Days (TV)

Seiseki's strong!

Who is that guy?

That Number 9!

That first-year is incredible.

He didn't play in the final middle school tournament last year, though...

I see...

So he went to Seiseki...

I Wish I Could Repay My Debt, if but a Little

The Number 9!

Stop the Number 9!

Hey, come on!

Don't let him get past you so easily!

You did it!

Nice goal!

Not bad!

He was a lone wolf in middle school,

but it looks like we've managed to integrate him into our team.

Kazama-kun!

I can play soccer like this again.

This is all I need.

I don't need anything else.

Soccer is just so damn fun!

Right. Line up, everyone.

Gotcha.

Congratulations, Seiseki!

You're part of Seiseki too, you know...

Vacate the bench at once.

The next match is about to start.

Yes, sir.

Hurry it up.

Yes, ma'am!

I mean, it was always going to happen, but I didn't get to play today, either...

Good job.

I want you to make tomorrow a full rest day.

Give your bodies the day off.

Yes!

This is the first day off I've had since I joined the team!

Let's go out!

Karaoke! Bowling!

I wanna sleep...

What are you going to do?

Uh...

I wanted to go buy some new cleats.

You could come with, if you're free.

Thank you for the offer,

but I already have something lined up for tomorrow. I'm really sorry.

Yeah, I guessed you would.

Oh well, it is what it is.

Hey!

Don't tell me you blew me off to do laps around the fence!

What?

Are you training for a marathon?

No.

But I know... that I'm still not strong enough.

Dude!

Don't overdo it.

This isn't a war.

Should I tell him that having fun is the most important part?

He's still running...

Hey, Tsukushi!

I think you're overdoing it.

Cooling down is an important part of improving your stamina, too.

If you don't allow yourself to take a breather, you won't last long.

Take it a bit easier.

No, no, no!

I can't afford to.

You do realize you're at this school for three years, right?

Yes! And those three years are gonna pass by in the blink of an eye!

Just like in middle school.

One day, I sat down at my desk, and then poof!

It was over.

I didn't join any clubs, and I didn't have any friends.

That's an oddly convincing argument...

So I'm going to run a little more.

Wait! Stop.

You're going to destroy your body.

Listen up.

If you really want to get better, you need to enjoy playing soccer mo—

No.

I already have lots of fun when I play.

So what's the issue?

Soccer... is the most fun... ever.

See?

That's why—

That's exactly why!

That's exactly why I have to...

If I don't hold on tight, it'll be gone in an instant.

The Seiseki soccer team is the first place I've ever wanted to be.

I'm not like you.

I'm not the kind of guy people want around.

I could call it quits tomorrow, and the team would carry on just fine.

I'm already barely hanging in there,

so I've got to give it everything I've got.

I don't have any other options!

That's right... He's right.

As long as you're alive... as long as you're running...

you've got to give it everything you have, or you'll have nothing left.

I allowed myself to be satisfied with just having fun in the moment.

But if you don't hold on to what you have, everything will be gone in an instant.

Damn.

I almost did it again.

Tsukushi understands it so much better than I do.

What's wrong?

Mind if I run with you?

Huh? Of course not!

If things keep slipping through your fingers, try as you might to grab them,

all you have to do is keep on grasping for them.

I won't lose, Tsukushi!

Not to you! Not to anyone!

Kazama-kun!

Ouch!

What the hell...

I just ran into something rock hard.

Was it a utility pole or what?

Um... it was Ubukata-san.

You were instructed to use today as a rest day!

What the hell is wrong with you?

You're both idiots!

Can't you just engage your brains for one second?

Chill out already!

Read the Buddha's teachings!

This is the semi-final.

I want you guys to just go out there and play your natural game.

Don't let your spirits drop.

Every single player in this room is here to help us win.

That is all.

Yeah!

Sir! Tsukamoron's still in the bathroom.

Do we have to redo the huddle?

That'd be bad form.

That was close.

I'm taller.

You're standing on your tiptoes.

You're Seiseki's Number 17.

Kaoru's told me all about you.

I don't know a girl by that name...

He said you guys played futsal together.

Oh, you mean Indou-san?

So you're his younger brother?

Your older brother helped me out so much.

It's all about goals.

If you're a forward, score goals and be an asset to your team.

Goals...

Tsukamoto.

You missed the huddle.

I'm really sorry!

Mizuki.

I didn't get to ask you earlier: how's your leg doing?

It's never been better.

I see. So it still hasn't healed.

We'll have to keep you benched till the final.

E-Excuse me... your leg seems to be shaking.

Shut up.

I'm sorry!

Seiseki!

Ariake

Ariake! Ariake!

Seiseki! Seiseki!

The semi-final stage is another level, isn't it?

This is amazing!

It's Saku High.

I guess we'll be playing today's victor in the final.

We're not in the final yet.

The point of this game is to see if Ariake can handle Seiseki's offense.

It's Kazama!

That guy's amazing!

I can't wait to see what he does today!

Tch. Don't get ahead of yourself.

Kazama!

Kazama-kun!

That was bad.

These guys are brutal.

Was that on purpose?

Sorry, bro.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Hey!

That's a yellow card right there!

These guys take no prisoners.

It was always on the cards.

The second half is going to be more of the same.

Watch out, guys.

Getting injured is the worst thing that can happen.

Gotcha.

I'm gonna destroy you, Kazama.

They're really targeting him.

His performance last game caught their attention.

Tsukamoto!

Yes, sir!

You're up.

Huh?

What?!