01x07 - We Don't Balance Out

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"PART #07:
WE DON'T BALANCE OUT"

Mom! Where's my bento?

On top of the table.

I'm leaving!

He used to barely make it in time.

Morning.

Morning! What do you wanna do today?

How about the Big Wood course?

Sounds good!

Whoa! Pretty good!

So cool!

What was that?

You can jump that high on a skateboard?

I'm assuming you were able to squash
the route from Maeda Construction.

Yes. The secret account ledger
has already been disposed of, as well.

I'm counting on you. If they find out I've been
receiving funding, I must take my badge off.

Mr. Takano...

I'd like to speak with you about suspicions
of collusion concerning Nagahama Dam.

It's just like how I explained
during the assembly.

The bidding was done
according to regulations.

I am so disappointed.

Sticking to your old-fashioned
logic of factions,

you're covering for a more
tenured member of the Diet.

I'm simply speaking the truth.

I'm sure you're aware that a false explanation
can be grounds for accusation of perjury.

And you should be aware that speculation
gone too far can be grounds for slander.

He's always been a daydreamer...

...but since his father passed,
he seems like an empty shell of himself.

Actually, I was debating on
returning to Okinawa or not.

It was as if I was taking snowboarding away,
as well, after his father was taken from him.

"Reki: I'm here!"

But in the end... it may have been a good thing.

It seems he's found a new hobby
and met new friends.

Who knows where he's heading,
sneaking out night after night?

I just hope he doesn't get too engrossed.

Whoa!

So high!

What's up with that?

Leave it to SNOW!

Isn't that awesome?

Why are you so proud of it, Reki?

Let me tell you.
People aren't taking notice of you.

It's your buddy.

I know that! And what do you mean "buddy"?

"Buddy"? That cracks me up!

And people call you "the one that's not Langa"!

Shut up.

--Mister Cherry!
--You're marvelous as always today!

Please look this way!

Hey, JOE!

--You're the best!
--You're nailin' that look again today!

You're the best!

Outta the way, scrawny boy.

Humans come first, you ape!

A leg sweep is so half-assed, robot maniac.

Carla.

Ouch!

Simpleton.

Don't rely on machines so much,
weak-ass four-eyes.

--You muscle-brain gorilla!
--Moronic four-eyes!

Those two are at it as always.

We have even more up in the gallery.

We got all the celebrities
from "S" here, after all.

You're gonna say so yourself?

Let me teach something to the young.

Overconfidence is poison,
but confidence becomes power.

I can go...

...further!

Wow! Has he gained even more air?

He's up there. Higher than any of us now.

He must've developed it from snowboarding.

If he can catch that much air, he'll be
advantageous in all sorts of situations in "S."

And he's got guts.

No matter the circumstances,
he doesn't back down.

His body doesn't curl up.
He has a strong core, too.

That's a body that's undergone
a substantial amount of training.

Come to think of it, he said he's been
snowboarding since he was two.

No doubt. Many prominent sports athletes
are blessed with great backbones.

I'm sure Langa had been honing his talents
from an early age under an excellent instructor.

If he came over to competitive skating,

I'm sure he can aim to be
on the Japanese national team.

All this in a matter of months?
Just how good will he become?

Is he really that...

Oh! An Indy Grab!

That kid's showin' his stuff now!

Good going.

Reki?

I'm gonna go grab a drink.

SNOW is really amazing!

Yeah! He's absolutely, totally awesome!

More like, who's that redhead
who's always with SNOW?

No idea. Do you know?

Oh, that guy's some lowlife
that just hangs out with him.

No need to remember that guy.

Hold on, Reki!

Your bento!

Oh, thanks. I'm heading out now.

To think Reki would forget his bento...

It's gonna rain today.

Morning.

Reki!

Yeah, sorry.

Something on your mind?

No. Not really.

I know.

You were building a new deck!
That's why you stayed up late, right?

Right!

Run! Run!

Over there! Let's go!

Go, Reki!

We're countin' on ya!

Man, what are you doing?

Whoa!

Leave it to Langa!

Go for it!

Looking good, Langa!
I'll catch up to you shortly!

I will...

Leave it to SNOW!

Awesome!

SNOW is really amazing!

Huh? What's this?

All right!

Leave it to Langa!

You should really join the soccer team!

What about the baseball team?

Hey!

Langa is so amazing.

Yeah. He's seriously amazing.

Mr. Takano is a prominent authority
who has experience as a minister.

You should stay firm
and protect him through everything.

If he owes you a favor due to what's going
on now, it'll be for your benefit in the future.

Politics is a game where you make more allies.

Take that to heart.

Thank you so much for your tutelage.

Oh brother.

Things are getting so troublesome now.

Mr. Ainosuke,

it seems Inspector Kamata
has gotten a hold of a witness.

A former mistress of Mr. Takano--

I'm heading to Crazy Rock.

Get me some transportation.

In a time like this?

I will prepare right away.

Damn dog.

Reki!

Why'd you head back without me?

Sorry.

I spaced out a bit.

What time do you wanna meet up tonight?

Huh?

There's "S" tonight, right?

Oh...

I have an errand to run tonight, so I can't go.

Even at night?

You can go alone tonight.

Okay?

All right.

Did you hear that ADAM's coming today?

There's supposedly some big news, too!

--What news?
--I'd be fine if it's with you.

--I don't know...
--JOE!
--Yes?
--I'd be fine if it's with you.

--...but it's something big!
--The next corner.

Langa!

Where's Reki?

He said he had an errand to run tonight.

That's unusual.

You're backing away too much!

Right, yeah, that's it! Keep at it!

This was only a few months ago.

I did it! I did it, Reki!

I was the one teaching him.

That was good, right, Reki?

Since when is there such
a huge gap between us?

I've been doing this for so long, too.

Do I lack effort?

Or is it talent?

Hey, Langa...

How can you jump so high?

I can go faster.

Faster!

And--

Whoa!

That was dangerous!

Dangerous speed. Dangerous speed.

That kid...

Langa!

Oh, JOE...

You all right?

About what?

That's...

So, he's here.

It's ADAM!

He's here!

I've been waiting for this!

ADAM...

I have brought all of you guys
some exciting news!

To determine who is the best out of all of us...

A tournament!

Come on, this is turning
into something amazing!

So, this was the announcement!

Of course ADAM's gonna win!

The winner will be Mr. Cherry!

If you're talking power, it's gonna be JOE!

What about that rookie SNOW?

"To determine who is the best"...

Sounds good. It gets me worked up.

The first in eight years.

I can finally fight.

I can go against ADAM again.

So, I'm beggin' ya...

Don't skate against ADAM!

I have prepared an entry form.

I'm sure all of you will participate
as you all love skating.

Of course, I will be participating, as well.

I believe...

...we can fight each other.

"WOW"

"SK8 the Infinity"

"SPIN SPIN"

"TAP!"

"THIS IS NOT...
WHAT I IMAGINED..."

"SK8 the Infinity"

Chinen is really motivated!

Does he have a tournament coming up?

No, I don't think he has anything.

I just like winning over someone else.

I'm back! I'm sorry I left the shop
in your hands for a bit!

Oh no! It's fine!

I knew you'd be able
to handle it just fine, Hiromi.

What?

You previously mentioned
that you liked strong people, right?

Huh?

I found a place where I can train myself.

I've been going there for a while now.

I became a strong man.

And I'll prove it soon!

Are you listening?

Answer me, ADAM! Why have you changed?

Humans are subject to change, right?

If so, change once more!
Don't skate like that anymore!

No way. Besides, I don't have time left.

I will be leaving for America tomorrow.

I have to move on from
playing with you guys now.

I thought you'd be here.

Are you gonna enter the tournament?

A foolish question.

What about you?

I gotta sock it to him.

What are you looking at?

Huh? Oh...

ADAM showed up yesterday, and--

I don't wanna hear it.

You know how much I hate him, right?

Yeah.

Langa...

Can you do that thing again?

Is this good?

I...

If you jumped ten times,
how many times can you reach...

Huh?

Sorry! It's nothing!

What are you doing, you inept...

Actually...

It's been a while, Mr. Takano.

I would like your assistance
with having your house searched.

"COLLUSION BY THE DIET MEMBER TAKANO?"
"QUESTIONED BY POLICE"

"COLLUSION BY THE DIET MEMBER TAKANO?"
"QUESTIONED BY POLICE"

For now, it is still a voluntary questioning...

...but there's no doubt that prosecutors
got a hold of something.

--Yes. It seems they have a strong case.

--This might be the end.
--Yes. It seems they have a strong case.

I wonder if our young master is fine.

Hey!

I'm sorry!

We'll return to work right away!

Look. So many entries.

We'll need a qualifier for this.

Is it about Takano?

Yes.

If they find Takano guilty,
they will accuse me of perjury.

We must take remedial measures right away--

If it comes to that, you'll take the blame.

Everything was done by you
as my secretary, on your own accord.

I knew none of it.

Dissatisfied?

No.

I have no opinions.

I have looked the other way until today.

But you need to move on
from playing around like this!

Mr. Aiichiro...

Do you have a complaint, Tadashi?

No.

I have no opinions.

Of course.

You've always been like that.

It's not like me to be moping like this!

I'll have to see just how much of a difference
there is between me and Langa!

I can't say I can nail it
every time like Langa, but...

...I can do one in three!

No!

At least one in five!

Reki isn't here?

I'd assumed that he'd be
together with you, Langa.

"Langa: Reki, where are you?
What are you doing?"
"Langa: I'm looking for you.
Where are you?"

Dammit!

Those with no talent should stay out!

And people call you "the one that's not Langa"!

Not enough. Not nearly enough.

Langa...

It's unreachable...

...for me.

Reki!

Welcome home.

You need something?

ADAM is hosting a tournament.

So?

I'm thinking about entering.

What about the promise with me?

That's...

You said you wouldn't go up
against ADAM again!

I'm sorry, but I--

Don't apologize!

It just means you're gonna break
the promise with me, right?

Do you know just how much I...

That's enough.

Reki! I wanna go up against ADAM!

With someone dangerous like that?

But he's an amazing skater.

You'd understand as a skater, too, right?

Skating together with someone amazing
like that gets you excited!

Excited?

I...

...don't get excited!

I'm scared.

How can you be acting like
it's all fun and stuff?

I don't get it at all!

You and ADAM are nothing like me.

Nothing like me.

Huh?

Do whatever you like.

You crazy geniuses can skate
with each other as much as you want.

I can't keep up.

You and I aren't...

...a good match anymore.

Reki...

"NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW"

"NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW"

Tadashi, references for the meeting.

Tadashi, references for the meeting.

I have them ready over here.

--My skateboard.
--I have already loaded it into the car.

--Praise me.
--You are wonderful, Mr. Ainosuke.

--More.
--So passionate and so dauntless.

--More!
--The charisma of the "S" community...

...with overwhelming skill and beauty,
not allowing anyone to follow suit.

"PART #08:
THE FATED TOURNAMENT!"
...with overwhelming skill and beauty,
not allowing anyone to follow suit.

"PART #08:
THE FATED TOURNAMENT!"

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