Year 3 Class 1
Sports
Festival
Your very last junior high sports festival
is only 19 days, 18 hours, and 23 minutes away!
Talk about exact timing.
Like you didn't do the same for Valentine's Day.
Last year my blue team suffered
a tragic defeat and came in third.
This year I want to win with teamwork,
cooperation, and determination!
I want this to be something I can
hold over all the other teachers' heads!
Don't say that part out loud!
Gimme a break...
And just like that...
The most pointless event of every
school year was fast on approach again.
Could we just not?
Hey.
Huh?
Ichikawa, you up to be our knight?
Your wha...?
For our mock cavalry battle.
Sports
Festival
100m Dash
400m Relay
Scavenger Hunt
Centipede Race
(Teams of 5)
Mock Cavalry Battle (3rd Year Boys
4 Teams of 4
(1 knight
3 horses)
Tug-o-War
Mock Cavalry Battle (3rd Year Boys)
Why me?
I mean...
You're puny and look-
He's not puny!
Was gonna say you look like
you've got guts, but maybe not.
He does, though!
You've said enough!
Yeah? You turn 'em down?
Yeah.
I'm joining in!
Think they should mix up the girls and boys, though.
And we should all wear bathing suits.
And instead of stealing hats we'd steal bikini tops and-
Even pervy old TV shows didn't go that far.
But y'know... Hm?
Wh-what?
Nah, just noticed you've shot up a lot.
Growin' in like a forest down there, yet?
Why do we have to talk about this?
You got hurt during the sports festival last year, yeah?
What?
You know, during the centipede race. With Yamada.
Oh yeah...
Sorry for telling people you pulled her
down and stuff back then.
Already forgot about it.
She set things straight, though.
He didn't. I think he just tried
to keep me from getting hurt.
That's when I first realized she was pretty cool, y'know?
And I-
Hey! Where'd you go?!
Now that I think about it,
that might have been the first time we ever interacted.
Here we go. Ready?
One-two! One-two!
Why is Anna Yamada here?
In a competition for everyone
who couldn't get picked for the others?
Said she was a model or something, huh?
Bet she joined on purpose to look
even better surrounded by trash like us.
Kill me now...
Ichikawa.
Wha?
Was just thinking about last year's sports festival.
A-Are you okay?
Ugh... This sucks.
You still have a bit of a scar.
Sorry.
And thanks.
Adachi?
Huh?
What's up?
Kanzaki, you were with Yamada and Ichikawa
on your White Day date, weren't you?
Wha?!
I told you not to tell him!
Sorry!
H-hey...
Ichikawa. Join the cavalry battle.
Huh?
Let's you and me go one-on-one.
Jeez! You could at least react!
Not that I really care. If you don't wanna...
I-
I'll do it for you.
"For" me, huh?
It doesn't really matter who wins or loses.
But for some reason, I really don't want to lose!
Can't... lose...
Shoot! That wasn't the right pace.
People say working out too much while
you're growing can make you short, yeah?
Guess I oughta call it a day.
Now that doesn't make sense.
Most of the tallest athletes have been
playing since they were kids, right?
Well, I mean...
Go ahead and look it up.
No thanks. Don't want the algorithm
thinking I'm a gym rat.
And get lost! Can't get caught talking to myself outside!
Woof woof!
See, there are dogs around and-
Ruff! Woof woof!
Woooof!
You need something?
Cold as ice!
I was having a little chat with Wantaro.
Why not use real words?
Then he wouldn't understand me.
Like he does either way.
Are you exercising for the sports festival?
M-more like I realized I'd be in trouble if I was
out of shape and the zombie apocalypse happened.
Yeah?
No knowing when the world will come to an end.
Only thing you can count on is yourself.
True...
Okay! Well...
How about we race?
How far are we going...?
Finish line!
That's former sports club endurance for you...
Oh, yeah!
Huh?
We have all the stuff we'd need at my house.
Wanna pop in for a quickie?
What stuff?
A "quickie"?
My mom's away for work in Toyosu today.
This is turning downright sinful...
Ta-da! Ever seen one of these?
What could it be for?
It's an ab roller.
It really works, too.
Should have known.
She'd never do anything so improper...
But I would hardly call this proper either!
Y-you work out at home, huh?
Gonna sound mean, but I never expected that.
Every girl in the world minds their weight—ack!
Get him outta the way!
Huh?
Hurry!
Go on. Scram!
A lot heavier than he looks, huh?
Which of you was it?
Huh? Was what?
Sixteen...
Seventeen...
Eighteen...
This is harder than it looks.
Hrmph!
These are my dad's weights. Give 'em a go.
You expect me to lift something even you can't?
What? Aren't you prepping for your one-on-one?
Gonna sound mean, but I never expected that.
Never saw someone get challenged like that in real life.
Why'd you take him up?
Because Adachi's my friend...
He seemed serious.
Yeah...
Adachi likes Yamada.
Let's you and me go one-on-one.
He probably sees what's going on between us.
Kyo-Kyotaro, do you like your eggs sweet or salty?
But I don't want to lose.
Because Yamada is who...
It's sweeter ones...
...I like!
Careful!
Like the sweet sort that much?
Yeah...
Okay. Don't bring a lunch for the sports festival, then.
Huh?
Because I'm gonna work hard, too!
On what?
Year 3 Class 1
Yeah!
Feels good to be third years and get all done up
without worrying what the older kids think anymore.
All set!
MAKOTO
Well? Whatcha write? Your boo's name?
The Mouko Tanmen guy's name.
Who?
We're gonna
win!!!
Let's do it!
And just like that, the sports festival was here.
Boo!
Bwah!
What are you-?!
Stand still.
Tell me that's not permanent.
Don't let that come off.
Weather forecast says it'll rain this afternoon.
Not that I care if this all gets called off.
In fact, I'd be thrilled.
And now a pledge from our students!
Ota
Ichikawa
He practiced this so much yesterday.
He's serious about this.
We all pledge...
...to be throbbing with sportsmanship!
And play fairly with all our members!
our members... our members... our members...
Gah! He still forced that crap in!
Next we will go over our precautions.
And here I thought he was serious.
Next we will go over our precautions.
I'm definitely not going down! Not to this guy!
Look, I made fans.
Anna Yamada
Look here
They can't look this way, though.
Oh, you're right!
Hanzawa's good with her hands,
but otherwise basically Yamada.
Ando
Scavenger hunt... Scavenger hunt...
What?
A couple
(even one not going out yet)
No way! I gotta find a couple!
Even a pair not going out yet!
That's obviously her handwriting.
Now where am I gonna find a hot pair of love birds?
Yamada A.
But I'm not...
Look here
You've got a "Look here" fan.
What?!
Know anyone else, then?
Umm, well...
We came in first!
Yuki, put me down...
Je t'aime.
A couple
(even one not going out yet)
The team has been disqualified for cheating.
Was I not clear in how badly I want to win?
Knew that had to be a trap.
Hm?
He warming up?
Anna!
Cut it out, Yamada!
This is no time to play around!
You've got this!
You can do this, Yamada!
Yamada!
Wait!
This guy! He never changes!
But that's what I like about him.
Anna Yamada
Hrmph!
You've done this before.
I remember you getting in my way.
We are now discussing how to proceed
in light of the current weather.
Please await further instructions.
I'd say this means no cavalry game and an early lunch.
Guess we have to call it off.
It's only just a drizzle, though.
We can handle a little rain.
Adachi...
It'll be all guys, so no need to worry
about see-through shirts or anything.
That's not the issue...
Let's do it.
I'll make it quick.
If anyone's gonna end this stupid thing...
It's gonna be me.
Once we start, rush straight ahead.
What?
Just do it!
Fine...
Rain sure is coming down.
Can we please go inside?
Ichikawa...
Am I doing this for Adachi?
Or for this thing called "friendship" I've always despised?
No! It's nothing as noble as that!
I just...
I...
I like Anna Yamada!
Like I don't?!
It's not just that!
I think you're a great guy, too!
That's why! That's why I-
Don't give me that!
Don't go talking like you know me at all.
Don't go claiming you like Yamada
without knowing a damn thing about her!
No guy who let himself believe that chocolate from
Sekine meant something gets to claim he likes Yamada!
I get it, okay?!
You don't, though!
Yamada is so much more grown up than us.
She's incredible, following her dreams,
working harder than anyone!
You can't go claiming to like her just
because she's cute and pretty!
Cause listen, I'm telling you,
that's not what liking someone is about!
I know...
I'm pretty sure I've lost already anyway.
So just...
Let me go down in shame the way I want...
Don't go accepting it.
Are you kidding me?!
Cut the crap!
What?!
You still like her for all those reasons, right?
You're serious about this, right?!
Then tell me off!
Show me you mean it!
What difference would it make?!
None at all!
The hell?!
But I mean it!
I really like Yamada!
Starting to get the chills.
Wanna head under the tents?
Can't really hear 'em,
but sounds like they're fighting, huh?
Guess we can keep watching, though.
What do you want me to do, then?
How should I know? You wanted to go "one-on-one."
So come on, then!
Damnit, if I didn't know you, man...
I could have learned to hate her!
I...
...Don't Want to Lose
Kyo
Kyo!
Kyo
I Don't Want To Lose
Damnit all...
And the rain washes it all away...
Nurse's Office
Ichikawa...
There, there.
Mom, just go home already.
I'm a licensed nurse, okay?
Later, then.
What's this about?
This thing's soaked.
She's pretty cute...
Are you Ichikawa's sister?
Get lost, kid.
I lost.
Yeah.
One thing my mom always told me,
is that not forgetting that disappointment
is the most important part of moving on.
Disappointment...
That's what I've been hiding from all this time.
I'll leave this here for you.
For me?
Yup! Your lunch.
It's... huge...
This is the one that came out best.
Right...
And here's some chicken karaage.
More like rice balls.
They're inside!
All of them?
Want to try some of the eggs?
Sure.
Careful! I can't keep a straight face.
If this tastes bad, it'll show and-
It's so good.
Thanks.
No, I mean it. Just right, not too sweet, perfectly cooked.
Ack, no! I wasn't asking for any.
Just wanted to see your face...
Mmm...
Want some?
That's all for you.
What do you think I am, a sumo wrestler?
I'll go grab mine too, then.
No, don't! People will get the wrong idea.
You know...
You were really cool, Kyo!
So good...