45.000 --> 03:46.910 And Tokuchi takes off! 03:46.910 --> 03:48.940 It's a knuckleball! 03:48.940 --> 03:49.840 Ball! 03:50.700 --> 03:52.410 Sawamura grabs the ball. 03:52.410 --> 03:55.180 But Tokuchi has already made it to third! 03:55.180 --> 03:59.050 It's okay. That's as far as he gets. 03:59.050 --> 04:02.690 We'll use the normal ball to deal with you from now on. 04:07.900 --> 04:12.100 It's too early to relax. The game has just begun. 04:12.100 --> 04:13.180 Timeout. 04:13.180 --> 04:14.080 Timeout! 04:14.080 --> 04:16.940 Tokuchi calls a timeout. 04:18.610 --> 04:20.110 W-What?! 04:20.110 --> 04:23.110 It's fine. It will definitely succeed. 04:23.110 --> 04:27.680 Definitely? There's no outs and you're on third, you know! 04:27.680 --> 04:29.630 Why are we doing such mindless— 04:31.410 --> 04:33.110 Don't forget about our agreement. 04:33.530 --> 04:34.980 Right. 04:35.900 --> 04:38.410 And play resumes. 04:38.390 --> 04:41.020 What's Tokuchi planning to do here? 04:41.020 --> 04:42.030 No idea. 04:42.480 --> 04:44.690 If they are using a strategy, could it be a squeeze bunt? 04:44.690 --> 04:48.890 No, Williams is currently using a normal ball. 04:48.890 --> 04:50.880 He should have noticed. 04:51.790 --> 04:55.060 With that big of a lead, there's no way it's a squeeze bunt. 04:54.840 --> 04:57.780 Okay, let's try a pitch here and see. 05:00.620 --> 05:02.740 The sign has been exchanged. 05:02.740 --> 05:04.570 Willams' second pitch... 05:05.780 --> 05:06.550 is thrown! 05:07.280 --> 05:08.150 What?! 05:09.150 --> 05:10.890 It's a squeeze bunt! 05:10.890 --> 05:11.620 No way! 05:11.620 --> 05:12.690 For real?! 05:12.690 --> 05:14.260 That's not normal! 05:14.260 --> 05:17.230 No, this will definitely succeed. 05:17.230 --> 05:20.170 The drop point is excellent, but... 05:20.390 --> 05:23.670 Tokuchi's run started very slowly! 05:23.670 --> 05:27.940 Tokuchi you idiot! The ball landed so nicely too! 05:27.940 --> 05:29.230 This is bad! 05:29.230 --> 05:31.940 Who came up with this strategy?! 05:31.940 --> 05:35.180 But Tokuchi is dashing towards home plate! 05:35.180 --> 05:38.910 Idiot! Stop running! What are you doing, Tokuchi?! 05:38.910 --> 05:41.590 Go back! Go back to third! 05:41.590 --> 05:44.820 Timing-wise, he's definitely out! 05:44.820 --> 05:49.330 Although I was worried for a second, I am saved by your idiotic steal. 05:56.240 --> 05:57.340 Out. 05:58.300 --> 06:00.340 Collapse 06:05.240 --> 06:06.350 yatta 06:07.170 --> 06:08.380 Look again. 06:12.120 --> 06:14.460 Safe! Safe! 06:14.460 --> 06:18.350 It appears Catcher Sawamura actually dropped the ball! 06:18.350 --> 06:19.270 No way! 06:19.270 --> 06:21.130 How did that happen? 06:21.410 --> 06:23.130 Tokuchi is safe! 06:23.130 --> 06:25.300 The Lycaons tie the game! 06:26.140 --> 06:31.460 Tokuchi, although you happened to be safe, that steal was uncalled for. 06:31.460 --> 06:32.630 It's unreasonable! 06:33.710 --> 06:37.090 I had absolute confidence in what I was doing. 06:37.090 --> 06:40.150 I knew for sure the ball would fall out. 06:40.620 --> 06:43.260 That's why I say you were acting foolishly. 06:43.260 --> 06:45.880 A professional catcher won't drop the ball that easily. 06:46.740 --> 06:50.250 It won't drop that easily if it's in the glove. 06:50.250 --> 06:54.670 But the ball that dropped wasn't the one in the glove. 06:55.660 --> 06:57.840 Think about it again. 06:57.840 --> 07:05.740 When Williams pitches, the catcher switches between the normal ball and the phony ball. 07:05.740 --> 07:11.050 That means the catcher is hiding another ball somewhere on his body. 07:11.250 --> 07:13.780 The question is where? 07:14.240 --> 07:18.440 He isn't an idiot. He won't reveal the hiding spot that easily. 07:19.180 --> 07:21.190 I made him uneasy by stealing bases. 07:21.860 --> 07:27.070 I made him feel that if he kept using the phony ball, he would suffer the consequences. 07:27.930 --> 07:32.700 He fell for it and was shaken by my steals. 07:32.700 --> 07:38.640 He was only thinking of how to switch the phony ball with the normal one. 07:39.180 --> 07:41.820 That's when he exposed it. 07:43.080 --> 07:47.310 It was quick, but I saw the hiding spot for the ball. 07:47.860 --> 07:52.450 He didn't notice I saw this{flaw} while standing on base. 07:54.590 --> 07:56.860 The left knee guard? 07:57.480 --> 08:03.960 That's right. Timing-wise my plan was ridiculous, but it's a squeeze play that would definitely succeed. 08:04.280 --> 08:12.980 My goal was not to reach home base, but to grab the ball that's hidden in his left knee. 08:22.160 --> 08:23.740 Impossible. 08:23.740 --> 08:25.250 I can't believe it. 08:25.250 --> 08:30.270 There are people worse than us that exist in the baseball world. 08:31.750 --> 08:40.760 After having his phony ball completely figured out by Tokuchi, Williams is just a lion without his fangs. 08:43.470 --> 08:44.440 It's a hit! 08:44.440 --> 08:45.370 It's a hit!! 08:45.660 --> 08:47.840 The Lycaons' batting lineup is unstoppable! 08:49.540 --> 08:51.280 It's another hit! 08:51.900 --> 08:55.080 The Lycaons' batting line up explodes! 08:55.080 --> 08:58.550 Two runners scored! They take the lead! 09:00.020 --> 09:05.030 Today, Williams was replaced without getting a single out. 09:07.530 --> 09:08.520 Oh my. 09:08.520 --> 09:11.590 It seems like the game has gone one-sided. 09:12.300 --> 09:13.850 He is smiling. 09:13.850 --> 09:20.540 The President, who has never been happy for Tokuchi's involvement or the team's success, is actually enjoying the game. 09:20.540 --> 09:25.620 Excuse me, President, what's the rate for the game? 09:26.810 --> 09:32.550 As usual, 5 million yen for one out, 50 million yen for giving up a run. 09:32.900 --> 09:34.580 Just as I thought. 09:34.580 --> 09:39.820 T-Then I guess settling the 4.2 billion debt today is out of the question. 09:40.400 --> 09:45.060 Perhaps it is possible. 09:45.060 --> 09:52.070 Our 4.2 billion debt simply vanishing into thin air, disappearing like magic. 09:53.200 --> 09:58.870 Is the President really going to go ahead with that plan? 09:59.430 --> 10:01.710 This is bad. Very bad. 10:01.710 --> 10:03.730 If this keeps up, Tokuchi will... 10:04.020 --> 10:05.790 Notice it, Tokuchi! 10:05.790 --> 10:09.680 There's a horrible trap waiting for you. 10:09.680 --> 10:11.090 It's a great hit! 10:11.090 --> 10:13.640 Center fielder Yuruzawa is after the ball. 10:15.040 --> 10:16.730 It's too high! 10:17.470 --> 10:23.470 The left-handed pitcher Ishibashi, who came on the mound after Williams, is also suppressed by the Lycaons' lineup. 10:24.120 --> 10:28.250 10-7. The Lycaons take a big lead! 10:28.250 --> 10:32.740 Tokuchi, the game is set already so just stay in the dugout. 10:33.720 --> 10:36.680 Owner's debt has exceeded 4.2 billion yen. 10:36.680 --> 10:39.760 He won't just sit and watch! 10:40.030 --> 10:44.260 Please notice the trap that's right in front of you. 10:45.780 --> 10:48.590 Tokuchi, don't smoke in the dugout! 10:48.590 --> 10:50.000 Go smoke at the back! 10:50.000 --> 10:53.770 Oh no! He doesn't have the slightest clue! 11:02.280 --> 11:06.270 Damn it! Now of all times it won't connect?! 11:16.160 --> 11:18.970 Who were you trying to call? 11:18.970 --> 11:21.220 Well... 11:21.230 --> 11:25.060 Don't try to hide it. It was Tokuchi, right? 11:27.760 --> 11:32.850 You figured out the method to cancel the 4.2 billion debt? 11:32.850 --> 11:33.970 Yes... 11:34.460 --> 11:42.740 President, you once said that this method is written in the One Outs contract. 11:42.740 --> 11:51.490 At first I was clueless, but after looking at it over and over again, I finally found it. 11:52.070 --> 11:53.840 The ultimate condition is... 11:57.040 --> 12:00.500 ...that he must follow the manager's instructions. 12:02.270 --> 12:09.500 That means, whether he is the starter or the relief pitcher, he has to follow whatever the manager says. 12:09.500 --> 12:13.020 It goes on to say that: 12:13.480 --> 12:19.490 No matter what state he is in, he still has to follow those instructions. 12:19.490 --> 12:25.520 Including physical fitness that could restrict him from carrying out such instructions. 12:27.910 --> 12:30.550 The last line is crucial. 12:30.930 --> 12:36.940 Because the so-called manager's instructions, in Lycaons' term, is none other than the owner's instructions! 12:39.920 --> 12:43.550 And it is written clearly in the contract that 12:44.190 --> 12:49.810 failure to comply will result in a 500 million yen fine. 12:51.820 --> 12:58.030 If you instruct the manager to use Tokuchi as the starting pitcher, 12:58.030 --> 13:02.820 but for some reason, he cannot... 13:03.640 --> 13:08.870 He violates this condition. Tokuchi will have to pay the 500 million yen fine. 13:10.520 --> 13:14.360 If this keeps up for 10 games, 13:15.200 --> 13:17.860 the penalty will be 5 billion. 13:20.180 --> 13:26.860 When I read this, a shocking scene went through my mind. 13:27.140 --> 13:30.190 During the game between the BlueMars and the Bugaboos a few days ago, 13:30.190 --> 13:36.530 Johnson collided with the catcher while stealing home plate and was forced out of action for a long time afterwards. 13:37.260 --> 13:44.070 The intentional collision during that play is to seal up Johnson's feet; to purposely injure his feet. 13:44.070 --> 13:49.580 If that's the case, the same thing will happen to Tokuchi as well. 13:53.960 --> 13:58.920 Suppose Tokuchi is unable to play for 30 games because of that, 13:59.650 --> 14:02.770 the total penalty Tokuchi accumulates will be... 14:03.480 --> 14:05.600 15 billion! 14:11.350 --> 14:15.610 As expected of the director of public relations. You got the general idea. 14:15.610 --> 14:19.620 What's left is how to destroy Tokuchi. 14:19.620 --> 14:23.940 If you can get that as well, then you've got it all. 14:33.630 --> 14:36.810 The Lycaons' batter is Kojima. 14:36.810 --> 14:41.630 After a round of batting, it is Kojima's turn at bat again. 14:42.390 --> 14:44.510 Oh, it appears they're walking Kojima. 14:44.510 --> 14:47.830 Since there's no one on first base, it's only natural. 14:47.830 --> 14:50.010 And the next batter is... 14:50.290 --> 14:52.680 This man, Tokuchi Toua! 14:52.680 --> 14:56.830 The Lycaons probably want to play it safe in this half of the inning. 14:56.830 --> 14:59.390 So, they didn't use a designated hitter at Tokuchi's turn. 14:59.390 --> 15:03.090 It's the bottom of the ninth. There are two outs with bases loaded. The score is 10-7. 15:03.090 --> 15:05.880 Can the pitcher, Minamishiba, hold on? 15:05.880 --> 15:07.390 The first pitch... 15:07.390 --> 15:08.700 is thrown! 15:12.420 --> 15:13.530 Watch out! 15:16.540 --> 15:21.500 The first pitch for Tokuchi went straight towards his chest! 15:21.500 --> 15:25.400 If it's not dealt with properly, it could cause serious injury. 15:25.400 --> 15:27.000 I'm sorry. 15:29.260 --> 15:30.960 S-Stop it! 15:33.110 --> 15:37.550 Don't be so happy just because you saw through their tricks, Tokuchi. 15:37.550 --> 15:41.760 Victory in this game isn't dependent on the score. 15:41.760 --> 15:47.030 Rather, it's about whether or not you can still stand on the mound tomorrow. 15:47.030 --> 15:49.030 Sorry, Tokuchi-san. 15:49.030 --> 15:51.540 This pitcher lacks control. 15:52.770 --> 15:54.650 I'm sorry. 15:54.650 --> 15:58.530 Why was Minamishiba's first pitch such a dangerous ball? 15:58.530 --> 16:00.500 Do you think it was intentional, Nishimoto-san? 16:00.500 --> 16:04.700 With the bases loaded, if it was a deadball, they would give up a run. 16:04.700 --> 16:09.590 Minashiba lacks control. He's here because of his determination. 16:09.590 --> 16:13.980 No, Minamishiba is only pretending to lack control. 16:13.980 --> 16:17.800 In reality his control is just as good as Tokuchi. 16:18.050 --> 16:21.550 He did lack control before, when he was with the BooStars. 16:21.550 --> 16:27.440 His record of pitching 45 deadballs in a season is still untouched. 16:27.820 --> 16:35.330 But after joining the BlueMars, he received coaching from Shirooka's brother, which made him excel in control. 16:36.580 --> 16:42.820 Using others' impression of him as a weapon, he always finds the perfect time to pitch beanballs. 16:42.820 --> 16:48.320 Which means all his pitches are carefully calculated beforehand. 16:49.800 --> 16:51.740 Oh watch out! 16:51.740 --> 16:53.250 It's another wild pitch! 16:53.250 --> 16:54.860 This time it's towards the ankle! 16:55.600 --> 16:58.850 That's enough Minamishiba. 16:58.850 --> 17:04.100 If you don't pitch properly, you'll injure their ace player. 17:04.100 --> 17:06.390 How cruel! This it too much! 17:08.610 --> 17:16.860 In the end, if the game doesn't come with the risk of injury, it won't be exciting. 17:17.240 --> 17:19.480 Since Tokuchi doesn't intend to hit, 17:19.480 --> 17:24.360 let's throw two strikes so he'll let his guard down. Then, we'll destroy him. 17:26.190 --> 17:28.770 The third pitch is thrown! 17:34.240 --> 17:35.530 Watch out! 17:35.530 --> 17:42.280 Tokuchi's bat flew straight at Minamishiba and nearly took his head off! 17:42.280 --> 17:46.510 What was that about? Revenge for the earlier beanballs? 17:47.010 --> 17:49.650 Sorry, my hands slipped. 17:51.980 --> 17:58.160 Tokuchi picks up the bat as if nothing happened and returns to the batter's box. 17:59.070 --> 18:00.680 Good one Tokuchi! 18:00.680 --> 18:03.550 What you did is totally fine! 18:03.800 --> 18:05.400 Ah 18:04.000 --> 18:05.400 . 18:04.230 --> 18:05.400 . 18:04.490 --> 18:05.400 . 18:05.400 --> 18:08.900 That bastard! What a dirty trick! 18:09.650 --> 18:12.910 We must get the count to 2-2 with the next pitch. 18:12.910 --> 18:15.100 Then we'll completely destroy you. 18:16.910 --> 18:19.910 Pitcher Minamishiba throws the fourth pitch! 18:23.810 --> 18:25.050 Again! 18:25.050 --> 18:26.680 Two pitches in a row! 18:26.680 --> 18:29.570 Tokuchi throws his bat at the pitcher! 18:31.460 --> 18:34.430 Sorry, my hands slipped again. 18:35.700 --> 18:41.190 Everyone is booing. It's obvious that Tokuchi did it on purpose. 18:41.670 --> 18:43.710 Bastard! What are you doing?! 18:44.120 --> 18:48.460 What? I already said my hands slipped. 18:48.800 --> 18:54.780 After facing two horrifying pitches, I was so scared I lost the strength to hold onto the bat. 18:56.400 --> 19:02.360 If there is another horrifying pitch, I'll lose my strength again and the bat might fly over. 19:04.760 --> 19:07.730 What are you afraid of, Minamishiba? 19:07.730 --> 19:09.870 Just follow the sign for your next pitch. 19:13.440 --> 19:15.870 The count is 2-2. 19:15.870 --> 19:18.860 It's unfavourable for the pitcher Minamishiba. 19:18.860 --> 19:20.010 Hit him. 19:20.010 --> 19:23.810 Aim for Tokuchi's annoying face and pitch it. 19:23.810 --> 19:25.290 The fifth pitch... 19:25.290 --> 19:26.440 is thrown! 19:27.840 --> 19:29.990 Strike! Batter out! 19:30.390 --> 19:33.150 Is Minamishiba scared of Tokuchi? 19:33.150 --> 19:36.490 He got struck out by a pitch with a safe course. 19:37.700 --> 19:39.010 Damn it. 19:43.700 --> 19:45.870 Tokuchi's such an idiot. 19:45.870 --> 19:50.400 He actually threw his bat at the pitcher. 19:51.540 --> 19:57.410 By doing that, he just gave them an excuse to take revenge. 19:59.870 --> 20:04.660 It's more dangerous when you defend. 20:05.910 --> 20:09.450 It's finally the bottom of the ninth, with BlueMars on the attack. 20:09.450 --> 20:12.850 They are trailing behind by three. 20:14.310 --> 20:17.740 Standing on the pitcher's mound for the Lycaons is the right-handed Ootsuka. 20:17.740 --> 20:20.870 And Tokuchi is the first baseman. 20:22.160 --> 20:27.240 The BlueMars, replacing batter Arikawa is Hayashi. 20:27.240 --> 20:30.370 The speedy Hayashi comes on as the pinch hitter. 20:30.740 --> 20:33.840 Pitcher Ootsuka throws the first pitch! 20:34.320 --> 20:35.320 It's a hit! 20:35.320 --> 20:37.010 But there's not enough power! 20:37.010 --> 20:38.790 It's a weak grounder to shortstop. 20:38.790 --> 20:41.020 But Hayashi is running quickly! 20:41.020 --> 20:44.030 Shortstop Imai throws to first! 20:44.370 --> 20:45.530 Out! 20:48.530 --> 20:52.040 The runner Hayashi collides with the first baseman Tokuchi! 20:52.040 --> 20:53.310 What?! 20:53.310 --> 20:54.860 How could this be?! 20:54.860 --> 20:58.320 Both Hayashi and Tokuchi fell and aren't getting up! 20:58.320 --> 21:00.430 Dirty! That's dirty! 21:03.540 --> 21:07.810 The game isn't over yet. It has just begun. 21:07.810 --> 21:11.690 The game is suspended. Both teams players have gathered on the field. 21:11.690 --> 21:13.810 Tokuchi is still lying on the ground. 21:14.630 --> 21:17.880 This is terrible! 22:30.820 --> 22:39.570 Next 22:30.820 --> 22:39.570 Beyond the Victory...