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Tsurune: The Linking Shot (2023) - HIDI vs Commie

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HIDI

Commie

Mom! Is this you?

Wow, that takes me back! That was when I practiced kyudo.

Wow, that takes me back!

Kyudo?

That was when I practiced archery.

Archery?

Want to go see the real thing?

Yeah!

Yasaka-sensei, it's time.

Mr. Yasaka, it's time.

Gramps, here's your bow.

Go and watch from outside, Masaki.

I will!

That was awesome!

Minato!

That's beautiful...

Mom, what was that "CRACK!" sound?

Mom, what was that sound?

That's what we call "tsurune."

That's called tsurune.

It's the sound a bowstring makes when an arrow is released.

It's the sound made by the bowstring when a bow fires an arrow.

Tsurune...

I wanna try to do that!

I wanna try it too!

Wouldn't that be nice?

Wonderful.

If you were in a match, I would cheer for you so, so much!

If you ever enter any tournaments, I'll come cheer you on with all I've got!

I want...

...to be like that one day!

That was your first exposure to kyudo, then?

That was your first exposure to archery, then?

I guess so.

Do you remember what dojo it was at?

Not at all.

I wonder who it was you watched.

I wonder who you watched.

The memories came back to me during preliminaries and helped me refocus.

The memories came back to me during prelims and helped me refocus.

I think that's why I shot so well.

It's that whole remembering why I started thing.

You know, remembering why I started in the first place.

Joining the club, picking up my bow again,

Joining the team, picking up my bow again, letting my eyes open up to what's around me...

letting my eyes open up to what's around me.

I feel like I'm a lot more aware than I used to be.

I feel like I'm aware of a lot more than I used to be.

You're a real poet, huh?

What's that supposed to mean?

And what the heck is this?

You can keep it.

Give it a good round of squeezing every day.

Give it a good squeeze every day.

Minato, since when did you have a ball like that?

We need to control our muscles, apparently.

Masa-san gave it to me to help overcome my target panic.

Masa gave it to me to help overcome my target panic.

Been thinking about why you started, huh?

Remembering why you started, huh?

Surprising sometimes how much we remember things from when we were kids.

We can remember a surprising amount from when we were little.

Yeah.

The time I moved in across from you...

Like when I moved in across the street from you.

When I started learning under Saionji-sensei and met Shu...

Or when I started learning under Ms. Saionji and met Shuu.

When I took up kyudo again in junior high...

Or when I took up archery again in junior high.

When I got hit with target panic at the worst possible time...

Or when I got hit with target panic at the worst possible time.

I dunno, but...

I'm not sure why, but it all feels connected to that very first tsurune.

it all feels connected to that very first tsurune.

You're quite the poet, huh?

Don't give me that...

That's not what I mean...

I wanted to quit, but I couldn't stop liking kyudo.

I wanted to quit, but I couldn't stop liking archery.

So I wound up back here.

Picked up my bow again.

I picked up a bow again.

It feels like I'm finally back.

It feels like I'm finally back,

But like I'm about to start something new at the same time.

but also like I'm about to start something new.

Sure sound like a poet to me.

You sure sound like a poet to me.

I don't see why...

I don't see how.

Merha!

Minato and Seiya!

Yo.

Ka-chan, that was supposed to be a group thing.

Kacchan, we were all supposed to say it together.

You're always such a downer, Kaito.

You're such a buzzkill, Kaito.

I'd never get back to normal if I had to be as excited as you guys.

The prefecturals are just around the corner.

The prefectural tournament is just around the corner.

We gotta take our practice seriously!

Didn't know you were so diligent.

What did you think I was?

A delinquent?

Oh, shoot!

Crap!

Wait a minute, now!

Wait a minute!

Who you callin' a delinquent?!

No, I just mean, you can be kinda overbearing-

I just mean how you can be kinda overbearing...

Ryohei, just drop it.

Ryouhei, just drop it.

The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!

I'm gonna... The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!

The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!

follow Masa-san's advice and get over my target panic before the prefecturals!

I'm gonna follow Masa's advice and get over my target panic before the tournament.

Masa-san's advice, huh?

Masa's advice, huh?

Thank you for joining us.

Thank you for having us.

You boys all know what you need to work on after the preliminaries, yes?

You boys all know what you need to work on after the preliminaries, right?

Yessir!

Yes, sir!

Let's work on perfecting your shots for your next matches.

Let's focus on perfecting your shots for your next matches.

Yessir!

Yes, sir!

Come on, Kaito.

Kaito, your hands are out of alignment again.

Your hands are out of alignment again.

I'm glad you're enthusiastic, but you need to stay focused on that right hand.

You've got the right enthusiasm, but you need to stay focused on that right hand.

G-Got it!

G-got it!

Ryouhei, you're off-center.

Ryohei, you're off-center.

Imagine there's one long string that runs straight from the top of your head all the way to the ground.

Y-yes, sir!

Right!

Don't loosen up your palm.

Keep your palm tight.

Drop your shoulder blades.

Lower your shoulder blades.

Keep your eyes focused.

Focus your eyes on the target.

Try and always keep your center of gravity in mind.

Keep your center of gravity in mind.

You want to make each and every shot look good.

Even the most beautiful shot might not always hit its target.

Still...

That said,

A beautiful shot is still a beautiful shot.

a shot done correctly is usually beautiful.

At least, that's what my teacher always told me.

Don't sweat it.

Masa-san?

Masa?

Target panic is when an archer falls into the habit of shooting their arrows early, regardless of their intention.

With light cases of it, it just takes a bit of fine tuning your form.

When it's a mild case, it just takes a bit of fine tuning your form.

But yours is on a more subconscious level.

When you're holding a full draw, try and imagine looking down on yourself from above.

When you're holding your draw, try to imagine looking at yourself from above.

From above?

You need to take an objective look at yourself.

You need to see yourself objectively.

Concentration is important too, of course. But what you need now is a calm, clear mind.

Concentration is important too, but what you need now is a clear mind.

Right then. I'll give it a shot.

Got it.

Can't be outdone here.

I'll give it a try.

Gotta get the perfect turn on my bow, too.

I won't be outdone.

You're just jinxing yourself, man.

I have to perfect my bow flip.

You're just jinxing yourself.

Weren't you told to relax?

Narumiya-kun's target panic still hasn't let up, huh?

Narumiya's target panic still hasn't gotten better, huh?

Seems a hard habit to break.

It seems like a hard habit to break.

They might have made it through the preliminaries,

They might've made it through the prelims,

but they won't make it through the rest of prefecturals if he doesn't overcome it.

but they won't make it through the rest of the tournament if he doesn't overcome it.

Really something, a brand-new club making it right through preliminaries.

It's really a sight to behold. A brand-new team advancing past the prelims.

Nicely done, Coach Takigawa.

Let's drop the whole "coach" bit, okay?

Kazemai was a real mess during the first round, though.

Sure didn't think they'd make it.

They were way too focused on the targets.

How so?

Like, obsessed with hitting them and winning?

Sounds pretty normal to me.

In any "normal" sort of sport, maybe.

Kyudo has no love for people obsessed with winning.

Archery has no love for people obsessed with winning.

How do you figure?

The way Kaito got so sloppy trying to get hits is a good example.

The way Kaito got sloppy trying to hit the target is a good example.

But he got his composure back in the end.

But he regained his composure in the end.

Ryohei shot without reservation, since he had no confidence to hinder him.

Ryouhei shot brazenly as he never had any confidence in the first place.

Nanao has good control over himself.

The kid in the middle held solid right from the first round.

The center held solid right from the start.

Seiya's always so composed.

What about the kid in the last spot?

What about the anchor?

Minato is working on finding his own form again.

He'll probably improve once he realizes why he's in that position.

He'll probably improve once he realizes why he's the anchor.

Sure sounds like a royal pain for a sport that's basically just about the hits in the end.

Sure sounds like a royal pain for a sport that's basically just about whether or not you hit the target.

It is.

But that's what makes it interesting.

Spoken like a true narcis-

Spoken like a true narcis—

That any way to treat your older brother?

Is that any way to treat your older brother?!

Gimme a break.

Watching that last kid reminds me of you back in the day.

Watching that anchor reminds me of you back in the day.

Right down to the target panic.

Come on, don't jinx him like that.

Honestly, though, I'm glad you stuck through with kyudo.

Honestly, though, I'm glad you stuck with archery.

Yasaka-sensei would be proud to see you like this.

Mr. Yasaka would be proud to see you like this.

If there's anything I know about the old man, I know that's not true.

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HIDI
Mom! Is this you?
Wow, that takes me back! That was when I practiced kyudo.
Kyudo?
Want to go see the real thing?
Yeah!
Yasaka-sensei, it's time.
Gramps, here's your bow.
Go and watch from outside, Masaki.
I will!
That was awesome!
Minato!
That's beautiful...
Mom, what was that "CRACK!" sound?
That's what we call "tsurune."
It's the sound a bowstring makes when an arrow is released.
Tsurune...
I wanna try to do that!
Wouldn't that be nice?
If you were in a match, I would cheer for you so, so much!
I want...
I want...
...to be like that one day!
That was your first exposure to kyudo, then?
I guess so.
Do you remember what dojo it was at?
Not at all.
I wonder who it was you watched.
The memories came back to me during preliminaries and helped me refocus.
I think that's why I shot so well.
It's that whole remembering why I started thing.
Joining the club, picking up my bow again,
letting my eyes open up to what's around me.
I feel like I'm aware of a lot more than I used to be.
You're a real poet, huh?
What's that supposed to mean?
And what the heck is this?
You can keep it.
Give it a good round of squeezing every day.
Minato, since when did you have a ball like that?
We need to control our muscles, apparently.
Masa-san gave it to me to help overcome my target panic.
Been thinking about why you started, huh?
Surprising sometimes how much we remember things from when we were kids.
Yeah.
The time I moved in across from you...
When I started learning under Saionji-sensei and met Shu...
When I took up kyudo again in junior high...
When I got hit with target panic at the worst possible time...
I dunno, but...
it all feels connected to that very first tsurune.
You're quite the poet, huh?
Don't give me that...
I wanted to quit, but I couldn't stop liking kyudo.
So I wound up back here.
Picked up my bow again.
It feels like I'm finally back.
But like I'm about to start something new at the same time.
Sure sound like a poet to me.
I don't see why...
Merha!
Minato and Seiya!
Yo.
Ka-chan, that was supposed to be a group thing.
You're always such a downer, Kaito.
I'd never get back to normal if I had to be as excited as you guys.
The prefecturals are just around the corner.
We gotta take our practice seriously!
Didn't know you were so diligent.
What did you think I was?
A delinquent?
Oh, shoot!
Wait a minute, now!
Who you callin' a delinquent?!
No, I just mean, you can be kinda overbearing-
Ryohei, just drop it.
The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!
I'm gonna... The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!
The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!
follow Masa-san's advice and get over my target panic before the prefecturals!
Masa-san's advice, huh?
Thank you for joining us.
Thank you for having us.
You boys all know what you need to work on after the preliminaries, yes?
Yessir!
Let's work on perfecting your shots for your next matches.
Yessir!
Come on, Kaito.
Your hands are out of alignment again.
You've got the right enthusiasm, but you need to stay focused on that right hand.
G-got it!
Ryohei, you're off-center.
Imagine there's one long string that runs straight from the top of your head all the way to the ground.
Y-yes, sir!
Don't loosen up your palm.
Drop your shoulder blades.
Keep your eyes focused.
Try and always keep your center of gravity in mind.
You want to make each and every shot look good.
Even the most beautiful shot might not always hit its target.
Still...
A beautiful shot is still a beautiful shot.
At least, that's what my teacher always told me.
Don't sweat it.
Masa-san?
Target panic is when an archer falls into the habit of shooting their arrows early, regardless of their intention.
With light cases of it, it just takes a bit of fine tuning your form.
But yours is on a more subconscious level.
When you're holding a full draw, try and imagine looking down on yourself from above.
From above?
You need to take an objective look at yourself.
Concentration is important too, of course. But what you need now is a calm, clear mind.
Right then. I'll give it a shot.
Can't be outdone here.
Gotta get the perfect turn on my bow, too.
You're just jinxing yourself, man.
Weren't you told to relax?
Narumiya-kun's target panic still hasn't let up, huh?
Seems a hard habit to break.
They might have made it through the preliminaries,
but they won't make it through the rest of prefecturals if he doesn't overcome it.
Really something, a brand-new club making it right through preliminaries.
Nicely done, Coach Takigawa.
Let's drop the whole "coach" bit, okay?
Kazemai was a real mess during the first round, though.
Sure didn't think they'd make it.
They were way too focused on the targets.
How so?
Like, obsessed with hitting them and winning?
Sounds pretty normal to me.
In any "normal" sort of sport, maybe.
Kyudo has no love for people obsessed with winning.
How do you figure?
The way Kaito got so sloppy trying to get hits is a good example.
But he got his composure back in the end.
Ryohei shot without reservation, since he had no confidence to hinder him.
Nanao has good control over himself.
The kid in the middle held solid right from the first round.
Seiya's always so composed.
What about the kid in the last spot?
Minato is working on finding his own form again.
He'll probably improve once he realizes why he's in that position.
Sure sounds like a royal pain for a sport that's basically just about the hits in the end.
It is.
But that's what makes it interesting.
Spoken like a true narcis-
That any way to treat your older brother?
Gimme a break.
Watching that last kid reminds me of you back in the day.
Right down to the target panic.
Come on, don't jinx him like that.
Honestly, though, I'm glad you stuck through with kyudo.
Yasaka-sensei would be proud to see you like this.
If there's anything I know about the old man, I know that's not true.
Right, so...
Here's to everyone's hard work in the preliminaries!
Good work, everyone!
Seiya, what are you gonna order? I want one with mochi in it!
Are you guys even listening?
Something with lots of cabbage. Are you guys even listening?
Something with lots of cabbage. Or maybe something more meaty!
Do they have to be so loud?
Just order whatever you want. Do they have to be so loud?
Just order whatever you want. They've sure got energy.
This isn't monjya, dude. So what does this taste like, exactly?
So what does this taste like, exactly?
Lookie here!
That's K for Kazemai!
Quit playing with your food!
Ow!
So here's a picture from our training camp.
And here's one from the prelims.
So he really was taking pictures, then?
He even took pictures of Kirisaki.
Kirisaki will have stepped up their game by the next time we meet.
And there are plenty of other tough schools out there.
If this were baseball or soccer or something,
we could try and work out their weak points or something.
But we can't really do that in kyudo, huh?
Nanao's lucky because he's good under pressure.
Yup. I'd have to agree!
Ever heard of modesty?
Those doppelganger twins at Kirisaki are kinda like that too, huh?
They're so fast, yet they still get hit after hit.
But we're in this for more than just landing hits.
Yeah.
More importantly though, Ryohei, what the heck kinda cutting style is that?
Wait, what?
The rule is you cut in a cross shape.
There are rules?
Does it really matter how he cuts it?
It does! Don't be a blockhead!
It's easier to eat when you cut it the right way.
Really though, it's all just a matter of style.
What kinda style?
Do you pick up your bow to win?
Or do you pick it up for the bow itself? It's the same issue as this here.
Whether you're after bullseyes or the perfect form, there's really no one way a bow can take you.
Ugh, Ka-chan and that kyudo-brain of his! Bleh!
What?
Just like him, though.
Always rambling on.
Really? Minato is back?
He is, though perhaps not to the full extent of his ability.
Well that is no matter at all.
I am simply happy to hear that he has taken up his bow again.
Indeed, and I feel like he will be back to his old self in just a matter of time.
His old self, yes...
Still, what could have driven him to leave Kirisaki, I wonder.
Reflecting on it now, he may have wanted to turn over a new leaf.
Or perhaps it was some deep conviction that drew him away.
Yes, perhaps. So he's at Kazemai, now?
Yes.
I believe the 6-dan Morioka has taken charge of their team this year.
There was also another, younger man who was there as their coach.
A younger man?
Yes.
Whoever could it be?
Someone with enough experience to coach...
Well, Minato's recovery may very well be thanks to this coach, I imagine.
I agree.
Later then, Minato and Seiya!
I'll send you those pictures later!
'Kay.
Today was fun, huh?
Like, it was nice to hear what was on everyone's minds.
You know, like do you shoot to shoot well, or shoot to get hits?
Back in middle school, I thought it was either all or nothing.
And that I could do it all on my own, too.
But you know what?
I don't think that's the case.
It's probably a lot like hiking.
What? Hiking?
Yeah, see, you've got all these different routes.
You all walk with your own two feet.
You don't count on anyone to carry you up.
But you're still all in it together, y'know?
I mean, I'm not sure if that really makes sense, but...
I think it might.
You know, when I was dealing with target panic...
I mean, I still am, but...
I feel like if I keep my head up and aim for the top, I might get over it someday.
That's how I feel right now, at least.
Minato, be sure to give Dr. Takehaya my thanks when you head in for your check-up tomorrow.
Sure.
Pulled out that old thing again?
Mom was pretty good at kyudo, huh?
You can tell?
Yeah, her form is perfect.
I can see that now.
Oww...
Great job, Minato!
You peddled so far that time!
Make sure you use those brakes.
'Kay...
And keep the handlebars straight ahead!
Okay!
Mom, look! I'm doing it!
You sure are! Just keep going straight ahead!
Okay! I can do it!
"Take an objective look" at myself, huh?
Why don't you just stop chasing Minato around?
Oh, he still has to go to the hospital?
He was unconscious for ten whole days.
It was a really serious accident.
It looks like we probably won't have to continue these checkups much longer.
Thanks for everything up till now.
You don't have to be so formal.
You've done plenty enough for my Seiya, too.
Hardly...
Is Minato's scar from that accident, then?
Yeah.
Oh...
But he's fine now, right?
Probably...
Hey...
Seiya?
Kyudo?
That thing where they shoot bows?
No!
They don't just shoot them, they draw them!
Really? That's so awesome.
Pretty cool, right?
Y-yeah.
But this is still a secret.
I wanna tell everyone after I get better.
Okay.
Is it fun, though?
It's super fun!
When you let go, the bow makes this awesome noise.
And when it does you just feel all "YEAH!"
An awesome noise?
What kind?
The bowstring just goes "SNAP!"
Oh...
Kirisaki has a kyudo club, see.
And they're the best of the best I hear.
That's where you're going, right? To Kirisaki?
Yeah.
I wanna go too!
What's wrong with Takehaya?
The tournament is right around the corner.
Don't tell me he's getting target panic now, too.
Ka-chan!
C'mon, I bet he'll be back to normal once Minato gets here.
I mean, I hope?
Sorry for running late!
Glad you made it!
Masa-san! Take a look at my form!
I've fixed it up.
Really now?
Hey, where's Minato?
He's gonna be late today.
I'm only telling you this because you're his friend.
But Seiya just hasn't seemed very motivated since last winter.
It's like he's just drained or something.
And then he goes and turns down his entry to Kirisaki to apply to Kazemai.
That took me by surprise, too.
I still have no idea what's going through that boy's head.
Sorry to be such a downer.
It's fine.
But you know, I think Seiya's still got some sort of plan in mind.
I hope you're right.
You're putting too much strength in your bow hand.
Are you sure you aren't gripping too tightly?
That's not like you.
I'm just shooting the same as always.
Are you?
It kind of looks like you're straining too hard.
Are we finished here?
What?
Can I get back to shooting?
S-sure...
Huh? Minato?
What are you doing here?
Seiya?!
Are you going somewhere?
Nah, I'm just here to bring my mom her umbrella.
It looks like it's about to rain and all.
What about your own umbrella?
Huh?
So hey, today I finally got to use a real bow for the first time.
Are you gonna tell...?
Yup!
I wanna get my own yugake when I get to Kirisaki and all.
Oh, that glove-looking thing?
Yup! That glove thing!
Minato! Seiya-kun!
Mom!
You came out here just for me?
You too, Seiya-kun?
Oh, no. I'm here for something else.
We just bumped into each other here.
Did you, now?
Oh my, we should hurry home.
I better get going, too.
Yeah? Be careful, now.
I will!
Later!
'Kay!
Minato!
Hey, are you all right?!
Someone call an ambulance!
Oh, you're still here?
Sorry, did I spook you?
No.
Hey, Seiya.
Tell me, do you like kyudo?
What is that supposed to mean?
I mean, it's just...
Maybe you know this already, but every archer gets a little lost somewhere.
But if you like kyudo enough, you'll find your way again.
Just like Minato did.
I just wanted you to know.
Do I like kyudo?
I'm not sure.
But one thing's for sure.
Takigawa-san, I hate you.
Seiya?
Practice is over already, then?
I guess this rain is pretty bad.
Seiya, you sure you don't need an umbre-?
Seiya...?
What am I doing?
Takehaya's not here today, I hear?
Yeah, he's not feeling well apparently.
I know he looks all sickly, but he's not as weak as he seems, right?
I think he's actually not feeling well, though.
You "think"? So there IS something going on with you two, then?
What do you mean?
When you weren't there for practice yesterday, something was just off about him.
He seemed all agitated. Even took it out on Masa-san.
Not just yesterday either, but ever since the prelims, I'd say.
You telling me you have no idea why?
Sorry...
Are you guys seriously even friends?
I mean, I think we are...
Whatever.
But it's gonna hurt the rest of us if he starts slipping in the tournament.
How are we gonna win like that?
We still need to practice our full routine.
How are we gonna do that without all five of us there?
Figure out what his deal is.
Right...
I'm counting on you here, Narumiya.
I'm sorry...
I'm really sorry, Seiya.
I pretty much just begged them to let me practice here.
But they let me in, so...
I figured they'd let you in too, but...
It's fine. It's not your fault.
It would've been so awesome if we got to practice together.
It's fine. They've got a kyudo club at Kirisaki.
Once I start there I'll give it a go.
Yeah...
You just practice real hard where you are now.
That way when we get into middle school, you can teach me.
Me? Teach you?
Yeah!
I'll practice hard once I join the club, of course.
All right!
Oh man, I might even get to use a real bow soon!
And when I do, I'll get even better at it!
I'll be waiting!
Quit playin' around, you guys!
Do you really think we'd be goofing off at a time like this?
What?!
We all have our off days.
Just pull it together, jeez.
Dangit...
Kaito, your arrow was pointing down again.
Say that again?
A-at least it sorta looked that way!
Sorta...
There's no "sorta" about it, it was.
Right, Minato?
Well, it did seem a little strained.
Look who's talking!
You're the one who started this.
They were getting along so well the other day, too...
I'll never understand boys.
I guess this just goes to show that they're no good if either Narumiya or Takehaya is out.
Whoa now!
Why do you guys have to butt heads with each other like a couple of stag beetles thrown in a box together?
"Stag beetles"?
I guess it's time to break out my trump card.
What would that be?
My shrine hands out amulets at the pre-festival, see?
The sort that might bring you a real sort of miracle.
I think you should all come by to get one.
What?
What do you mean "might"?
Faith is mysterious, is it not?
You just need to believe.
So what you're saying is that it's all about having the right attitude?
Yup.
Still though, we only give these out for a single day.
It's the sort of amulet not many people get their hands on. It's super rare.
I'll-
Seriously? I'm there!
Why do you get to decide?
Huh? Why? Aren't you going?
I am, but still!
Minato, can you let Seiya know, too?
Oh, yeah, sure.
I'm counting on you.
I sure hope Seiya's feeling better.
Yeah.
Let's all meet up at the shrine.
And don't be late!
You're the one who's bound to be!
Masaki.
Still no sign of subsiding?
I'm landing more hits than before.
Do you honestly even have any passion for kyudo?
Or is this just a target-hitting game to you?
It was like his words were meant to seal away any enjoyment you had for it along with everything else.
I should know how arrogant a question like that is.
And the pressure that puts on the one who is asked.
Yet I still asked the same exact thing.
Takigawa-kun, you're so focused on the master himself.
Fixation, affection, and respect are all a lot more alike than you'd think.
I...
So, how did your younger self think he would respond to this question?
I don't know.
It seemed like no matter how I answered, it would be wrong.
But you did think on it, yes?
I did...
And maybe that itself was enough.
I'll try and go if I can.
Still not feeling well?
Not really, sorry.
All right then.
You go try and talk him into it next.
Hey, there it is!
Looks like we made it.
Seiya should have been here to see this.
Yeah.
Still, I'm surprised you even knew about this.
I was looking for a nice present for Noririn, and I thought, why not a nice amulet?
Here we go again with Noririn.
What do people even see in these pop idols?
I wouldn't expect little kids like you to understand the sort of love I have for her, anyway.
Huh? Looks like they're in the middle of something.
Huh.
What do you want, Kuma?
Well, well!
If it isn't the team that barely made it through the prelims!
What brings you here? Asking the gods for help next?
Watch your mouths, both of you.
Oh come on, boss-man, we're just saying hello!
Yeah! The fates must have brought us here, so it's like...
Their time has finally come?
That sounds like a threat.
Whoops!
But a threat's only a threat if there's malice behind it, right?
And we've got no hard feelings for them, nope, nope!
They're not even on our radar.
If we're here asking the gods for help, aren't you here for the same?
No?
Why would we even need to?
For you Kazemai guys, though, is a little amulet even gonna make a difference?
What with your target panic guy there and your mental case friend and all.
What if someone else catches that target panic, huh?
If you keep shooting that fast, you just might.
What are you trying to suggest?
That sure was dirty.
No, but really if you don't hold your draw, you'll start losing sight of your shots.
Oh, and now you're gonna pretend to be all nice?
You're the ones who started picking a fight in the first place!
Hey, is that some Noririn stuff you got there?
You can tell? You must be a real core fan!
That's the t-shirt from her tour a couple years ago, right?
Yeah! From her tear-jerker of a solo performance!
Man, I never thought I'd find a fellow chevalier at Kazemai!
What's a "chevalier"?
It's a nickname for her fans.
So that was a solo concert?
Seiya's not here with you?
No.
That's too bad.
But it's for the best.
The two of you can't stick together forever, and you're destined to move apart from each other.
What's that supposed to mean?
Seiya didn't tell you?
Tell me what?
I talked with him.
Told him he only does kyudo because he's fixed on you.
It's not doing him any good, and it's no good for you, either.
What's not "good" about it?
We hold our bows alone.
Not for anyone else.
I...
Hey! They're about to start giving out the amulets!
You'll realize it someday, Minato.
What?
Why?
I just... don't feel like it anymore.
You can't.
You and I are both gonna go to Kirisaki and practice kyudo together!
We gotta!
Seiya, you've never even tried kyudo.
But I'm definitely gonna start!
So you need to keep at it, too!
Narumiya.
You take this one.
You sure?
Am I sure about what?
I'm telling you to take this to our leader.
Oh...
All right! Let's pack some spirit into it, then!
Yeah!
Ready, and...
C'mon, do it with us, Ka-chan!
What?!
We're gonna win. We're gonna get hits. May we hit all the targets...
Prayer power!
Thanks, guys.
I'll go take this to him!
Thanks, Kaito.
What?
You dropped by their class 'cause you were worried about Seiya, right?
You can't point that stuff out, Ryohei.
The big guy gets all embarrassed.
I do not!
And I just didn't want Takehaya throwing us all off!
See what I mean?
You ready to give up, yet?!
I give! I give up!
We'll be all right.
If anything happens to Seiya, Minato will be there to take care of him.
You figure?
Yup!
Minato's always been a sort of hero in my eyes.
Seiya!
What are you doing out here, Seiya?
You've got a bit of a fever.
Let's get home.
Oh, hey.
An amulet. From everyone.
It's packed with their prayers, too.
No thanks.
What?
I don't need it.
I don't deserve it.
What do you mean you don't "deserve" it?
Of course you do!
You're Kazemai's leader!
You don't need me anymore.
I can't do anything for you anymore!
So I'm...
So I'm...
I'm going to...
You're going to quit kyudo?
No you're not.
You're going to keep at it.
With me, just like always.
Minato, you don't need me anymore.
And why do you get to be the one who decides that?!
Who cares about what we need or don't need?
I want to practice kyudo with you!
Fine then. If you've made up your mind.
I guess that just means it's my turn to wait.
When I lost my mom.
When I got hit with target panic.
I only made it back because you were there waiting for me.
So now it's my turn to wait.
I'll be waiting!
That's not fair, Minato.
Huh?
How am I supposed to keep you waiting after all this time?
Seiya?
Just give me a moment.
Sure.
Hey!
Hello!
You sure you're okay?
Thankfully, yeah.
I'm sorry about the other day.
I... shouldn't have asked you that.
Do I like kyudo? I'm not sure.
But Takigawa-san, I hate you!
Minato, you're looking better.
How do you figure?
I still can't hold a draw or even land a hit.
That's not what I'm talking about.
It's your arrow positioning.
Right, Masa-san?
You've got a good eye, Nanao.
Minato, look at your target.
Your shots never even made the target berm before, but they're getting closer to target, now.
Might not be getting hits, but that's okay.
You're getting better.
Ugh, I've got math next.
We have gym, right?
Let's hurry, Minato. We won't have much time to change.
Sorry, Seiya. You go on ahead.
I left my gym clothes in the dojo locker room!
There you are!
What's with this sudden curiosity, though?
You'd said the whole reason you took up the position as coach here
was to get revenge on your former master.
But you know what?
It occurred to me, maybe I should learn a bit more about him.
Is that so?
He must have had rivals and companions his age back in the day.
If you want to learn more about him, perhaps you should try asking them?
Yeah, maybe...
"Revenge"?
Yeah.
Apparently that's why he signed up to be our coach.
Revenge, huh...
That's not a term used lightly.
Takigawa-san always seems so goofy,
but I kind of sensed that maybe that wasn't all there was to him.
Like when he'd laugh, it was like he wasn't really laughing, or like...
he seemed to be hiding something from us.
But revenge, huh?
I never would have guessed that.
When I first met him...
Masa-san was going for 10,000 shots.
10,000?
Yeah.
He seemed really determined about it.
They were determined, beautiful shots.
Almost frighteningly so.
They say people do that sort of thing when they've got something they hope for.
Something they wish for, right?
Did you ever ask him why?
I didn't.
I mean, I really couldn't have.
This whole revenge thing might be a part of it.
Yeah.
Shu?
I guess he didn't really leave much behind.
He didn't seem like the sort to keep a journal, anyway.
Photos?
Is this him?
Who are they?
That'd be Yasaka-sensei and Saionji-sensei.
And this fella here is Osone-sensei. He's still got that same look.
Sheesh, but they sure are young, eh?
These three were the driving force behind the kyudo scene back in the day.
I knew it.
I'd met Saionji-sensei more than a few times as a kid, so I figured that was probably her.
Yeah, well, she doesn't take students anymore and hardly ever makes an appearance anywhere.
But I do know how to get in touch with her.
Masa-san?
Minato?!
Why are you-?
Welcome.
You know, I never would have imagined that Minato here had practiced under you, Saionji-sensei.
Yeah.
I tried to find a dojo without letting my parents know.
And Saionji-sensei was the only one who would take me in.
I was quite surprised, you know.
This little school boy simply bursts into my dojo.
And he demands that I teach him kyudo, he does.
And Shu, Shu Fujiwara from Kirisaki, was there.
The two of us both practiced there together.
So the other day,
he messaged me saying if I was back at it again,
I should let our sensei know.
I had heard that you no longer took students, Saionji-sensei.
I saw real talent in his shooting.
And destiny itself.
Takigawa-kun, it was not unlike the first time I saw you shoot when you were young.
It has been three years already since he passed.
I thought I would have seen you at his funeral.
I didn't attend, actually.
In the years leading up to it, the two of us had essentially cut off ties with one another.
He really despised me, and I was so hostile towards him...
We never ended up making amends before it was too late.
Despised you, did he?
I wouldn't be so sure of that.
Huh?
Did he ever mention anything about me to you?
Oh no.
We hadn't been in touch much for at least a decade.
It's simply something I heard from someone else, so it's probably best you don't hear it from me.
Heard from...?
From Osone-kun.
Yasaka-kun never did quite open up to me.
Maybe it was because the two of them both worked as priests.
But he seemed to talk about a great many things with him.
Now that I think of it...
Yasaka-kun used to head out to Osone-kun's shrine in Aomori to help out around this time of year.
That's the first I've heard of it.
I'd never have imagined he'd do anything like that...
The side of him you saw as your teacher was not the entire man that he was, you know.
When I got hit with target panic...
My grandfather scoffed like it was yet another failure of mine.
I couldn't stand the way he did things, so I left home.
I went around and begged other people to teach me.
And in the end I got over my target panic.
But by then, my grandfather was already...
I felt like I had lost something inside me.
Like something had just snapped in two.
The feeling overwhelmed me.
But...
Ever since then, my shots grew precise.
My soul felt empty, but my shots always hit their mark.
People admired the way I shot.
It led me to travel the country, joining tournaments.
I...
lost all sense of purpose in kyudo.
And so, I started my 10,000 shots in an effort to put my bow down for good.
It was like a requiem, I think.
For my grandfather, and for the archer within me that had been raised by him.
But then you showed up in front of me.
And the sight of you there, pressed by target panic of your own,
sparked a fire inside me.
That's why I left my final shot in your hands and tried to start again anew.
Because I'm not like my grandfather, and I won't become a teacher like him.
And I wanted to prove it.
To get my revenge on him.
The one thing I know...
is that I've been obsessed about him.
I suppose if I want to keep working as your coach...
And if I want to continue being an archer myself...
I'm going to have to learn more about who my grandfather was.
That's what I figure.
Are you going to try and meet your grandfather's old friend?
I dunno.
I suppose I'll try and get in touch.
But to be honest, I'm still not entirely sure what I'm even trying to do.
Or what I should do.
I don't have a clue.
My grandfather took me under his wing and made me an archer.
I see.
You know, I always thought Masa-san was so grown up, but I guess he has his worries too, huh?
Really, Ryohei? That's all you got out of this?
Well what the heck do you want me to do?
This is all way too much.
Masa-san...
Guys, when you were in elementary school what did you think of everyone in junior high?
Wait, where's this going?
Better yet, didn't high school kids basically look like adults?
I mean, yeah...
Yeah.
But what about us now?
Do you think we're as grown up as we thought?
Not at all, really.
You haven't changed one bit, Ka-chan.
Neither have you, Nanao!
Neither have I.
And I think this cycle just keeps repeating itself.
So the people we think of as all grown up now, our parents and teachers...
they probably don't feel as grown up as we see them.
And that includes Takigawa-san, too.
Masa-san...
What are you all doing?
Why are you just loafing around?
It's time for practice.
Masa-san!
Did you...
get in touch with Osone-sensei?!
I'm sorry, I tried asking everyone for advice.
I couldn't hold it all in on my own.
No, I shouldn't have brought it all up in the first place.
I'm sorry.
I did get in touch with Osone-sensei.
He asked me to help out with their archery ceremony this year...
and said we could talk about things then.
And you're gonna go?
Nope.
What? Why?
Just bad timing.
Their ceremony is the day before our prefectural tournament.
My lively team here is more important than my deceased grandfather right now.
Don't worry, I can always go and meet with Osone-sensei some other-
Please go!
Please go, Masa-san.
Thinking you can ask some other time,
talk some other time, is the wrong way to go about things.
I had things I wanted to talk about, needed to talk about with my mother...
But she was always there every day.
I always figured I could ask her tomorrow, or the day after, or whenever I felt like it.
But one day, she was suddenly gone.
It was the same with your grandfather, wasn't it?
When you want to talk, when you need to talk, the other person might already be gone.
That's why you need to go see the people you want to see while you still can!
He's right, Masa-san!
Yeah, you should go!
We'll be fine.
Have some faith in us.
Everything you've taught us is engraved in us now.
We can handle a few days without you ahead of the tournament.
But-
Or are you saying you don't trust your own students?
Well listen to you.
I've learned from the best.
Oh, so you decided to go see him, then?
Yeah. After my kids basically pushed me out the door.
Stinkin' youngins.
I take it you're lumping me in with them?
You better believe it!
All right, well I have a favor to ask...
Now then, the tournament is only two days away.
I won't be here tomorrow as I have some personal matters to attend to.
But I'll be sure to get back in time for your match.
So just be sure you practice hard and don't waste your last day.
Yessir!
Time to hit the road, then.
Be sure to follow through.
And hold form even if you miss your shot.
Got it!
The finer movements vary from archer to archer,
but their effort comes through in the end.
The most important thing is to be focused and intent with each shot.
First you learn the form,
then you learn the philosophy,
and finally you learn about yourself.
Once you do, you'll see the path ahead at last.
Masa-san is really running late.
Yeah...
Did you try getting in touch with him?
Yeah, but he hasn't read my messages or responded to my texts, so I tried calling him, but...
The number you are trying to reach is either out of service or-
Hey!
There you kids are!
Is something the matter?
What's the hurry?
I want you to all just relax and hear me out.
I just heard from Ren,
but Masaki was in an accident while he was driving last night.
Masa-san... was in an...
Was he hurt?
Is he all right?
Sorry...
I don't know the details myself.
I mean, Ren hadn't even reached the hospital himself yet.
He sure seemed panicked though.
I wasn't even sure if I should tell you guys before the tournament, to be honest.
But Masaki, he dropped by to order these from me before he took off, see.
Headbands?
For us?
He said it was to thank you all for urging him on through everything.
Masa-san...
I couldn't just keep these from you.
And I couldn't hand them over without telling you about what happened either.
So I decided I'd best just tell you the truth.
I'm sorry...
No, thank you.
The shock of it all probably would've been worse if we found out later.
I'm real glad you feel that way.
Here, everyone.
What were you thinking, Masa-san?
Minato.
It's all my fault...
I knew it was asking too much...
But I told him to go anyway.
I forced him.
I-
That's enough of that.
So stop it.
This wasn't your fault.
It'll be fine.
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nakazaki-san still hasn't heard anything yet.
I haven't found anything on any local news sites either.
Damn!
The net's good for nothing when you need it the most!
Oh, Seo-kun!
It's too bad you didn't make it to the finals, but that was some fine shooting.
Thank you.
It was exactly what I would expect at my current level, so I'm not really disappointed.
But I am worried about all of them.
All of you!
How long do you plan on sitting around like a bunch of babies?
Not only did you completely fail to show Seo any support.
But you didn't even watch the boys matches where all your rivals were right there to see!
Tell me, what are you even here for?!
She's right!
Seo's just as worried about our coach as any of you,
but she faced up and did what she came here to do!
What are you guys even here for?
To just sit staring at your phones all worried?
I don't think so!
You're right.
You're absolutely right.
Seo, I'm so sorry.
Can you hang on to this for me for a bit?
You two are right.
We're here to shoot.
Fine.
It's in good hands now.
You can leave all your worries about our coach with us as well.
Yeah, I think I'll do just that.
Me too!
Take mine, too!
Dangit! Mine, too!
Sorry...
We shouldn't be wasting our time moping around out here.
You're right.
Right now, we just have to trust that he'll be okay.
Can you hang on to this, too?
Sure.
'Kay then! Time to focus!
We'll have bigger problems if we don't make it to the finals!
I don't wanna let Masa-san down!
Same!
Yeah!
Seiya, thanks for earlier, too.
For snapping me out of it.
All right. It's almost time.
Everyone get ready.
Let's go!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
I was pretty worried, but everyone's shooting pretty well, huh?
Yeah.
That's round three, then.
Are they holding up?
No, they're still below their average.
Ever since the preliminaries, they have averaged at around 16 hits.
But they've already missed five shots.
It all rests on how many hits they land this round.
Yeah.
I thought they'd have no trouble making it at least to the finals.
But this might make things tough.
Nice shot!
Fourteen hits...
Dangit...
Sorry, guys.
I thought I'd got my head clear from worrying about Masa-san.
But I think I let it get to me!
What's done is done.
Focus on what's next.
Yeah.
Ryohei... Nanao...
Takehaya... Narumiya...
Think back on everything Masa-san has taught us!
We need to go out there and shoot our absolute best!
We do that, and we make it to the finals!
Yeah!
This is frightening.
I never felt anything like this at tournaments in junior high.
How long have I been this afraid?
It's not like it was with target panic...
Why am I...
so afraid?
It's time to take everything Masa-san taught us...
and put it into action!
Instead of pulling on the bowstring, you want to push the bow.
Getting a proper turn is something that happens along the way, not the goal.
Start focusing on the wrong thing, and you'll be asking for trouble.
Everything he taught us...
Keep your palm relaxed.
Don't grip too tightly.
Gotcha!
You're shooting too much from your shoulders, so you should try working on that.
Focus on that...
Nice shot!
That was close!
You're holding your release a little too hard.
Just try letting go with just a slight flick.
Okay.
Are you okay with that, though?
Taking advice from a coach you hate?
Skill and personality are two different things.
Nice shot!
That's Seiya for you.
Now it's my turn...
You're trying too hard to show off, and its making you push your bow hand too hard.
Forget about everyone else.
Try letting up. Just a bit.
If you say so.
Let up on my bow hand...
That's only two hits this round.
I...
can't miss this.
Don't sweat it.
When you're holding a full draw, try and imagine looking down on yourself from above.
You need to take an objective look at yourself.
Concentration is important too, of course. But what you need now is a calm, clear mind.
I've got this.
My mind is clear.
I've got this, Masa-san.
What?
Why?
Why did I miss?
Everyone's shooting the same as always.
That one's gotta hurt.
At least, they seem like they are.
No way!
If they miss three more shots, they'll be worse off than in the first round!
At this rate...
And what's with this fear I keep feeling?
Huh?
I know why I'm scared now...
It's because...
there's no one behind me.
Back then I had Seiya behind me. And Shu, too.
With them at my back I felt so secure in my shots.
But now...
All I can do is watch...
Only watch...
Nice shot!
Is that what this is all about?
To face forward?
To watch everyone?
This isn't about me.
I'm not in this alone.
Everyone is right in front of me.
That's it? I couldn't figure out something this simple?
I...
We...
Nice shot!
That was an amazing shot!
It was a beautiful shot.
But at this rate...
Yeah...
A tie-breaker round?
You're tied with another school for 8th place.
You'll get one round, five shots, and the team with the most hits will make the cut.
We'll be starting right away, so please get ready.
That was close!
We made it by the skin of our teeth!
Talk about a close call!
Dangit! I never shoot like this...
He's right.
At this rate it won't make a difference.
Yeah.
But what are we supposed to do?
We didn't try hard enough.
We need to think back on everything we've learned.
Everything Masa-san taught us!
Guys, when we're competing...
We need to forget everything Masa-san said.
What? Hang on, Minato.
What are you talking about?
Are you serious?
I am.
If we do that we'll-
Narumiya!
Wait, Ka-chan!
You trying to screw with us?
I said I was serious. Hear me ou-
We came all this way because we had faith in Masa-san. And now you're telling us to throw that all away?!
Hear me out, Kaito!
Since when...
Who ever said you and I were on a first name basis?!
Fine, Ka-chan, then.
Now you're asking for it...
Hang on!
I don't want to hear you ever utter my name!
T-too bad!
Because I'm gonna!
Oh yeah?!
Ka-chan!
Kaito.
Nanao.
Ryohei.
Seiya.
We're a team.
So I'm going to say what I need to say.
I've got to.
Are you...?
What's on your mind?
I've been scared.
Ever since I was placed in the last spot.
With no one behind me, I felt like I was out there all alone.
I only just realized that today.
But if you think about it, that just means I wasn't looking in front of me.
I didn't believe in all of you.
And that was blocking my field of view.
That's when I realized.
I need to look forward, at all of you.
That's how I noticed.
You were all thinking back on everything Masa-san said as you shot, right?
So?!
What's wrong with that?
That's why everyone just seems off.
So much stiffer than usual.
You just need to take your shots!
You don't have to think back on everything Masa-san taught us.
Its all in our form already!
You just gotta believe in yourselves.
Just try and let off your own perfect shots!
You might be right.
With Takigawa-san gone, I think we all might have started overthinking things.
Bingo, I'd say, huh?
At this rate, it's like we're putting all the blame on him.
Damn...
So we had it all wrong, then?
Dammit!
Chill out, Ka-chan!
I'm so pissed.
How could I not have even realized this myself?
Well it takes all five of us to make a team, doesn't it?
Yeah, we're in this together!
Kazemai High!
Get yourselves ready!
This is our last chance.
So be it.
Let's go! Minato!
Ryohei. Nanao.
Seiya.
Yeah!
Nice shot!
Is it me, or has something changed?
They're shooting better than usual.
Nothing but hits so far.
Their opponents have missed a shot, so...
Nice shot!
Wait, what's with Kazemai all of a sudden?
It all rests on this.
Nice shot!
I made it!
Hold on...
They made it!
They did?!
Yup! They're moving on to the finals!
No way! They really did it?!
Thank God!
Ren-san! Thank God!
Oh, boys!
Is Masa-san okay?!
Is he gonna be all right?!
That's him on the phone, isn't it?
Masa-san!
Masa-san!
Would you all just calm down?
Masa-san! Would you all just calm down?
How did you get so popular?
Guys, I'm really sorry to have worried you.
You're okay, then?
Yup!
They're holding me here to run a thorough checkup, but I can still walk and talk.
Well that certainly is good news.
We were so worried about you!
Yeah, I'm really sorry.
Masa-san.
That you, Minato?
We made it to the finals!
Yeah.
You guys really pulled it off.
Yeah!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
And the official results are...
Matsuyuki High, 14 hits.
Kazemai High, 16 hits.
As such, Kazemai High will continue on to the finals.
Stand!
Hey, Fujiwara.
A few former Kirisaki guys are at Kazemai now, right?
Yes, two of them.
But you can take them, right?
I couldn't say. I'd never given winning or losing any thought.
Look, dammit!
Lay off.
He'll be fine.
Right?
I'll give it my best.
We will now begin our second round semifinals for the boys team tournament.
Shooting on the first range is Wakura High.
In position one...
Something on your mind?
Yeah, I was just thinking he's got such great form.
He does. But...
I like yours better.
Even if I can't explain why, there's just something about it.
Thanks.
And the official results are...
Wakura High, 13 hits.
Kirisaki High, 18 hits.
As such, Kirisaki High will continue on to the finals.
No way!
Stand! No way!
What's up?
Uh...
Bow!
Oh, there he is!
It's Ren-san!
Hey, you sure Masaki's gonna be all right with you here?
Seriously!
Doesn't he need someone to attend and care for him?
Kazemai beat out Matsuyuki and made it to the finals, you know.
No way!
I can't believe I missed getting shots of that!
Masaki's gonna be livid!
I guess my only hope is that they win.
So, whaddya say? Think they got it?
You make it sound like it should be easy.
They're up against Kirisaki, you know!
Come on now, whether you believe it or not, this is when you're supposed to say they'll win!
What do you mean, "believe it or not"?
No, the boys are really on point today. You can see it on their faces.
Their faces?
You still planning on chasing Minato around?
I'm not chasing him anymore.
Huh?
We're in this together.
"Together"?
Yup.
I've given up on trying to hold him back, or waiting for him to let me catch up.
We walk side-by-side now.
I'm moved at the chance to face off against you again, Minato.
And I can't even express how overjoyed I am to get to face off against your team with these guys.
I'm looking forward to it.
It's time.
Both teams please proceed to your ranges.
Stand!
Oh, so he at least managed to meet with Osone-sensei, then?
But hey, you don't think that's why he got into an accident, do you?
Masaki's not that sorta guy.
But you know-
Wonderful. It seems I made it in time.
S..Saionji-sensei?!
Ow! S..Saionji-sensei?!
S..Saionji-sensei?!
Oh, Nakazaki-san. Fancy meeting you here.
That should be my line!
What would bring you out to a tournament for a bunch of kids?
Well, my very own pupils are here, after all.
Why would I not be?
"Pupils"?
Stand!
Begin!
We will now begin our final round for the boys team tournament.
Shooting on the first range is Kazemai High.
In position one, Onogi.
In position two, Yamanouchi.
In position three, Takehaya.
In position four, Kisaragi.
And in position five, Narumiya.
Shooting on the second range is Kirisaki High.
In position one, Motomura.
In position two, Senichi Sugawara.
In position three, Manji Sugawara.
In position four, Sase.
And in position five, Fujiwara.
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
That's all ten of them without a single miss!
Was that amazing? That was amazing, right?!
It is amazing! Most amazing! Of course it's amazing!
It's strange.
I see as clear as a fresh sky after the rain.
And not just myself.
I see everyone else just as well.
Kaito is stepping into place.
He pays a lot more attention to detail than he might seem to.
He doesn't make a move until he is absolutely content with everything that came before it.
Ryohei pours all his heart into it.
He is completely focused on the target in front of him.
And Seiya...
He always makes those calm, relaxed movements.
Like a straight line drawn gently with a brush.
No wasted effort.
Nanao.
Soft and weightless.
Not a hint of strain.
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
What the heck is going on here?!
This is incredible!
Nice shot!
Kaito paves our path.
Nice shot!
He leads us on, and we follow in his step.
Nice shot!
And there's a miss.
He hadn't missed a single one up till now, too.
He missed?
He didn't just miss...
Ryohei picks up the torch from Kaito, lighting the way for us all.
Oh no...
Did that last miss pull him outta focus?
It's okay. They'll get this next shot.
Seiya stays calm and focused, and holds the middle ground for us.
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nanao comes right before the end, boosting us up once again.
Nice shot!
And I...
I...
Nice shot!
Well, would you look at that?
I never imagined I would see Shu so worked up.
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Nice shot!
Gah, the poor kid.
We're looking at a 17 or 18 hit match here, so that just made things real hard for them.
Nice shot!
I can't even watch anymore!
It's all down to the last spots on both teams.
But Kirisaki have their ace shooter Shu Fujiwara,
and we only have our target panic-stricken Narumiya-kun.
Ladies, now might be a time to expect the unexpected.
Minato's eyes are on the target.
But Shu's eyes are elsewhere.
I've got this.
I have no need to tremble.
If I miss, they'll hit for me.
And if they miss, I'll be there to hit for them.
That's why we are all in this together.
That's why I stand where I am now.
Minato, can you feel it?
All eyes here are on you and the way you shoot.
And...
what a beautiful sight it is to behold.
Nice shot!
All right!
Nanao, lay off!
Don't get all bashful on us, Kaito.
I'm not!
Minato, that was amazing! That last shot!
Any thoughts on the matter, good sir?
He really went and pulled it off, huh...
What? A little louder, please!
Go on and say it as loud as you say everything else.
I can't stop shaking now, though!
Congrats.
You too, Seiya.
Yeah!
C'mon, join in, Ka-chan!
If I gotta.
Thanks for holding down the fort.
Wait, what about the hospital?!
I left.
C'mon now.
They really did it.
Congrats, guys!
All of you shot so brilliantly!
Those we teach find success, grow, and change. All of you shot so brilliantly!
Those we teach find success, grow, and change. My heart skipped a beat.
Those we teach find success, grow, and change.
There is no greater joy in the work we do.
Sure isn't.
Shu...
I'm going to follow my own kyudo path.
Though it may be different from yours.
Minato, something wrong?
Not a thing.
But that's fine for now.
The wind was harsh.
There were so many gulls it was deafening.
It hardly felt like a nice trip at all.
At Osone-san's place, you mean?
When I told him as much, he told me my grandfather used to say the same thing.
He apparently shot at his dojo quite a few times.
How'd the ceremony go?
Off without a hitch.
Though, you know, it might sound strange...
but it was like my grandfather's presence was even stronger there than it is here.
It was almost uncomfortable, like I was being watched the whole time.
Maybe he was worried about you.
Not a chance.
I still got a clean hit.
He told me I was just like my grandfather.
My form was.
Despite how much I resented him as my teacher.
I'll bring him to shoot here someday.
He's going to make a great archer.
Sounds to me like he was just singing his own praises.
What good does it do me to hear that now?
Masa-san, do you like kyudo?
Yeah.
But it sure took me long enough to realize that.
But... I think that's exactly why you really understand, now.
Everything that happens to us, even my target panic, it's all for a reason.
Well, listen to you, Minato!
Well, I'm right, right?
It all happens for a reason, huh?
In that case, I think it's about time I take my 10,000th shot back.
Can't wait for nationals, huh, Minato?
Yeah. I wonder what sorta folks will be there.
They'll all be good, that's for sure.
Agh, I screwed this one up.
That doesn't matter.
Let's just show 'em this was no fluke.
I gotta practice more so I don't hold you guys back!
Let's see how far we can take this, yeah?
We're only just getting started.
We'll be shooting together for a long time to come.
Finally made it, huh, Nikaido?
Yup. Nationals can't come soon enough.
We're gonna crush them.

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Mom! Is this you?
Wow, that takes me back!
That was when I practiced archery.
Archery?
Want to go see the real thing?
Yeah!
Mr. Yasaka, it's time.
Gramps, here's your bow.
Go and watch from outside, Masaki.
I will!
That was awesome!
Minato!
That's beautiful...
Mom, what was that sound?
That's called tsurune.
It's the sound made by the bowstring when a bow fires an arrow.
Tsurune...
I wanna try it too!
Wonderful.
If you ever enter any tournaments, I'll come cheer you on with all I've got!
I want...
I want...
...to be like that one day!

That was your first exposure to archery, then?
I guess so.
Do you remember what dojo it was at?
Not at all.
I wonder who you watched.
The memories came back to me during prelims and helped me refocus.
I think that's why I shot so well.
You know, remembering why I started in the first place.
Joining the team, picking up my bow again, letting my eyes open up to what's around me...
I feel like I'm a lot more aware than I used to be.
You're a real poet, huh?
What's that supposed to mean?
And what the heck is this?
You can keep it.
Give it a good squeeze every day.
Minato, since when did you have a ball like that?
We need to control our muscles, apparently.
Masa gave it to me to help overcome my target panic.
Remembering why you started, huh?
We can remember a surprising amount from when we were little.
Yeah.
Like when I moved in across the street from you.
Or when I started learning under Ms. Saionji and met Shuu.
Or when I took up archery again in junior high.
Or when I got hit with target panic at the worst possible time.
I'm not sure why, but it all feels connected to that very first tsurune.
You're quite the poet, huh?
That's not what I mean...
I wanted to quit, but I couldn't stop liking archery.
So I wound up back here.
I picked up a bow again.
It feels like I'm finally back,
but also like I'm about to start something new.
You sure sound like a poet to me.
I don't see how.
Merha!
Minato and Seiya!
Yo.
Kacchan, we were all supposed to say it together.
You're such a buzzkill, Kaito.
I'd never get back to normal if I had to be as excited as you guys.
The prefectural tournament is just around the corner.
We gotta take our practice seriously!
Didn't know you were so diligent.
What did you think I was?
A delinquent?
Crap!
Wait a minute!
Who you callin' a delinquent?!
I just mean how you can be kinda overbearing...
Ryouhei, just drop it.
The poor guy's heart is more fragile than you think!
I'm gonna follow Masa's advice and get over my target panic before the tournament.
Masa's advice, huh?
Thank you for joining us.
Thank you for having us.
You boys all know what you need to work on after the preliminaries, right?
Yes, sir!
Let's focus on perfecting your shots for your next matches.
Yes, sir!
Kaito, your hands are out of alignment again.
I'm glad you're enthusiastic, but you need to stay focused on that right hand.
G-Got it!
Ryouhei, you're off-center.
Imagine there's one long string that runs straight from the top of your head all the way to the ground.
Right!
Keep your palm tight.
Lower your shoulder blades.
Focus your eyes on the target.
Keep your center of gravity in mind.
You want to make each and every shot look good.
Even the most beautiful shot might not always hit its target.
That said,
a shot done correctly is usually beautiful.
At least, that's what my teacher always told me.
Don't sweat it.
Masa?
Target panic is when an archer falls into the habit of shooting their arrows early, regardless of their intention.
When it's a mild case, it just takes a bit of fine tuning your form.
But yours is on a more subconscious level.
When you're holding your draw, try to imagine looking at yourself from above.
From above?
You need to see yourself objectively.
Concentration is important too, but what you need now is a clear mind.
Got it.
I'll give it a try.
I won't be outdone.
I have to perfect my bow flip.
You're just jinxing yourself.
Weren't you told to relax?
Narumiya's target panic still hasn't gotten better, huh?
It seems like a hard habit to break.
They might've made it through the prelims,
but they won't make it through the rest of the tournament if he doesn't overcome it.
It's really a sight to behold. A brand-new team advancing past the prelims.
Nicely done, Coach Takigawa.
Let's drop the whole "coach" bit, okay?
Kazemai was a real mess during the first round, though.
Sure didn't think they'd make it.
They were way too focused on the targets.
How so?
Like, obsessed with hitting them and winning?
Sounds pretty normal to me.
In any "normal" sort of sport, maybe.
Archery has no love for people obsessed with winning.
How do you figure?
The way Kaito got sloppy trying to hit the target is a good example.
But he regained his composure in the end.
Ryouhei shot brazenly as he never had any confidence in the first place.
Nanao has good control over himself.
The center held solid right from the start.
Seiya's always so composed.
What about the anchor?
Minato is working on finding his own form again.
He'll probably improve once he realizes why he's the anchor.
Sure sounds like a royal pain for a sport that's basically just about whether or not you hit the target.
It is.
But that's what makes it interesting.
Spoken like a true narcis—
Is that any way to treat your older brother?!
Gimme a break.
Watching that anchor reminds me of you back in the day.
Right down to the target panic.
Come on, don't jinx him like that.
Honestly, though, I'm glad you stuck with archery.
Mr. Yasaka would be proud to see you like this.
If there's anything I know about the old man, I know that's not true.
On that note,
good work in the prefectural prelims!
Cheers.
I want rice cakes!
What'll you have, Seiya?
Are you guys even listening?
The boys are so loud.
They're full of life.
What does this taste like?
Look, look.
K for Kazemai!
Don't mess around with food!
This is a pic from our training camp.
And this is from the prelims.
He was actually taking photos?
He even took pictures of Kirisaki.
Kirisaki will be in even better form next time.
And there are other powerhouse schools too.
If this were baseball or soccer, we could just scout our opponents' weaknesses.
But that's not how archery works.
You're lucky, Nanao. You perform better in pressure situations.
Yeah, that's true.
You're not gonna deny it?
Kirisaki's doppelganger twins seemed that way too.
They land shot after shot with such a fast release.
But we're in this for more than just hitting the target.
Yeah.
Hey, Ryouhei,
how the hell have you cut that?
Huh? What's wrong?
The rule is to cut in a cross.
Rule?
Who cares how it's cut?
I do! You gotta use your brain!
Cutting it that way makes it easier to eat, actually.
In the end, it's a matter of style.
Style?
That sounds similar to the archery the sport or archery the art dilemma.
Whether you master your accuracy or your form, archery remains an endless road either way.
Yikes! There's Kacchan's archery brain!
What a pain!
What?
Just like him, though.
Always rambling on.
Oh, Minato did?
Yes, although he didn't seem to be back at his best yet.
That's perfectly fine.
It makes me happy enough to hear that he's still practicing archery.
Me too.
But I get the feeling he'll return to the Minato of old very soon.
Of old, huh?
Anyway, he didn't go to Kirisaki High School?
I wonder what changed his mind.
Thanking back, maybe it was an inspired or a do-or-die decision.
Perhaps.
Kazemai, was it?
Yes.
I think Morioka, a 6-dan, started teaching there this year.
They had another young man coaching them.
A young man?
Yes.
Who could it be?
Especially someone with the ability to coach...
Perhaps he is the one behind Minato's recovery.
Maybe.
Later, Minato and Seiya.
I'll send you pics again.
Sure.
That was fun.
It made me realize everyone's been thinking about stuff.
You know, like the form or accuracy dilemma.
Back in junior high,
I used to think I had to be perfect in both.
Maybe I thought it was natural for one person to master both.
But that's not what this is about, is it?
Maybe it's like mountain climbing.
Huh? Mountain climbing?
Yeah.
There are a bunch of routes.
Everyone has to trek up on their own feet.
They can't have someone carry them to the top, but everyone is together, in a way.
Not that I really understand it.
I think I get what you're saying.
I developed target panic,
and I still have it, but if I keep looking up and walk toward the summit,
I think it'll go away one day.
I can be that positive now.
Minato, be sure to give Dr. Takehaya my thanks when you head in for your check-up tomorrow.
Sure.
Pulled out that old thing again?
Mom was pretty good at archery, huh?
You can tell?
Yeah, her form is perfect.
I can see that now.
Oww...
Great job, Minato!
You peddled so far that time!
Make sure you use those brakes.
And keep the handlebars straight ahead!
Okay!
Look, Mom! I'm doing it!
You sure are! Just keep going straight ahead!
Okay!
I can do it now!
See myself objectively, huh?
Will you quit chasing after Minato already?
Huh. He still has to visit the hospital?
He was in a coma for ten days.
That's how major an accident it was.
Looks like you won't need the regular checkups any longer.
Thank you for taking care of me so long.
Don't be so distant now.
I should thank you for looking after Seiya.
Oh, please.
Is that when he got that scar on his side?
Yeah.
I see.
But it's completely healed now, right?
Probably.
Hey.
Seiya?
Archery?
That thing where you shoot the bow?
Nah.
You shoot arrows, not the bow.
Wow, sounds cool.
Aren't I awesome?
Y-Yeah.
But don't tell anyone, okay?
I wanna keep it a secret until I'm good at it.
Got it.
But is it fun?
Really fun!
When you shoot an arrow, it makes a really nice sound!
And hearing that makes you really hyped!
Nice sound?
What does?
The bowstring makes a loud snap!
Oh?
Kirisaki Junior High has an archery team.
Apparently, they're really good.
You're going there, right?
Right.
I wanna go there too.
What's gotten into Takehaya?
There isn't much time until the main tournament.
Please don't tell me you're gonna develop target panic.
Kacchan!
Listen, he'll probably recover once Minato gets here.
Just kidding.
Sorry I'm late.
Glad you could make it.
Masa, take a look at my form.
I adjusted it.
Sure.
Huh? Where's Minato?
He said he'd be here later.
I'm only saying this because it's you,
but ever since last winter, Seiya looks to have lost all motivation.
He seems really down in the dumps.
He suddenly turned down the internal rec and said he wanted to go to Kazemai too.
I was really surprised too.
Even now, I don't know what he's thinking.
Sorry I'm venting.
Don't be.
But I think Seiya has thought this through.
I sure hope so.
Your left hand is too tense.
Aren't you putting too much forward pressure on?
This isn't like you.
I believe I'm the same as usual.
Really?
You look strained.
May I go now?
What?
May I go back to the range now?
Y-Yeah.
Huh? Minato?
What's the matter?
Seiya?
Going somewhere?
Nah, just delivering this umbrella to my mom.
It might rain later.
Where's yours?
Huh?
Hey, they let me fire an arrow for the first time today.
Telling your parents?
Yeah.
I'll need my own gear once I join Kirisaki and stuff.
Oh, like that glove?
Yeah, yeah. Like that glove.
Minato, Seiya.
Mom.
You came to pick me up, Minato?
Seiya too?
Oh, no.
I was here for something else.
We ran into each other.
I see.
Oh no. We should hurry home.
I should get going too.
Okay. Take care now.
I will.
Later.
Yeah.
Minato.
Hey, you okay?
Somebody call an ambulance!
What, you're still here?
Sorry, did I startle you?
No.
Say, Seiya.
Do you like archery?
What do you mean?
Well, it's just...
This may be none of my business, but every archer goes through hard times.
Still, as long as they have the love, they can definitely come back from them.
Just as Minato did.
I just wanted to say that.
"Do I like archery," you ask?
I don't know.
But I do know...
I hate you, Takigawa.
Seiya.
Practice ended already?
Well, it is raining hard.
Seiya?
Shouldn't you use your umbrella...
Seiya?
What am I doing?
I heard Takehaya's absent today.
Yeah.
He's not feeling too good.
But isn't he sturdier than he looks?
I think he actually is under the weather.
What do you mean, you think? Is something wrong after all?
"After all"?
He was acting unusual when you were out yesterday.
He was super irritable and kept snapping at Masa.
What?
Actually, it wasn't just yesterday. He's been weird ever since the prelims, maybe.
Don't you know anything?
Sorry.
And you're best friends?
I'd like to think so.
Well, whatever.
I can't have Takehaya off his game in the tournament.
We can't win without him.
We need to practice our entrance routine too.
Can't do that without all five present.
Do something about this.
Okay.
I'm counting on you, Narumiya.
Sorry!
I'm so sorry, Seiya!
I had to really convince them to train me too.
But they let me in,
so I thought they'd let you in too.
It's fine. Nothing you can do.
But I'm sure it'd be fun if we did archery together.
Don't worry.
Kirisaki has an archery team.
I'll work hard once we join.
Okay...
You keep training at your dojo.
And once we enter junior high, you can teach me.
Me? Teach you?
Yeah.
Of course, I'll do my best to pick up things by myself.
Got it!
They might let me hold a real bow soon!
Then I'll get even better!
I'll be waiting.
Quit messing around, you two.
Do you think we have the time to mess around?
Huh?
Everyone has bad days.
Get it together, please.
Dammit.
Kaito, your arrow's pointing downward again.
What?
S-Something like that, I guess?
It wasn't "something like that."
It was that.
Right, Minato?
You did look a bit too tense.
What gives you guys the right to criticize others?
You're the one who started this.
They were so friendly the other day.
Boys are so difficult.
In the end, I guess they're no good without either Narumiya or Takehaya.
There, there.
Why are you guys butting heads like beetles in the same cage?
Beetles?
I guess I'll have to use my trump card now.
What is that?
Our shrine gives out talismans during the pre-festival.
I hear they're pretty effective.
You should all come get some.
What?
What do you mean, "I hear"?
As they say, faith works in mysterious ways.
It can prop you up in bad times.
Ultimately, it's all about one's mindset, you mean?
Yeah.
But these are given out only one day a year.
These talismans are the best-kept secret.
They're ultra-rare.
I'll—
Wait! We'll go!
You're deciding?
Huh?
You're not going?
Of course I am!
Minato, can you tell Seiya for me?
Oh, yeah.
Please do.
I hope Seiya's gotten better.
Yeah.
Let's meet up at the shrine on the day.
No being late.
You're the most unreliable one.
Masaki.
Still no sign of subsiding?
My accuracy has increased.
Do you like archery?
Or is this just target practice?
It was a question that shuts down the questionee's love and everything else.
I thought I knew the arrogance needed to ask and the pressure of being asked that.
But I went and asked the same question myself.
You just can't get the great master off your mind, huh?
Obsession is very similar to attachment and respect.
I...
Anyway, how did the young Takigawa think about answering that question?
I don't know.
Everything I could say seemed wrong.
But you thought about it, right?
I did.
That means a lot by itself.
I'll go if I can.
You're still sick?
A little.
Sorry.
Got it.
You tell him too, Kuma.
Look over there.
Guess we made it in time.
I wish Seiya could've seen it too.
Yeah.
I'm impressed you knew about this.
I was looking for presents for Noririn, and talismans came up.
There he goes with Noririn again.
What's even great about a pop idol?
Of course you little babies wouldn't understand my love for Noririn.
Huh?
Something's going on.
What is it, Kuma?
If it isn't Kazemai, who barely got through prelims.
What's this? Begging God for help?
Quiet, you two.
Please, Captain. We're just saying hello.
Yeah, yeah.
What do you say when you have a miraculous meeting like this?
"You're doomed now"?
That's when you're out for revenge.
Oops, got it wrong.
You need to hold a grudge to want revenge, right?
But we don't have any. Nope.
Don't care about 'em.
Like you guys aren't here to beg God for help too!
Not really.
We don't need it.
Talismans ain't gonna help Kazemai.
You're all awful, like the target panic guy or the mental snowflake.
Maybe someone else will develop target panic.
If you keep shooting that quick, you might.
What? Playing games?
Cheeky ass!
I'm not.
If you don't maintain your draw, you'll forget what your form was like.
Now he's playing goody-two-shoes.
You're the ones who picked a fight first!
Isn't that Noririn?
You recognize this? Must be a hardcore fan.
Isn't that the tee from the tour two years ago?
Yeah, yeah! From Noririn's moving solo performance!
I never knew Kazemai had a chevalier!
What's a chevalier?
What they call her fans.
That was a Noririn solo concert?
Seiya isn't here?
No.
Too bad.
But it was meant to happen.
You can't be together forever.
You had to part someday.
What do you mean?
Hasn't Seiya told you?
Told me what?
I told Seiya that his archery was just his attachment to you.
That won't help him,
and it'd be bad for you too.
Bad for me?
Archery is something you do by yourself,
not for someone else.
I...
Hey, they're giving out the talismans now!
You too will understand eventually.
What?
Why?
I just don't care anymore.
You can't!
We'll go to Kirisaki and practice archery!
We have to!
You've never even done it before.
I'll pick it up.
So you need to keep at it too!
Narumiya.
You take this.
Can I really?
Don't give me that.
I'm saying give it to the captain.
Oh.
All right! Let's put our wishes into it, then.
Sure!
One, two...
You too, Kacchan.
What?!
Hit, win!
Accuracy prayer!
Prayer!
Thanks, guys.
I'll go take this to him!
Thanks, Kaito.
What?
You dropped by their class because you were worried about Seiya, right?
Don't point that out, Ryouhei.
He gets embarrased by stuff like that.
No, I don't!
And I just didn't want Takehaya throwing us all off!
See what I mean?
You ready to surrender yet?!
Uncle! Uncle!
We'll be all right.
If anything happens to Seiya, Minato will be there to take care of him.
You figure?
Yep!
Minato's always been a sort of hero in my eyes.
Seiya!
What are you doing here, Seiya?
You have a bit of a fever.
Let's get you home.
Oh, right.
Talisman, for the captain.
It has everyone's wishes.
No need.
What?
I don't need that.
I don't have the right to hold it.
What do you mean?
Of course you have the right.
You're Kazemai's captain.
You don't need me anymore.
There's nothing I can do for you anymore!
So...
So...
I'm going to...
You're going to quit?
Of course not.
You'll continue archery.
You'll keep going with me.
You'll be fine without me now.
You don't get to decide that!
Whether I need you or not doesn't matter!
I want to do archery together with you!
Okay. If that's your decision, fine.
This time, I'll wait for you.
Huh?
When Mom died, and when I developed target panic,
I was only able to come back because you waited for me.
So it's my turn now.
I'll wait for you!
You're so unfair, Minato.
Huh?
Like I could make you wait after all we've been through.
Seiya?
Let me rest for a bit.
Sure.
Hey, all.
Hello!
You're okay now?
Thankfully.
Sorry about the other day.
Y'know...
For asking a weird question.
I don't really know if I like archery or not yet.
But I do know I hate you, Takigawa.
Minato, you're looking better.
How do you figure?
I still can't hold a draw or even land a hit.
That's not what I'm talking about.
It's your arrow positioning.
Right, Masa?
You've got a good eye, Nanao.
Minato, look at your target.
Your shots never even made the target berm before, but they're getting closer to the target now.
You might not be getting hits, but that's okay.
You're improving.
Ugh, I've got math next.
We've got P.E., right?
Let's hurry, Minato.
We'll run out of time to change.
Sorry, Seiya. Go on ahead.
My gym clothes are in the dojo's changing room.
There you are!
But what brought this on?
You used to say the reason you accepted the role of Kazemai High School Archery Team coach
was revenge against the great man.
I've started to doubt myself a little,
so I thought I should learn more about my grandfather.
Is that so?
He had great friends and rivals in his generation.
If you wish to know about him, wouldn't it be better to ask them instead?
I guess... you're right.
Revenge?
Yeah.
That was the reason he agreed to be our coach.
Revenge...
That's a heavy word.
Takigawa always seems so easygoing,
but I've always felt that wasn't all there was to him.
Like, even when he was smiling, it wasn't a 100% smile.
I was thinking he held something hidden in his heart.
But revenge, huh?
I really wasn't anticipating that.
When I first met Masa,
he was in the middle of shooting 10,000 arrows.
10,000?
Yeah.
He seemed really serious.
His archery was all-out and very beautiful.
Almost scarily so.
Don't people usually do that when they're weighed down by something or have a wish?
Did you ask him the reason?
I didn't ask.
Or, well, I couldn't.
Maybe that had something to do with his revenge too.
Yeah.
Shuu?
Yeah, no clues here.
He wasn't the type to keep a diary or anything.
Photos?
Is this... Grandpa?
Isn't that...
Mr. Yasaka and Ms. Saionji.
And this one is Mr. Oosone.
Definitely looks like him.
Man, they're all so young.
These three were at the forefront of the archery world in their day.
I knew it.
I met Ms. Saionji several times as a kid,
so I had an inkling it was her.
Well, it seems she hasn't accepted any students lately,
and she doesn't show up in public too often.
I know how to contact her, though.
Masa?
Minato?!
Why are you here?
Welcome.
I had no idea you were her student.
Yeah.
I was looking for a dojo without telling my parents.
Ms. Saionji was the only one willing to teach me.
I was so surprised back then.
A grade school boy suddenly barged into the dojo all by himself and asked me to teach him archery.
And Shuu... Kirisaki's Fujiwara Shuu was there too.
The two of us both learned archery together.
And the other day,
he told me to come report that I'd picked up archery again.
But I heard you don't accept students anymore, Ms. Saionji.
I noticed his very real talent for archery.
And I felt fate at work.
Takigawa,
just as I did when I first saw you shooting as a child.
It's already been three years since he passed away.
I thought I could see you at his funeral.
Actually, I didn't attend the funeral.
For the few years before his death,
the two of us were pretty much estranged.
He hated me,
and I fought back...
In the end, our relationship ended before we could reconcile.
Oh, he hated you?
I don't know about that.
Huh?
Did he say anything to you about me?
No.
We hadn't been in touch for around a decade.
I only heard this from someone else,
so I don't believe I have the right to say anything.
Who did you hear it from?
Oosone.
Yasaka could never be forward with me,
but perhaps because they were both priests,
it seems he always spoke his mind with him.
Come to think of it,
Yasaka would always, around this time each year, go to Aomori and help Oosone with his rituals.
First I've heard of it.
I never knew my grandfather was doing that.
The face he showed you, that of a teacher, was not all there was to him.
When I developed target panic,
my grandfather rebuked me harshly.
I lashed out as his methods and left home.
I begged all over the place for help and managed to cure my target panic,
but by that time,
Grandpa had already...
Inside me,
something chipped and crumbled down.
That's what it felt like.
But...
after that, my archery improved leaps and bounds.
I felt empty, but I always hit the target.
Everyone praised me,
I shot the bow wherever I was asked to all over Japan,
entered tournaments...
And I...
lost sight of my reason to shoot.
Finally,
in a bid to quit archery, I started shooting 10,000 arrows.
Maybe it was what you'd call a requiem.
For Grandpa, and for me, the archer he trained.
But that's when you appeared before me.
Your resilience in the face of target panic lit a fire within me.
That's why I let you shoot the last of the 10,000 arrows and tried to make a fresh start.
I'm not like Grandpa.
I'll never become a teacher like him.
I wanted to prove that...
All to get my revenge on him.
I do know one thing:
I'm obsessed with him.
If I want to keep coaching,
if I want to stay an archer,
I'll have to learn more about Grandpa.
That's what I thought.
Will you go see your grandfather's best friend?
I don't know.
I'm thinking about contacting him.
But honestly, I don't know what I want to do myself...
or what I should do.
I just don't get it.
I became an archer under my grandpa's teaching.
I see.
Y'know, I thought Masa was really mature,
but even he has his worries, huh?
Ryouhei... that's the first thing you say after what we heard?
I mean, there's nothing I can do here!
It's too heavy!
Masa...
Guys, when you were in grade school,
how did you see the people in junior high?
Where'd that come from?
To go a step further, didn't high schoolers seem really grown-up?
Well, yeah.
Same.
But what about us now?
Do you think we're the kind of grown-ups we saw high schoolers as?
Not at all.
You're the same as back then, Kacchan.
So are you, Nanao!
It's the same for me.
And it'll probably keep going for the rest of our lives.
So the people we think of as mature grown-ups,
be they our parents or teachers, probably aren't as mature as we think.
And that must go the same for Takigawa.
Masa...
What're you guys doing?
Quit wasting time.
Let's begin practice.
Masa!
Um...
Did you contact that Mr. Oosone guy?
Sorry.
I talked to them about it.
I felt like I'd explode if I kept it to myself.
Don't be. It's my fault for whining to you.
Forgive me.
I did contact Mr. Oosone,
and he asked me to fire the ceremonial arrow this year.
He said we could chat then.
You're going, right?
No.
What? Why?
The schedule doesn't work.
The ritual happens on the day before the prefectural tournament.
To me, you guys are more important than my dead grandpa.
Don't worry.
I'll have plenty of chances to meet—
You should go!
Please go, Masa.
It's wrong to think you'll always have chances to speak to someone.
I had plenty of things I wanted to say to Mom.
But she was always by my side.
So it could wait for tomorrow or the day after that...
I thought I could tell her anytime,
but one day,
my mom suddenly went and died.
Wasn't your grandfather the same for you?
By the time you want to talk to someone,
that person might be gone.
So if you want to meet someone, you have to do it while you can!
He's right, Masa.
Yeah, you should go.
We'll be fine.
Believe in us.
What you taught us is alive and well within us.
A few days before the tournament won't affect anything.
But...
Or are you saying you can't trust your students?
Big words, little man.
I have a good teacher, after all.
I see.
You decided to go, huh?
Yeah.
Those guys really encouraged me to.
Damn brats...
Does that include me?
Totally.
So... I have a favor to ask.
Well, then.
The prefectural tournament is the day after tomorrow.
I'll be taking the day off for personal reasons...
I'll make sure to get back by the day after tomorrow.
Don't waste the last day you have to train.
Yes, sir!
Time to get going.
Be sure to follow through.
And hold form even if you miss.
Got it!
The finer movements vary from archer to archer,
but their effort comes through in the end.
The most important thing is to be focused with every shot.
First you learn the form,
then you learn the philosophy,
and finally you learn about yourself.
Once you do, you'll finally see the path ahead.
Masa's late.
Sure is.
Did you try contacting him?
He hasn't read my messages or replied to my texts, so I did try calling him...
The number you are trying to reach is either switched off or—
Hey!
There you are.
What's wrong?
Why are you in such a rush?
Guys, stay calm and hear me out.
I just got word from Ren.
Last night, Masaki...
He got into an accident while driving!
Masa was in an...
How hurt is he?
Is he all right?
Sorry, I don't know the details.
Even Ren was still on his way to the hospital when he called me.
He sounded really panicked.
Honestly, I didn't know whether to tell you guys when you're gearing up for the tournament.
But Masaki placed an order for these before he left.
Headbands?
For us?
He said it was to show his gratitude for encouraging his cowardly self.
Masa did?
For me, not handing these to you wasn't an option,
nor was handing them out without mentioning the accident.
That's why I came right out and told you.
Forgive me.
No,
thank you.
I think it would've hurt us more if we'd found out later.
Thanks. That takes a load off my mind.
Guys.
What the hell are you doing, Masa?
Minato.
It's my fault.
I knew it was unreasonable,
but I told him to go.
I forced him to.
It was me—
Don't do that.
Just don't.
It's not your fault.
I'll be fine.
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Nakazaki said he hasn't heard anything new.
No information on the local news sites, either.
Dammit! The Internet's useless when it matters!
Oh, Seo.
It's too bad you couldn't make it to the individual finals.
But your archery was impressive.
Thank you.
The result matched my current ability, so I have no regrets.
I'm more worried about them.
You people!
How long are you going to sit around whimpering?
You hardly cheered for Seo,
and you didn't bother to watch the boys' individuals, where your rivals all took part.
What in the world do you think you're here for?!
Yeah!
Seo has to be worried about the coach too, but she went out there and did her job until the end!
What do you think your job is right now?
Staring at your phones out of concern for the coach?
You know that's not it!
You're right.
You really are.
Sorry, Seo!
Can you hold on to this for a bit?
You two are absolutely right.
We're here to shoot.
Fine.
I'll keep this safe for you.
We'll hold on to your concern for the coach as well.
Yeah, thanks.
Me too!
Mine too, please!
Dammit! Take mine too!
Sorry.
This isn't the time for dawdling about, huh?
That's right.
All we can do is believe in his safety for now.
Take care of this too.
Yeah.
That's it.
We gotta focus now.
It'd be a bigger problem if we crashed out of today without making the finals!
I don't wanna disappoint Masa!
Yeah!
Right!
You too, Seiya.
Thank you for earlier.
You brought me back to my senses.
Well, it's almost time.
Let's get ready.
Let's go.
Bravo!
Bravo!
I was worried for a moment, but they're all on their game.
Yeah.
That makes it three shots each. Did they hit as many as usual?
No. It's a bit lower.
Since the prelims, they've averaged around 16 out of 20.
But they've already missed five here.
How much they hit in this last cycle is the key.
Yeah.
I was sure they'd make the finals in their usual form,
but this might be dicey.
Bravo!
Fourteen hits...
Dammit!
Sorry.
I told myself to stop worrying about Masa, but maybe I wasn't over it after all.
No point regretting it.
Focus on next time.
Yeah.
Ryouhei, Nanao, Takehaya, Narumiya.
Remember what Masa taught us!
We have to be at our absolute best now!
And make it to the finals, no matter what!
Right!
I'm scared.
I never felt this way during tournaments in junior high.
When did it start?
It's different from my target panic worries.
Why am I so scared?
What did Masa teach you?
Remember it!
Try to push the bow instead of pulling the string.
A bow flip should be a result, not a goal.
If you mix up your priorities, you'll mess up.
What he taught me...
Keep your palm loose.
Don't grip the bow too hard.
Got it.
Your shoulders are tensing up. Try to relax them.
Focus on it more!
Bravo!
Barely in!
You grip the arrow too much during release.
Give it a gentle push and let it go lightly.
Got it.
But are you sure you want to take my advice?
Don't you hate me?
Personality and ability are two different things.
Bravo!
That's our Seiya.
I have to follow suit.
You're pushing your bow out too far in a bid to capture the audience.
Ignore everyone else,
and try reining it in a little as you shoot.
Roger.
Rein in the bow hand...
Two hits in the first volley.
I...
can't miss.
Don't rush things.
During your draw, try to picture looking at yourself from above.
Look at yourself objectively.
Sure, focus is vital,
but right now, you need to keep a cool head too.
It's okay.
I'm calm.
I can do this, Masa.
Huh?
Why?
Why can't I hit?
Everyone's shooting as usual.
That one hurts.
At the very least, that's what it looks like to me.
No...
If they miss another three or more, they won't even match their round one score!
At this rate...
And why won't this fear go away?
Huh?
I figured out why I'm so scared.
There's nobody behind me.
Back then, I had Seiya and Shuu behind me.
They helped me relax and shoot with confidence.
But now...
All I can do is watch...
All I can do is watch?
Bravo!
Is that what it's about?
It's so I can look ahead, at the rest of the team?
It's not all about me.
I'm not alone.
Watch the guys in front.
It's... It's so simple.
Why didn't I realize?
I...
We...
Bravo!
That shot looked really great.
It was beautiful.
But if this keeps up...
Yeah.
A shootout?
You're tied with another school for 8th place.
You'll both get five shots each, and whoever hits more advances to the finals.
We'll begin soon, so please get ready.
Close!
We're still hanging in there!
We lucked out, huh?
Dammit.
If only we were in our usual form...
Yeah.
If nothing changes, we'll mess up again.
Yeah.
But what can we do?
It's not enough.
We have to remember it more clearly.
Remember what Masa taught us!
Guys.
When we go up for the shootout,
forget what Masa taught us.
Huh? Wait, Minato!
What are you saying?
Are you serious?
I'm serious.
But if we did that, we'd...
Narumiya!
Hey, Kacchan!
You think this is funny?
I told you, I'm serious.
Listen—
We believed in Masa all this while.
And you want to throw it all away?!
Listen to me, Kaito!
You...
Who ever said you and I were on a first-name basis?!
Kacchan, then.
That's even worse.
Hey!
I don't want you calling me by my first name!
W-Well, that's exactly what I'm going to do!
Huh?!
Kacchan!
Kaito, Nanao, Ryouhei, Seiya.
We're teammates.
So I'm going to say what I want to say.
I felt like I had to.
What are you...
What have you realized, Minato?
Ever since I was made anchor, I'd been scared.
Not having anyone behind me made me feel like I was fighting alone.
I realized that earlier.
But flip it around, and it meant I wasn't looking ahead.
I didn't believe in you all.
And that boxed me in.
So I decided to try and watch you all.
That's when I realized.
You guys shot while remembering all the things Masa taught you, right?
And what's wrong with that?
Due to that, you're gradually falling apart.
You were all more awkwardly stiff than usual.
Just shoot!
Even if we don't focus on what Masa's taught us, it's all alive and well within us.
So believe in yourself,
and focus on firing the best shot you can!
You may be right.
Because Takigawa isn't here, we placed too much emphasis on him.
We all know exactly what he's talking about, huh?
If we keep this up, it'll look like it was all Masa's fault when we crash out.
Dammit.
We were wrong?
Damn it all!
Hey, Kacchan!
This really pisses me off!
I couldn't even realize something so stupid by myself?
Three arrows is better than one, and five is better than three?
Very nice!
Kazemai High School!
Please stand by!
This is our last chance.
Screw it.
Let's go, Minato,
Ryouhei. Nanao.
Seiya.
Yeah!
Bravo!
Huh? Has the mood among the guys changed?
They're doing even better than usual.
They've hit everything so far, huh?
Their opponents missed one, so...
Bravo!
Hey, what's gotten into Kazemai?
This one will decide it.
Bravo!
I just got here!
Hold on.
They made it!
Really?
Yeah. They're in the finals!
I see!
Those guys did it!
Thank goodness!
Ren?
Y-You guys...
How's Masa?
Is he okay?!
You're on the phone with Takigawa, right?
Masa!
Calm down, you guys!
Damn, you're popular.
I'm really sorry to have worried you all.
So you're okay?
Yeah.
They're keeping me here for thorough testing,
but I can walk, and I can talk.
That's a relief.
We were seriously worried, you know?
I do.
Forgive me.
Masa.
Minato?
We made it through.
Yeah.
Guys...
You did great.
Yeah!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Here are the results.
Matsuyuki High School: 14.
Kazemai High School: 16.
As such, Kazemai High School advances to the final.
Rise!
Say, Fujiwara.
Kazemai has former Kirisaki members, doesn't it?
Yes. Two of them.
You can beat them, right?
No clue.
I've never thought of archery as a competition.
Dude!
Don't get worked up.
You can just let Fujiwara handle it.
Right?
I'll do my best.
The second boys' team semifinal will now begin.
In range one is Wakura High School.
Position one...
Something on your mind?
Yeah.
I was just thinking how pretty his form is.
It is, but...
I like yours better.
Even without a reason, it looks great to me.
Thank you.
Here are the results.
Wakura High School: 13.
Kirisaki High School: 18.
As such, Kirisaki High School advances to the final.
For real?
Rise!
What's up?
Er...
Bow.
There he is!
It's Ren!
Should you really be here? What about Masaki?
Yeah, yeah!
Doesn't he need somebody to be with him?
Kazemai beat Matsuyuki and made it to the final.
Seriously? I missed it!
Masaki's gonna yell at me!
Next stop is champions, huh?
How about it?
Think they can win?
You make it sound so easy.
They're up against Kirisaki, you know?
Come on, you were supposed to say they can win, even as a lie.
What do you mean, as a lie?
Actually, the boys are looking great today.
Their expressions too.
Their expressions?
You're still going to chase after Minato?
I'm not going to anymore.
Oh?
I'll walk together with him.
"Together," huh?
Yeah.
I've decided not to drag him by the hand or wait for him to let me catch up.
I'll walk alongside him.
I get to face you again?
It's really touching.
Same here.
I'm overjoyed that I can challenge you guys with them this time too.
Looking forward to it.
It's time.
Both teams, take the range.
Rise!
Oh, so he did get to see Mr. Oosone.
But please tell me he didn't get in an accident because of that.
You know Masaki's not that fragile.
But, well—
I'm glad I made it in time.
M-Ms. Saionji?!
Ow!
Oh, Nakazaki?
Fancy meeting you here.
That's what I'd like to say!
I can't believe you've come to see a youth competition!
But my students are taking part.
Why wouldn't I come?
Students?
Rise!
Begin!
The boys' team final will now begin.
In range one, Kazemai High School.
Position one: Onogi.
Position two: Yamanouchi.
Position three: Takehaya.
Position four: Kisaragi.
Position five: Narumiya.
In range two, Kirisaki High School.
Position one: Motomura.
Position two: Sugawara Senichi.
Position three: Sugawara Manji.
Position four: Sase.
Position five: Fujiwara.
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
All ten of them hit the target?
Isn't that amazing? It's crazy, right?
It's incredible!
How strange.
My vision is as vivid as a rainbow.
It's not just about me.
I can tell what the others are thinking too.
Kaito checks his footing.
He's surprisingly sensitive.
If something doesn't feel right,
he doesn't move on to the next step.
Ryouhei is a bold guy.
His entire focus is on the target too.
Seiya...
His movements are always composed and relaxed.
Like a straight line drawn on paper, nothing he does is wasted.
Nanao is mellow and flexible.
There's no stiffness in him.
Bravo!
Bravo!
Hey, what's going on here?
This is amazing!
Bravo!
Kaito takes the lead.
Bravo!
He shows the way for the rest of us.
Bravo!
Finally a miss.
Too bad the perfect game's gone, though.
He missed?
More like, did he just...
Ryouhei picks up where Kaito left off and illuminates our path.
Damn.
The first miss got to him!
It's okay.
The next one will hit.
Seiya calmly settles us down halfway through.
Bravo!
Bravo!
Nanao picks the pace back up for me, the anchor.
Bravo!
And I...
I...
Bravo!
How unusual for Shuu to get worked up like this.
Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!
Aw, the poor thing!
Both teams will probably hit 17 or 18, so that miss really hurts them.
Bravo!
I can't watch anymore!
It all comes down to the two anchors.
But Kirisaki has the invincible Fujiwara Shuu,
and we have Narumiya, who still hasn't beaten his target panic.
The impossible might just happen, my dears.
Minato is focusing on the target, but Shuu's looking at something else entirely.
It'll be okay.
Nothing will shake me anymore.
If I miss, the rest of the team will make up for it.
And if someone else misses, I can make up for it.
That's the reason we do this together.
That's the reason I'm here right now.
Can you tell, Minato?
Everyone here is transfixed on your archery right now.
Ah...
What a beautiful draw.
Bravo!
Heck yeah!
Nanao, you little...
Quit blushing, Kaito.
I'm not blushing!
Minato, that final shot was incredible!
May we have your expert opinion on that?
I thought, "Damn, he went and did it."
What was that? I couldn't hear you.
Say it in your usual booming voice.
But my hands are trembling now.
Congrats.
You too, Seiya.
Victory!
Join in, Kacchan.
Fine.
Hey there.
Oh!
Why aren't you in the hospital?!
I snuck out.
Dude...
They did it.
Congrats, guys!
All of you shot so brilliantly!
Those we teach find success, grow, and change.
My heart skipped a beat.
There is no greater joy in the work we do.
Sure isn't.
Welcome back.
Shuu, I'm going to practice my brand of archery.
It's not like yours, but I believe in it.
What's wrong, Minato?
Nothing.
That's all I need for now.
It was really windy,
and there were so many noisy seagulls.
Completely ruined my touristy mood.
At Oosone's place, you mean?
When I said that, he said my grandpa had the same complaints.
Apparently, he shot in Oosone's dojo many times.
How did your ceremonial shot go?
No issues.
That said, and while this may sound strange,
I felt much more of my grandpa's presence there than I do here.
It felt like he was watching me the entire time.
It threw me off.
Maybe he was worried about you?
Don't be silly!
I hit the target, of course.
He said my form resembled my grandpa's.
After how much I hated him as a teacher, I can't believe it.
Let him shoot here someday.
He'll make a fine archer.
He's just blowing his own trumpet.
Hearing that now doesn't help.
Do you love archery, Masa?
Yeah!
Though it took me longer than most to get to this point.
Still, I want to believe that's why you realized.
Even my target panic happened for a reason!
Big words, little man.
Aren't I right?
Everything happens for a reason, huh?
In that case, I'm taking back the last of the 10,000 shots.
Can't wait for nationals, huh, Minato?
Yeah.
I wonder what kinda archers will be there.
They'll all be good, that's for sure.
Dang it. Messed this one up.
That doesn't matter.
Let's just show 'em this was no fluke.
I gotta practice more so I don't hold you guys back!
Let's see how far we can take this.
We're only just getting started.
We'll be shooting together for a long time.

Finally made it, huh, Nikaidou?
Yep.
Nationals can't come soon enough.
We're gonna crush 'em.

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