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(RINKAI!)

She asked if you like Dagashi?

(Episode 2: The Courage to Take The Step)

Kurume Tsutsuji wrote it in her reply?

Yes, so I came here for Dagashi.

I know you like watching bicycle races.

But I didn't expect you would want to become a cyclist.

Actually, I'm still thinking about it.

Although I like cycling and I am very interested in bicycle race,

I don't know if I should make such a hasty decision.

I know it's not easy to become a cyclist.

I've never really learned any sports and I'm quite timid.

And I lack perseverance, always thinking of running away.

Becoming a cyclist seems to be out of my reach.

However,

I still can't get it out of my head.

I thought to let Kurume help me decide, so I wrote her a letter.

And she replied with this?

It's not advisable to let someone else decide your future,

but there's also a problem with a person who replied like this.

Have you asked Yuko about this?

I haven't talked to her yet.

What about your father?

No.

You kid!

Well, I really am not cut out to be a cyclist, right?

I might as well quit and focus on the study, right?

Haven't you already made up your mind?

Not yet.

You can't let others make decisions for you.

You are a nice kid,

always considerate of others.

You don't have to force yourself to stand in front of others.

I feel you are not suited for competing with others.

But if you have made up your mind, that's another story then.

Whatever you choose,

you must take responsibility for your own future.

Having the determination to go all the way, this is the most important.

If you haven't made up your mind yet,

I think it's better for you to choose to go to college.

Go home and think it over.

As long as you make up your own mind, no one will stop you.

Your bicycle is still so well-maintained.

"If you love your bicycle, you should take good care of it."

That is what you taught me.

You're such a good child.

Writing a letter might be the right decision.

Thanks to coming here for Dagashi, I could consult with you.

Thank you.

Take care on the way back.

I know.

You mean she has to make up her mind?

Master, you still know how to teach people well.

How dare you still say so.

You could have just replied and told her to give up.

That would be a shame.

After all, we've been working so hard

to attract more girls like her.

Then don't keep her on the fence

and reply to her seriously.

She looks pitiful.

It's already April now.

It's impossible to pass the training camp screening test in six months

if she relies only on herself.

So I asked her

if she likes Dagashi or not.

Atsumi, I have something to ask you.

Did you think about your future when you applied for college?

Did you have something you wanted to do at that time?

Yes.

And then did you give it up?

Why would you think that?

Because although you went to college in Tokyo,

you still came back here and got a job, right?

Although the job seems pretty good.

Ms. Atsumi, you're smart and even got scouted in Harajuku, right?

It was in Shibuya.

Didn't you ever dream of going into entertainment business?

No.

Then what about being a manga artist or a novelist or something?

I don't have such talent.

I guess so.

I think I'll just apply for a college

and find what I really want to do in there.

That way, I won't go with the flow as Takama said.

After all, you gave up what you wanted to do and got an ordinary job.

So I should also make a more mature choice.

What are you doing?

Who said I gave up what I wanted to do?

But you said you had dreams, right?

Going to college

and working at a financial company after graduating and coming back here,

is that what you called the loser who gave up dreams?

Can't I see finding an ordinary job as my dream?

I'm sorry.

What I want to do…

My dream

is to make this hotel more popular and sustainable.

So I majored in economics at college and learned marketing knowledge.

I chose to work in a financial company

because I wanted to develop my hometown.

Having connections of financial institutions will help attract investment in the future.

And I am saving money too.

These are all for my own dreams.

Dream.

These things may seem ordinary to you.

But I have the determination to keep doing it.

Yet you said that I've given up on my dreams, which makes me upset.

I am very sorry.

If it weren't something I like,

I wouldn't help our family hotel do chores

every day after work, and even in holidays.

Being an ordinary person, I have no choice but to follow the same path as others.

This is just an excuse to give up on something.

Why are you looking for an excuse to give up?

Although I don't know what you want to do,

you can just go ahead and try.

If you fail, you can run the hotel with me.

But I'm very strict.

As a sister, she's really reliable.

Cut the gossip and focus on the work.

you must take responsibility for your own future.

Having the determination to go all the way, this is the most important.

These things may seem ordinary to you.

But I have the determination to keep doing it.

Determination?

Whether choosing bicycle race or give up,

I should have the determination to have no regrets.

This is my own life.

I have to make a serious decision and not to make excuses for myself.

I liked bikes at first.

Next, all you need is the courage to take that step.

Thinking back to how you felt when you learned to ride a bike, then go all out.

The courage to take that step!

Dad, Mom, I've decided…

-It's quite good. -Go for it!

I don't know if that counts as a determination.

I don't want to have regrets.

I want to work up the courage to try!

I want to become a cyclist!

She guessed it right?

Come with me.

Don't you watch over the shop?

This is…

This is a race bicycle for practice.

You change into these pants.

Just pick a pair of shoes that fits.

Just wear a T-shirt on your top.

Okay.

Wait, why do you have these here?

Don't you want to become a cyclist?

Hurry up and change your clothes.

Is that so?

That's pretty much it.

Try it.

The seat is so small.

So are the tires.

So professional.

This is different from what you normally ride.

This is a race bicycle for competition.

Its front and rear gears are connected, so they don't idle.

The power of pushing the pedal upward can also be in good use.

Now, pedal it in one go until the distance displayed here reaches 200.

Get in position.

Are we starting already?

I'm not prepared yet.

Ready, start.

So heavy!

It's a totally different feeling than usual!

Why is that?

200.

26.55 seconds.

I can't stop my feet.

This bike doesn't have brakes!

Race bikes don't have brakes.

You have to stop it with your own feet.

With my own feet?

Ms. Sono, Tell me.

Why do you have a bicycle like this?

What is going on?

Is this some test?

Do you even need to ask?

I'm testing you to see if you can be a cyclist.

The screening test is five months away.

That's a promising statistic.

I don't understand at all.

Please explain it in detail.

Why do you know all this?

And what's this all about?

I don't know you have all this in your house.

You still like to ask questions.

What's wrong with asking questions?

How are the results?

Can I use it now?

Just in time. We just finished.

Uncle Tsubo?

Amazing.

Uncle Tsubo, why…

You're not strong enough.

You're never going to get back to the "S" level.

Okay!

What is this…

CERTIFICATE I never thought

I'd bring you here one day.

I didn't mean to keep it a secret,

but I just thought there's no need to mention it.

SEPTEMBER 1964, WINNER, KORAKUSONO

Is this you?

If you've really made up your mind

and undergo special training here,

I can make sure you'll pass the training camp screening test.

What do you think? Ito Izumi?

Thank you.

Master!

What? Didn't you know before?

Speaking of Korakusono,

she is the last prize queen among the former female cyclists.

But she retired when I was a kid.

I never thought Uncle Tsubo was also a cyclist.

I had no idea. I thought he was unemployed.

And I didn't expect Ms. Sono and Uncle Tsubo are mother and son.

I thought they were a couple!

You just found it out now?

Your mother and I are both from this city.

She was good to us when we were kids.

Why is it like I'm the only one who doesn't know it?

Even though Ito has a bicycle race track,

I thought that the bicycle race is something far away from me.

I didn't expect it to be so close to me.

So I'm shocked.

I thought you guys would object when I said I wasn't going to college?

But this is a decision you've made after thoughtful consideration, isn't it?

Then we are fine with it.

We know you love cycling,

Having Ms. Sono as your coach puts me at ease.

Yes, it's more fun.

More?

Ms. Sono has taken on a disciple before.

Who was it?

Kurume? The world champion.

Kurume?

She achieved a time of 26.55 seconds without run-up.

Not bad for a first-time rider.

And the gear ratio was 4.00 for practice.

With proper practice, she'll be on track for the screening test.

See, I was right, right?

I'm the reason she didn't give up so easily.

Let's just call it that.

The next step is to see how she will play on the track.

Once there's determination, one will change.

So there won't be any problem.

That kid must be ready to step into the world of competition.

You're right, I should start to let go appropriately.

I have faith in her.

Really?

Has Izumi finally made up her mind?

Yes!

She is too cautious.

I was kind of worried about her.

She finally lives up to expectations.

She seems to have found the Master.

The competition is fierce.

We can't lose to her.

You're right.

The five of us have to pass the screening test, so let's work hard.

Maybe we should gather before the screening test.

Let's organize a sleepover.

I agree.

KASUGA SHOP There's a perfect opportunity.

Track Summer Camp?

This is an annual event for women's bicycle race.

It's like a summer lecture for bicycle race.

This year's venue is in Ito.

No age or experience limitation.

Participants can choose the exercise plan suitable for their own level.

The purpose of this event is to let everyone feel the fun of bicycle race.

It seems that those who would take the screening test this year will attend.

I was called in to help.

Would you like to participate in?

-Yes. -Great idea!

Long time no see. I'm super excited!

We haven't seen each other since last November.

Everybody seems to be firming up.

SOUTH ITO You've worked your arms and legs so hard.

Takama, you too.

Your body is different from before.

Exactly, being slender but not weak.

I may be old, but I work very hard.

You're so funny.

You've all applied for the training camp, haven't you?

It's my first time ever to transfer money at the bank.

And I also got a debit card.

The password is…

You don't have to tell us that.

I used to leave such things to my parents.

But this time, I did it alone.

However, I borrowed the fee from my sister.

I wonder if she's going to ask you for some interest.

No, I suppose.

ITO HOT SPRING HOTEL Are you here for the training camp?

You too?

We've arrived early.

So we came to see what kind of people are attending.

Are you the Player Kumamoto who attended the screening test in high school

this spring?

Yes.

I was in the same race as you.

You're really amazing.

Are you also attending the training camp?

Yes.

Kuma is already famous.

She is very popular.

We will become like that in the future too.

ITO HOT SPRING HOTEL

TRACK SUMMER CAMP

TAKAHASHI KEI, MATSUSAKA REI, IWAKITAIRA HAYATE After introduction at the lecture,

we began to learn the names and structure of various parts of the bicycle.

After that, we practiced in formation on the track.

ITO HOT SPRING BICYCLE RACE PLAYERS DORM DAIWASO

Delicious.

I'm so happy.

You really like eating.

Thank you.

Don't you have to control your calorie intake?

I've heard

that cyclists can eat more because they need to build muscle.

That suits me perfectly.

Although wrestling also needs to build muscle,

there is a weight limit, so I was in a lot of pain.

The training has gathered a variety of people,

and they are all aiming to become a cyclist.

I wasn't feeling anything before, but now I'm getting nervous.

To be honest, I am a bit anxious.

In previous years, the women's screening rate was twice that of men.

Compared to men, the barrier is indeed lower.

But still, one out of two will fail.

Which means half the people here are going to fail.

But we will pass the screening.

Everyone will surely pass.

Don't worry!

Right, we'll make it.

After hearing what you said, I feel that everyone can pass the screening.

Kuma.

Before we begin this afternoon's practice,

I'd like to introduce a special guest.

Today, we have an active female cyclist coming to our training camp.

I am Tachikawa Remu from L7 Term of KRA Tokyo Team.

I heard that the future women's cyclists in bicycle race are gathered here today,

so I took the liberty to come here.

I will also attend the lecture in the afternoon.

If you have any questions,

you can ask me anytime. I will do my best to answer.

That's great, Kuma.

Kuma is really amazing! She's very enthusiastic.

Because Tachikawa is watching.

Of course, she has to perform well.

Kuma has said,

she wants to learn from Tachikawa.

Really?

However, I've heard that Tachikawa doesn't take any disciples.

So far everyone who has tried to learn from her has been turned down.

So she wanted to be the first one.

She will get her recognition.

Definitely.

It's really nice to have Kuma.

We got here in the first place thanks to Kuma.

In the future, she will

lead us forward and become our goal.

What a pity.

It's rare for the world champion to come here.

Do you have any favorites?

Looks like it's a wasted trip.

Maybe fate hasn't arrived yet.

Whether it's you or Kurume,

I can't understand what you're thinking.

But I can understand the weather around here.

The sun is about to come out.

The track is still wet and slippery.

Please don't ride too fast.

Do you understand?

Okay.

Who is she? So fast.

It's still wet on the track.

Who is she?

Didn't I warn active players not to practice here today?

She is a once-in-a-decade talent player

at the World Cycling Centre in Switzerland.

I've been waiting for you.

You must be Nana Chloe Hiratsuka.

Hiratsuka Nana, right?

Yes.

Next episode in RINKAI!

The training camp screening test is finally starting.

Nago, that line was supposed to be read by Hiratsuka!

I'm sorry.

The time is up!

Remember to watch.