One more and I can...
...give up on soccer!
No! I can't figure it out!
I can't figure out where his shots are coming from!
Go in!
GO IN!
We're done here, right?
I got six in. So I win.
Shoot!
It's you, right?
What's... What's he doing here?
The person I least want to see in the world...
Shoot! I missed you!
Shoot!
Shoot... you kept playing soccer, huh? I'm so glad!
I missed you.
You know him, Kokubo?
Yes. This is Hideto Tsuji.
We played on our soccer club's junior team until the second year of middle school.
Wait, is he...
Kohei Kokubo?
Seriously?
The Kohei Kokubo?
The one who got an offer to play youth soccer in England?
The genius Japanese player everyone was talking about!
You're back in Japan?
Yes!
Get this! Get this!
He's a genius!
Especially if you let him shoot. That's why I call him Shoot instead of Hideto.
Without him, I never would've played soccer.
Shoot... you really did keep playing soccer!
Oh, I get it! You're here to rebuild Kakegawa?
Kakegawa used to be really strong, yeah.
Oh, Captain. You kept saying how weak Kakegawa is,
but with Shoot, they'll be a rival for our district tournament.
Right, Shoot?
Kohei...
I actually quit...
Wow! Not only is Kamiya your coach, you've got a player who impresses Kohei! Wow!
It'll be a great game today, Kamiya.
I hope so.
Let's begin, then!
It'll be a match between Nomada and Kamiya's Kakegawa team!
Shoot!
Kokubo, you shake hands after the game.
If they're worth it, that is.
What do we do?
Tsuji's a mid-fielder, right?
Or is it forward?
Forward, of course.
We've got a genius helping us!
Wait. I didn't say I'd play.
Come on, please!
At least for this game...
You're the one who taught Kokubo, the one they call a genius, right?
It's not like that.
He's not anything like that.
He's just a useless loser who hates soccer, right?
Hey, is Kokubo staying on the bench?
They're saving him, I guess.
They think they won't need him to beat us.
Please, Tsuji.
Just do some awesome shots like you did back there with the PKs.
Hey, Shoot!
Don't hold back just because I'm on the other team!
I...
It's your fault I quit soccer!
Leave the awful past behind.
You'll never be able to move forward.
Please, Tsuji.
Just do some awesome shots like you did back there with the PKs.
Like those PKs...
Without him,
he's useless.
Useless.
If you keep yourself stuck in it...
This game only.
Yes!
Go for it, genius.
Let's go!
There!
Okay!
Get back! They're going for our net!
Crap!
Jo!
Nice, Subaru!
Kazama, Tsuji, head for the goal!
It's been two years,
and I'm back on the pitch.
But this is the last time!
Go, Shoot!
Why?
Kurokawa, pass to Tsuji!
Jo, go for it!
That was an unimpressive shot.
You could tell exactly where it was going.
Why didn't they have Shoot go for it?
It would've gone right in the goal...
Hey, you're on Nomada's team!
Don't act like you want him to score.
Sorry!
This is rough...
You're doing well, considering how long it's been since you played.
Have Tsuji do it.
Head for the goal!
Kurokawa, attack!
Jo!
Kazama, to Tsuji!
Jo, shoot!
Here you go!
Shoot's got the ball!
Shoot, now!
Shoot! Go!
Yes!
Tsuji?
What was that shot?
Hideto's shots just don't go in.
Yeah. They used to. Without his buddy, he's just useless.
With my buddy...
Kokubo, is that a genius’ shot?
His timing was just a little off.
It'll go in next time!
Not again.
Bad luck.
Shoot!
Keep it going!
We've got the initiative!
Let's keep it up!
What's wrong, Subaru?
This is weird.
Yeah, Tsuji's weird.
No, the way the game's going.
The way the game's going?
Listen, it may look like we've got the advantage,
but we haven't gotten a single goal.
And isn't that Tsuji's fault?
No.
It feels like we're being forced to attack in the same pattern each time.
Like Nomada's forcing us to follow a line they drew!
Look at the sweat.
Nomada's players aren't sweating at all.
Then that means...
Nomada's been controlling us the whole time?
Stay focused, guys!
If we keep up our motivation, we can win this!
Win?
I'm afraid this is the best Kakegawa can do right now.
The line...
Nomada's bringing up their line!
They're fast!
I'll show you how to keep the ball moving.
They're moving totally differently than before!
They got six points almost instantly.
And they're not done...
He's still there!
He's still...
We couldn't even get close to their goal.
I guess you have to be pretty good to make it to nationals every year.
Senpai! What are you laughing at?
Aren't you embarrassed?
Playing like this in front of Kamiya?
He's one of the first soccer team members. He built this team along with Kubo!
Kubo?
The first captain.
It's not just Kamiya, either!
Toshihiko Tanaka!
Kazuhiro Hiramatsu!
Kenji Shiraishi!
We've produced some of the best players in the world!
We're an awesome team!
And the one who made that team is...
Kubo?
Yup.
Kubo is the one who did the legendary 11-Man Dodge.
And he used his life to give the Kakegawa's soccer team a soul!
Kamiya is here to help carry on his dream,
and you're playing like shit!
Well, that explains why you can't win.
Everything you just said happened years ago, didn't it?
But... it may be the past, but it's a glorious past!
I want to bring that back...
"Past glories." "Legendary players."
I don't care about bringing back the past.
You don't care?
Wait, then...
The past is behind you.
And when the ball gets behind you, it means you're about to lose.
Victory is found in the opponent's goal! In front of you, and nowhere else!
If you want to win, go forward!
Yes, sir!
Are you ready to start?
I don't know how long you've been out of the game,
but your eyes are bloodshot and you're only staring at the ball... No, at your own feet.
Try to keep an eye on the whole pitch.
The whole... The whole pitch.
What are you doing, Tsuji?
We switch sides at the half.
It's okay, Shoot!
Take it easy!
The whole pitch... the pitch...
Tsuji!
I've experienced this before, somewhere...
Sahara, they're coming from the left!
One more monster!
Pass to Kazama!
Run! The front's open!
Kazama, do a one-two with Kurokawa!
Jo! Go!
That was close!
We almost scored.
I'm afraid that shot was as easy to predict as the last one.
But...
Your "genius" was making the right calls.
Right?
I told you!
Having Shoot out on the field makes it so much fun!
Tsuji, Kazama, don't go off on your own.
Work with your teammates.
Keep on giving advice.
Kazama, pass!
To Kurokawa!
Kurokawa, one-two!
Head for the goal when you get it!
You were right. Now the genius is speaking up, they're getting aggressive.
Kurokawa!
Nice!
Tsuji!
There! Go, Shoot!
It's open! Now!
I have to shoot!
It's in!
Go!
So close!
What was that?
You just needed another millimeter or two!
Who are you cheering for?
But it was a good shot, right?
Yeah, that was close.
We should take him out...
Quickly and decisively.
Hey, is the real genius here?
#10?
I can understand it, given his skill,
but it's rare for a first-year to have that number.
Shoot! I'm here! I'm here! I'm here!
We get to play together again!
I guess we're not teammates anymore, but...
We can run together again, Shoot!
Sorry, I'm just back from England, so...
Okay...
I'll talk to you later.
Okay, nice.
Shoot, let's get started...
Let's play soccer!
What's wrong, Tsuji!
Oh, jeez...
Hey, would you not interrupt?
Tsuji and I are sharing a moment.
And you don't matter at all!
From here?
I'm just getting started!
Come on, Shoot!
Get to it.
Shoot! Let's show them how we play soccer.
Show who?
Tsuji stopped giving orders as soon as Kokubo showed up.
Shoot!
We're running together again, aren't we?
Kurokawa!
Tsuji!
That's so rude, Shoot, leaving me like that.
What do you want to do, Shoot?
Head straight for the goal?
Why?
Come on, play me!
Stay away from me!
Shoot, what's wrong?
You don't want to play with me?
Kokubo, what are you doing?
Why?
I missed you so much...
I wanted to play soccer again so badly...
Why?
Kohei...
You were the one person I didn't want to see again.
The one person!
Why?
I was looking forward to our promise...
I wanted to play soccer with you...
Come on!
Like you used to!
Shoot!
I was the core, the one supporting the team...
I'd convinced myself of it.
That if they had me, they could win.
England?
My dad's moving for work.
Seriously?
Then what about soccer?
This is my last week.
I'm sorry, Shoot.
But I'll come back!
I'll come back to you!
Shoot!
And then, we can run together.
We can play soccer again, right?
Hideto's shots just don't go in.
He thinks he's the best, though.
He's all talk and no skill.
Tsuji's quitting, he says.
Fine by me. It won't make any difference if he leaves.
All the things people said behind my back made me paranoid.
I stopped really talking to people, started spending my time alone.
Playing soccer with him, and then without him, changed me.
But while I was stopped, he was still running forward.
I can't...
I can't run anymore!
I can't catch up to him!
Shoot! Shoot!
Why won't you come after me?
We promised, right? That I'd come back, and then we'd play soccer again!
Shoot! Come on, let's run!
Let's aim for the goal together again, okay?
I...
Why won't you come after me, Shoot?
Get him!
Shoot!
Shut up!
Shoot's not coming after me...
Kohei...
Shoot's not coming after me...
Kohei...
Shoot's not...
Shoot...
He's...
Shoot... goodbye.
Goodbye!
An 11-Man Dodge?
Way to show them, Kokubo. Amazing.
It's not amazing at all. At all!
Not against a team this weak!
Kohei, I actually quit...
From now on, play by yourself.
I... I didn't want to see you like this!
Let's go.
There's no point practicing against a team this weak.
Yeah, they weren't what you expected.
It was a waste of time.
Kokubo, wait!
Kamiya, thank you.
No, I'm sorry for insisting you come.
Goodbye.
Seriously?
I guess that's why he's a genius.
An 11-Man Dodge, huh?
Damn it!
How can you be smiling?
You're all pathetic!
This was our chance to get Kamiya to coach us!
This was Kakegawa's chance to be stronger!
Kazama, if you're angry, then get stronger!
Tomorrow we start early morning practice.
Be here at 5:30 AM.
5:30?
Then... Then you'll...
I won't force anybody.
Only come if you want to play soccer.
Only come if you love soccer!
I don't need useless people who don't care!
Only come if you want to go forward!
Now let's get started, losers!
I love you!