So Ryoma-kun decided to go to the US.
We need to redo the banner.
Won't you miss him, Tomo-chan?
There is?
What is it, Sakuno?
You are so serious.
It's not like we'll never see Ryoma-sama again.
Also, Ryoma-sama is amazing to be participating in the US Open!
That's why we need to say goodbye to him with a smile. It is not?
You are right.
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
Goodbye Seigaku
Excellent.
That's all for today.
Thanks for your hard work.
Right.
Write a message?
Yes, for Echizen, who is going to the United States.
We thought we should start with you, Captain Tezuka.
Please.
Yes, fine.
Good, boys.
After all... I'm very proud of Echizen.
Isn't participating in the US Open at that age amazing?
Although this is not the last time we see him,
we thought we could do something special for him.
That's why we want to do something that helps you too.
We were looking for something we could give him.
And we thought about writing messages.
Is good to have friends.
Did you hear, Mamushi?
Hey, why don't we get him something too?
Something Echizen might like.
Huh! Do it yourself.
I'm not interested in things like that.
You didn't have to react this way...
This should probably give...
Be a good boy, Karu.
Ryoma-san?
Did you keep the medicine correctly?
This one is for the stomach flu, plus one for scratches and bug spray.
I can get them there too.
It's not like I went into the jungle or anything.
Oh, that's right, sour plum.
So please take care of these for us.
We will go there by train later.
Yes! Leave them to me.
I will deliver the staff orders sooner.
Thanks.
Okay, this should do.
Wait, father!
This one too!
What is that?
It's soy sauce.
I was thinking about what to get for Echizen and ended up deciding on that.
He likes Japanese food, he knows.
It looks like they're all preparing something for Ryoma-sama on their own.
Something to give Ryoma-kun...
Here, father.
You fool! This is already too much.
He already has too many things to take with him.
Take this into account!
Yes it is.
I'll put it in a small deposit, then.
Sorry, Tomo-chan, go ahead without me.
Hey, wait, Sakuno!
Sakuno!
The passport, ticket, toothbrush...
Oh yes, some mints for the throat!
What is it? What is this mess?
Is Nanako-chan getting married?
Really dear...
Ryoma is going to the US today, isn't he?
Oh! Good Luck Amulet!
Oh, that's right, today is the day.
There is? Who could it be?
Hello! Is this Nanjiroh's residence?
I'm going then.
What?
Hey, your friend is at the door.
My friend?
He wears a hood over his head, his limbs are thin, and he looks frightening...
And he says: 'fushuuuu'.
Scary?
A hood?
Why do you want to play a match?
Why I couldn't finish you off in the Inner Tournament.
I don't want you to think you can leave Japan undefeated.
Ah, so that was it.
You can start whenever you want. I'm ready.
Looks like you're really serious.
I need to give Ryoma-kun something.
Echizen.
This is my...
parting gift!
What incredible strength...
And that.
I'll save the rest of the game for when you get back.
Finish them off, Echizen.
Kaidoh-senpai...
Clear.
I have to hurry or I'll end up missing my boarding.
Oh, really.
If Kawamura-senpai is going to feed him soy sauce, then...
I will give Miso!
No, that's not right...
Ryoma-kun, before you leave, could you tell us what's on your mind?
What's going on in my head?
But I really don't...
Anything goes.
Just tell us what's on your mind.
I am hungry.
What a boy...
You really are impressive.
Well, that's just like you, isn't it?
Alive! Alive! Ryoma-sama! Let's go!
Alive! Alive! Ryoma-sama! Alive! Alive! Echizen!
W-Wait, are they really doing this?
W-What are they thinking?!
They are disturbing other people!
Being here at the airport reminds me...
of the words you said when you left for the United States.
Make a fuss over there, Nanjiroh.
Of course.
There's a big dream waiting for me there.
You met Rinko-san there and now you see her son, Ryoma, leave.
I'm getting really old.
That sounded like something an old man would say, you know, old woman?
Here, Ryoma-kun.
We asked all senpais to write in this.
Take it with you, Echizen.
Thanks.
Take this too.
This is my favorite tape, the one I use all the time.
Use it and do your best in America.
It cost.
How can I help you?
Hm...
Tennis...
I want a tennis ball.
In these notebooks, I wrote down all the information I collected about Echizen,
from the day she arrived at Seigaku until now.
An extra volume, a novice's notes.
In other words, these are Shorty's notes.
Are you really going...?
Echizen. I'm sure this will be very useful to you.
Take a look at the flight.
I really appreciate it, Inui-senpai.
If we took that to other schools, they would certainly pay us a large amount of money.
I was just kidding.
Here is a good luck charm for your victory.
Take with you.
It cost.
I'm counting on you, Echizen.
I also have amulets for everyone.
We will do our best at Nationals.
Well done, Oishi.
Well thought.
Echizen, I brought you some soy sauce.
Thank you very much.
Soy sauce?
I think he can buy that in New York these days.
You do not understand.
This is not just any sauce.
Everyone is getting excited. Like children the night before their country trip.
When you see them like this, they certainly look like junior high students, don't they?
No... moments like this won't last long.
There is?
The difficulties that Ryoma-kun will face are just beginning.
The U.S Open is one of four Grand Slam tournaments.
It's a two-week tournament where the top 128 players in the world compete.
He will stand alone among these mighty players
and will have to fight to continue in the tournament.
He'll be fine.
Even so, how far will he go...
The doors will close soon.
Please be careful with closing the doors.
Please do not run on the boarding platform.
Will I arrive on time?
This is a healing CD made by me.
Listen to it and meditate when you are tired.
It's great to help you relax.
I recommend.
Thank you very much, but...
How I thought!
Hoi! This is my.
It would be great.
Hey, wasn't it for sale here at the airport?
Forget it, forget it...
Don't be so hard-headed.
This is my treasure, the autographed chocolates.
Don't tell anyone, understand?
Yes.
We will make an emergency stop.
because of a problem with the traffic lights at the intersection ahead.
Please wait a bit. We regret the inconvenience.
Why...
At a time like this...
Flight number 304 from Narita to New York: Check-in is now taking place.
It's almost time.
Ryoma, do your best.
Yes.
Fight, Shorty!
Do your best, Echizen.
Take care, Echizen.
Yes.
Sakuno, what are you doing?
Ryoma-sama is leaving.
I didn't arrive on time...
You arrived too late.
The planning was bad.
Ryoma-kun!
Your hair is too long.
My hair length is...
Hey! You two!
Glad you made it.
Hey! Come closer, Echizen!
The flight was delayed.
I... I understand...
I was late because I was thinking about what to get you.
You said the other day that you wanted a tennis ball.
Can I have this?
I remembered that and...
I thought: "there's nothing better than this for Ryoma-kun"...
Here!
The National...?
It's not about the National Tournament, even though it says "National".
It's about the whole world and you being number one.
I know you can do it!
Preparations for delayed flight 304 to New York have been completed.
Passengers, please go to the boarding gate.
Thanks.
Fight, Ryoma-kun!
A white line that crossed the clear sky
A new door has been opened
You smile and take the hand I extend
I can faintly feel the friendship
Look! The hope that shines around the world
Take our courage
Every kind of future starts now
And they start right here, our GLORIOUS DAYS
The big dream I couldn't fulfill...
Ryoma, perform.
It's not that you couldn't, but that you didn't try, was it?
I draw our feelings with colors that have no words
Because you had another big dream.
That's the word that describes
Every kind of future that starts now
And they start right here, our GLORIOUS DAYS
Hey! Ryoma!
I bet you're tired from the long drive.
I'll take you first to the hotel where you'll be staying.
And we'll talk after that.
Yes.
What's the matter, Ryoma?
Karupin?!
What... did you... come?!
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 are you here in the United States?
Hey Karupin. Stay quiet.
Ryoma-kun, I'm counting on you.
When I saw your match in the Friendly Tournament between Japan and the United States,
you gave me the confidence to recommend you for the U.S Open.
Yes, sir.
Show us that no one can match you, not even in the world.
Hm... There are many out there... rivals, I say.
In the next episode of The Prince of Tennis: "A Samurai in New York".
A Samurai in New York