Doko ga hajimari de doko ga owari nante どこが始まりで どこが終わりなんて
Not knowing where it starts and where it ends
Kigatsukeba hashittetanda 氣がつけば走ってたんだ
And without realizing it, I was running
Taito na ame ni datte タイトな雨にだって ヘビ-な風にだって
Even if there is a storm or a gale
Zettai ni makenai supiido de 絶對に負けないスピ-ドで
I will keep running at a speed that no one can reach
Wake up! Furueru yubisaki Wake up! 震える指先
Wake up! my fingers shake
Get up! Nigirishimete gyutto Get up! 握り締めてぎゅっと
Raise! I want to be able
Stand up! Iki wo fukakusutte mata Stand up! 息を深く吸ってまた
Stand up! Breathe deeply
Sekai wa kasoku suru 世界は加速する
The world chooses its own pace
It's gonna be O.K!
Everything will be fine!
Tobikau suisei ga 飛び交う彗星が
Comets crossing the sky
Egaku kiseki wo oikakete 描く奇跡を 追いかけて
Follow the tracks they painted in the sky
(gonna) be O.K!
Everything will be fine!
Hikari no naka hashiru 光の中走る
Keep running into the light
Sugu soko ni aru yume wo shinjite すぐそこにある 夢を信じて
Blindly trust the dream that is beside you
Old!
I want you to explain what's going on.
There is? Explain what?
Don't make a fool of yourself. What is this US Open?
Why are you so excited?
I answered for you as there was not enough time.
It's already decided. You must hurry and get ready to go to the United States.
I do not want to go.
I am not going.
Uncertain Feelings
What?! Will the short guy participate in the US Open?!
Yes yes.
Although it's still a secret.
I overheard Shiba-san's conversation just now.
Still, Ryoma-kun is really amazing, isn't he?
For participating in the U.S Open at that age!
This is quite a feat!
What?! Echizen at the US Open?!
Horio-kun! It's still a secret!
A secret.
So I can't talk about it yet...
This is impossible.
It is not?!
Are you serious?!
Yes.
I heard clearly with these ears.
If true then Echizen is amazing.
Participate in the US Open...
But the date of the US Open clashes with that of the National Tournament.
This means that Baixinho will not be able to play in the National Tournament.
That's what it looks like, isn't it?
It can not be! Everyone fought so hard to get here...
I don't think Ryoma-kun will be the only one who won't be able to play!
And truth.
But the US Open is a tournament that any tennis player dreams of participating at least once.
Yes. I don't think he would reject it.
This can not be happening. It cannot.
I don't believe Echizen would pull out of the National Tournament.
It is not? I also think.
Anyway, we haven't heard any official information yet.
Let's not get carried away by rumours.
This story is not hearsay.
The story of Echizen's participation in the U.S Open is true.
So Echizen won't go to the Nationals?
Who should decide this is Echizen himself.
Sakuno! Great News! Great News!
I heard Ryoma-sama is going to play in the US Open!
U.S. Open?
That's right! It's worldwide! World!
Ryoma-sama will be making her world debut!
Ryoma-kun...worldwide...?
I understand...
Sakuno, can't you say something more like: "Amazing" or "Wonderful!"?
It's the world, the world!
What? It's just that it's so incredible that the penny hasn't dropped yet.
What a girl.
Either way, this is an amazing thing, you know?
If he continues like this, he might even turn pro.
Professional?
That's right. If he turns pro, we won't be able to see him anymore.
So everyone found out anyway.
Sooner or later, it's something we would have to tell.
So Tezuka...
What do you think?
We will just fight for the complete victory at the Nationals. That is all.
Still, when will Ryoma-sama go to the US?
Sakuno, is something bothering you?
No, it's nothing.
I understand your feelings, Sakuno.
Eh?
You were expecting Ryoma-sama to participate in the Nationals, weren't you?
But Ryoma-sama is still Ryoma-sama wherever he goes.
He took the first step towards a bright future, so let's root for him.
Y-yes...
That's right, let's make a banner for Ryoma-sama's participation in the US Open!
Since we can't go.
And truth.
I feel like Ryoma-kun is going further and further away.
Excellent!
My match today is against Echizen... what the heck.
But, what does Echizen plan to do with the National Tournament?
No matter how much we think, it is clear that he will participate in the US Open.
There's no way he can go!
Momo...
The U.S Open doesn't just happen this year.
But this is the only chance he can go to the National Tournament with us.
If he lets it go, he will have lost this chance forever!
He will go with us to Nacional for sure.
Like always. His elbow is very bent.
His knees are very straight.
His hair is too long.
It shouldn't matter if my hair is long.
Everything is fine. But it's rare that you train on your own.
Ah, Ryoma-kun!
It's just... well...
The US Open...
Is nothing.
Weird.
It's up to Shorty after all, isn't it?
Hey, little one!
We are tired of waiting! Damn it!
What is it?
Don't come up with "What is it?" with us!
We heard that you're going to participate in the U.S Open so,
we were surprised and like in a "wow, wow" situation, you know?
Oh, that story.
Even I was surprised. I didn't know any of that.
What? And even?
AND? What are you going to do, Echizen?
I go...
to the National Tournament.
I found it too! See, I told you! Echizen won't go away.
You're really not going to the U.S Open?!
If he said he won't, then he won't!
I think it's an opportunity you won't get again.
And truth.
Shouldn't you grab this opportunity?
That's right. Well, even so, there's still a big chance we'll win.
That's right, Echizen. You shouldn't worry about us.
Hey, what are you saying?!
AND! The little guy said he won't.
Is it really all right, Echizen?
Yes. Let's start the matches.
You see, Echizen is like that.
Isn't it, eh, shorty?
Is Echizen serious about wasting his chance to play in the U.S Open?
I'm sure he thought about it a lot.
But this is the only year he can enter the National Tournament with his seniors.
This is also true, but...
Oishi, Taka-san's match is about to begin.
T-Okay.
Match of a set. Kawamura Service.
I'll show you my Ultra Super Burning Serve!
Come on, burning!
15-0.
Taka-san is quite excited.
Come on, come on, here's the next one, baby!
K-Kawamura-senpai, wait a second!
The National Tournament won't wait for us, baby!
It's the end!
I lost.
Game and departure: Kawamura! 6-0!
Excellent!
Great, Taka-san! You're doing well!
Next is Echizen, huh?
Match of a set: Service of Echizen.
Let's play a good game.
Bring it on, Echizen!
Twist?
15-0.
He has improved a lot lately.
But I think he would do well in his current capacity at the US Open.
It's strange that he's hesitating.
Like I said, Echizen isn't holding back!
He wants to go to Nationals with everyone!
You don't understand.
Hey Tezuka!
It's Fudomine.
It's been a while, hasn't it, Tezuka?
We came to watch today.
Yes, I heard it from Ryuzaki-sensei.
Watch at will.
Ah, the Fudomine guys came.
They're here to gather information, aren't they?
They can play with us again at Nacional.
Hey Echizen!
Yes.
How is your injury?
Oh, no problem.
Looks like you've fully recovered as well. This is great.
I look forward to the day of our meeting at the National
Yes, me too.
By the way, is the rumor about Echizen playing in the US Open true?
So has it reached your ears too?
Mizuki-san from Rudolph has been spying.
That guy has a big mouth.
But does that mean I won't be able to play against Echizen-kun anymore?
I would like to play with him again...
Because, you know, it's not cool to carry on as a loser.
Echizen said he won't.
Is it true Fuji?
Yes.
Now yes, that was surprising.
Game and departure: Echizen. 6-0!
A win again?
That's how it's done, softly.
Thanks.
What? He is not being sociable.
He's always been like that.
Do you really not intend to go to the United States?
Yes.
I go to National.
When under pressure, people tend to make decisions that best fit the situation, but...
They usually realize later that it was a mistake.
This is not true.
I got here with Nacional as my goal.
There is still time.
Think carefully.
Chance of the ball landing in the right corner: 97%!
Game: Inui. 2-0!
As usual, perfect dice tennis, isn't it? That Inui-san.
Yes. With each game he collects more information.
A really troublesome opponent.
I have exhaustively analyzed his data.
It was as I thought, but it's still not perfect.
Chance you'll bounce on the right side: 60%.
I think the chance that I would get an ace was higher...
F-It was bad. I couldn't return it.
No, it becomes data by itself.
The next one, it would be better to throw a high-speed ball to the side
and increase the chances of return.
Y-Yes...
I think Saeki will lose without scoring a point.
Yes. Rather than an opponent, he looks more like a good training target.
Hey, let's go.
Yes!
Hey, isn't the Captain next game?
Oh, why don't we go too?
Finally it's Tezuka's turn.
It's been a while since we've seen him play so closely.
Match of a set. Tezuka service.
I... I hope to play well with you!
Equally.
As expected from Tezuka.
There are guys whose existence itself is perfect.
As expected of you, Captain Tezuka.
There is something that cannot be measured with Seigaku's current power...
Come on, don't let your guard down and attack.
Will Ryoma-kun never come back if he keeps winning?
Oh! Not this one!
Big trouble, Sakuno!
What is it, Tomo-chan?
Canceled! Canceled!
Canceled?
Ryoma-sama said that he withdrew from participating in the U.S Open!
What?!
I'm saying he's not going to America.
But instead, he will participate in the National Tournament with everyone else!
It can not be...
There is no doubt about it!
I just heard from Horio that he recently restarted matches!
I understand...
What do you mean by "I understand..."?
Sakuno, aren't you happy?
You really wanted to watch Ryoma-sama's matches in the National Tournament, didn't you?
I didn't really mean that, anyway.
Is it okay for Ryoma-kun not to go to the US...
Great, we'll start the midday break.
Yes!
By the way, as expected of our Captain!
A one-sided victory.
The Fudomine guys seemed to be mesmerized too.
True, he makes the words "good" and "magnificent" sound meaningless.
Well, Echizen will also participate.
This year's National Tournament is ours.
Are you even trying?
Ryoma-kun.
You are not playing seriously, unlike yesterday.
Not that...
Well, your form is much better than before, so...
Why don't you try harder?
Yes...
Hey, can I have this?
Of course, but... why?
Why... I miss it.
Thanks.
Ryoma-kun!
What?
Hm... you know... is it true that you won't participate in the US Open?
AND.
Are you sure about that?
Of course I do.
Ryoma-kun...
Maybe he really wants to go to the United States...
Saki kaketa hana ga さきかけた花が
A flower about to bloom
Hajiraitsutsu kaze ni yurete はじらいつつ 風に搖れて
Sway with the rhythm of the wind
Hizashi no egaku ibuki wo 日差しの描く息吹を
Dawn prepares to awaken
Mabuta no ura ni sotto kanjita yo まぶたのうらにそっと感じたよ
And I feel it softly in my eyes
Katachi kae nagara 形かえながら
There's a tangle of clouds torn to pieces
Chigirete yuku kumo no nagare ちぎれて行く雲の流れ
That constantly change shape
Ashita mo kawaranai mono 明日も變わらないもの
Those things that will remain the same until tomorrow
Bokura wa itsuka mitsukerareru kana 僕らはいつか見つけられるかな
Will we be able to find them someday?
Mou sugu laughed ni oitsukesou
We are so close to an ideal
Nijinda shinkirou sono mukou todoku yo にじんだ蜃氣樓 その向こう觸くよ
Ideal that goes beyond a blurry mirage
Sou hito nigiri no yume no kakera
Yes, I have a handful of dream pieces
Sugu soko made kiteru すぐそこまで來てる
What I'm about to do
Dakara hashiridasu yo ima だから走り出すよ 今
So I'll start running
Fly dokomademo hateshinai sora ni Fly とこまでも 果てしない空に
Fly up to the endless sky
Kakugo wo azuketa nara 覺悟をあずけたなら
When you're ready
Kakedashite yuku dakesa donna toki mo 驅け出して行くだけさ どんなときも
All you have to do is get started, no matter when
Munasawagi kakitateru you na 胸騷ぎかきてるような
Fly to a future
Mirai e habatakou 未來へ羽ばたこう
that makes you excited
Next episode
Why aren't you attacking, Echizen?!
Well, it's just...
May I know what the hell is going on with you, Echizen!?
Why don't you play seriously?
Answer me!
Why am I weak...
I'm sorry.
You...
Didn't you tell me you were going to play with all your might?!
In the next episode of The Prince of Tennis: Burn Echizen!
Be more aggressive... I don't want to play a game like that against you!
Burn Echizen!