While running through the court, Shizuka asks why he has to
tell him each and everything. Shou tells him that he’ll say this first. “That
person is mine.” While thinking of not wanting to lose, Shizuka thinks that it
is unexpected for Shou to talk about a girl during a game and his expression
suddenly became lukewarm. [<- usually it is indifference] The captain passes
the ball to Shizuka but to his surprise, Shou intercepts and steals the ball.
Then, Shou manages to score. There is 10 minutes more in the game with Misuzu
leading by 70-65. Abe is talking about how Shou is doing in the game but Misuzu’s
cheerleaders are too loud for him. It made him angrily shout for them to shut
up. Yuki tells him not to let their deafening sound suppress him for it is
important to keep one’s cool. Yuki thinks that there is only 10 minutes left
and thanks to Shou, the difference has now become only 5 points but.. Shizuka
asks Shou if he is quite tired already for he is using his hand to support his
knees. Shou asks isn’t he the same for that thing sticking on his forehead is
already sticking on his crotch. Shizuka is shock for the bandage is already on
his shorts because of his sweat.
As Tonomura exclaims that they get another goal, Yuki is
worried since everyone is already gasping. The coach says that everyone is
probably very tired especially Shou because at the start of the fourth quarter,
there are three players guarding him so they aren’t able to score smoothly. He
is also against replace him since it would be unfavorable to the game’s
progress and he would absolutely say, ‘Huh?’ The Ryohoku students and players
are tense as Misuzu’s cheerleaders start shouting for Misuzu to go straight
ahead, burn, burn, Misuzu. The others find their voices louder and it is
already the critical moment with 3 minutes left. Then, there is only 2 minutes
and 30 seconds left. Yuki thinks that this kind of cheering, is not only good
because the voices loud. She had said so many times, during the game, what is
most important is to be calm in judgment. Then, they were shock when Yuki
stands up and starts cheering for Ryuhouku to ‘burn’, ‘go straight’ and ‘gambatte’.
The Misuzu cheering squad wonder if that is Ryuhoku’s manager. While desperately
cheering them on, Yuki thinks for them to absolutely not lose, and she decided
not to tolerate a loss. She also realizes her limited vocabulary during the
cheers and plans to look for a cheering quotation book after going home today
but for now, she’ll just use those three words.
Then, the senpai-s are surprised when Rina [formerly Lena]
is also cheering with Yuki. Soon, the everyone is cheering for their respective
teams instead of it being just a one-sided cheering for Misuzu earlier. Shou
mutters that this is bad, she’s too cool. Then, Shou scores. Yuki thinks that
she knows one thing, she definitely likes Shou who would grab the ball as if
his life depended on it so please, absolutely do not give up. Shou steals the
ball and passes it to Shouji. As Shou crashes into the benches, Shouji poses for
a three point shot. Everyone wait in anticipate with hopes that it will go
inside the basket so that they will be tied. From three seconds to one, the
ball bounces off the ring. Pfft! Game over with Misuzu winning with 78 vs
Ryuhoku’s 75. And once again, they lost to Misuzu. Shizuka passes by Shou and
calls him an idiot, for it would be better if he seriously did that earlier. And
once again, they weren’t able to attain their goal. In the locker room, Shouji
bangs the wall with his fist in frustration. Amamiya whines that they’ve lost
to Misuzu again. Tonomura says that they’ll have a special training tomorrow.
While massaging Amamiya’s shoulders, Abe says that it is
quite unfortunate when it is quite rare for Yuki to cheer them on. Yuki
gloomily says ya. She nervously thinks that people must have thought that she
is overly excited and why did it become like that since Kido also saw it. Then,
her thoughts are interrupted when the others where Shou is because they didn’t
see him after reflection time. Someone angrily shouts that his things are also
gone and he definitely went home ahead. Another one asks if he is being
difficult again that he will quit the club again. They decide to call him up.
Shou picks up the phone but immediately hangs up. Walking around the stadium,
Yuki wonders if he really planned to leave without telling them though there is
a high possibility that he is sleeping somewhere. Everyone had already left but
she decided to look around a bit. She is worried that he’ll quit the club again
like someone said. Then, she spots Shou by the stairs. She asks him why he is staying
at this place. Shou says that her voice is quite awful that he thought it is
someone’s mother. Yuki thinks that she was careless for she forgot to bring
some throat spray. [<- her voice is still probably hoarse from shouting
earlier]
She tells him that everyone is looking for him so what is he
doing at this place. He tells her that he is changing the shoelaces. He
explains that it is because he always didn’t change it, so after today’s game,
it became messed up[/wrinkled]. She tells him that it isn’t necessary for him
to immediately do it, so quickly go home. He says that they’ve lost and he had
quickly broken the promise. She remembers him telling her that he won’t lose to
someone again so believe in him. He tells her that he thought that he can tie
it but in the end, he failed, and it is regretful that it is a three point
difference. Even if he did his best, in the end.. Yuki calls out to him and
asks him if he is an idiot. The words ‘I won’t lose to anyone’, does he think
that she would quote him word for word and treat everything as real. She tells
him that after that game, there are still many others so it is basically
impossible for him not to lose any. And, when he said, ‘do not lose again’, doesn’t
it mean ‘upon becoming determined, I won’t lose again to anyone’, so-- Then, to
Shou’s surprise, Yuki is crying. She turns around and wipes them. She continues
to say that even if he didn’t win, it isn’t at all ‘losing’ (for he only has to
forever not give up).
Yuki thinks it is no good for her spirit has loosened up
after the game. [<- cannot act very calm and everything] Shou tells her that
he’s quite startled to death that she suddenly cried. Yuki denies it by saying
that an eyelash had poked her eye. Tossing a small towel on her head, Shou
says, ya, sorry, thank you. He tells her that he’s going home for he’s hungry.
Yuki thinks that there’s no need for him to say sorry, for when she was
searching for him, she is always thinking what she will do if he leaves that
kind of foolish note again [<- I’m going to temporarily rest from the club],
and what if she cannot find him this time, so she is a bit afraid..so..so.. She
recalls Shou saying that he’s changing his shoe lace. She thinks that she’s
really very happy that he is already looking towards the future. At the train,
Shizuka is thinking over how he praises Shou for being tall when they were
young, and how Yuki took care of his bump and cheered them on. He recalls
telling Shou, “It’s great, Shou.” [<- seems to be about how lucky Shou is.] Then,
the couple is walking silently home. Yuki thinks that in the end, he isn’t that
noisy like before and for him to be like this, she can say that it is scary and
unnatural. She thinks that she is mistaken, for it is only because it isn’t
expressed on his face, but actually it is regret.
Then, she looks away and offers her hand. She says, ‘here’
to Shou. Shou asks what, she wants money. She says no, his hand, didn’t he say
that he wanted to hold hands on the way home. He tells her to forget it, and
she is quite reckless today. While her heart is beating, Yuki is telling
herself that holding hands is nothing but a small thing, and thinking about it,
it is not worth mentioning that with her younger brothers.. Shou pats away her
open palm and says that because he is very infuriated, he doesn’t want to hold
hands today. Yuki angrily tells him okay already, quickly hold hands. Shou asks
her if it is okay that her voice now sounds like some old gramps. He is
surprised when Yuki grabs his hand. Pointing to the bus stop, she tells him
that it is only at that point, after around 20 steps, she’ll quickly him let go
of his hand. She gets irked when he says that he’s really infuriated. He looks
at her and says, “Always feel..that I’m the only one who is liking you more and
more.” This made her blush. She looks away and thinks how he can casually come
up with that conclusion. “For today, the one who really wants to hold hands..is
probably me, right.” He tells her that her hand is perspiring too much. Yuki
tells him to shut up and quietly walk.
Comment: And,
they’ve lost again. It must have been very infuriating especially since it is only
a few points. They are so near yet so far. Maybe, they finally get to win on
their third try, if there is one. I’m not sure if they can still play in the
tournament after this lost but they probably can or else, they would have
reacted more badly than what is shown here. It seems that Shizuka has realized
something important regarding Shou. Is it his connection to Yuki as his
motivation for playing? Much to the relief of Yuki, Shou seems to be handling
this defeat well than the last time. Hehe, if he does things for her, she also
does for him when the situation calls for it. She lost her cool and started
cheering for everyone though probably that is more aimed at Shou. Even if it is
to pacify her fears, she went to look for him and talk a bit with him. And, she
took the initiative to hold hands with him. ^^ Ya, they are doing things that
couple do without a proper confession and ‘let’s go steady’ bit. =P Scans
by 红莲汉化组
Quote of the day:
Falling down isn't defeat. Defeat is when you refuse to get
up. ~ Author Unknown
I love how they are helping each other mature and grow. Shou is learning how to become more serious and responsible; while Yuki is learning how to be more spontaneous, fun, and relaxed.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add that they are both learning how to fight for what they want-one of which happens to be each other. Also, thanks for your hard work, I love your summaries!
DeleteYup ^^ They are mutually changing each other for the better..or make the other experience the things that they never experienced if it weren't for the other. ^^
DeleteThanks for reading ^-^
Love this so much! Thank you for the translation! It makes my day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and glad to hear that ^-^
Deletethanks so much Kat!! And now after reading these summaries of yours for 2 hours, i should probably go to bed.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS MANGA.
Thanks for reading ^-^
DeleteHehe, I know the feeling.
Thank's a lot for the summary Kat :)
ReplyDeleteTiara ^_^
Thanks for reading, Tiara ^-^
DeleteKat you are amazing! I always look forward to these summaries!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the summary.....cant wait for the next chapter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Kitty ^-^
DeleteThanks for the summaries kat
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, karina ^-^
DeleteThanks for reading ^-^
ReplyDeleteMaybe..and I'm thinking that they'll win on the third try..if there is another one.
I'm planning to skip that side story because it isn't important..it is the time before Shou pursued Yuki and she is still into Kido.
Thank you for your hard work! And great quote of the day, where do you get them :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteGoogle ^^ Though usually in searchquotes if they come up in google..they have nice ones ^^