Give It All (がんばっていきまっしょい)

What a complete mess.

It's been over 10 years since the boat team moved out.

It's a problem of jurisdiction.

Wish the committee would make a decision.

Right.

Shall we go upstairs?

Why not.

- The stairs are in back. - Okay.

Watch your step: Some floorboards are missing.

I guess it'll just have to be torn down.

Give It All

Spring Term 1976

Good evening.

I'm home.

What are you doing?

I thought I'd help.

Leave it alone.

There you are.

Doesn't school start tomorrow?

- Everything ready? - Sort of...

Uniform and all that...

I'm home.

Dinner will be ready soon.

Where have you been?

I ran away.

Really? Ran away?

Take me with you next time.

Nee-chan.

A present for you.

You should at least take a look at them.

I'm impressed you got in.

When do you go back to Kyoto? Doesn't university start soon?

Not my classes. But I decided to leave in two days.

Why so soon?

For reasons a young girl can not know.

Some man's waiting for you?

Don't be silly.

Etsuko, you're impulsive...

Don't go falling in love at school.

If you do, you'll soon drop out.

You should join the badminton club like I did.

What about boating?

I've never heard of it.

Anyway, badminton is right for you.

Why?

Because there are no cute boys.

You make high school sound boring.

I ran away today.

Since I got in to Higashi High, there's nothing for me to do.

But even when I ran away, nobody noticed.

It's always boring at your age.

- Nee-chan? - What?

Didn't you used to help washing collars?

Yeah, sometimes.

Dad told me not to.

Because you're so clumsy.

There was some good news over spring break.

The Senior exam results were excellent.

Then our baseball team did very well.

We're that much closer to the national finals.

It's our school's 99th year.

Next year will be the Centennial.

The school motto is "Independence co-operation and motivation."

This year, please address yourselves to "motivation."

And I hope you have...

...many meaningful experiences on campus during this coming year.

Student President Nakajima will launch the new school year.

Higashi High. Give it everything!

Everything!

Give it all!

All!

Stand up!

What's this?

So you're a big fan of the cartoons?

Which character is this?

I'm asking you a question.

It's not, Sir.

Then what is it?

It's a snowman, Sir.

I don't like it.

But he's arm-less Sir.

You little shit!

Don't get smart with me.

Stand there!

So you're as tough as ever.

Boo the Crybaby...

Your attention please.

I represent the Boat Club.

We train along the sea shore. It's very beautiful.

Our club house is a nice, old building. Training camp is fun.

We also help you prepare for your exams.

Feel free to come see us.

Excuse me!

I would like to join the club.

I forgot to mention.

There's no girl's team.

Sorry.

Wish I could be on the boats.

Hang on! If there isn't one... Then I'll start one.

I'll start a club myself!

Can I help you?

I'd like to start a girl's boat team.

A what?

A boat team for girls.

What are you talking about?

Who are you? What class?

My name is Etsuko Shinomura, freshman.

There's no boat team for girls.

I know. That's why I am here.

I see.

Have you done any rowing?

No, Sir.

You need at least five members...

Four crew and a coxswain.

You can't row by yourself.

What are you going to do about the others?

Any ideas?

Thought so. No use then.

I'll find them.

Okay. Come back when you're ready.

We'll talk again.

But if there isn't a team, I won't get anyone.

That makes sense.

Please help me.

While I'm happy that we've started a girl's team...

You sound like the Principal.

...in spite of her efforts...

...we still lack four girls.

- Use your charm to find them! - Forget it.

- Why don't you get some? - Don't be stupid!

Shut up all of you! We'll start by introducing ourselves.

My name is Shinomura. Pleased to meet you.

On the count of three. One, two, three! Take it slowly.

Watch the rigger.

- We're going upstairs. - Okay.

This is the changing room.

We'll need another room for girls.

Use that small room for now.

Boo!

Bossy!

Stop looking!

What are you doing here?

How about you? Peeping?

I saw a light on...

Sekino, you're late!

I'm sorry.

We're training with girls today.

Except there's only one.

This is Shinomura.

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

You're on the rowing board?

Yes.

Could you show her?

What?

Same age... you should get along.

How's Jiro?

He died ages ago...

In Junior school, you cried everytime he barked at you.

It's your turn.

Do you do it that slowly?

Teach me properly.

Do it yourself then.

- Shinomura. - Yes, Sir.

- Takada. - Yes, Sir.

- Kusunoki. - Yes.

- Toki. - Yes, Sir.

You know I'm calling these out worst first.

That first class...

I was impressed. You were great.

That snowman you drew...

I couldn't do the test either but I pretended.

Will you join the boat club?

What?

Go on.

Well. My Mum says I shouldn't do sport.

Welcome!

May I sit here?

One for me please.

Are you Shinomura?

Akko?

- In Junior School... - The same class!

I got picked on. But you always looked after me.

Really? I don't remember. You moved to Hiroshima in fifth grade?

Then Dad was transferred back again.

I had no idea we were in the same school.

Here you are. Watch out, it's very hot.

Do you come here much?

Taste hasn't changed since I was little.

What club are you in... sports?

Boating.

Wow. That's cool.

I'm in home economics.

So ordinary.

Why don't you come see us practice Saturday?

Sorry... I'm more suited for home economics.

Promise it's only until the Freshman Championship?

Sure... 'til October.

I don't need to row, right?

Don't worry, the cox just watches.