Let's go.
Hey! Ryoma Echizen!
Not chosen as a member? I can't believe it, Ryoma Echizen!
Oikaze mou Tomaranai 追い風 もう止まらない
This gale will never stop
Supaaku shi hajimeta jounetsu スパ－クしはじめた情熱
The passion that started to spark
Mune wo sawagasu shinning
胸を騷がすshining shakes my shining heart
Gomakasenai ごまかせない
I know that
Koetai jibun no chiheisen 越えたい 自分の地平線
I want to broaden my horizons
Mada sono haruka mukou
まだその遙か向う that is still far, far away
Honmono no yume to deaeru hazusa ホンモノのユメと 出逢えるはずさ
To be able to fulfill my true dreams
Arifureta manyuaru ja nai ruuru
This rule does not belong in any handbook of everyday life.
Kumitate nagara 組み立てながら
While picking up the pieces of your memories
Sorezore no niji wo egake blue sky それぞれの虹を描け blue sky
Each person draws a rainbow in the blue sky
Kyanbasu ni kaete キャンパスに變えて
Your mind is the canvas
Jiyuuna only style hajiketai 自由なonly style彈けたい
Your own style wants to appear
Let's get the seven lines
Let's reach for the rainbow
You're working hard, Boss.
Are you still awake?
Sleep as long as possible.
We won't have time to sleep when we get to Japan.
OK.
Japan...
The Ambition of the American
Team
There is? Has Ryoma already had breakfast?
He looked pretty excited.
Frankly, now that he got to be in the Junior Friendly, he was excited pretty quickly.
He's so transparent.
I was notified. They picked you for the Local Team, didn't they?
Well, just as a backup.
Still, it's amazing.
I wasn't even chosen as a reserve.
There is? What it was?
Anything.
I'll do my best!
Can not wait.
It's time for us to go.
Hurry up and go change.
OK.
Very good!
Today we will challenge those chosen for the junior team, Eiji, Fuji and Echizen, with special training.
Special training?
This is a new and improved version of the special training we did for the Kantou Tournament final.
It's a five-on-one practice match, with one additional rule:
the rival must hit the ball in the opponent's service zone.
In the loot zone?
Does that mean all balls are going to be hard to hit?
If we don't make it so difficult, it won't be special training.
That's true, but...
Okay, you can start with me.
Oops, Snake right at the beginning?
Three people in front?
You made a mistake!
Echizen, three balls. Outside.
It's Fuji's turn.
Good try.
This is... harder than I thought.
Outside!
Fuji, was outside the service zone.
Sack, I instinctively aimed for the most difficult areas.
Exchange with Eiji.
Hoi-hoi!
Echizen, it will be good training for us.
Fuji-senpai, you got eight balls, didn't you?
There is?
Hoi!
To the right!
Hoi!
You made a mistake! Burning!
Ah...
That's the highest score so far.
He got 10 balls.
This is really hard.
Trade with me, Kikumaru-senpai.
Now, it's my turn.
The little guy got all serious!
In short, you're asking me to let Echizen-kun play the match.
Yes.
I understand.
I am fully aware of your abilities.
But he lacked the most important thing.
Focus your mind and body on the most important aspect of the situation...
it is an indispensable quality that players must have.
It's an undeniable fact that Echizen-kun hasn't matured to that point yet.
It's like you said.
There is one more day until the player order is decided.
I will make the final decision.
Thank you for your consideration.
Clear! I have no doubt.
You won't be disappointed. I assure you.
See you later...
Hey you! Make that reflector shine brighter!
Right.
Director, I'm counting on you to ensure that everything goes according to schedule.
After all, we're going to have a lot of sponsors here.
No problem.
Impressive! Everyone looks professional!
It's just the reserves. Even they are impressive.
There is? Are these boys the reserves?
Yes, this is just a show.
I heard that the starters will be presented at a press conference.
It's about to start.
What is this? Are you going to give a concert or something?
Access by unauthorized persons is not allowed from here.
Serious? Sorry.
When I face things like this, it makes me do my job with passion!
As?
Why aren't there younger girls around here...
This tournament is meaningless.
Hey Kevin, we came all this way to put on this show. It would be a shame not to take advantage of it.
Frankly, you're a very forgiving guy.
This way.
Thanks.
Complete infiltration!
Now I'll get my exclusive!
The title will be: "American Team Gives an Interview to a Beautiful Reporter".
Just kidding!
As? Kevin and Billy aren't here?
There is? What?
They were with us this morning...
It seems those two don't understand how important this day is.
Today's event will serve to show the world our value.
It's a "stage debut" so to speak.
There is a lot of money waiting in each of your gestures.
Never forget that!
Yes boss!
The atmosphere seems to be quite tense.
W-Who is it?
There is? S-Sorry!
Don't worry about me.
I'm Shiba from "Monthly Tennis" magazine.
I'd like to interview the American team...
"Monthly Tennis"...
Interview requests should be made at the press conference.
My company knows this, but I really wanted to get an exclusive interview, so I thought...
I understand. Then that's it.
What do you think about this?
There is?
What is this?
If you want an exclusive interview, could you pay this fee?
W-Wait a minute!
You want me to pay to have an exclusive interview?
It's a little pricey, don't you think?
Couldn't you lower it a little bit?
In this case we have nothing more to discuss.
Sorry, but we're busy.
I'm sorry, but you have to leave.
W-Wait...
Everything is fine. I won't charge you anything for the minute and a half I spoke with you.
What's up with this guy?
Hey Kevin, we gotta go back.
I came to Japan to defeat Ryoma Echizen.
Playing a tournament without him participating is a waste of time.
I understand his feelings, but...
this tournament isn't just about you!
47!
48!
Burning!
49!
This is the last one!
50!
Damn... he did it.
There were 50 balls. You passed.
Well done, Echizen.
Bag! The little guy got there first.
It turned out really well.
Thanks.
The American team's press conference is about to begin.
AND.
Yes, preparations are going as planned.
Keep calm.
Sorry. We are back.
Billy! Kevin!
Where have you been?
Oh well...
I don't need to listen to your excuses. Go change clothes. Fast!
Yes.
We already have all the actors on stage.
Oh! I arrived on time!
Where were you? Will start.
People of Japan, I am honored to be reunited with you today.
I'm Junior West Coast Team Coach Richard Baker.
I'm sorry to have to tell you this, ladies and gentlemen, but you still haven't seen anything that could be called real tennis.
Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever experienced the fine art of a tennis match?
Tennis is entertainment.
When the best actors and the best scenery are combined with the best direction...
...is the beginning of a wonderful work of art on the court.
Exciting, fantastic and thrilling.
People of Japan, we will show you the best tennis in the world!
Tennis like we've never seen it before?
What kind of tennis is this?
And now, without further ado, I introduce you to the exceptional actors on our American team.
America's Shotgun Boy...
Billy Cassidy!
The Flaming Red Dragon...
Michael Lee!
The Beautiful Warriors...
Tom Griffey and...
Terry Griffey!
The Steel Scorpion...
Arnold Ignashov!
The Bulldozer Beast...
Bobby Max!
Hey...
Seriously, is this a tennis press conference?
And finally...
The Brave Hero...
Kevin Smith!
Now let's get to the questions.
Since the team was not chosen considering the entire country, is its strength a cause for concern?
You will see our strength when you watch the matches.
Naturally I guarantee we are stronger than last year's US Away Team.
Is it true that you won't reveal the player order until moments before the match?
It is a strategy to bring the public, as well as the players, to be more interested in each match.
Any other questions?
Yes.
Yes, gentleman.
I'm Inoue, from "Monthly Tennis" magazine.
Monthly Tennis?
This is a question for Kevin Smith.
Is there any possibility that you can face Echizen-kun, who has a connection with your father, right?
Please, I would like to hear what you think about this.
What you mean? Ryoma Echizen is not going to participate, is he?
There is? No...
According to this, Echizen-kun is a member of the Local Team.
What? Hey! That is true?
Yes. I am sure.
Ryoma Echizen will be attending.
I was really looking forward to the day when I could face Ryoma Echizen.
You have no idea how much I've been looking forward to this day.
Hey Ryoma Echizen!
Don't run away or hide from me!
I'll defeat you in front of a huge audience!
Mabushii gogo mado wo akeru まぶしい午後 窓を開ける
I open the window on a dazzling afternoon
Wakemonaku kakeru hikage no komichi わけもなく驅ける日陰の小道
And for no reason, I start walking down a dark path
Kata de iki wo suikonde me wo toji 肩で息を吸いこんで目を閉じ
I take a deep breath, close my eyes and
Omoiegaite ashita kara no suteeji 思い描いた明日からのステ-ジ
imagine what the future holds for me
Imeeji shiteru atarashii peeji イメ-ジしてる新しいペ-ジ
The new page I have in mind
Masshiroi kyanbasu ni egaku 眞っ白いキャンパスに描く
I draw her on a stark white canvas
Mukaikaze mo okamanainashide kirihiraku 向い風もお構い無して切り開く
I make my way without going against the wind
Kono hatenaku tsuzuku Brand new story この果てなく續くBrand
new story and I keep creating this new endless story
Ah wonderful days
wonderful days
Wonderful
wonderful
Wonderful
wonderful
wonderful days
Zebra moyou no kousaten ゼブラ模樣の交差点 zebra
On the crosswalk's zebra stripes
Ao ni kawaru to hashiridasu
靑に變わると走り出す when the light turns green
Shiroi rain dake wo fuse watarikiru 白いラインだけを踏んで渡りきる
I decide to cross, stepping only on the white lines
Kodomo no you ni
子供のように like a child
Itsumo konna fuu ni kaze ni fukare いつもこんなふうに風に吹かれ
If I could stay like this forever. Fanned by this gentle breeze
Arinomama no jibun de iru koto ga ありのままの自分でいる事が
being true to myself
Moshimo dekiteita nara
I wish I could do this
Tooi sora ni mukete ryoute nobashi 遠い空に向けて兩手伸ばし
I look to the distant sky and raise my hands
Kono omoi todoku you ni to この思い屆くようにと to fulfill
our dreams and hopes placed in the future
Tokihanatteku 解き放ってく
to be free
Next episode
Even though it is called "Friendly Match", this is an international tournament.
We must take the initiative with the first match.
Sanada-san, it sure is hard for you to pair up with the flamboyant Atobe-san.
Whether in singles or doubles, or whoever my partner is, I will do my best.
Will your combination work?
We will have to polish during the match.
On the next episode of The Prince of Tennis: The Strongest! Atobe and Sanada.
The strongers! Atobe and Sanada
We'll win in the blink of an eye!