Original subtitles

Iza tsukame! wonderful world

Now grab hold of that wonderful world!

Atarashii hajimari wo

That new beginning

Ki wo nukeba isshun de

If I lose focus

koroge ochiteku no

I'll fall down in an instant, no

Girigiri no saizensen

When you're at the very front lines,

hikikaese yashinai

there's no turning back!

Kakugo wo kimetara go my way go my way

Once I make up my mind, go my way, go my way

Nanimo shitogetenai

I haven't accomplished anything yet

Sore demo never give up mada never give up

But still I'll never give up, still, I'll never give up

Susumu michi wa kono te de hirake

I'll open the path forward with my own hands

Zasetsu mo

Your frustration

Shinpai mo

Your worries

and your pride

Puraido mo

sutesatte

throw them all away

Tada munehatte

just stand tall

hashire

and then run for it!

Iza tsukame! wonderful world

Now grab hold of that wonderful world!

Atarashii hajimari wo

That new beginning

Hirogatteku beautiful light

The beautiful light is spreading

Nandomo tachiagare

Just keep getting back up

Ato ippo go my way mou ippo go my way

I'm almost there, go my way, just one more step, go my way

Tachidomatteru dake ja

If you just come to stop

Tsukamenai wonderful world

You'll never grab hold of that wonderful world

Darenimo tomerarenai mirai e

Nobody can stop me from getting to that future

EPISODE 19: Commercial.

Asai-san...

Here's some pickles! Eat up!

This is all my fault...

It's no' yer fault.

That's right. It can't be helped.

But we cleared up the sugar daddy incident when we announced it was just a big misunderstanding, right?

So why did we lose the commercial?

Because image is what matters most to sponsors...

Even if it's a misunderstanding, once your image is tainted it can't be cleared.

They want to avoid people talking the scandal more than their product.

I'm sorry, everyone.

But from what we were told at the beginning, the sponsor CEO was a fan of Assachi, right?

So isn't it kinda cruel to just drop us like that?

He's my fan! Then I'll go talk to him about it face to face!

You going to go see the sponsor's CEO?

Yeah!

No way! That's crazy!

I have to take responsibility!

I can't just accept it and give up!

This is still just a yellow card! Not a red card!

Aoha Beverages

This seems to be it.

Yes, it seems they're unveiling a statue of their founder today...

and the CEO will be attending the ceremony.

Are you really going to talk to him?

Of course I am!

There's nobody who wouldn't understand if I explained it to them face to face!

Just leave it to me!

I need to warm up before the big game so I'm going to go for a run!

Wait! Asai-san!

Sanada?

Ah?

Okay. Then I'll leave that to you.

Mikimoto?

It is you, Sanada! I guess I haven't seen you for about a year since the company shut down.

It's good to see you! What are you doing here?

I changed jobs too! Now I'm working at...

Aoha Beverages

Project Senior Manager Mikimoto Kazuya

Eh!? Aoha Beverages?!

Ah!

Ah...

Oh! Wow!

Imagine the ball returning to you when you kick it.

Don't worry about dropping it. Just picture it gently going into the air!

So good!

It's a sample of our new drink!

But it's pretty good isn't it?

I really did want Eternal Boys to be in the commercial for it...

I never expected you to be the one who recommend us for the commercial.

My wife is a fan and when she showed me the video I saw a familiar face dancing.

I never knew that you were so skilled!

No, I'm really just following along.

You helped me so much when we worked together...

Like that time I upset a sponsor and you came with me to apologize!

You instantly got down on your knees and they were shocked by how forceful you were.

But we somehow solved it without them canceling the contract.

Yeah, that did happen!

Sometimes you do such astounding things that surprise everyone around you,

so you becoming and idol didn't surprise me that much!

So that's how you see me?

Mikimoto...

that's actually why I'm here this time too...

We came to apologize.

One of our members feels really bad about what he did.

He'd like another chance to explain.

Could you please introduce him to your CEO?

Our boss is very strict.

I think it will be hard to change his mind.

I still have to ask!

I'm sorry, but as a former business representative you must understand.

Bye, I'll be rooting for you.

Ah...

Oh right... where's Asai-san?

That's it! You're doing great, Shouta!

I've gotten the hang of it!

You're quite good at soccer, aren't you?

Ah... Well... I did used to play when I was younger.

But you're quite talented!

I'm sure you'll be even better than me!

Really? I'll try my best!

Shouta!

What are you doing?

Ah! Grandpa!

This guy was teaching me about soccer!

He's really good!

Guy?

It's Asai...

Oh? Do you know me, gramps?

I don't just know you. I used to be your fan.

Really? Thank you very much!

I believe I said I WAS your fan.

After that scandal the other day I was very disappointed in you.

Eh?

Oh no! That was a misunderstanding!

Misunderstanding!

Yeah! I said "sugar daddy" but that was my son!

I just didn't know the phrase.

So you mean that scandal was caused by your misunderstanding?

Well yeah, but... This geezer is really hard-headed...

"Geezer"?

What are you doing, Asai-san?

Oh sorry! I was just trying to clear up the misunderstanding with this hard headed geezer!

"Geezer"?

Aoha Beverages

What is it?

Boss!

We have to go soon. The ceremony is about to start.

Aoha Beverages

Oh, is it that time already?

That geezer is the CEO?

Sir!

We're so very sorry!

Ah...

Eh?

We've very sorry for coming here unannounced and insulting you!

- Sanada-san... - We know we've overstepped, but please!

Asai and our entire group sincerely apologize for what happened!

So could you please give us one more chance!

Ah...

I'm sorry for being so rude to you!

Ah!

Asai-san?

Please raise your head, Asai-san.

You were like this back when you were playing too.

You'd made a mistake at an important moment in the game, and the fans would be disappointed.

Eh?

But you didn't let it get to you and just kept moving forward.

There were times that lead to you turning the game around.

That unwavering optimism is what what made me love you.

Then...

But unfortunately, what's done is done. There are somethings that can't be changed.

It's all my fault!

It was because of my ignorance that I caused problems!

But the other members are innocent!

So please, could you at least let the other members participate in the commercial?

Please!

Boss, it's time.

Excuse me, Asai-san.

Shouta! Let's go.

Thank you very much sir!

Yeah! Good luck!

So I got a red card...

Unfortunately...

Sanada-san, want to go out for a drink?

Cheers!

Your dogeza was really impressive!

I learned it as a business representative!

Apologizing is an important part of business too.

Really? That sounds tough.

Well, it was a lot but I think it was worth it.

You're such a hard worker, Sanada-san!

Okay, everyone, Goodbye!

Please rest well!

Sweet dreams!

End of steam

Good job.

Good work, everyone!

Huh?

Kakizaki-san!

Why are you here this late?

I have something to tell you.

Aoha Beverages contacted us about the commercial incident.

Is he still mad?

No! I have a message from the CEO.

"When I saw Asai-san bow his head for his friends"

"it reminded me of how much he treasured his teammates back when he was playing and it really moved me."

"I'd like to respond to your passion." is what it says!

Huh?

Which means...?

Yes.

While we missed out on that commercial,

We were offered another commercial for one of their affiliates.

It's with Pepe-chan though.

Really?

Yes!

Really?

Ah?

Seeing you trying so hard reminded me of that time we worked together.

I hope we can work together again someday!

That guy!

Yes. Me too!

So what kind of commercial is it?

Ah...

Pepe-chan loves Nyamu cat food more than anything!

Look! His friends want some too!

Nyamu!

Nyamu canned food! There's many flavors to choose from!

Nyamu!

When this commercial was aired, it gained some attention in a small market for being very weird,

and slowly increased Eternal Boys name recognition.

But a few days later,

a major crisis shook Manpro...

Ukita Ren's shocking transfer to Twilight! Leaving current production company amicably.

Tsuki ga yasashiku terashita yoru

On a night when the moon was shining softly

Koko ni wa inai kimi wo omotteta

I was thinking of you even though weren't here

Kaze ni fukare me wo tojita mama

While standing in the wind with my eyes closed

Kuchzuasamu no ha ano merodi

I was humming that melody

imamo mada boku no naka ni aru

It's still here inside me

Atatakai mama yasashisa no subete ga

all the warm affection I have

Shiawase wo shiawase na toki ni

It's hard to feel happy

Kanjiru no ha muzukashii dane

during the happy times, isn't it?

Night is dark nemuranakute ii

Night is dark, but I don't need to sleep

Yasashii egao ga ukabu yoru nara

if it's a night when I'm picturing that kind smile

All through the night kimi ni tsutaetai koto wo kakoeteta

All through the night I was counting all the things I wanted to tell you

Wherever you are right now

Mataitsuka aeru made

Until the day we meet again

walkin' on walkin' on walkin' on susumeyou

walkin' on walkin' on walkin' on let's keep moving towards it

Kimi no iru story of my love

You're here in my story of my love

Story of Love

We'll live it as one

The story of love!

Translated by KudouUsagi