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RIE KIYONO AT NATIONALS

I can't stand this!

Kiyono gets all the attention.

And you don't even have
any good university offers.

It's all because of your injury!

There's no use bringing that up now.

Mr. Sakuragi, where did you get this?

I got an anonymous e-mail.

SELLING TATSUMI GAKUEN

The land around the school

has been nearly all bought up!

They're serious!
What should we do, Chairman?

They've bought up so much.

Ours is the only plot left.

That horrible man!

The former chairman's involved?

Chairman. I think
it's about time to explain.

My trickster father.

He's trying to sell this school.

Sell the school? But why?

There's a plan to build
a resort complex here.

The local residents are opposed.

Of course, I have taken
a hard opposition stance.

But my father values money
over the school and students.

He can get three times
the usual price now.

Didn't he want to save the school
from financial ruin

and make it a high-level school?

That's just a facade. His true aim

is to have me resign.

He can't sell the land without
the chairman's consent.

So I was standing in his way.

I thought something was up.

Saying "Quit if five students
get into UTokyo."

He even made a contract.

So he did. If five students get in…

It's over for me and for this school.

No…

How could he play so dirty…

We mustn't allow such tyranny!

He said it was for the students

while selling the school for money!

Vice Principal Takahara…

Overturning this contract would be…

Nearly impossible.

Hang on, wait.

This means Mizuno Law Office
is also in trouble.

Sounds about right.

My original contract said
if we get five in, you'll contract me,

Mizuno Law Office,
for the next five years, right?

-Right?
-Ah, yes.

But if five students get in,

the chairman and the whole school will go.

And if five don't get in, no contract.

No matter the outcome,

your contract is over.

It's not funny.

My dream of making bank.

-My debt…
-Hm?

Hang on.

There's a simple solution.

Just get four students in.

The chairman and the school can remain.

Takahara will get fired,
but we can hire him back.

And Mizuno Law Office.

We can make a new contract with you too.

Everything works out.

Victory to everyone!

You do talk sense sometimes.

No!

If we limit it to four students,

think of how the hardworking
children would feel.

We mustn't get the students involved
in our adult problems.

That the thought even entered your mind,

you're a failure as an educator!

I was mistaken.

Disqualified!

Surely there's another way.

Chairman! I'll help you.

I'll support you in any way I can
to help the school and students.

Thanks.

Leave the issue of the school sale to us.

Mr. Sakuragi and Ms. Mizuno,
focus on teaching the students.

Of course we will.

Even so,

who sent that e-mail to Mr. Sakuragi?

I'll look into it.

I know a specialist.

Okay, thanks.

Look what you've done.

We're stuck with this job
that won't even pay.

Take responsibility!
Accepting it without due diligence!

Shush.

How could I predict this?

You were gone for two years.

I built the Mizuno Law Office,

working desperately to get this far.

To fail no matter the result,

it's not even funny.

If we face failure either way,

we might as well get them in
and build up our own reputation.

Listen. We have seven students now,

but only Kosugi is
at the passing line now.

Seto is working hard,
but far from passing.

Fujii plays tough,
but psychologically he's the weakest.

And there's Iwasaki…

Iwasaki?

Summer's almost here.

You've got to step up!

I'm the one who could cry.

I know. I understand.

-You're starting the morning strong.
-Of course we are.

I never want an E again.

I never want an ugly score
like that again.

Good attitude. But listen.

Studying like mad is not the answer.

Huh? What do you mean?

The practice exam
has shown where you stand.

You've got to make the most of that.

In other words…

Know your distance from UTokyo.

Distance from UTokyo?

Studying for entrance exams means
closing that distance.

How can you shorten that distance?

Calculate it from your current position.

Devise the fastest
and most certain strategy.

Your distance from UTokyo is
your goal minus your current score.

Think about how
you can close the distance.

How? Isn't studying the only way?

You'll never succeed
with such a rough strategy.

Mizuno, the handouts.

What's this?

Those are uniquely tailored strategies
I made for each of you.

Uniquely tailored?

Hang on, I'm applying for
Natural Sciences 1.

Are you serious about UTokyo?

Then let go of that idea.

-Huh?
-It's not just you.

Science applicants,
Amano, Iwasaki, and Kenta.

You're all applying to Natural Sciences 2.

I don't understand.
Why are you putting me with them?

Listen. Natural Sciences 1
is easier so it gets more applicants.

That drives up the minimum passing score.

So it's harder to get in.

Natural Sciences 3 is out of the question.

The only ones getting in are aliens.

Natural Sciences 2 has had a relatively
low minimum score lately.

Depending on the year, it's possible
to get in with less than 50%.

-It's a shortcut to UTokyo.
-Shortcut! Yay!

Natural Sciences 2 is easier
so you want me to switch?

That's for losers! No way!

You want to get in, don't you?
If you want to fail, be my guest.

My job is simply to get you into UTokyo.

How you feel is not my problem.

Next, arts.

Kosugi, Hayase, Seto.

You'll do Humanities
and Social Sciences 3.

-Okay.
-What's that?

What's wrong with 1 or 2?

Humanities and Social Sciences 1
is full of geniuses.

It's ridiculously hard.

And 2 is packed with logical-thinking,
clear-headed people.

You've only been studying for a year.
It's impossible.

In comparison, for Humanities 3,

if you can get 80% on the Common Test,

you'll pass with 60%
on the secondary exam.

This is the only way you can
get into UTokyo.

Alright!

The only way, even for Kosugi?

Kosugi could get into 2.

I want to study literature, so 3 is fine.

-Yay! Let's do this!
-Yeah!

That's it.

If you understand the strategy,

let's get class started.

Yes, sir.

I have another special instructor.

-Again?
-Yes!

Today's special instructor is…

you guys.

-Huh?
-What?

Why a video camera?

You're going to film each other.

Film the lessons you teach.

We're not at a level to teach!

Exactly. What are you thinking?

You've completely filled your brains
with basic knowledge.

But knowing things doesn't mean
you can use them.

You've got to use it!

Listen. To teach, you must understand
that information, digest it,

organize it, and be able to use it.

Once you can do that,
you'll have true understanding.

By recording it, you can observe
your thought processes.

It will have great results.

That's true.

But it's all so sudden.

I'll do it.

Aim higher than E.

It's nearly summer.
There's no use complaining.

Good, Seto. Try it right now.

-Yeah.
-Here's the theme for your lesson.

How to use the word "must."

This'll be easy.

Alright! Class is in session.

Um… I'll explain how to use "must."

"Must" is an auxiliary verb,

which means "be obliged to."

It has the same meaning as "have to."

"Must" is an auxiliary verb,

so the verb following it
must be in the present tense.

The third person singular present "s"…
Yes, it doesn't get used.

An example sentence is…

And suchlike.

This has been my explanation of
how to use "must."

-Excuse me.
-Yes.

-I'm not satisfied with that.
-Huh?

How was it, Kosugi?

-There were a few mistakes.
-Huh?!

You said after an auxiliary verb
the verb must be present tense.

That should be the base form.

And you said "have to" and "must"
mean the same thing.

But "have to" has an objective meaning.

"Must" is used in cases
like a subjective command.

That's the difference.

Oh yeah, that.

-Very good, Seto. Sit.
-Okay.

You gave it a good shot.
But why did you make mistakes?

I guess I just slipped up?

-Why'd you slip up?
-Why?

Why? I wasn't expecting to have to teach.

-Inside my head, I just kinda freaked.
-Uh-huh.

-And then?
-And then… that happens to anyone.

I get it in my head, but I make mistakes
when I say it out loud.

And then?

And then…

I mean, whatever, right?
I won't make mistakes next time.

-No. And then?
-I'm saying I'll be more careful.

What's the point of
making excuses like this?

Excuses are key. If you make mistakes
and don't make excuses, you won't grow.

-What do you mean?
-There are two kinds of excuses.

The excuses of winners
and those of losers.

Losers don't think much.

They call it an oversight
and forget about it.

They blame others
and try not to take responsibility.

Meanwhile, when winners make mistakes,
they analyze the situation deeply.

They think hard about how to improve
and use that next time.

Right? Iwasaki.

I think you're right.

LAST DAY OF THE FIRST SEMESTER

Summer break begins tomorrow.

Your summer will dictate
how you do on the exam.

A year from now, whether you're enjoying
your summer as a UTokyo student

depends on right now.

Spend each day wisely.

Yes, sir.

Alright! I'm getting pumped!

What's the summer special training?

Bring on the training!

Special training? Don't be spoiled.

Huh?

-This summer, you'll study on your own.
-Huh?

Hang on.
You said this summer is important!

You're abandoning us?

I can't do it. I'd be too lonely.

What about practice exams?

Are you all babies?

The coddling ends here.

It's time to stand on your own feet.

Overcoming this will make you confident.

It'll give you the strength
to overcome hardship.

This summer,
you'll find your true strength.

True strength…

But I'm scared.

So today, just for you,

Mizuno will teach you a strategy
for summer break.

Mizuno.

Okay, we're going to do
a personality analysis.

Personality analysis?

Say you're going to read some books.
You've got your eye on several.

So do you read them at the same time?

Or do you finish reading one
before you start the next?

Which one are you?

I'd read them at the same time.
I get bored easily.

I only read illustrated reference books.

But I'd read comics at the same time.

-I'd read a bunch at once.
-Me too!

Not me. I have to read one to the end
or I feel weird.

-I read books from start to finish.
-I guess I skim to the end.

I skip the boring parts though.

-Okay, I've got it.
-Huh? What?

Do we pass or fail
based on what we choose?

Hayase, Seto, Iwasaki,
and Kenta are diffusive types.

Diffusive type?

Amano, Kosugi, and Fujii
are preservation types.

Preservation type?

Hey, we're not in the same group
as Kosugi. This is bad.

I want to be preservation type!

Oh, come on.

If that's all it took,
no one would suffer.

What worries me is how much
this is freaking you out.

Huh? Who said I was freaking out?

How are those two different?

Diffusion types take action quickly
whenever they find something interesting.

The keyword for this type is "excitement."

Excitement!

The place you study is up to how you feel.

Study materials should be
one book that excites you.

Try challenging high-level questions.

That sounds like fun.

The preservation type wants to do well
and doesn't want to make mistakes.

The keywords for this type are,
"accumulate confidence and security."

Accumulate confidence and security…

The place to study should always be
the same. Where you're comfortable.

Study materials should be focused on
completing basic-level exercise books.

Don't touch the high-level questions.

-Okay.
-This is the study method for each type.

This summer, completely firm up your base.

People who firm up their bases now
will make leaps in the fall.

You'll see yourself speeding
towards UTokyo.

Also, you've already

spoken to your families about
the UTokyo entrance exam, right?

From now on,
you'll need your family's support.

Make sure they follow
the Ten Family Rules.

Remind your family
before summer break begins.

Yes, ma'am.

I'll be lonely if we can't
meet during the break.

We've been together every day.

I wish we could
get together somewhere to study.

Oh!

I know a good place.

Wow, this is great! So big.

Can we study here?

Sure. I'll tell the owner.
Keep it up, you guys.

-Yeah! Thanks!
-Thank you!

I don't get it!
Hey, Amano, do you get this?

Oh yeah, that's hard. Hang on a sec.

They're here!

Oh, it's you guys!

Akira!

What are you guys doing?

Why are you two here?

What do you mean? This is our territory.

-Everyone's here!
-Kenta, Kosugi. Welcome!

-Let's study together.
-Yeah.

Great timing, Kosugi.

-I wanted you to help me with this.
-Which part?

DAY 2

-We're here!
-What gives?!

I'm busy. Why did you call me here?

Fujii! Show me your notes!

Huh? Why?

Wow, they're really amazing.

So easy to understand!

-They're so different from mine.
-Yikes.

Of course they are.
You can copy them if you want.

Can I? A good student's notes
are a great way to study.

-Wow, Fujii baby.
-Giving me chills.

DAY 3

Kaede's late again.

It's summer break. What's she up to?

She said she'd be training
in the school gym.

I'm sure she wants to support the team
before the nationals.

How can she be so thoughtful
towards others?

I know, right?

I wish she'd think about herself
more than about others.

DAY 7

Good work everyone!

Everyone's working hard,
so I brought ice cream!

-Thank you very much!
-Okay!

-Yeah!
-Let's open it!

-Yummy!
-Yum! Sweet!

You two are really part of the gang.

-Getting in on the ice cream.
-Seriously!

You did a horrible thing
to Ms. Mizuno and Mr. Sakuragi.

That was for Kaede's sake!

What? For me?

Yeah!

We heard you were in trouble
from Akira, right?

So we said we'd help out.

-What? That's so nice!
-Right?

In the end, I peed my pants though.

Hey, laugh!

Why doesn't anyone laugh?

You too, laugh!

-Hello?
-Kaede. Where are you?

Uh, now?

I need you to come here right away.

Now?

Right away.

Kaede!

-Mom! What's going on?
-Don't worry about it, just come.

It's Coach Sugai from
the Nihon Unisys corporate team.

There's no practice today,
so he agreed to meet with us!

-Nihon Unisys?
-Look!

Your dad pulled a lot of strings for you!

We have athletes who are
off the front line due to injury.

They keep training in ways
that don't harm their knees.

Will you train with us?

It's not normally allowed,
but there's special summer training.

If it's okay with you, you can join us.

You're an Olympic hopeful.

Our athletes would welcome you.

Isn't that great?

Is that really alright?

Yes. But it's very rigorous.

It's a month of solid practice.

-A month?
-You can see top athletes close up.

It's an amazing chance to learn.

Please allow her to join.

Thank you very much.

You too!

NIHON UNISYS CORPORATE TEAM

Stop! Iwasaki, don't flinch.
Don't look down.

-Yes, sir!
-Alright.

-What are you guys up to?
-Hey, sir!

Can't you see what we're doing?

We do study a little, don't you know.

Waseda or Keio

should be a piece of cake.

Waseda or Keio?

Huh, what?

You're in for hell.

What do you mean?

Private schools only test
three subjects so it seems easy.

Most faculties at Keio with
high hurdles from essay questions.

Stuff you'd never see on a UTokyo exam,

like difficult English words.

Things that barely appear
in huge prep books.

There are extremely niche questions.

What?

For schools like Waseda and Keio,

there are infinite possibilities
for the range of exam questions.

Without major knowledge and adaptability,

you'll never break through that barrier.

-Change your strategy.
-Sheesh.

-Are my guys studying here?
-Yeah, every day.

I don't see Kaede lately though.

Pass on a message for me.

Tomorrow's a school day. Don't forget.

-Okay.
-Got it.

Long time no see, sir.

-Whoa. Long time no see, Sakamoto.
-Yes.

It's your fault
I'm roped into this lost cause.

You figured out it was me who found you.

Only you could.

Mizuno-senpai asked me
to find out who sent that e-mail.

Relating to the sale of Tatsumi Gakuen.

Sending it anonymously.
That's in bad taste.

Seriously. Even so,
buying up all this land?

-What are they going to do?
-What indeed.

If you find out, let me know.

President Sakamoto.

-See ya.
-Bye.

MID-BREAK SCHOOL DAY

After the next practice exam ends,

write down everything from your
answer papers.

Everything? I can't remember all that.

They're essay questions
and there are a ton of them.

You write a draft
before answering the question, right?

Use that to remember.

And bring them here.

-What for?
-To mark yourself.

What?

It takes weeks for
the results to come back.

You want to find your mistakes quickly,

analyze how to improve,
and build a strategy.

Overcome your shortfalls quickly.

That's what's needed now.

Huh.

One more thing. There's a great benefit
to marking your own test.

Amano, do you know why?

You get to know question trends?

You're half right.

Listen. By marking yourself,

you can see where you get points
and lose points.

Through repetition, you'll see the intent
of the ones making and scoring the exam.

You'll get to know what sort of
answers they're looking for.

If it were that easy, we wouldn't suffer.

Correct, you'll suffer less.

If you can do this,

you'll figure out what answers
UTokyo wants.

-Wow.
-I see.

But knowing the results right after
it's over makes me nervous.

Maybe I'll get a higher score.

Yeah, we've been working hard every day.
Of course it'll go up.

I bet I could get a D.

Don't get your hopes up.

Huh?

The athletes who finished their summer
events will be at these exams.

They have energy, strength,
perseverance, and focus.

They're strong, they have it all.

The number of test takers will go up
and so will the average score.

Even if you score higher,
you might not get a higher grade.

Strong opponents will come at you
from all sides.

Whoa. Scary!

So you approach it with even more
energy than ever. Got it?

Yes, sir.

I have to do this.

I have to do this.

I have to do this.

AFTER THE SUMMER UTOKYO PRACTICE EXAM

Good morning!

-Good morning.
-Morning!

Okay, I'll collect the answer sheets.

Collect? Don't we mark our own?

Shuffle them, and mark each other.

What?

N-No! I don't want anyone to see.

Yeah, can't we just correct it ourselves
and review?

-Are any of yours correct?
-Hush.

If you mark another person's answers,

it's beneficial.

What kind of benefit?

People have trouble noticing
their own mistakes.

But they instantly notice
others' mistakes.

By marking another person's test,

you'll notice the parts
that are easily mistaken.

You'll make new discoveries and level up.

-We can level up?
-Level up!

If you get it, then hurry up and
give them to me.

-Okay.
-Got it.

-What? I'm embarrassed!
-Come on.

Everyone has an answer booklet, right?

Read the explanations, note how
points are added and taken off.

-Then mark those tests.
-Yes, ma'am.

Ready, start.

Kosugi really is super amazing.

Whoa, but she made one mistake here.

If even Kosugi can miss that,
anyone could.

Hayase is getting a solid score
on the humanities subjects.

Her reading comprehension is much better.

Huh. Even Amano is doing well
on his English essays.

I missed that one. Damn.

Kenta did great.
All the science subjects have high marks.

Compared to him, I got these wrong.

Fujii. Right, right, wrong, right, right.

Right, right, wrong, right, right…

Kaede missed this one too.

This too.

Announcing the practice exam results.

Kenta.

201 points.

-Mari, I did it!
-Yeah!

Kosugi.

-225 points.
-Yes ma'am.

Fujii.

171 points.

Oh!

Amano.

129 points.

Yeah!

Hayase.

138 points.

Yikes! Really?

Seto.

111 points.

Yes! Yes!

Iwasaki.

122 points.

Is this really mine? It went up a lot.

Yes, yes!

If you improved a lot or not,

these results aren't everything.

Yes. You started with basic
junior high school knowledge.

You've got the base,
now if you can add to that,

you'll leap forward.

Don't panic. Just do what you can
as hard as you can. That's all.

Yes, sir.

Hey, are you feeling sick?

Your score barely changed from last time.

Hayase and Amano passed you.

It's just summer fatigue. I'm fine.

Are you really okay, Kaede?

I said I'm fine!

Iwasaki.

Come with me.

I'm really just a little tired lately.

I'll recover.

Iwasaki.

Do you remember what I told you before?

Huh?

You've decided your life up to now.

And you will from here on, too.

Make a choice you can stand behind.

Iwasaki-senpai, hello!

-Hello!
-Iwasaki, why…

-Long time no see, everyone.
-Long time no see!

Hey! Get back to practice!

Yes, sir! Pardon me.

Looks like the nationals are going well.

Of course.

Anyway, I heard from my parents.

You're practicing with Nihon Unisys?

Weren't you going to UTokyo?

Do you think you can win
without committing to either?

-It's none of your business.
-Yeah, it's not.

But I just think it's uncool behavior
for a former ace.

I know I'm only doing a half-hearted job.

But I've got a lot going on.

A lot?

I disappointed my parents with my injury.

If I tell them I'm going to UTokyo
instead of practicing,

I'll disappoint them again.

Don't disappoint me!

You're not like that, are you?

Are you in a position to worry about that?

28…

Lift it! Lift it!

Go! 29!

Lift your racket!

Hey!

Sorry.

Kaede, focus! Focus!

-Yes, sir.
-Hold it well. Your racket is your life!

Yes, sir.

You followed her all the way there
instead of studying?

I'm worried!

It was Kaede who inspired me
to try for UTokyo.

I can't just ignore this.

Nihon Unisys.
A top-ranking badminton team.

Kaede's parents are really strict.

I saw them at her match before.
They've given their lives to badminton.

I think Kaede's scared to tell them
she's taking the UTokyo entrance exam.

Sir, do something for her.

Yeah. Talk to Kaede's parents.

I just know Kaede wants to focus
on studying.

Say something!

You convinced Amano and my parents.

And Kosugi too.
Why are you ignoring Kaede?

Everything depends on this summer.

It's Iwasaki's problem.
You guys shouldn't get involved.

-Yeah, but…
-Everything depends on this summer.

Where will you be a year from now?

Long time no see!

Kaede! Hey, are you feeling okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

You didn't have
Nihon Unisys practice today?

How do you know that?

Sorry, I followed you
and saw you practicing.

Why didn't you tell us?
We're friends, right?

-We'll convince your parents.
-Stop.

I can do both.

Kaede…

You can't do both, idiot.
Are you mocking UTokyo?

Hey Kaede, at this rate
you're really in trouble.

Summer is crunch time. The teacher said.

I know!

I know that the most.

That I'm being half-hearted.

I know that.

Can't we help somehow? We're friends.

I'll do whatever I can to help.

You helped me before.

We can all think of a way together.

That's a good idea.

But you know you've got to work this out
fast and focus on studying.

Iwasaki, let's think together.

Sorry, but…

this is my problem.

Kaede?

-Kaede?
-Kaede!

-Kaede!
-Kaede?

Are you okay? Kaede!

I…

Lack of sleep and fatigue was the cause.
You're working too hard.

I'm sorry.

Your parents are coming to get you.
Rest here until then.

Huh?

Hey!

-Iwasaki!
-Kaede!

Settle down, Iwasaki.
Just talk, your parents will--

Kaede.

Kaede!

Stop! Kaede, stop!

Let go! I'm really fine!

People who insist they're fine
usually aren't.

You'll never get into UTokyo
as you are now. Give up.

You're kicked out.

Why? That's horrible!

I already said this. People who aren't
expected to pass are kicked out.

Give up on Iwasaki.

What are you saying?

You'd abandon a student?

People who can't face themselves
are doomed to be losers.

She's running from her weakness.

Trying to avert her eyes.

That sort of person
could never get into UTokyo.

But sir…

Wait.

I want to go to UTokyo.

I really want to go!

Why can't you say that to your parents?

I just…

I'm at fault.

I'm asking why you can't say that
to your parents.

Because…

I could never say that.

Why could you never say it?

They'd never accept it.

Why?

They'd make me quit the course.

It's all because

I don't have courage.

Why don't you have courage?

I'm scared.

I'm scared of disappointing them again.

I disappointed them when I got injured.
I can't do it again.

It scares me.

My parents are supporting my dream.

They're working so hard to make it happen.

You're a kind person.

But you're not a truly kind person.

You don't tell your parents
that they're hurting you.

Is that kindness?

Iwasaki, they may be family,

but you don't have to
take on your parents' expectations.

Your parents have their lives.
And you have your life.

You have to take on your own life.

Listen.

Parents are monsters.

They care for you longer
and stronger than anyone.

If you want to make them understand,

you have to be ready to cut ties.

That conviction is necessary, isn't it?

Kaede!

Are you alright?

I'm okay. Sorry I made you worry.

Idiot! I told you
to take care of your health.

I'm always saying that, aren't I?

I'm sorry.

Anyway, I'm glad it's not serious.

You can go back tomorrow, can't you?

About that…

What is it?

I…

I'm not going
to Nihon Unisys practice anymore.

What do you mean? Did something happen?

-No.
-Then why?

I pulled so many strings
to get you into that practice.

I'm taking the UTokyo exam.

UTokyo? That UTokyo?

-You're joking…
-I'm not joking.

What about the Olympics? You've given up?

A little injury like that and you give up?

Something we've built up
over more than ten years?

You'd throw it away?

I never said I was giving up.
Listen to the end…

Dear!

I'm serious about this.

About UTokyo and the Olympics too.

I'll do both. I swear I'll do both.

That's ridiculous.
You could never do that.

I can.
If I never give up, I'll find a way.

I learned that in the UTokyo course.

Don't be ridiculous!

I never said you could join that course.

How selfish of you!

I'm willing to cut ties
to make this happen!

You said something before.

Studying is for people with no talent.
Something common people do.

But you were wrong.

I learned a lot at the UTokyo course.

Not just knowledge.
Things I'll need in life.

I've learned a lot.

Plus,

I've made valuable friends.

So I can say for sure
that studying isn't a waste of time.

I want to study sports medicine at UTokyo.

And keep studying
after I go to the Olympics.

For a long time.

I always want to be involved
with badminton.

I want to study so I can help athletes
who are struggling with injuries.

I want to study at UTokyo!

That's why

I'm asking you.

Dad, Mom.

Please support me.

Please.

SECOND SEMESTER

Here we go!

Say cheese!

So gloomy! Be a little more…

-Smile!
-Best four!

Hooray!

That's great.

Iwasaki.

Hello.

Thanks for the other day.

Thanks to you, I faced my weakness.

Best four at the nationals.

Congratulations.

See ya.

You'd better get in!

When we're playing doubles
at the Olympics,

you've gotta be a UTokyo student

or we won't be a good pair.

Same goes for you. Live up to my title.

Show Seinan what you've got.

Of course I will.

DAYS UNTIL THE COMMON TEST

We're less than halfway to the
first Common Test in January.

The countdown to the entrance exam
starts now.

Listen.

Laugh or cry, there are 137 days left.

And you might as well laugh.

Yes, sir!

What's up guys? Aren't you going to study?

But we'll never get in.

You said it, we could never do it.

I did say Waseda or Keio were impossible.

But I don't remember saying UTokyo
was impossible.

Huh?

With UTokyo, it all depends on
how you approach it.

We have the space.
Why not observe from the back?

But there's not enough time.

Why not join as trainees?

Only thing, you have to
bring your own desk and chair.

Yes, sir!

Did you figure it out?
Who sent that e-mail?

No, I couldn't.
They went through a foreign server.

I couldn't figure it out.

Okay, got it. Thanks.

It's a nice place. Tatsumi Gakuen.

Yes. It's finally time.

I can hardly wait.

UTOKYO EXAM & BUYOUT DRAMA!

A year ago, could any of you
have imagined this day?

I want to try.

I'll stake my life.

Five Rules to Prep for the Common Test.

-Magic?
-That's right!

-That does make sense.
-Do not fear it.

You'll take it as if it's the real thing.

Yes, sir!

You might feel bad now, but working
towards your UTokyo goal is happiness.

-You're trying to get into UTokyo?
-Poor thing!

Trust the students, right?

They can fight alone.

It's alright.
They'll get the points to pass.

Subtitle translation by: Claire Tanaka