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Sorry.

I'm sorry.

Okay.

Since it's the first day,

everyone should introduce themselves.

I am Himari Wakita.

I came from Central Western Middle School.

Um. I like dancing.

Pleased to meet all of you.

Okay. Nice to meet you.

I'm Yasushi Kido.

I will do my best in club activities, romance, and studies!

Hey! What do you mean, romance, huh?!

Romance is love!

Settle down, settle down!

Next is...

Ono.

Here.

I'm Tsubasa Ono.

I graduated from Central Western Middle School.

I want to join the brass band club...

Oh really?!

You used to be a South Middle School Soccer Club member?

Yeah, really.

I'm also doing soccer.

You too?!

Hey! Be quiet over there!

Hey.

Pleased to meet all of you.

Then next is...

Yamada!

Okay!

My name is Daisuke Yamada.

My hobby is baseball.

Baseball is also my specialty.

Also, I'm going to Koshien.

Amazing!

He said it!

Do your best!

Ono.

Looks like we're the only ones who came from the same middle school.

Let's get along.

Yes. Let's get along, Wakita.

Huh? Call me Himari.

Can I call you Tsubasa?

Okay.

Let's go home together.

Um, you see...

I would like to join a club.

Which club?

Um... Brass band club...

Oh?! Are you sure?!

I heard that club is very strict!

Besides, were you at the brass band during middle school?

Um... I wanted to but...

[ National Brass Band Competition - Gold Award ]

So cool!

Shirato sure is amazing!

Yes.

- Brass band... - Baseball...

I see.

Shirato excels in the brass band too.

When I was in primary school,

I watched Shirato went to Koshien.

The last round was the fifth comeback.

I also saw that game!

Really?

Even though the game

was not in their favor,

but the players and the audience in the stands did not give up.

Music echoed through the sky.

The trumpets are shimmering.

It was mesmerizing.

That's when I adored Shirato brass band.

Me too!

After watching that game,

I wanted to get in Shirato.

Nice isn't it?

To see something like that.

I will definitely go to Koshien.

When that time comes, will you cheer for me at the stand?

It's a promise!

Okay.

I have always looked down at my shoes.

But because you believed in me,

I looked up above.

The sky above is so blue.

[ Yell for the Blue Sky ]

Hello there.

Hello.

Hi.

Are you a freshman?

We will first start with full ensemble.

After it's done, please pass your application to our adviser.

Um…

Stand!

Bow.

If you please!

Play "Rome" freely from the top.

Yes, Ma'am.

The alignment of playing is off.

What is that pitch?

Be sure to play accordingly.

Yes, Ma'am.

Trumpets, give more sound in F.

Yes, Ma'am.

Okay, once more.

Who are you?

Umm... I want an application form...

I can not hear you.

I am first year section four, Tsubasa Ono.

What's your instrument? I am first year section four, Tsubasa Ono.

What's your instrument?

I want to try to play the trumpet...

Are you a beginner?

Take this.

Umm... How about the application form?

Try inflating it.

Okay.

Come back after you can inflate it.

Okay.

Here!

Come at with all you've got, Daisuke!

Yes, Sir!

Daisuke. Don't flinch.

You'll lose a point if you do.

We'll lose the game!

Okay! Please do it one more time!

Ready!

Okay!

You're still flinching!

Yes!

You flinched again!

I am sorry!

Again!

Yes!

Alright.

This much this year again?

Well, you see, no matter how prestigious your club is,

we can't just put everything on the brass band.

I think you also know that the instruments requires periodic maintenance money.

Would you consider filling out my payment in the Parent's Association?

But if you can produce some results,

I think no one would complain.

Right, Ms Sugimura?

Of course.

That old bastard.

Excuse me, Ma'am!

Okay...

I want to join.

I hope to play the trumpet.

You got in?!

Good for you!

You surprisingly have guts, Tsubasa.

That's because Ono promised to cheer for me at Koshien.

What?

- It's not what you think... - When did it became like that?

It's not like a promise like that...

What then?

Daisuke.

Yes.

Sorry.

Are you alright from this morning's practice?

I'm completely alright.

I wonder who he is.

He is Daisuke's senior since middle school

and the captain of the baseball team, Usui.

Daisuke is highly looked up to.

Even though received a lot of school recommendations,

Usui took him to Shirato baseball club.

Yamada sure is amazing.

But who are you?

Wakita!

I'm Kido! Kido!

I'm kidding! Just kidding!

Hey! You startled me!

I am first year section four, Tsubasa Ono.

I would like to cheer for the players

adoring the trumpet that I joined the club.

Let's get along.

Cheer? You mean the baseball players?

Yes.

Other first-year students are mostly recommended for admission.

They'll start participating in practice from the start of spring break.

Learn the basic skills from Yuuka.

Yes.

Thank you.

Let's get along.

Let's get along, okay?

Thank you.

Let's start with the lips' shape.

Okay.

There is a corresponding mouth's shape necessary to make a certain sound.

That is called embouchure.

Embouchure?

Embouchure.

The vibrations from the mouth

will guide the instrument and increase the sound amplification with this mouthpiece.

That is the trumpet.

Then try imitating my mouth.

Okay.

Let's see. Remember the triangle here, and pull out your chin...

Line up the front teeth from top and bottom, also make the mouth smaller.

Okay.

Is it alright?

Everyone has their own.

The ones at school aren't as good. But first you have to blow on it.

Okay.

The left hand should firmly hold it, and the right hand is just accompaniment.

Do not hold it too firmly though.

Put your mouth in the mouthpiece...

Fit it for embouchure...

Pull out your chin...

Blow!

I did it...

Well... I guess that's how it is for the first time.

Okay, one more.

- Okay. - Your mouth in the mouthpiece.

Fit it for embouchure. Pull out your chin.

Blow!

Okay, that's all for ensemble practice.

Yes, Ma'am!

Mizushima is amazing.

The only first year that is regular member is only Mizushima.

Because the regular concert will have everyone playing,

and I'm not saying that the other first years aren't the level of Mizushima,

but be sure to keep up.

Yes, Ma'am.

You're really amazing, Mizushima.

How much should I practice to be like you?

Why don't you quit the club?

What?

Saying you would like to cheer.

It's annoying you like to join with such naive reason.

It's not a naive reason...

I'm sorry.

I've said it wrong.

I would like you to quit even though you don't have a naive reason.

Someone who's not good, no matter what, would be a letdown.

The times when Mori teaches you, she won't be able to practice.

Everyone went to Shirato because they're serious to go to the nationals.

That's why...

I want you to quit.

It's because...

...I made a promise.

Um... Not just with my feelings, but I'll work my hardest and do my very best.

I'll do my very best that I won't be a hindrance to others.

Being conscious of the abdominal muscles, bring forward the sound more.

- Okay. - Once more.

Sis, are you done yet?

Hey Sis!

So that being pulled above, the center of gravity below

would be pulled by the body's strength.

Do not put your strength on your right hand, but firmly grip with your left hand.

'Morning Tsubasa!

...so that the front upper and lower teeth...

Tsubasa?

Check embouchure.

Minus six. Then, if you look at this formula...

Ono is amazing.

Hm? What about her?

- During practice. - Okay.

You can hear the trumpet's sound, right?

Yeah.

I've been thinking that it could be Ono.

That sole one playing badly.

But if I hear that, it makes me pumped up.

I kept thinking I won't lose either.

Ono?

'Morning!

Daisuke, 'morning!

Morning practice?

Yeah.

- I got late taking the bus. - What?

Daisuke!

Hm?

- Thank you. - What for?

You always encourage me.

That goes both ways. During matches

you'll cheer for me too.

Yeah!

The playing alignment is off so keep up with the rhythm.

Yes, Ma'am!

Ono, you don't seem to follow along so play alone.

From the top of A.

Yes, Ma'am!

Excuse me!

That trumpet

has such a bad sound.

Better to buy a new one.

What?

Thank you.

[ Regular Concert ]

We have now Sapporo Shirato High School Brass Band Club.

They will perform their 26th regular concert.

Tsubasa!

- Good job! - Ah! Himari.

It was awesome. You really did it.

Thank you.

Tsubasa?

It was a marvelous performance that it's overwhelming.

I think it would've been better if we bought a trumpet.

Yeah.

Bye.

- Bye. - Bye!

It was a nice performance.

You weren't playing...

...in the performance.

You weren't able to play.

Weren't you supposed to do your best?

Are you planning on always faking playing?

Is there any reason for that at all?

Ono?

Something wrong?

I wasn't able to play.

It's not just I wasn't able to play.

I didn't play.

At the performance,

I suddenly felt afraid.

I...

...always look at my shoes.

When someone tell me something,

I immediately look down,

and give up.

I thought of finally changing myself now...

I wonder what I'm doing.

Drink!

Huh?! Are you okay?!

I think that...

I disappointed you...

Disappoint me?

Of course not!

I just thought that you should drink and make you feel better.

Huh? I didn't say you should wait, have I?

You didn't.

I'm sorry.

That's right.

Ono!

Give me a pen.

- What? - Something that can't be erased.

Okay.

With this, even if you look down, it's alright.

I believe in you.

The first time we talked,

I really saw it.

I will be at Koshien.

And you will be at the stand and playing the trumpet.

The sky is sunny.

Your sound

is soaring through the blue sky.

I'm so sorry!

Don't you think we won't notice?

It's not really a competition and Tsubasa alone

was the only one not playing so it's no big deal.

If everyone starts to think the same by themselves,

that would be scary, right?

Yes.

I was intending to let you quit if you weren't suppose to say anything about it.

But if you have the guts to work harder, then it's okay.

If you have the time to apologize, then give it to practice.

Yes!

Um...

Thank you.

I don't think there is something to thank me for.

But thank you.

You really gave me a speech.

Stand!

Bow!

If you please!

Even though everyone is relieved that the regular concert is done,

we will start our regular practice aiming for the competition.

If you practiced so far half-heartedly,

we'll go all out this time so prepare yourselves.

Yes, Ma'am!

Also starting next month, there will be the baseball matches.

If they made it to the finals, we will be participating for support.

Be sure to keep track of each performance piece.

Yes, Ma'am!

For today, let's start with the set piece from the top.

Yes, Ma'am!

Is something I want to say but...

Since the regular concert is done...

Kasuga, what day is today?

Is it the Sumiyoshi festival?

We'll go on a day off today. Go and have fun!

Alright!

Hey, hey, hey, I want to eat apricot candy.

- Huh? I wonder if there is one. - But I want to eat one.

Himari!

Tsubasa!

So you're here too!

That's great.

You look so cute wearing yukata, Himari!

Really?

It also suits you, Tsubasa. It's so cute.

Oh right.

Sorry! I'm going to borrow Tsubasa for a bit.

Huh? Wait.

Sorry. I'll see you later.

Just come with me.

What? What?

Kido!

Ono!

Sorry, Tsubasa.

I have to talk to Kido about something.

I'll leave her to you.

Huh? What talk?

Let's go.

Got it!

Could it be...

Could it be...

Shut up.

That should be it, right?

There they go…

Should we visit the shrine?

Okay!

[ Aim for Fumon Hall! 2014.6.28 Tsubasa Ono ]

Fumon Hall? [ Aim for Fumon Hall! 2014.6.28 Tsubasa Ono ]

Yep.

It's the brass band's equivalent to Koshien.

I see.

To achieve it,

I should aim high no matter what.

Even though I think it's shameless that some novice is to say something like that.

That's amazing!

Your dream is growing.

What did you write, Daisuke?

Ah, I wrote something about our club too.

Let me take a look.

No, no.

- That's unfair. - No, no.

- Let me see. - No!

- Let me see... Ah... - No.

- Sorry. - No. Sorry.

And I thought it would be a match-making.

Um...

Since we've come to this...

Hm?

Should we also...

go around together too?

I guess so...

[ Authorized Absence: Yamada Kido ]

I wonder if the matches are over. [ Authorized Absence: Yamada Kido ]

It seems so quiet when those two are not around.

Yeah...

Hey! I heard the baseball club won! They advance to the finals!

Oh! That's amazing!

If they win next, then it's Koshien, right?

Tsubasa! You can go cheer!

Yeah!

I...

can still play next time.

Daisuke.

You wear the mask at the finals.

But...

Daisuke.

I'll leave it to you.

Understood.

Mori?

Huh? Why're here?

My home is this way. How about you, Mori?

It's just a tendonitis. Nothing to worry about. Bye.

Don't tell anyone, okay?

Ah, I don't want anyone to get worried.

I will tell them myself when it's the right time. That's why please keep quiet.

Ah... Okay...

The South Hokkaido finals is in the eighth innings with zero to zero score.

Shirato versus Seiun Daichi. Now.

The first half of the ninth inning with Shokuto High's offensive is about to start.

During this inning is #8 and catcher, Yamada.

Daisuke, hit it!

Go go, Yamada!

Let's go, let's go, Yamada!

Sock it, Yamada!

He hit it! It landed in center!

Yamada runs to second base!

- Safe! - Alright! - No out, 2nd base!

Now in the 9th inning of this finals, there's a big chance given to Shirato!

Nice!

It hit! But it's at short ground.

Losing control of the first base, there are three outs!

Second runner Yamada left at the first half of the 9th inning.

The chance is now gone and remain scoreless.

We are winning in cheering, right?

Yes.

Still zero and zero, now on the second half of the 9th inning, Seiun Daichi now on offensive.

If they just score one point, they would be declared winners and would enter Koshien for the second consecutive time.

They hit it, and the ball goes to...

- Center! Center! - ...landing on the center right!

The center has caught but the batter has gone to second base!

Seiun Daichi has now a runner to finish this game.

It's alright! It's alright!

Daisuke! Calm down!

It's alright! Let's take one from them!

Alright! Go! Go!

It's a hit! Ran to the first base!

Goes to the foul ground! Yamada runs to get it!

Did he get it?!

- Out! - He got it!

Fine play of catcher Yamada!

Nice, Daisuke!

One out!

Shirato has taken one out.

But there is still one player in the bases to the end the game.

The pitcher Yamamoto continues in the relentless mount.

Oops, one bound!

The catcher deflects the ball.

- The runner is going to the third base! - He ran! He ran!

Go! Go! Go!

Oh no! A mistake in throwing to third base!

The batter quickly returns to the home base!

What play!

It's a regretful mistake of #9 batter Yamada at the last minute!

Seiun Daichi High School wins and advances!

Their second consecutive and seventh time in Koshien!

Shirato lost and would not appear at Koshien for the third year!

You don't understand!

It's a relief that there was no reaction from the other team.

But what you did was clearly a violation!

Shirato's baseball club and brass band club has a tradition.

It was passed down by generations by our seniors!

And with your recklessness

that tradition was broken!

You should be more aware of what you're doing!

I'm so sorry!

Why did you suddenly played?

Don't think that it's all your fault that we lost.

You know,

in 24 hours and 365 days,

I'm playing baseball in my dreams.

But if we still lose...

don't think it's not good enough.

This is yours.

[ Baseball Journal II Guts to Victory ]

This too.

[ Advance to Koshien!! ]

You

have to take the juniors

to Koshien.

Excuse me.

Thank you for playing for us.

Nice play in the field.

Nice play in the field.

Excuse me...

Where is Ono?

She's under punishment.

What?

Is it because she played alone during the match?

She reaps what she sows.

Mizushima, that's rude.

I understand why Tsubasa played.

The baseball team did their very best.

It was so close.

Why did you suddenly played?

Is there someone you like at the baseball club?

Tsubasa?

Hm?

You have a visitor.

A boy named Yamada.

Sorry.

I asked your address from Wakita.

I will go ask an apology to your club adviser tomorrow too.

Ah! It's okay!

It's something I wanted to do.

Ah... it's not something weird that I wanted to.

Well... You see...

I...

...will be stronger.

Huh?

I will be stronger.

So that I won't let you play alone anymore.

So that I won't let a friend do something like that.

Friend...

Do you think that...

it would be...

troublesome if I say...

I like you...

...more than a friend?

Ah...!

[ Advance to Koshien!! ]

U-umm...

I...

want to...

concentrate on baseball right now...

That's why...

I can't...

date you...

I'm sorry.

Why?

Wakita clearly thought

that you really like Ono.

What?

I...

betrayed everyone's expectations.

I was placed on the field when we didn't go to Koshien.

I destroyed the dreams of our seniors

and Ono's dream.

It's not the time to be dating!

This is the first time

that I thought you're an idiot.

Hello.

Are you the one that said it?

Tsubasa, did you know about Yuuka's tendonitis?

I told her to not say a word about it.

If she tell you, you'll make me quit.

Of course you'll have to quit.

The tempo was off subtly off in the ensemble.

I thought it was weird.

Until your hand is fully recovered, you can't be a member.

Do you mean I should give up in the competition?!

- Yuuka. - You don't know it yet.

- There's still some months... - There's no way I'll make it in time!

I know that enough!

I'll quit.

If I won't be able to participate at the competition, I'll quit.

Why do you think I went to Shirato to come to this!

Coming!

Um...

I'm sorry again but...

She's still doesn't want to see anyone.

I understand.

Hey!

Why do you keep visiting me day after day?!

- You see... - Leave me alone!

I don't want to see a brass band club member!

Please come to the club room.

I want you to be there.

You're always such a hypocrite.

You make me feel sick.

Why don't you notice already?

An amateur who doesn't have talent like you

can never become a member how much you work hard!

I always thought you're an idiot.

You won't understand how I feel!

Leave.

Never come again!

I'll come again!

I heard you went to Mori's house?

Yes...

I'll go with you too.

Can we also go with you too?

Kago...

There's no use wasting time to someone who won't come.

Hurry and get prepared.

But...

Coming...

- Mori! - Yuuka.

- Mori! - Yuuka.

Mori. Please.

We want you to come back.

I...

am an idiot but...

an amateur but...

It's because of you that I am having fun at the club.

I want to become better and better.

That's why...

Please come back!

Leave...!

I told you to never come back!

Yuuka...

Mori...

Coming...

Excuse me.

- Kasuga? - Kasuga.

Come out, Yuuka!

Why don't you understand that everyone needs you?!

Come out!

Kasuga...

Didn't we made a promise?

During first year...

We made a promise that we'll go to Fumon together!

You made a promise with us all!

Who do you think you are?! Stop it already!

Listen! We want to go together with you!

Leave!

We'll leave!

We won't leave!

We won't leave...

Mori...

Please come to the club room...

It's not that I want you to go Fumon Hall with us

nor that you won't have any regrets.

I just want you to be there.

That is all.

Me too.

It's lonely without you, Yuuka.

- Yuuka! - Yuuka.

- Mori. - Mori.

Let's leave.

Stop crying you all.

We're sorry for being noisy.

Yuuka has

great friends.

Thank you.

I'm banning you all to visit.

Starting tomorrow, concentrate on the competition.

Yes...

We'll take the gold...

and take Yuuka to Fumon Hall.

Yes!

[ 62nd National Brass Band Competition - Hokkaido Tournament ]

Everything we practiced so far is everything.

Remember everything we practiced so far.

Yes, Ma'am!

Be calm as usual.

Mori...

Yuuka.

I'm sorry for making you worry.

I'll be watching closely at the audience.

Come on Shirato. Make a circle!

Yes, Ma'am!

Here we go!

One heart and soul!

One heart and soul!

Tsubasa.

I'm sorry about the other time.

I said something I shouldn't have,

as your senior and your friend.

I'm sorry.

It's something I'm born with so I can't escape it.

It is true after all.

But...

But I will still aim to be a member.

Someday...

I want to be in that stage too.

I know you're working hard.

I know it the most.

It's about to start.

Number eight. Sapporo Shirato High School.

The conductor is Youko Sugimura.

And now,

the announcement of results.

Number seven.

Kushiro Kairei High School.

Silver award.

Number eight.

Sapporo Shirato High School.

Silver award.

Number nine.

Einan Daifusoku High School.

Gold award.

The results are according to our real ability.

Whoever is the judge,

and no matter how many times we perform,

the results would be the same.

But all of you

played wonderfully for ten minutes.

Good work.

Bow!

Thank you very much!

I'm sorry that...

I wasn't able to take you to the nationals.

I'm sorry to not be able to perform like that!

I don't need that apology.

Because it has reached me.

That's why I don't that apology.

Yuuka...

Thank you, Kasuga...

Don't cry.

Those who can cry are those who spent all three years doing their best.

Remember well your seniors' tears.

I finally understood

when you said you wanted

to be stronger.

I...

was really naive.

Trying to grasp aiming to go to the nationals.

And wanting to go to Fumon Hall.

I...

will be stronger.

I will do better in the brass band club.

That's why...

Is it alright if I keep cheering for you?

Sure.

I...

am glad that I came to like you.

I'm really glad that

you were the first one who rejected me.

Ono.

Let's shake on it.

What for?

A "companion" handshake since we're both aiming for the same goal.

Okay!

Even though it's not perfect...

Even though the decision is not proper...

Even if I lose heart and get lost...

There's other choice but to move on...

So that I can reach that sky...

Infielders, back home!

[ 2 years later ]

Come on! Front! Front! Front!

Come on!

Ah, back! Back!

That's one point! One point!

Focus, focus! Come on!

Raising the feet, long tone, 8 beats.

Okay!

1, 2, 3...

Press!

Don't shake the sound! Be conscious of your abdominal muscles!

[ Silver Award ]

[ Second Place ]

I won't get used that I would be in a position

of teaching people.

Besides all the freshmen are good, it's actually harder.

How are you and Daisuke? Are you recently talking to each other?

We've separated in section too.

The baseball club seems to be busy too.

It would be good if they finally made it to Koshien.

Yup!

Come on!

Oh. Good pitch!

What do you think of my progress?

But you're the only one who can catch it.

If the person's personality is twisted,

the ball sure twists too.

Hey! How dare you, Sawa!

- Kido! One more time. - Huh?

- Okay... - Hey, too high!

- One more time! - Nice Sawa!

- Let's go. - Here!

Even though it's still early for this year,

I've selected this year's competition piece.

The set piece is "Blue Sky".

Since it's a simple march,

it is a song that details the foundation strength and feeling of solidarity of all the players.

And the free song

is a piece you know well.

It is the first piece that Siaarto played

20 years ago where Shirato won gold in the nationals.

We'll play "Belkis".

With these two pieces,

we'll definitely go to Fumon Hall this year.

This is the first time

that Ms Sugimoto said something like that.

"Belkis" is a piece that symbolizes Shirato.

With this, we won't be able to miss the nationals.

Ms Sugimoto purposely selected that.

That's why we have to face with the same resolve.

Yes.

Trumpets! The tone is not flowing. Louder!

Yes, Ma'am!

Fixing trivial things like these, do you think

we'll make it in time in the competition?

Once more.

Hey. Don't you think that the brass pipes playing sucks?

To be honest, your making us woodwinds look bad.

Especially the trumpets.

Are you not ashamed that we don't enter contests before?

I'm not saying that it's good the way it is.

Then do something about it.

Because it's the brass pipe section that's lowering the standards of Shirato.

It's really impossible that our generation would lose in three consecutive years because of the brass pipe!

1, 2, 3.

1, 2, 3, 4.

That's wrong, Sena! How many times do I have to tell you so that you'll get it?

I've been saying that since last week.

Why can't you fix it?!

I'm sorry!

Forget it. Go practice by yourself.

Go!

Okay!

Five minute break.

What?

I've been observing.

Aren't you giving Sena a hard time?

Since he's just a first year. You should...

The judges in the competition would not see whatever grade they're in.

Besides...

You don't have the time to be worrying about others.

Do you know what the woodwinds said about us?!

Can I practice with you?

Yes, please.

Then...

Let's start fixing what we played awhile ago.

Okay.

Kido! Sorry but I'm counting on you on the last ten.

- That many? - Yeah.

Then let's go!

Here!

Nice catch!

Do you want anything to Captain Daisuke?

Ah, no.

I will now announce the hall practice members.

Trumpets.

Mizushima.

Yes, Ma'am!

- Takahashi. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Umetsu. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Kurii. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Ikeda. - Yes, Ma'am.

Sena.

Yes, Ma'am.

That is all.

Next, horns. Tachibana.

Yes, Ma'am.

- Yoshino. - Yes, Ma'am.

Ono.

It's all thanks to you for guiding me to everything.

I deeply thank you.

You're welcome. Congratulations.

Would you call Kitaka directly from the staff room?

Oh right. What about Daisuke's stuff?

Sawa said he'll get it!

Do you know Daisuke's home number?

No, I don't know.

Ah... Ono!

Daisuke is injured. It looks bad.

His feet got lunged with a junior in a match.

But we still don't know his condition.

He just can't walk on his own.

[ - I heard from Kido. Are you okay? I heard you can't walk.

Daisuke...

Ono.

I'm sorry.

Seems like you wanted to come based on your texts.

I'll always come.

You mustn't. You are doing your best to be a member too.

Yes.

I want to play baseball soon...

Or am I too impatient?

It's alright.

I'm sure you'll get back to club activities.

Thanks.

Don't get in the way of Captain Daisuke.

Don't say inappropriate consolation during the time of his injury.

If you like the captain,

please leave him be.

Wait. Are you getting the wrong idea?

I...

was already rejected a long time ago.

But even though I was rejected,

I just want to cheer for him more.

Would it be wrong to console him as a friend?

If you're a friend,

please leave him alone until he gets better.

Could Daisuke not make it in time in summer?

He's trying to keep strong while talking.

But it's his ankle that got injured. It seems pretty bad.

Excuse me!

Um...

How would I become much better?

Louder.

Yes, Ma'am.

Blow the pitch width more properly.

- Yes, Ma'am. - Also the breathing.

Yes, Ma'am.

Please guide me once more.

Practice is the same for everything. And after that, the details.

Think. Focus.

Remember everything I said to you.

Even though there is a shortcut in progress

the shortcut isn't an easy way.

Ono! That's wrong. What's written over there?

- Staccato. - You're playing it wrong. Once more.

Yes, Ma'am.

Here is the training menu.

Understood.

Don't worry about us here. Please concentrate on your rehabilitation.

Okay.

Captain Daisuke.

You don't have to worry because you have managers like us.

Thank you.

Ono is

still inside.

Thank you.

To be honest,

I'm thinking why she still doesn't give up.

She's working hard for three years coming from an amateur.

But still, her place as a member was taken away by a first year.

I'm thinking why is she working so hard.

Aside from that, please start group practices.

Okay!

Say.

I have a comment regarding Ono's activities recently.

Even though Ono isn't a hall member

Ms Sugimura has recently always keeping an eye on her practice.

She's even using the music room even past late school hours.

I heard it is unfair.

What do you

have to say about it, Ono?

Um... You see...

What the hell is that?

Who the hell said those rubbish things?!

But it's true!

Would saying that make your playing better?

Stop it, Mizushima. It would cause dispute and quarrel.

It has become one!

This is ridiculous!

Wait, Mizushima!

[ One Heart and Soul ]

Ms Sugimura. [ One Heart and Soul ]

[ One Heart and Soul ]

I really can't be the captain.

I don't have the strength to unify the club.

Have you fully thought

what those words mean?

"Unify the unsettled hearts."

A long time ago,

when we were a regular national finalist,

there was a year when we won the silver award in the nationals.

This flag was made by the members that time.

Have you tried not be ashamed of your dreams?

Were there any doubts

in your hearts?

Did everyone gave

everything they have?

Can you say that whatever the outcome is?

This flag was made

with those thoughts.

Could you mean...

Yes. That's from our generation.

Mizushima.

The captain doesn't just unify the club.

Everyone should feel the same.

If not, I can't say it's a good brass band club.

What? Ms Sugimura.

You're still here.

You should tell the students that it's after school hours already.

The parents recently are

complaining that the students are coming home late.

I'm sorry.

It's also

your final year aiming as an adviser too.

You don't have to be so strict.

If you don't produce results still,

it would be miserable for your advisees.

No, it's not.

We

would not be miserable!

Either way, don't overwork your students, okay?

What do you mean?

As we thought, your injury is not good.

What?

In your current condition, the possibility of you returning in summer

is close to zero.

Daisuke!

Sorry.

In the end...

I can't keep the promise.

I'm sorry.

I'm definitely going to Koshien.

Would you be cheering for me in the stand?

It's a promise.

What's with the long face?

Mori!

So you're now a senior.

But I'm relieved you kept on playing.

I also kept on playing.

I'm playing in the university.

Mori.

Was it hard when you were injured?

Of course!

I've lost my will more than the pain I felt in my injury that time.

I seemed to blame myself and beat myself to anxiety.

Why did you fight it?

What are you talking about?

It's because you said I should.

It's because you kept on encouraging for me that time.

That's why I was able to continue playing right now.

Mori...

To continue encouraging someone

is as hard as doing their best.

But...

That is why someone's yell

can give strength to someone else I think.

[ Praying that Daisuke's injury would get better - Tsubasa Ono ]

[ Aim for Fumon Hall! - 2014.6.28 Tsubasa Ono ]

What did you write, Daisuke?

[ I'm going to lead Ono to the brass band club! - 2014.6.28 Daisuke Yamada ]

[ I'm going to lead Ono to the brass band club! - 2015.1.3 Daisuke Yamada ]

[ I'm going to lead Ono to the brass band club! - 2016.1.3 Daisuke Yamada ]

Please listen!

I have a favor to ask to everyone!

What?

Speak up when you're there.

How's practice?

It's over.

I see.

Ah, right.

Here.

I saw the video that Sawa recorded.

You put in too much weight that your messes up your form.

You should change your weight training menu. And also...

Don't overdo it!

It's fine if you stop acting like a captain for now.

I'll definitely

come back.

I told you!

That's not it!

Why don't you complain a bit

whenever I'm around?!

I'm here now not as a pitcher

but as your friend.

Daisuke!

Wakita.

Come here a sec!

1, 2, 3!

There is someone whom I'd like to hear our performance.

He's a friend who is in the baseball club but he go injured.

He's someone who's doing his very best.

I'm sure he's having a hard time and I think he feels like giving up.

If he listens to our performance

I think he would feel better!

That's why I beg you.

Please help me!

Why do we have to do such a thing?

We don't have the time to do something like that.

What do you think of the brass band club?

Don't involve us with your selfishness!

I'll play.

So will everyone also will?

With our music

it will move someone's heart and give strength.

I want to bring back that kind of Shirato Brass Band Club once again with everyone.

That's why

I also

beg all of you.

I entered Shirato adoring the cheer performance I watched when I was a child.

I was already happy at first

that I was able to blow and make a sound.

But I just realized it.

It's not enough that the brass band club should focus on themselves.

By unifying the hearts of the musical instruments,

by playing everyone's sound together,

I think that will make someone's heart soar.

That's why... I beg of you!

Why are you hesitating when you're only going to cheer for just one person?

Even if you practice hard and think like that

you won't be able to move anyone's heart!

Daisuke!

I also saw it!

The sky at Koshien!

Your back during that time!

I was at the stand!

You were standing!

I'm sure you'll come back to the ground!

Are feelings are finally one.

I know right! I think this is the best performance we had.

It really feels good playing the ensemble outside!

But did you know that the brass band used to play outside?

- What? Really? - Yes, really.

You didn't know?

[ Daisuke Yamada It reached me. Thank you.]

Okay.

Captain?

- Captain! - Daisuke!

Daisuke.

Thank goodness!

I'm still

not 100% cured.

But I will fight with everyone from now on.

Let's go to Koshien!

Yeah!

I will now announce the competition members.

Trumpets.

Mizushima.

Yes, Ma'am!

- Takahashi. - Yes, Ma'am!

- Kurii. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Umetsu. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Ikeda. - Yes, Ma'am.

Ono.

Ono, where's your answer?

Yes, Ma'am!

Next, horns.

- Tachibana. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Yoshino. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Saitou. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Miura. - Yes, Ma'am.

That is all.

These members will be participating at this year's competition.

A miracle won't happen.

No fluke too.

But...

Practice won't betray us.

Let's show Shirato's pride.

Yes, Ma'am!

Let's finally bring the Shirato flag

that our seniors left us to the nationals this year.

One heart and soul!

Thank you.

I'm glad that you are in the same trumpet division in the same school.

Me too.

Tsubasa!

Himari!

Why are you wearing that?

- We'll go on ahead. - Okay.

I was asked since the cheering squad is not enough.

I see...

But the truth is, when I was watching you, it makes me want to cheer too.

That sounds good that you are going to cheer!

Really? Does it suit me?

It suits you.

Alright!

Okay! Okay!

Kanzaki, Kanzaki.

Okay, Kanzaki!

Come on, let's go, Kanzaki.

Excuse me...

Here.

Could you please give this to Daisuke?

Won't you give it to him yourself?

No.

I don't want to be on his way.

Understood.

Thank you.

Tomorrow!

I'm looking forward for your cheering!

We'll give it our all!

[ 2006's 98th National High School Baseball Championships - South Hokkaido Competition ]

Hey.

Thank you very much.

The one who should be nervous are our opponents.

Relax.

Got it.

I...

will definitely protect the base.

I'll leave it to you.

Alright, let's go!

Yes!

This is the south Hokkaido tournament. This year's finals too

are the same teams as last year's.

Shirato High versus Seiun Daichi High.

With the ticket to Koshien, this year

it would once again be an intense battle.

If you please!

- Let's shut them down! - Yeah!

The catcher isn't him.

Yeah.

But Daisuke is also fighting along side them.

Then come on now, Kanzaki! Go, Kanzaki!

Play ball!

Strike!

Strike three!

The pitcher, Kido's pitches are making progress.

It is in their favor in the beginning.

In the first half of the inning, three persons didn't made it at the start.

Let's go everyone!

Yes!

Strike!

That's strike three and one out.

It hit and he's now in the second.

Throws at first base, that's three outs.

At the third inning, the score is zero and zero. The match continues.

- Strike three! - Alright!

It's a stretch but shortstop got it.

Second base out, and throws it in the first base.

Double play, three outs.

Shirato High still is scoreless in the sixth inning.

Don't make a dejected face!

We came here to cheer for them. Everyone, raise your head up!

Yes!

It seems like whenever you cheer for someone, you tend to change them.

If I see them work hard, it makes me want to cheer for them more.

I can't say it much...

But...

I can express what I can't say in words through the sounds I make.

Fight!

The end of the eighth inning and it's still both zero points.

In Seiun Daichi's first half of the ninth inning,

with two outs and from foul ball a runner is in the first base.

The pitcher, Kido, who has thrown many pitches

is starting to feel fatigue.

Can Shirato High be able to protect it?

With a runner at the first base, the pitcher throws the ball.

Oh no! The ball hits the catcher's mitt and fumbles!

He went to the second base! Second base!

Runner went to the second base!

It's okay, right?

There is a mistake in the battery during such crucial time.

Runner now is in second base. Now.

There is now a chance to Seiun Daichi High.

Kido's in a relentless mount.

It hit! The ball goes further and further!

It's between right and center fields! It goes further and further!

Home!

Second runner passes through third base and runs home!

They made a point in this ninth inning, Seiun Daichi High was able to make a valuable play!

Time out!

Shirato High calls for time out this time.

Shirato High haven't scored any point yet.

The pitcher, Kido, is the only one who is keeps on pitching in this match.

It is obvious that his fatigue is showing.

You cannot exert the same strength nor the same control in the inning.

Would they be okay?

It must be tough being the pitcher.

It is tough.

Kanzaki!

Shirato High, replacing Kanzaki

Yamada, #7. Catcher.

Tsubasa!

Shirato High now changes the catcher.

Replacing Kanzaki is the third year, Yamada.

- I'll leave it to you. - Yes, Sir!

Daisuke, go!

Yeah!

Let's shut them down!

Yeah!

Two outs!

Go, Kido!

- Strike one! - Strike!

Strike two!

With catcher, Yamada, leading,

Kido's pitching is back!

Struck out! Three outs! Change!

The pitcher, Kido, is splendidly revived!

Now it's finally the second half of the ninth inning.

Could this be the last offensive of Shirato High?

It's Shirato's turn!

Yes!

Good stopping them.

What took you so long?

My bad.

Sorry for waiting.

Thank you.

It's not over yet.

- Come now! Let's turn this over! - Yeah!

In this inning, the batting order will be from #6, Kobayashi, of Shirato High.

He hit at pitcher's first pitch and goes to the right!

It becomes a hit! They have a lead!

Shirato High has not given up yet.

A no out runner!

And the next batter who was under the catcher's mask in the first half,

Yamada, and he is now in the batter's box.

[ Advance to Koshien!! ] Yamada, and he is now in the batter's box.

[ Advance to Koshien!! ]

I'll leave to you

the next solo.

You can play, right?

Yes!

Go go, Yamada!

Let's go, let's go, Yamada! Win and fly it!

I've always received courage from Daisuke.

With Daisuke at my side, I can move forward and continue running.

I'm glad...

that I'm playing the trumpet.

Since I can't convey my feelings properly.

I'm glad that I have a trumpet.

- It went through! - Alright!

Homerun!

A homerun that ends and turns the game!

What dramatic ending Shirato High gave!

Daisuke!

Captain Yamada who runs midway between the right and center field.

Two runs that ends and turns the game!

They took the ticket for entering Koshien for the ninth time in their fifth year!

- Daisuke! - Daisuke!

Alright!

I want to tell myself that time.

I want to tell myself who's looking down and crying a lot.

That it's not my imagination.

That this sky watches the dreams.

And that it's infinitely high and so blue.

Congratulations.

Even though it took some time,

that promise I made that day,

have come this far.

Yes.

Since Koshien is finally realized,

I have something I've decided to tell you.

I...

...love you.

Me too.

I love you.

Number seven. Sapporo Shirato High School.

Conductor: Youko Sugimura.

Number seven.

Sapporo Shirato High School.

Gold award.