Okay, time to settle this.
Farewell, My Dear Cramer
12th Southern Saitama Youth Soccer Tournament
Number 10's coming!
Taniccho, stop him!
What?
Non-chan, you can do it!
Yeah!
Go, sis!
She got past a junior team player!
Hey!
Over here!
Non-chan, go for it!
Wow, she plays like a pro!
Golazo!
All right, Non-chan!
That was amazing!
You're doing great.
Yeah. All right.
You're way better than the boys.
She's incredible. She's nothing like the other kids.
She'll be playing for Nadeshiko Japan in the future.
288. 289. 290.
65. 66. 67.
296. 297.
298. 299. 300.
301. 302. 303. 304.
Boss, that's amazing!
This is nothing.
How can I learn to play like you?
Huh? 309.
You wanna know how... 310... to play like me? 311.
Tell me!
I want to be as good as you.
315.
How?
I don't know how to answer that question.
Boss!
100. 101. 102.
96. 97. 98.
I lost! Damn it!
Sacchan, don't laugh so hard.
But I can't help it.
Today's game was amazing.
After all, nothing beats playing soccer with your friends.
No way. I'm not assisting you.
Then I'll break through myself next time.
Can you even do that?
Next time, I'll score five.
Hey, quit it.
I hope you get to play next time, Heicho.
I really wanna play!
Well... I'm glad we won.
I'm relieved.
If we'd lost this match, it would've meant the end of women's soccer in Japan.
I'm glad they won. Aren't you, Non-chan?
Is it over?
Okay, let's watch the rest of Zizou's game.
Beckham crosses it. Will it reach?
Ronaldo's in behind, and... Zidane!
Zizou!
Zidane! Zidane!
Nozomi, I just got a call from Yasuaki-kun's mom.
What an incredible shot.
That was truly marvelous.
I'm truly moved.
Everyone came to see you off. Go on.
Namek, you can play soccer no matter where you go.
But I want to play with you, boss.
Then we'll play together again.
What is this? Is it for me?
Yeah. They're different numbers, but we're matching.
Thanks!
Warabi Moving Center
Boss!
Let's play soccer again someday!
It's a promise, boss!
Come on, you two. Get closer together.
I'm taking the picture now. Say cheese.
Entrance
Ceremony
3 Years Later
Onda! Echizen!
Take-chan.
Entrance
Ceremony
You look weird in a skirt.
Shut up.
There's a club info session after the ceremony.
You're going, right?
Someone block him off!
1st Year of Middle School Newbie Game
Stop their passes and close in!
Fill the space!
They're behind you! Block them!
Cover him!
Number 10's coming!
Watch your marks! They're on the wing!
Don't let her through the middle! Push her out wide!
Don't charge in recklessly!
That's one.
Don't try to do it all by yourself!
She's getting carried away.
She may be the only first-year picked to play, but she's ball-hogging.
That's two.
That's three.
No girl's getting past me!
And four. Yeah!
She's taking on a fifth guy!
Slow down, Number 10!
Over here!
Non-chan!
Go!
Blast it in!
Non-chan!
Get something cold! A spray will do. Hurry up!
Hey, are you okay?
Someone get help.
I'm so glad it was only a bruise.
We won. All's well that ends well, right?
Either way, I'm glad.
You should be more careful in the future.
It won't take long to heal, will it?
It's no big deal.
Next time I get past five guys, I'm definitely scoring a goal.
Official games are so intense and fun.
You were amazing out there.
It's mostly second-years who play in the newbie game.
You were the only first-year to be given a kit.
And you made a splash when you came on in the second half.
Aw, stop it.
Onda.
Coach.
We need to talk. It's important.
Defense, pull yourselves together!
Let me hear you!
We've got six minutes left. Let's get a goal back.
Take, get inside.
Okay.
Hey. Isn't that the girl who played in the newbie game?
Huh?
You can do it!
Oh, yeah, it is. Her dribbling was amazing.
She went past four guys.
Pay attention to your surroundings!
Did they bench her?
That guy sent her flying.
What are you doing?
Her coach probably can't risk playing her.
Yes!
Nice, Take!
Watch your angles! Make yourself open!
Keep the ball out of reach!
Pass it direct!
Over here. Come on, this way.
Don't let the ball get away from you. Move faster.
Nice shot!
Take, aim inside the goalposts!
Watch your trajectory!
Yes!
Nice shot!
That's it!
One more!
If you shoot, you gotta score.
Damn it!
2nd Year of Middle School Early Summer
Fujiichi, you can do it!
You've still got time!
Calm down. Let's just score one.
Let's get one back.
You can still catch up!
You've still got time!
Keep running to the final whistle!
Fujiichi
Toda West
Team
First Half
Second Half
Extra Time
First Half
Second Half
Final Score
You can win this!
Keep the center compact!
The right wing's wide open. What are they doing?
Junpei? You're kidding.
I'd be a better choice.
That's it! Get past him!
Wipe the floor with them!
Eyes on the ball! Take it to them!
Oh, wow!
One last guy!
She's so nimble.
Tetsu, you'd better stop her, even if it kills you.
If she gets past you, you're no longer captain.
Get past him!
Onda, show us your turn!
Go for it!
Not good enough!
All right!
Th-That was a foul!
Nope, it was a perfectly legal tackle.
You're just too weak.
My build has nothing to do with it.
It was a foul.
Nope, no foul. It's your own fault for getting knocked down.
It was definitely a foul!
Shut up.
Please. I promise I'll do my best.
How many times do I have to tell you?
If you run into a boy during a competitive game, you'll get injured again.
I'm not playing you in any more official games.
But...
Sis, give it up already.
This is why you don't have a boyfriend.
It's not just because of your chest.
Move away!
Look the other way!
I'm open!
Don't pass it to his feet! Pass it into space!
The wings are open!
Pass and move!
It's already been a year since last year's newbie game.
I'll definitely get my revenge.
Advance to Prefectural Tournament
Toda West
Meisei Takeo
Fuji Daiichi
Egami West
Games still level after extra time will be determined by penalty shootout.
Teams that make it to the third round will advance to the prefectural tournament.
We're playing Egami West in the first round.
Rumor is they're good this year.
Sacchan, remember what Junpei said.
I'm stubborn.
I'm definitely going to be one of the 18 registered players on the roster.
I wonder if Coach is counting on Junpei-chan.
Junpei-chan's attacking play from the wing is certainly effective.
And he's been practicing with you this whole time.
I'm sure he'll play hard for the both of you.
Well, I did train Junpei.
Can't you ask Coach to let me play in the newbie game, too?
There's no way he'll agree to it.
But you're the captain. He trusts you.
Are you being sarcastic?
Anyway, stop coming in while I'm changing.
I'm tired of looking at your body.
Non-chan, please.
Nothing you say to me will change the roster.
It's just common sense.
Coach told you clearly that he's not letting you play in official games anymore.
Common sense. Rules. You're too serious.
You're no fun.
Just show up without telling him. He won't find out.
He totally will.
He definitely will.
You just have to win.
Exactly! That's what I've been trying to say.
You sound like idiots. You guys are dreaming.
You're a square.
If you want to play that badly, you should play futsal.
There's no physical contact allowed. You'd be great at it.
Non-chan's banned from playing in local futsal games.
Non-chan once gave a heckler a kung fu kick to the face.
It earned her the nickname "the Eric Cantona of Fujiichi."
In any case, I want to play in the newbie game so I can get revenge for last year.
The physical difference between a girl like you and the boys is too great.
You know that.
I need to eat so I can get stronger.
In extreme terms, the difference between men and women is just their size and muscle mass.
But those muscles generate speed, kicking power, and toughness.
When people act like those things alone make men better than women,
it makes me want to tell them they're wrong.
Physical strength isn't everything.
But physical strength is still a part of the whole.
I probably don't have enough time.
Tetsu and Take, who I played with on the kids' team, have grown.
I was the biggest at the time, but they keep overtaking me.
It feels like I'm the only one being left behind.
This isn't like you! It's creeping me out!
What?
Who cares about physical strength? Overly physical soccer is boring to watch.
There's no spectacle to it.
S-Sacchan?
You practiced harder than anyone to build up
techniques and artistry no one else can imitate.
Your soccer is inspiring.
There's no one who can stop you when you're giving your all.
Thanks.
Oh, right.
Look.
I wish for Non-chan to be given a kit!!
You can do it!
Can I hang it up?
I don't believe in that kind of thing.
Just appreciate the sentiment.
Anyway, Non-chan—
Onda?
Nakkun? It's been a while!
I didn't recognize you. How long has it been?
Have you been well?
Yeah, same old.
You seem to be doing well, Echizen-san.
What?
But I want to play with you, boss.
Namek?!
Yeah. Good to see you again, Onda.
Onda?
You got so big. You must be about 170 centimeters, right?
Ah, I see that bag. You still play soccer?
Yeah. I'm doing my best at Egami West.
What? Egami West?
Which means you'll be playing us in the first round?
Tani-senpai is captain of the prestigious Egami West.
He's our unshakable center-back.
Captain? And a defender?
I'm his junior, Shimomura.
I'm Kato.
Hello.
Uh, so are you still playing soccer, too, Onda?
Onda...
Non-chan's still doing the same thing.
She's still playing with the guys.
She hasn't changed a bit, huh?
She's playing with the boys?
With that build? You're crazy.
"That build"? Onda?
I guess that's Onda for you.
Huh? What was that for?
You've grown quite impudent, haven't you?
You used to be a snot-nosed kid who couldn't even use the inside of your foot.
Sh-Shut up.
What was that?!
I can use the inside of my foot just fine now. And the outside, too.
And your instep?
Yeah, I can.
Liar!
Why are you guys arguing?
I'm better than you now, Onda.
What?!
I'm not the kid who used to call you "boss" anymore.
I've surpassed your level.
Stop slapping me when I'm talking to you.
Listen to what I'm saying.
You listening, Onda? Soccer's a physical sport.
I'm bigger than you. A girl like you doesn't stand a chance against me.
You don't know that until we try!
What can you do, then?
What?
What can you do...
with that body?
Just by being a man,
I've surpassed you.
Namek?
Oh, Namek! I remember him from the kids' team.
He's the kid who barfed up boiled eggs.
Oh, yeah! Your henchman who transferred away during fourth grade.
He plays for Egami West?
Yeah. I hadn't seen him since fourth grade either, so I was surprised.
He's so big now, and he's their captain.
Huh. What position does he play?
Center-back.
Him?!
Didn't he want to play midfield because he looked up to Onda?
Hey, you're right. Nakkun must've changed positions.
You were always dragging him around everywhere, Onda.
I was helping him train.
Either way, you guys used to be close.
Namek followed you around like a puppy.
But Nakkun asked Non-chan,
"What can you do with that body?"
Those are fighting words.
It turned into a verbal sparring match. Neither one of them would back down.
I've surpassed your level.
What can you do, then?
This might be my only chance to fight back against him.
Huh?
Bring it on. I'll show him what I can do.
I'll do whatever it takes to get a kit and crush Namek during the newbie game.
I told you, you're not gonna play.
I'm gonna crush his arrogant legs with my feet.
That's against the rules.
Faculty Office
Non-chan, this is a bad idea.
Saitama Prefecture Middle School Newbie Sports Tournament Soccer Division Roster
Dear Coach
Help yourself to these snacks!
I want a kit
From Nozomi
Oh, my. Samejima-sensei, I didn't realize you had a sweet tooth.
Oh, I don't. You're welcome to them.
Really?
Oh, but I couldn't. Are you sure?
We didn't do enough research.
That's it! I need to bribe him with something he's more likely to like.
Samejima
From Mbappé
Mbappé can't write in katakana!
Crap!
What the heck are they doing?
Rookie mistake!
What's all this, Samejima-sensei?
It's not what it looks like.
Uh, I...
Can I borrow these when you're done with them?
My daughter is a huge fan!
Who's your favorite?
This wasn't the outcome I was going for, but I hope you get along with the principal.
I like Mina, but my daughter prefers Yuna.
Onda!
Run for it!
What are they doing?
Who knows?
Egami West Private Middle School
Congratulations on Advancing to the Prefectural Tournament Soccer Team
Congratulations on Advancing to the Kanto Tournament Soccer Team
Congratulations on Advancing to the National Tournament Tennis Team
Indomitable
Ever-Victorious
Tani, you're the captain, aren't you?
Yes, sir.
You've been slacking, haven't you?
No, sir.
Ever-Victorious
Finish up with ten laps around the field.
Huh?
What? Do you want to run even more?
No, sir.
Come on, guys! We're finishing with ten laps around the field!
Let's run!
Yes, sir!
Coach Terada is a real hard-ass.
Don't you think he pushes us too hard?
Thanks to him, we've gotten stronger. We just have to keep up.
By the way, Senpai, those girls from Fujiichi we ran into the other day were cute.
You said it.
Don't you think you went a bit overboard, though?
You were a little harsh.
You think so? You have to be tough with insolent girls.
Of course, Senpai!
You're a real man!
Senpai, what is it?
Oh... nothing.
Quit crying, transfer student.
Come on, do it.
Hurry up and do it.
Imitate a dump truck.
If it's not a good impression, we'll punch you.
Who's doing that?!
Damn it!
Ow!
Run!
Mommy!
I keep the peace at this temple.
Don't let them bully you. You should've hit them.
I'm about to meet up with my friends.
You can't be busy if you've got time to be bullied, right?
Come play soccer with us.
Go on. Kick it as hard as you can.
Okay.
How'd the ball fly in the opposite direction?!
I-I'm sorry!
Yasuaki Tani
Boss... Let's go home already.
Just a little longer.
When I'm kicking dead balls, I'm the best in the universe.
Boss, why do you practice so much?
Because I don't want to lose.
Boss, why did you start playing soccer?
I'm pretty sure it was some silly reason.
What about you?
Huh? I-I started playing because you invited me to play with you!
Oh? Is that right?
You don't remember?
More importantly, why don't you try kicking a few?
I'll see if you've improved.
Look at the goal to memorize its position.
Then keep your eyes on the ball and kick it.
Okay.
Eyes on the ball...
Again?!
You're so clumsy.
But you're serious and surprisingly stubborn.
You might actually make a pretty good defender.
No way am I doing that!
I want... to be like you, boss.
I'm an idiot!
Yasuaki, hurry up and take a bath.
Nozomi
Enter and Die
Do Not Enter!
1 Million Yen Fine!!
What is she doing?
Unregistered Sender
(No Subject)
"If you don't want this image spread all over the place..."
Hey, Onda!
It's obviously an edited image!
I don't think these kinds of strategies are going to work.
Sacchan, sorry for making you do this with me.
I don't mind.
Next, I'll try brainwashing him!
I don't think that'll work.
You're right. I'm out of options.
Hey, Non-chan. More importantly, aren't you curious to see how Nakkun plays?
Defense! Get him! Harder!
Offense! Go get the ball!
I'll scout out our opponents
and offer to exchange the info for a kit for the newbie game.
You have such impure motives.
Harder!
That's it! Next!
Nakkun's a great defender.
Over here!
Again, from the wing!
Send the ball back and regroup!
Downfield!
Don't let them beat you there!
Don't forget to communicate!
Kato, you gotta switch faster.
Morita, look both ways.
Think before you move.
Don't stop! Keep running!
Come on! I can't hear you!
Tani, get on him faster!
Yes, sir.
Sacchan, let's go.
Huh?
What's gotten into you, Non-chan?
Sacchan... I want to play in a game.
To do that, I have to practice more.
Okay! I'll provide you with even more support!
Huh?
Let's go.
Huh? Wait, Sacchan...
Special Strength-Boosting Drink Recipe for Non-chan♪
7 More Days Until the Newbie Game
Nice shot!
Watch your trajectory!
Onda's fired up.
Nice shot!
Again!
That's enough shooting practice.
Let's play a practice game.
Regulars are: Yamada.
Yes, sir.
Takei.
Yes, sir.
Tadano.
Yes, sir.
As usual, you're the sub team's attacking midfielder.
Tadano.
Uh, yes, sir.
Here.
Thanks.
Let's beat the regulars and take one of their spots.
I'll be back, Sacchan.
Non-chan, good luck.
You listening?
They'll pass the ball around like they do in practice.
Instead of diving in carelessly, we'll stop them going forward or back.
We'll intercept their sideways passes.
If we can get the tide to turn in our favor, this game is ours.
What about offense?
We'll counterattack.
In any case, if we intercept the ball, pass it to me.
Get pumped up. We'll beat the regulars here...
and force a regime change.
This is a revolution!
Yeah!
She's quite the agitator.
You can do it.
Tamotsu.
Yes?
Don't take your eyes off of me.
Get them!
Follow up quickly!
Don't let them get in front of the goal!
Surround them! Don't let them move up!
He killed his speed.
Take-chan!
Nice interception.
Onda must've used that huddle to get the defense all on the same page.
Yes, sir.
Don't let Onda look down the field!
Stop her!
She might pass it! Watch your marks!
You're going nowhere!
Our defense is weak!
Onda!
Someone get up there!
Pass the ball!
She's dribbling toward the goal!
There are defenders on the right.
I'm open!
Over here!
Follow Onda!
Tamotsu is open!
Yes!
She's doing it herself?
Don't force it, Onda!
Go, Non-chan!
Hurry up and pass! I'm open!
Non-chan, kick it!
Yes!
All right!
She forced it!
Tamotsu, you were excellent bait.
Onda's got great game sense.
Nice shot.
One she gets the ball, she can't be stopped.
Nice, Onda.
That was amazing, Non-chan!
It's so hot.
Make sure you stay hydrated.
Yamada.
Yes, sir.
You were holding back, weren't you?
Huh?
Of course not.
If this had been an official game, you would've gotten half a step closer.
It's working.
That goal you scored against the regulars was impressive.
Coach will have to put me on the roster now.
I hope he does.
You don't need to do that.
I hope Non-chan gets to play in the newbie game.
Come on. Let's go.
Pedestrians
and Bicycles
Only
I-I'm sorry...
about the other day.
What?
I guess I... uh...
I'll definitely beat you in the newbie game.
Y-You can play in official games?
I'll be playing.
But you'll just get injured. Besides, your coach won't allow it, right?
Shut up. I said I'm gonna play and beat you.
Pedestrians
and Bicycles
Only
That's all. Bye.
Wait!
Uh... That's not what I...
You won't beat me.
Wait, Nozomi. Where are you going at this hour?
In this simultaneous equation, since x and y have different coefficients,
it's necessary to multiply the values and add them.
Echizen, what did you think after actually seeing Egami West practice?
Their strong defense centered around Nakkun was really impressive.
They're always one of the top teams in the prefecture,
traditionally strong in defense and quick in attack.
They're a bad match-up for a team like ours that controls games
through midfield possession.
They bypass the midfield with long balls. It's gonna be an unsightly aerial battle.
That's why we need strong players in our front line.
We need someone to be our bomber.
It's a boys' soccer game. She'll get pushed around.
We'll make up for it elsewhere. She can play a position that gets less physical contact.
Don't you want Onda to play, too?
I wish she could play.
I've watched her closer than anyone.
I know how hard she works.
Besides, Non-chan's only played in one official game since middle school started.
Just because she's a girl,
she's been forced to watch while the teammates she practices with get game time.
She must be frustrated and lonely.
A soccer player belongs on the field.
Please.
She should stop practicing until she collapses.
Once she's asleep, nothing will wake her.
Guess I'll send Junpei a message.
Yeah.
She's about to drool on me!
Wait. I've got tissues.
My uniform!
Well, I'm going this way.
Get Non-chan home safe, okay?
Sure.
Bye.
You don't like it, do you?
Regardless of the reason, the girl on your back is obsessed with another guy.
That's why you can't support her.
The same goes for you.
Yeah, I don't like it.
I'd prefer if she was just obsessed with soccer. That's her normal thing.
But now...
I just don't want to see Onda get beaten up.
That won't happen to her.
She'd do just fine in a game.
Well, we'll see how it all turns out once the newbie game starts.
Hey.
Hey!
All right!
Nice!
Yeah!
You did it, Non-chan!
He's finally announcing the roster tomorrow.
I'm sure I've earned a kit.
Totally.
You still intend to play?
A great forerunner of the game once said:
"The ball is round. There's no telling what will happen."
I'm going to settle things with Namek during the newbie game.
I understand your desire to challenge him, but you should try to make up.
You guys used to be so close.
Friends are precious.
If... If Namek hadn't moved and had gone to the same school as us,
I wonder if we'd still be friends.
Would we be playing soccer together like we used to?
Non-chan!
Onda!
We're sorry!
You brats!
A gorilla!
L-Let me get you a towel.
You're kidding! You must be an idiot!
Stop laughing so hard, Take.
Where is it?
Who wouldn't laugh? It's so funny.
Sacchan.
Sacchan, join me.
What? Me, too?
The water's nice and cold.
Why don't you guys join us, too?
I'll teach you to play soccer.
It's so cold!
So cold!
Pretty, isn't it?
I'm so excited now.
Okay, here we go. There.
What are you looking at?
I'm not looking at anything.
I'm captivated by her.
Fine, I guess I'll beat Egami West for Onda.
We'll beat them, I mean.
Come on. Lift your feet more. Almost.
You can do it!
I wish for Non-chan to be given a kit!!
You can do it!
I wish for Non-chan to be given a kit!!
You can do it!
I wish for Non-chan to be given a kit!!
You can do it!
Seriously?
With this, I could buy an extra large loaf, a man-sized pudding,
and an ultra-super-large vanilla ice cream and still have change leftover.
3 More Days Until the Newbie Game
The following 18 players will make up the roster for the newbie game.
I'll hand out the kits, so come here when I call your name.
Number 1: Goalkeeper, Kaneda.
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
Number 2: Defender, Sawatari.
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
Number 3: Defender, Noto.
Yes, sir.
Fujiichi
Number 6: Midfielder, Yamada.
Yes, sir.
Number 7: Midfielder, Junpei.
Yes, sir.
Number 8: Midfielder, Okamune.
Yes, sir.
Number 9: Forward, Takei.
Yes, sir.
Number 10: Midfielder, Kishi.
Yes, sir.
Number 15: Midfielder, Ichikawa.
Yes, sir.
Number 16: Midfielder, Miura.
Yes, sir.
Number 17: Defender, Kitazawa.
Yes, sir.
And finally, number 18...
Forward...
Tamotsu.
What?
Who, me?
That's right.
Thank you!
That's all.
Keep yourselves in good physical condition.
Yes, sir!
We've got a game coming up soon. Let's switch to practicing indoors.
Yes, sir.
First-years, put the equipment away first.
Wait.
Why?
I recognize your strength.
You're more skilled than the boys, too.
Then why?
I've told you countless times.
If you play with the underdeveloped body of a girl, you'll get injured.
Have you forgotten last year's newbie game?
I'll be fine. I've been training since then so I won't get knocked down.
Things are different now.
As your coach, I can't allow you to do anything that'd hurt your future.
I'm telling you this because I recognize your skill.
I don't care if I get injured.
I have to play now. It has to be now!
And besides, to take down a defensive team like Egami West, you need someone like me—
Onda.
You're incredible. But I can't let you play in an official game.
You'll catch a cold. Go inside.
Where's Non-chan?
Non-chan.
Non-chan, you'll catch a cold.
That was a crushing defeat.
But it's not over.
I need to work hard to prepare for the next tournament.
It must be difficult preparing for the newbie game as the only manager.
I'll help you.
It's okay, Non-chan.
You don't need to do that.
I wish for Non-chan to be given a kit!!
More Days Until the Newbie Game
2nd Year of Middle School Newbie Game
You can do it!
Good thing it's only drizzling.
The field should be okay.
Egami West! Egami West!
Consumed By Fire
Egami West! Egami West!
One, two, three, four, five...
Huh?
I'll help you.
Non-chan.
She came.
You know she loves soccer more than anyone else.
Teams are taking the field for game two of the first round of the newbie tournament
Saitama Prefecture Middle School Newbie Sports Tournament
Round 1 Game 2
Fuji Daiichi
Egami West
between Fuji Daiichi Middle School and Egami West Middle School.
Go for it!
Let's take this first one!
Get fired up!
You can do it!
Give it all you've got!
Do your best!
Don't let them beat you!
You'd better win!
Non-chan?
Egami West, you can do it!
Fujiichi, good luck!
Non-chan, are you okay?
Game two of the first round of the newbie tournament
between Fuji Daiichi Middle School and Egami West Middle School will now begin.
You can do it!
Show some backbone!
Good luck!
Egami West, keep it together!
They're all so big.
Hey, Tetsu.
Yeah.
You can't be serious. This is Namek?
Good to see you again, Tecchan.
Uh, yeah.
You, too, Take-chan.
Y-Yeah.
You guys haven't changed. I'm glad.
Stop fraternizing with the enemy!
Don't make light of the game! I'll knock you over!
I have nothing left to say to you at this point, except for one thing.
There's something Johan Cruyff tells his players before games,
and I thought I'd take a page from his book.
Go out there and enjoy yourselves.
What the heck was that?
Idiots. This is how Cruyff built his dream team.
Strong teams don't necessarily play good soccer.
But teams that play good soccer are always strong.
That's the kind of team that draws people in.
Go on.
Enjoy some soccer.
Your 60-minute journey is about to begin.
Okay, get out there!
Yes, sir!
Let's have fun playing soccer and win this!
Yeah!
Let's thrash them and move on!
Yeah!
Go, Egami West
With our voices at your backs
Unleash your black and white souls
Let our voices be your strength
From Saitama to Kanto
Block from the front!
Talk to each other!
Stay calm!
Pass the ball around!
All you!
Block him!
Don't let him pass! Get him!
On the wing!
Go, Junpei!
Crush them on the wing!
Don't let him come inside!
Yeah!
That was great.
They swapped places.
Junpei!
Pass the ball!
Hey!
Defend the inside!
Someone stop him!
Don't let him move up!
Taniccho?
Heicho!
Second ball!
Get it!
That's mine.
Keep up the press! Let's take the initiative!
Tecchan.
Stop that Number 6!
Kato, cover Number 6!
Got it!
If you're covering, at least slide in!
They're out on the wing!
Tetsu!
To me!
All yours, ace!
Got it!
Namek?
Second ball!
Take?
Don't panic! Go win the second ball!
Get up there!
This isn't Namek!
Go again! Use that formation!
Pick up the second ball and shoot!
You can score on Egami West!
Get the second ball!
Get the ball and move up!
Junpei, get the ball!
It's not dead yet!
Huh?
Crap!
Counterattack!
Move up!
Kishi, slow down their Number 4!
Let's go!
Yeah!
All right, surround him!
A through ball? Wow.
The area in front of our goal's wide open! Noto, stop them!
Assist him!
Don't let them pass!
Block the shot!
Move in!
That was close.
Nice save!
Consumed By Fire
Hirose! Hirose! Hirose!
He's tall, strong, and skillful.
Namek has turned into an incredible center-back.
Yasuaki Tani! Yasuaki Tani! Yasuaki Tani!
Fuji Daiichi Middle School
Egami West Middle School
Mark up!
We can score here!
Don't panic.
Stay calm on defense!
Do what we always do.
Watch Number 4! Someone get on him!
Just like we practiced!
Nice defending!
It's still in play!
Second ball!
Over here!
Don't let them move up!
They're coming!
Push them back!
Go!
Nice, captain!
They're at our back line!
Get ready for the corner!
Play safe!
Don't worry about it, Take!
Next play!
Keep up this momentum!
Stay calm.
Watch your marks!
Players' Locker Room (A)
What the hell was that first half?!
Move the front line up! Keep the formation compact!
They're intercepting it because your passes are too long.
It's honestly a mystery how it's still 0-0.
They like it in the air. Keep the ball low and fast.
Yes, sir!
That's all. Try actually playing soccer in the second half.
He was talking to you.
I know, sis.
But Taniccho has gotten really good.
No, it's more than that...
He's stronger.
He must've worked really hard.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Keep talking during the second half!
Keep it up!
Let's focus on the ball in the second half.
Yes, sir!
Go!
From in front!
Get them!
They're pulling back!
Help him! Receive the ball!
Go, go!
Move, midfielders! Get into space!
Tadano, don't let them pass! Close in!
Gang up on him! Stop him from passing!
Damn it.
Kato!
Over here!
All right.
Yoshimura-san!
It's going to the wing!
Quick, get on him!
Help Yoshimura!
All right.
Yes!
Junpei-chan!
Jerk!
He's good.
What?
Let's push up!
Surround him!
You're going nowhere.
Over here!
A pass? Is he going to center it?
A step over?
Get behind them!
He's dribbling upfield! Get him!
Move into space!
Crap!
Don't let him come inside!
Push him out to the wing!
You won't get farther than this, Heicho.
You should be grateful.
I came to play you.
Could it be...
Who's better, you or me?
It's time to settle this.
O-Onda!
Wh-What are you doing here?
Where's Heicho?
Boys' Restroom
I'll show you what a girl like me can do against a boy like you.
Don't blame me if you get injured.
Good.
Consumed By Fire
Egami West! Egami West!
Watch the wings!
Hey!
Someone else help!
Pass it back.
Junpei.
Stop them on the wing!
It's at your feet! Slow them down!
Nice, Junpei!
Pass! Pass the ball!
They're coming! Watch your marks, inside!
Namek.
Let's do this.
An elástico?
With her non-dominant left foot?
Tani!
Junpei was right.
He's strong.
You should go before you get hurt.
The physical difference between men and women is too great.
That's just how it is.
We just have different builds!
Stop bragging about your genetics!
What?
Ow, ow, ow.
What are you doing here? Where's Junpei?
Ow. He said his stomach hurt, so he went to the bathroom.
Ouch!
What if someone finds out?
We'll probably be disqualified.
Don't worry about it.
Just pass the ball to me.
I'll make sure we win.
No way.
Then I guess that photo of you wetting the bed at the kids' team camp—
You can count on me.
Tetsu, is that Onda?
I thought it might be her when I heard her voice.
Can't you tell just by looking?
What is that idiot doing?! She'll hurt herself!
Tamotsu, warm up.
Yes, sir.
But Non-chan plays just as well as the boys in our intra-squad games.
She can do it.
Nobody pushes as hard as they can during intra-squad games.
Especially not against a girl like Onda.
They go easy on her.
What?
Tetsu, over here!
Damn it. Onda!
Second ball!
Don't hold on to it too long, Junpei!
Onda certainly is amazing.
But intra-squad games are nothing like official games.
How quickly people come at you.
How hard they hit you.
The pressure weighing on you.
Everything is different.
She hasn't played an official game in a long time. I'm not sure she can handle it.
Non-chan...
Tadano, over here!
Don't let them face the goal!
Ow!
That was a foul!
Wait, it was my teammate?
Junpei, what are you doing?
Onda?
What's she doing?
Onda, calm down!
Let Tetsu take the ball!
I can't let him beat me.
I'll never let him say that again.
I'll prove to him that he's wrong!
Me! A girl!
All right!
I'm past him!
They took the ball again.
Yikes.
Not good.
Get back!
Go!
That's right. I wanted to change.
Attack quick!
Get back!
Stop them from passing!
Get in front of the goal!
Second ball!
He's dribbling upfield!
Slow him down!
Boss, I've improved a little, too.
My skills still have a way to go, but I've become a defender who puts his body on the line.
I've become a captain.
Wait!
He got past them again!
Nice, captain!
Shimomura!
Captain!
Eyes on the ball to the very end.
I am...
the soccer player Onda Nozomi created.
That's why...
I won't let anyone beat me.
Captain!
Nice header.
Nice!
Nice pass.
Thanks.
He's a tank!
Egami West is so strong!
So cool!
Nice goal!
Let's shut 'em out like we always do!
Hey, are you okay?
Number 7, can you hear me?
Onda!
Are you okay?!
Non-chan!
Tamotsu, get warmed up.
Yes, sir!
Don't move him. He hit his head.
Medical team!
Hey, Onda!
Hey!
Non-chan! Non-chan, are you okay?
Onda, can you hear me?
Non-chan! Non-chan, wake up!
Again... It's just like that time.
Non-chan! Non-chan!
Hey, Onda!
Why can't I...
Are you okay, Onda?
beat the boys?
Hey, pass!
Over here!
No, over here!
Not like that.
You suck.
Hey, you boys! You used this park yesterday, too.
It's our turn today!
We're playing soccer right now.
Stay out of our way, she-gorilla.
Who are you calling a she-gorilla?!
Let's go, Non-chan. We can jump rope over there.
Okay, if I beat you guys at soccer, you'll get out of the way.
Huh?
What? Have you ever played soccer?
No, but I doubt I'd lose to people like you.
Don't do this.
What?!
Sacchan, I promise I'll take back the park.
Non-chan!
Too easy.
She's just a girl after all.
Why, you...
You little...
Non-chan, are you okay?
Do you get it now?
That's what you get for trying to play a boys' sport.
You keep pushing me over! How is this a boys' sport?
This is how the pros play.
Not that a girl would understand.
Don't even think about challenging a boy again.
Go home and play house.
There's nothing fun about your rough soccer!
Non-chan!
Take!
He seems to be all right.
Let's go over our defending before we restart.
Yes, sir.
Are you okay, Non-chan?
Uh, Non-chan?
There's nothing fun about your rough soccer!
Sacchan.
My past self got mad at me.
Uh... Non-chan!
What... What are you plotting?
Magnificent soccer.
I just remembered something important.
What?
The reason I started playing soccer.
Fuji Daiichi Middle School
Egami West Middle School
I finally realized that I don't need to become you.
Let's sit on this goal. Don't force it.
Let them attack from their own half.
Okay.
It's time to enjoy soccer.
She ran inside.
Tetsu!
Stop Number 7.
Yes, sir.
What?
A d-dummy?
Take, back to me!
They're shooting!
A curling shot?
No!
The crossbar?
Tamotsu.
Yes?
Don't sub in just yet.
Okay.
Pass to me.
Get on Number 7!
Watch Number 9! They're passing!
Help him! Get in front of the goal!
Move in!
All right!
Stop them from shooting!
Block their shot!
I got this!
The crossbar?
Second ball!
The ball's free!
Wait for the ball to fall...
Then, at just the right moment...
Blast it!
So close.
Nice shot, Tetsu!
Damn.
So close!
Keep raining in shots!
Number 7's vibe has changed.
Hey, Take. Put one away already, damn it!
She makes a better passer.
Do you know how many chances I've created for—
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Ow.
You're not yourself today.
Tetsu...
But that wasn't bad.
I'd forgotten.
After all, nothing beats playing soccer with your friends.
This isn't just my game.
It's our game.
I never thought I'd hear Onda say something so commendable.
If you miss the next one, I'll knock you on your ass!
Wow. She'd be cute if she kept her mouth shut.
That's how Onda should be.
So you're not subbing out, huh?
Stop me if you can.
I will.
Don't take your eyes off of me.
Pass the ball around!
Track back!
Get them!
Make yourselves open!
They're in behind!
Things are starting to look up.
It's the Onda effect.
Face forward!
By sending pinpoint passes into the open spaces, she draws in her teammates.
It produces fluid position changes, direct play, and beautiful passing work.
Missed again!
She has the developing body of a middle schooler.
On top of that, I was hesitant to put her in because I was worried what would happen
if she crashed into a boy with the undeveloped body of a girl.
It's been known to end some girls' careers.
But so what?
That wild bronco is having fun.
They're playing real soccer.
Help out, wingers!
Number 7's on the ball.
Go!
Number 7's coming!
Junpei, dribble upfield!
They're running it in! Don't let them come inside!
They might still pass it!
Get on Number 9!
Here we go.
Number 6 is coming!
Get them!
Which way?
Side to side, or back then forward?
Passing to Tecchan?
A dummy run?
Go, Onda!
Tetsu...
Thanks.
Block the shot!
Crush them!
You're going nowhere!
If I don't stand a chance against their physical strength...
then I'll crush them in every other way I can.
It's going to Number 9!
Stop them!
He passed it...
...backwards!
Number 7 is coming!
The goal's gaping!
Go!
Go for it!
Non-chan!
Onda!
It's a yellow card.
That was close.
Onda.
A yellow card?
I screwed up.
Boss...
That was a red card! That was a clear goal-scoring opportunity!
You idiot, Take.
Don't argue with the ref.
Yeah, but—
No buts.
Namek!
Captain, we should form a wall.
Uh, right.
Are you okay, Onda?
Damn it. He stole my thunder.
It... It hurts.
But if anyone notices, I'll be subbed out.
Why now? I'm so close.
Onda.
Wh-What was that for?!
I knew it. Your foot's injured, isn't it?
What's wrong?
Despite dislocating his shoulder in the 1970 World Cup, Beckenbauer kept on fighting.
There's nothing he can do that I can't.
Tetsu, Take. Did something happen?
Oh, it's nothing.
You and I are going down together in this game.
We don't need a Nedvěd, a Vieri, or a Totti.
Or a Baggio, either.
We just need you.
It's your first game in a while, right?
Do what you want.
We'll watch your back.
Okay, let's score this one!
Yeah!
Fuji Daiichi Middle School
Egami West Middle School
Fuji Daiichi Middle School
Egami West Middle School
Fuji Daiichi Middle School
Egami West Middle School
We're running out of time.
At this rate, we'll lose.
Good luck.
That idiot. She's a mess.
Was she that desperate to play?
Junpei, over here! Pass!
Number 9's coming!
Onda!
Take!
Intercept it!
A through ball?
Go!
Score!
Just leave two guys at the back!
I was wrong. It's better that Onda's a girl.
She might just be the one who can raise the level of Japanese women's soccer.
Take, over here!
Number 9's coming! Stop them!
On the right! Slide in!
Don't let them pass! Someone go!
Sawatari, open on your right!
Three guys?
Got him!
They're gunning for her. They plan to steal it from Onda since it keeps going to her.
If they take it now...
They can counterattack!
Non-chan!
Non-chan's soccer is...
I knew it.
Non-chan's soccer is inspiring.
That's why it captivates people.
W-Wow...
He got past three markers!
You're not going anywhere!
Onda, go!
He got past a fourth!
Looking good, Number 7!
Go!
Get past a fifth one!
Tani, stop him!
Captain, please!
It's a one-on-one.
Keep going!
Show them how you feel.
Make them eat their words.
Shine. Shine!
Let's go, let's go.
Don't be a baby. Don't let her overwhelm you.
You worked hard because you wanted her recognition, and for her to be happy for you.
That's odd.
My foot hurts and my body's worn out, but my heart is pounding.
I want to stay here forever.
This is how soccer should be played.
Will she pass or go it alone?
Let's go, let's go.
Let's go!
Go!
Go.
Yes!
Wait!
Wait, wait, wait!
Wait, wait!
Wait!
I could never be like you, boss.
You don't have to become me.
You can just be you.
Become your own player who no one else can imitate.
Wait!
This is it! Get in front of the goal!
All right! I blocked it!
It's not over yet!
Second ball! It's still in play!
I caught up. I'm faster.
I can take it from her.
A roulette!
It's not over!
Onda, you've got Take!
Number 9's coming!
Please!
Put it away!
Go!
Please!
Take!
Yes!
Yes, Take-chan!
Damn it!
Take!
Nice!
Yeah!
Marvelous!
They did it!
Foul by Number 9.
A foul?
Yes!
We're saved!
Takei lost that one when they were fighting for it.
Yes!
Don't relax yet! Switch gears quick!
We still have time! Let's switch gears!
We'll catch up!
Hey, are you okay?
I'd like to be subbed out, please.
Let's score here!
We've still got time!
Keep shooting!
Back to square one!
I couldn't do anything.
I screwed up the game.
All I did was hold everyone back.
I couldn't do anything.
You were great! You were amazing!
Nice effort!
You were so cool!
You were amazing!
You were so cool!
Try again next time!
You were awesome!
I wish we could've seen more!
Let us watch you play again!
Wonderful.
You're the pride of our school!
You were amazing, Number 7!
You moved me!
You were amazing!
Wow.
Incredible.
You play at a pro level!
I think I like soccer now.
Look this way!
You're the best!
Non-chan.
Onda!
How could you let yourself get injured?! What if someone had found out?!
S-Sorry.
Coach, please calm down. She's injured, after all.
Onda.
Did you enjoy yourself?
It was awesome!
We held on to our lead!
We won!
Yes!
Damn it!
Both of you played hard!
You held on to your lead! Nice grit!
That was a great game!
I was surprised. You've gotten really good.
I had a lot of fun.
Let's play soccer again sometime, Yasuaki-kun.
Boss...
I love you!
What?
I love you, boss!
What do you think you're doing?!
Don't butt in now!
I love you!
Stop that! Let go! I'll kill you!
I love you, boss!
Let go of her, you jerk!
Let go, Namek!
I love you!
Non-chan, you can do it!
This is too sudden!
Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Later, Senpai.
We're heading out.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Boss...
Girls' Restroom
What the hell is this?! It's terrifying!
It's a pervert.
I'll take a picture, just in case.
Pervert.
Damn pervert. I hope you die.
What are you guys doing?
Sir, we found a pervert.
I smell criminal activity.
But now that I'm here, everything's fine.
Thanks for handling it.
You're just leaving?
So... what happened to you?
The game! How's the game going?!
It's already over.
What?