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You're doing well Ryota, When'd you learn to do these fakes?

I'm going to be a starter.

Oh, I see.

I'll be the captain of this house, Mom.

Listen Ryota...

It's up to us to support mom now

I'll be the captain...

And you'll be the co-captain...

I'm counting on you Ryota.

If you plan to be a starter, I'll treat you like one

It's a One on One.

Don't turn your back on me! I can read your next position!

You have to get past me!

Are you scared? Need some courage?

It happens to me too, The nerves makes my heart pound like crazy

So I try hard to pretend I'm fine

- Foul! - Nope.

The game starts when you fall, Ryota!

Let's go!

Come at me!

Don't run away!

You did good

That's the energy...

Never forget it

So-chan...

Let's do it again!

Oh, you ready?

Hey!

Sota!

- Let's do One on Ones - Sorry, already promised them

- Come on, one more! - We'll play tomorrow

Then, let me go with you

You can't, you're still too young

Stay and work on your dribbling Wanna be a starter, right?

You ass, you told me that we were going to play one on one

Don't run away! You're scared to lose aren't you!

Liar!

You idiot!

You're stupid, I hate you I don't want to play with you anymore

Don't ever come back!

Here I go

Representing Kanagawa Prefecture Shohoku High School

Representing Akita Prefecture Sannoh Kogyo High School

They're pressing from the start

Here!

Nobe!

What's wrong Ryo?

Nothing, I just... didn't think you'd score

- That's worth 2 points too, yo - Huh?

- You guys see that? They are pretty loud - They brought a lot of people

Their crowd is pretty insane, right?

I'm pretty sure we have less people Let's see...

The sister...

The friends...

The rivals...

I told you guys to make matching shirts

If you want to make an ass of yourself it's not my problem

Move Hanamichi, you are in the way

Don't you guys find it weird to see Hanamichi on the court?

He's a clown

Hey, here!

So that's what being a mother feels like

We get it

What are you guys talking about? You better cheer our team!

MI-CHAN!

LET'S GO!

Let's go, Let's go, Mitsui!

Huh...

These guys like to have the lead...

...Oh well, but today Mitsui is ready to beat Sannoh.

That's it!

Nice

He's amazing

Good defense, let's stop that possession

That fool...

If you keep moving like that you'll end up pretty tired

Uh... A genious?

There is no one in Japan that can get to the rim like him

Japan's number 1?

Nevermind, there's one

You better start playing

Sannoh's royalty This is the best guard in Japan

He has humiliated every guard in Japan

- Don't back down, Miyagi - I won't!

I'm gonna make a fool of you for 40 minutes!

15th Mini-Basket Tourney Cup --- Boy's division

Kaouru, there is a free seat here

Thank you!

It's nice to see you here We were waiting for you

Let's go Ryo!

Nice pass

Good shot

Ryo has been faster than usual Maybe because you are here

Let's goo!

That number 7 plays quite well Although he's short

He's the one I told you about Sota's brother The one that died a few years ago

Oh! I remember he used the same number

He was really good, right?

So he died?

Some accident on the sea.

That's not true

Don't lie, So-chan went to live in an island

Anna!

I'm sorry...

The second half is starting!

- Number 7 - Number 15 - Number 5

That's it!

By the way... I played against your brother one time

I couldn't do anything in that game and I lost

What's wrong? You'll never play like him

Don't give up!

Here I go!

Ryo-chan!

Ryo-chan you can do it!

Well...

What a let down, nothing like his brother

That kid will never be like his brother

I think it's a good time to pack this stuff What if we move somewhere else?

Just because your brother wore number 7 doesn't mean you have to wear it

You can change it if you want

Number 7 is fine...

What are you-

Don't ever come to this room

Take that off, you have your own clothes

Get off me!

That kid will never be like his brother

We are starting the second half!

The real match starts now

Easy... we have time

Damn it

We will take the lead in the 3rd minute from the second half

Miyagi, pass it!

These guys are annoying

- Poor guys - Not looking good

Again?

I'm here Give me the ball!

Don't underestimate me

Offense, charging!

Now introduce yourself to the class

Ryota Miyagi

From now on Ryota will be your classmate...

- And that kid, who does he think he is? - He's moving from Okinawa...

So he doesn't know too much about how things work around here-

Don't be a wise-ass

Hey kid... Go play with that ball somewhere else!

Shut up!

What if we invite that kid?

Looks like he likes to play alone

Are you from Primary?

First year of Secondary

You won't beat me with just using fakes

You have to go forward! Try to get past me!

What? Are you going to give up already?

If you play alone all the time you won't get better

Mi-chan!

Want to play next time? I hope you'll be able to beat me

Shut up...

What are you doing? I haven't touched the ball in this half

Shut up!

If we push the lead to 20 points We can destroy the spirit...

...of Shohoku's freshmen

- 5 seconds - Hurry up!

10 seconds! Get past half court!

Take it!

What kind of pass was that?

You too Rukawa! Help them bring it up the court!

Foul and one!

Timeout, Sannoh!

Little Ryo, I still haven't touched the ball

Take a minute to breathe...

If I were Sannoh I would press full court...

Until our team get overwhelmed or until it breaks our spirit

We are doing great Shohoku can't deal with our pressure

- Now it's time to attack - Got it!

We can't lose that

- Mitsui, Rukawa... - Yeah!

I want you both to run down court

- And you Miyagi... - Yeah?

This will be your playground

So pops, what about this genius Sakuragi?

I want you to head to the basket...

...and just run.

Gottcha!

Ryota, give me your hand!

Red team, hurry!

What are you doing?

I want you to be the same cocky fool that I know

- They are going for Miyagi again! - Leave him alone!

Sawakita, the ball!

- He's really fast! - He's leaving him behind!

I'm the number 1 in term of speed

Take it!

Good pass!

- 3 on 2! - Here we'll change the flow of the game

No way

Finally I got it...

Just turn around and do the shot I trained!

- He saved it! - One shot at a time, we can do it!

Kawata...

There it is!

- Can he shoot? - No, he doesn't have the shot!

Can I actually beat this guy?

- You can do it, Akagi! - Let's go!

You guys already did that play... We know about it

We know that play too

Here I go!

Look, this is a great game

20 point lead...

One basket, let's start with that

Ichino... Look at Mitsui

Looks like your pressure from the first half is finally showing

Was like a lethal blow to him

You gonna shoot?

He never hits his jumpers Does he know Ryota's weakness?

Damn it! There is only one plan left

- Sakuragi, the secret weapon! - Secret weapon?

Sakuragi!

Double Dribble!

Hey, take this seriously or I'll kill you

Shut up idiot, it's just an accident

8 minutes and not a single basket

We have to score at least one

Here!

Here!

Get by him!

This guy...

...has no weaknesses

- Rukawa, be careful! - He's surrounded

Come on, you can do it!

We can't lose this match

Hey!

What?

Timeout!

How a team like us could even get here...

is because of our strong team chemistry thanks to Akagi

But it's not enough

Defense, defense!

Defensive effort is all I want to see from you!

Uhh... it's soo hot.

Miyagi... you have to talk Don't play in silence.

Communicate!

Next!

- I'm just not that type of player - Miyagi!

Was it necessary to show off like that?

You complicate the game too much

Shut up man...

Ignore him, you'll get used to it... ...or you can quit the team.

I just made a quick pass...

...I thought the offense could react to the play

I guess the team isn't capable of playing at that level

What'd you say?

Whatever... we don't get along

Akagi believes in you

- More than any other player in the team - Huh?

I'm sorry

You're too short

Who would expect something from a shorty Only height matters in basketball

- What? - Let's leave, Ryota

- Hey longhair! - WHAT?

I'm ready for a one on one whenever you want With one condition...

If you lose you have to shave your head... Deal?

WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?

We'll get you!

- That brat - Norio...

...let's destroy that kid

With pleasure

Shohoku vs Egawa Industry

Here!

Why didn't he pass? He was open

Senpai!

Loose ball!

- Defense! - Get back!

Just sub me in!

Losers

Do you think you are the only one that tried? Relax...

Whatever... now I can retire

I can leave now But this is just the beginning for you guys

The arc of terror begins...

It's a pity...

Wish you all the best for next season

Even though... I don't think you can make it to the summer

...troublemaker

- Ah? - What's with the attitude?

Are you making fun of me?

A stubborn mule and a troublemaker... Doubt you guys can get along

At least Miyagi can pass the ball

You boys are overthinking Let's use that energy in our bodies

- Kogure - Yeah?

Switch with Sakuragi

Back on the court

Hey pops... How dare you to sub out this genius?

You sub him in... Just because he is about to graduate, really?

- Who is Sannoh's next opponent? - Aiwa High School, looks interesting

I might be the only one that thinks we can still win

You still haven't given up, right pops?

Why would I?

The game ends once you give up Even if you are still playing

Box him out!

- That's it! - Awesome

- We'll go after the basket, watch this - Yeah!

They're too tall

Rebound!

Watch this

What would have happen if you would have taken that rebound

- Yamao would feel insecure of their abilities? - That doesn't matter

First, there wouldn't be a counterattack after Sannoh's rebound

So we would get another chance to score

That means, they wouldn't get their 2 points and we would gain 2 points

You understand, Sakuragi?

It's a 4 point play

If you can do that, you'll be the Ace that changes the scoreboard around

Grab the ball... grab the ball...

Let me give you my energy Sakuragi I believe in you!

- Take my energy - Take mine too - And my energy

What are they doing?

This is wrong...

- This is a really lame way of thinking - What else can we do?

We won't get the rebound with that

Not yet, pops?

It still isn't my turn to play?

Sub me in already!

HANAMICHI!

They will sub him out even with this lead?

That kid can't score from the 3 point line

You can do it Sakuragi

Hey, four-eyes

Hanamichi, we've been waiting, you troublemaker!

Give us your best, you rookie!

The game ends once you give up Even if you're still playing...

At a time like this... what are you-

What is he doing?

- Number 10 what are you doing? - That idiot

Ahem, Sannoh will be defeated by the genius Sakuragi

Are you dumb?

I'm sorry, he just started playing He doesn't know the rules

If he does that again he's out of the game

So, what do you guys think about that?

Now we have no choice but to win

Why the long face, Gori? You don't think we can win?

- What are you talking about? - So naive, haven't you looked at the scoreboard?

Fools, everything you guys are saying hold no power over me

Because I'm a beginner

So, team... Are you gonna follow this genius?

What? I can't hear you!

Hey you!

Cheer the team to win! We can't lose to this annoying crowd!

To win?

- Let's go, we can do it! - Don't give up!

Fool! He shot the ball without thinking That's the problem

Mine!

Yeah!

- Yeah, that's it! - Cheater

Yeah!

The score in the second half is 26 to 2

But we're not losing the battle of wills... Soon we'll have our chance

We have to get the lead down to 10 points

Akagi, help!

- Nice Ryota - That's it!

Pay attention! Don't waste our chances

Damn it

- 3 points! - Get in!

- Again? - That was a fake

What?

Sakuragi!

See that?

- Awesome, he followed the shot - Thanks to that we were able to score

And the reason why I subbed him in Wasn't only to grab rebounds

- Let's focus for these next 10 points - Yeah!

- Let's go Shohoku, let's win Shohoku! - Let's go Shohoku, let's win Shohoku!

Akagi! You're holding the ball too long!

No, that shot won't go in!

I knew it!

So high!

Not only that...

He's fast!

How?

Not bad, redhead.

Hanamichi, pass it!

National Champions

Offense, charging!

You do everything alone, all the time

What if we stay on the ground

No one will blame you It's just what you had to do

It doesn't matter, you guys won't win

I guess you're doing it again Thinking you're the only one trying

Don't put the dream of being National Champions on us, it's annoying

Akagi, let me ask you a question...

What does it feel to look down on everyone?

Do you think you're better than everyone?

- Are you ok, can you continue? - Yeah, I'm good

I see... I'm already fulfilling my dreams right this moment

Gori finally woke up

Kawata is Kawata, you are you...

Akagi is Akagi... and me...?

Red team's ball

One basket!

I got you

That guy is at his limit

- Kawata is Kawata, Akagi is Akagi... - Huh?

And me...?

Who am I?

I want you to say my name Say it loud, who am I?

Hey!

So this is a gang? I never thought these things were real

I don't like how the arch of your eyebrows wise-ass

Well... I don't like your long hair

I want you to say my name!

Mitsui!

Yeah!

You're running on fumes

Nice! There's only a 10 point difference

Hey Miyagi...

You have to use me

Akagi will screen for me

I have to create space

And use that moment to score a 3 pointer

Hey!

- Yeah! - That's it!

The only thing I can see is the rim

Let's move! Offense to defense... We're on defense now, right?

How? He's clearly at his limit

Don't worry Matsumoto... Let him shoot

He's stubborn... Well... it's easier to guard the 3s

We only have to grab the rebounds

That's not going in!

I knew it

Rebound!

Oye, brat! What's wrong with you?

Hey, can't you see we're talking to you?

Hey!

Don't get cocky!

- Perfect! - Take this!

- You think you're too cool, right? - You'll pay for this

Bastard!

Mi-chan!

Get off him!

- You're gonna pay for this! - Don't move!

What is this?

Looks like trash...

My heart is beating so fast

What happened to you? Ryo-chan, what's wrong?

Shit...

Shit...

Shit...

Shit...

Shit...

Ryo-chan?

Ryo-chan!

Mom! Ryo-chan woke up!

Are you okay Ryo-chan? Can you hear me? We are in the hospital

- Hospital? - The bike was totaled after the crash

The bike...

I got to see Okinawa...

What were you thinking?

The doctor said that you were lucky to be alive

Can we slow down a bit?

What? Weren't you Japan's MVP?

You are Ryo-chan, right? Look how much you grew

- How have you been? - Grandma, who is he?

What's your name?

So-chan, that's amazing!

Are they pro?

No, they're from high school

They won Nationals 3 times

The great team Sannoh

Sannoh...

Will you try to get into that school?

How's this? Is it better?

Maybe in 1, 2, 3... in 4 years

Okinawa's MVP... Sota Miyagi!

There he goes, double clutch layup!

He did it!

He beat the powerful Sannoh

Forgive me So-chan

Why am I the only one who disappoints mom?

If only So-chan were here...

Let's go!

Intentional foul, white number 4!

Intentional foul?

What?

- Nice! - Let's go!

What happened to your hair?

Are you really coming back to the team?

Shut up

I want everyone to know I don't give up so easily

Really?

This is a crucial moment We have to take advantage of this opportunity

Or else we don't deserve to beat Sannoh

- Let's get these 10 points back! - Yeah!

Looks like they finally found their rhythm Right?

Fukatsu... Japan's best guard Against me?

I really have to match his level?

I know I've always been a quick player

But the reality is...

Is that I always fall behind

What's up?

You don't seem to be in a good mood

Fukatsu was a starter in Sannoh since his first year

And I have to play against him...

Well, that's obvious After all you both are guards

My heart is racing

Really? I had no idea

You always seem relaxed

We all know you're one of the best guards

Well... you're not Kanagawa's number 1 And...

Come to think of it, not number 2 either... Maybe not even...

Okay stop, that isn't helping

We should think of something that'll help you focus if things get messy

Let me think...

How about...

Looking at your hand!

Number 1 Guard

Miyagi is exhausted from playing the whole match

Be careful Ryo-chin Please don't miss

Shut up! You're distracting me!

Everything will be fine

Yeah!

- Screen! - Switch!

Only 10 points!

Kawata!

Kawata is guarding the redhead!

Kawata...

That redhead has been the only one besides you...

That has given me the most trouble with the rebounds

- What's so funny? - Don't hold anything back, bald orc

If you say so

Sakuragi changed the pace of the game

Rebound!

- Sorry, didn't see you - Bald gorilla!

- No! - It goes to Sawakita!

Good job Rukawa!

- You won't get by me - Are you sure?

Don't let them make easy passes Are you sleeping or what?

What'd you say?

You're a fraud

You always talk about being Japan's number 1 But you let that baldie beat you

Are you ignoring me?!

Focus on defense, Sakuragi!

Hey...

Is that all you guys got?

I'll destroy you

I want to see you try

Switch!

- Kawata! - Yeah!

Really? He's still up here with me?

That's it! Charge!

Oh crap!

Only 8 points now!

- Who would have thought - Shohoku's tough

We might be in trouble if those two freshmen start working together

Our job is to stop them

It's easy, we just need to score...

three more times

Give me the ball Fukatsu, Alright?

- You can do it! - Come on!

- Don't lose focus - Defense, everyone!

Here I go!

- Don't come any closer!

Keep defending, please!

Is there really someone like that of my age?

He's probably thought of nothing but basketball the past 17 years

But...

I'm the same

- He's beating him! - No

- Fukatsu! - Pass it!

You dumbass, fox!

That's a careless shot!

You got lucky

Shohoku (55) - (65) Sannoh

You want to be Japan's MVP... Rukawa?

Shut up

Maybe you can be the MVP ... Once I'm no longer in Japan

Ready...

GO!

Don't underestimate me

I achieved everything in high school basketball.

I don't think there is anything left to accomplish

Give me the experience that I need

If you think that I'm missing something

Give me the wisdom, please

6, 7, 8, 9, 10...

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...

300.

Not bad...

One on One... You'll never beat me, Rukawa

I can't believe that Rukawa has been defeated so easily

It's not over yet

Rebound!

I can't let the redhead jump

That's the first step... The second is to get the ball

What's wrong? Don't tell me that you gave up?

Not yet

Go, you're the star player!

Looks like the ball's mine

Foul!

Shohoku (55) - (73) Sannoh

Damn it!

What an arrogant prick... Saying that he's the number one

He's still a second year like me I'd love to see the frustration on his face

- Me too - Yeah, I know

By the way...

Is this the first time we've talked to each other?

- It was a good game... - Yeah it was pretty entertaining

Shohoku's team gave a good fight

Hey!

The five on the court are against great players

The bench has to support them

Shohoku (55) - (74) Sannoh

Yeah!

He still doesn't understand that you can't beat Sawakita?

What are you up to Rukawa?

He doesn't have any options

Rukawa 6 Seconds left!

It's almost 30 seconds 4 Seconds left!

Where is he going?

Basket counts!

Yeah!

Coach?

He passed the ball?

Rukawa passed?

That Rukawa?

So he's passing?

Good decision

Go in!

Pass!

Pressure him!

Get off me!

Shohoku (59) - (74) Sannoh

Rukawa found his rhythm

He's acting different Perfect, hit them with everything Rukawa!

Not so fast!

- Yeah! - Let's go!

Shohoku (61) - (74) Sannoh

That's it!

You came to block me when I can barely lift my arms...

I knew it, he's way over his limit

3 and a half minutes

and 13 points

Mine!

Run!

- Rukawa run! - Yeah!

- Come on! - Run!

- Don't let him shoot! - You won't give up, right?

Complete silence... This sound...

Is what what I live for

Shohoku (64) - (74) Sannoh

- Yeah! - Only 10 points!

They are resilient

- Yeah! - Let's take care of this possession

This guy!

- We're close! - Yeah!

Shohoku (66) - (74) Sannoh

Everything can change in these 2 minutes and 50 seconds

That's it!

Good!

Hey, don't you want to smile or something?

Now we have a chance

- Gori - What?

That guy is just like Rukawa He won't pass up a shot...

Because he's never lost

No!

Yeah! You guys saw that?

My amazing plan worked

- 2 minutes and a half! - 8 points and the ball is ours!

Gori, we can still do this right?

- You guys can do it! - We can win!

- Don't give up!

This guy never hesitates?

He made me lose the ball!

Catch it!

Don't give up! Don't give up!

Move, Mi-cchi!

Time out, ref!

Hey...

Sakuragi?

You did a good job But damn are you clumsy

Who you calling clumsy?

So you're still alive

- Of course I am! - Can you continue?

Yeah

What's happening?

Shohoku, you can do it!

That's it, don't give up!

We have to catch up!

We really have to destroy them so they can give up?

Yeah, louder! Support us!

What...?

Drop step!

- Fade away! - That's it!

That's not going in!

Rebound!

Let's try again

Although it's hard... Although my heart's racing...

I have to pretend I'm fine

Shohoku (66) - (74) Sannoh

Idiot... Are you still scared of Kawata?

Get off the court if you can't keep up with me

Is it gonna be a drive? Or a pass?

You're forgot one thing.

Shohoku (69) - (74) Sannoh

- He got the basket! - 3 points!

- Time out, Sannoh!

This is bad, the pain is getting worse.

Does something hurt, Sakuragi?

No, just my back it hurts a bit

Where on your back? How's the pain?

It feels like a sprain but I'm fine.

If you keep playing this might be your last game.

Don't give up!

We're still here...

You are doing fine... Can you still run?

I can barely lift my arms

Ok, I'll keep passing to you

Hey pops, we can still win, yeah?

Of course.

Sakuragi has helped the team with rebounds and heart

Miyagi has given us his speed and gamesense

Mitsui gave us chaos

And later wisdom and sharpshooting

Rukawa his explosivity and will to win

All of this on the foundations of the team that Akagi and Kogure have built

These are the things that makes up our team

This is Shohoku.

Listen, forget your anger. We have never been good friends.

But...

- But what? - Nothing...

- Thank you. - Eh?

- You idiot, what are you thanking us for? - Don't think I'm doing this for you

- Teams!

Ok team... Are you ready?

Yeah!

- Let's go! - Let's go team!

He's going for the mismatch.

Why isn't it working? He should feel pressured by this

Of course... We are against the powerful Sannoh

Shohoku (69) - (76) Sannoh

- They are pressing! - Ryota!

Domoto...

I won't give up even if we have the lead We'll fight until the last second

Because that's our playstyle That's why we are considered invincible

- Miyagi! - Ryo-chin...

Ryota! Show them what you're made of!

Mom, you want the small one?

- Yeah - Like always...

Then the rest is for me

- What'd you say? - Nothing.

Look, the biggest part is for the MVP

Yours has more

But yours has the card!

It's weird for brothers to share the same birthday.

"-py Birthday, Ryota!"

It means we're special

What time tomorrow?

Ryo-chan, what time do you leave?

...for the Interhighs in Hiroshima?

- 6 o' clock. - Really?

Mom, he leaves at 6 o' clock!

Ryo-chan is 17 years old...

...and So-chan?

Ah!

20.

If he was alive...

So 20 years...

3 years difference... He's long overtaken him in age.

Let's put So-chans picture up.

So that we don't forget him.

It's been 8 years.

Yeah.

Happy 17th Birthday.

Thank you.

"Dear Mother, Every year when this day comes"

"I'm sorry that I'm the one who's alive"

"Mother"? What?

Dear Mother, please forgive me because I only cause problems...

I know you hate basketball...

Because it reminds you of So-chan...

Even though you never asked me to stop...

When I played minibasket, it made me really happy that you went to see my games

So-chan is amazing He already scored 20 points!

Well... that's why he's the captain.

You want to be like your brother?

I know you can be that good if you practice really hard

In a world without So-chan... basketball was my only reason to live.

And you let me continue... Thank you.

Stop! Why are you doing this?!

Mom, Help!

I just don't know... what to do...

I'm glad that I kept going.

Tomorrow I'll be in the place...

Where So-chan would have loved to be.

- Hey, stop that! - Keep going!

- Lower your knees, like this - Shut up

You got it!

- So annoying! - You can't get by me, shorty

What can I do... Against giants blocking my way?

Go!

Go!

Go, Ryota!

Dribbling is all it's about...

For shorties like me!

- Yeah! - Good job Ryota!

- Defense! - Defense!

That's it!

Go in!

Foul, basket does not count!

You can do it, Akagi

- Number 4 has to take free throws - It's my free throws, Sakuragi

What kind of joke is this? That slam dunk was a good play by this genius

And don't you dare look down on me... I'll beat you one day!

Let me go! I don't want to sit.

He hurt himself when he fell over that table.

But where?

Ayako, please don't say it!

His back.

His back?

Is this the end of my career? Does it all come to a close here?

So...

I won't be able to play basketball anymore?

Do you like basketball?

I love it, because I'm an athlete!

Siblings?!

Here I go!

Box me out!

Good, That's it!

Last shot!

The left hand only supports the ball.

The debut of the rebound king!

Shohoku (70) - (76) Sannoh

- Nice! - Good job!

Hanamichi, we've been waiting, you troublemaker!

Damn it...

Damn it...

- You got it! - You can do it, Akagi!

Let's go!

Substitution please!

- Hanamichi! - Hey?! - Sakuragi!

- Hey, what are you doing? - Sakuragi!

Sakuragi...

Ryo-chin, I'm coming right away.

Gori, until then please hold the score!

Sakuragi don't spout that nonsense, come back!

See? You can barely stand.

- Sorry, cancel the substitution - Hey pops!

Sakuragi...

I have to confess...

Although I noticed immediately that something was wrong

I didn't want to sub you out...

Because I wanted to see you reach the limits of what you're capable of.

I've failed as a coach.

This could affect the rest of your career.

Shohoku (71) - (76) Sannoh

- 1 minute left! - Sakuragi, let's cheer for the team!

When were your glory days old man? Was it during Nationals?

For me...

For me it is right now!

Red, foul!

Hey, if you're just gonna stand there, you're just getting in the way

If want to come, just come now, moron.

Substitution!

He can come back?

- Hanamichi... - Are you ok?

Why do you guys look so concerned?

Did you miss your best player? I'm talking about me, of course

To beat an opponent like Yamao someone like me is perfect

Gori, let's win this! They're nothing but a stepping stone to advance in this tournament

- A newbie like you doesn't have to tell us that! - What?

Shohoku (71) - (76) Sannoh

Hey, come!

We know that they'll press again They're coming for me

In that moment you take the ball Rukawa, Run and don't stop until you get to the basket

Got it.

- Captain, help Rukawa - Okay...

Listen...

We can do this

Captain?

1,2,3...

WIN!

Sannoh, are you ready?

Come on!

- They are serious! - They really think they can score 5 points in 1 minute?!

Let's go Shohoku!

- Defense! - Defense!

He's open They're going to score!

Fool!

Do it, Mikio!

Let's go, Rukawa!

Good, he's covered!

A fake!

Basket counts 3 points, foul number 6! One free throw!

Shohoku (74) - (76) Sannoh

- Shohoku! - Shohoku!

What a shot, Mitsui!

Thank god I got in Shohoku's team...

We can feel the victory.

It's obvious that they haven't given up...

And that they trust in themselves and their abilities.

Shohoku (74) - (76) Sannoh

Shohoku (75) - (76) Sannoh

- 47, 46, 45, 44..! - Defense! Don't let them score!

Come on!

Sakuragi, you got this!

Miyagi...

Rukawa...

Mitsui.. You got this!

You got this... Akagi!

Go!

Give it back!

Stop him! Stop him quickly!

It's over!

Shohoku (77) - (76) Sannoh

Let's go!!

How was it, against Sannoh?

It was hard.

I was scared.

Ryo-chan...

Wha-

Welcome back.

I'm home.

- Are you taller? - Huh?

Of course not, it's only been 4 days.

It's So-chans.

Ryo-chan!

Welcome Ryo-chan!

What are you doing?

It's okay...

The experience from a loss...

Is always a good lesson.

Give me the experience that I need...

Have you noticed anything different since you came overseas?

Everyone around me... are all as big and athletic as Kawata.

What will be your role on this team?

I'm small so I'll be playing point guard.

I don't want to put extra pressure on myself.

Thank you for coming all this way.

No way..