64th Suginami Ballet Festival
Which one's Nanako?
That one, second from the right.
Huh? They changed formation...
It's over.
Let's go.
Jumpei, wake up.
Next, we have a special program.
Tingle...
Sparkle...
Boom!
The stars...
exploded!
Act 1: "There's No Way I'm Doing That Ballet Thing!"
Let's do this! I'm serious!
If you don't stop me from stepping in, you'll get hit with a "bam!"
Whoa, that was fast! Jeet Kune Do!
Thanks, thanks.
You're amazing, Jumpei!
You should join us!
It's fun at Uncle Mioka's dojo!
No way. It's in Meguro, right?
That's too far!
Whoa!
Was that a flying kick?
Is that Jeet Kune Do?
That's crazy!
Murao Jumpei!
Hurry up and get in your place!
Choral Competition
We need to start practice!
Choral Competition The Theme for Class 2-2 is "Unity"
I've got club stuff.
Hey!
Godai Miyako's... sound.
Ready, and...
Hidden in the shadows of a forest of beech trees
Jumpei's singing!
There is the rustle and murmur of a party
Torches flicker, their flames dancing
Kodai Miyako moved here just when we became second-years.
Leaves spread out around colorful figures
For some reason, the way she plays piano intrigues me.
My Room
Mito Yukino
Fukiishi Kazuko
Invited by Brute Lee
Director Takehara Naoto
Go-da-i... Mi-ya-ko...
Stunt Coordinator Murao Ippeita
Starring Natsuji Akio
What is it? Why am I intrigued?
Is it her mole?
It's like...
the sound of a premonition...
What do you want, Nee-chan?!
Knock first!
This is Dad's room, not yours.
Also, I think Mom wants to throw away that ballet barre.
What do you think?
Huh?
Why are you asking me? It's yours, isn't it?
But you wanted to do ballet, didn't you?
That was forever ago!
It's like my dark past!
Now I'm glad I didn't just charge right into ballet classes!
That would've been so lame for a boy!
You quit ballet after you started playing basketball, right?
Just throw it out.
Oh? Fine, I'll tell Mom that.
Tingle...
Sparkle...
Boom!
If you're gonna do ballet,
you gotta stretch first.
Do you want to do ballet, too, Jumpei?
What? Boys can do it, too?!
I'll call them, and if they say boys can join, then you can.
I'll do it!
What?
You're already taking piano lessons,
and you're mistaken for a girl often enough as it is.
How about something more manly, like Jeet Kune Do?
My friend does it, and—
All right, fine. Give it a shot.
Ballet Studio
Isn't it great?
Boys can join, too.
Yeah!
Hey, it's Jumpei!
Hyou-chan!
What're you doing?
Oh, Hyou-chan, are you boys on your way back from soccer?
Look at those tight tights!
Isn't this a ballet school?
Huh? Jumpei, are you always spinning around 'cause you take ballet?
You're a boy, though.
Weirdo! Are you a girl or something?!
...more manly...
J-Jumpei!
Jumko got mad!
Goodness, they were just teasing you a little.
I'm gonna do ballet...
Okay.
Yes, this is Murao.
Huh?
It was a heart attack?
He was still so young...
Jumpei,
long time no see.
Uncle Mioka...
From now on,
you need to protect your big sister and your mom.
You're the man of the house now.
Stunt Coordinator: Murao Ippeita
Manly...
"Not manly" equals "not cool"...
I want... to be cool...
This is stupid!
Crap, I'm gonna be late for Jeet Kune Do again!
There you are, Murao Jumpei!
Wh-What?
Oh, good. I don't know my way around that well yet, so I wasn't sure...
Did she come here to see me?
I-Is she...
here to confess her feelings for me?!
There's something I want you to try for me.
Yes, ma'am!
Huh?
T-Try?
Y'know, that Jeet Kune Do thing you did today. The flying kick?
Try doing it for me.
Huh? Why?
It's like, when I saw that flying kick...
You... You...
Okay! Here I go!
Like that?
That's not as good as the one you did before.
Huh?!
That was a ballet jump, wasn't it?
A 540.
Wh-What're you talking about?
This is closer to a proper 540, Murao.
H-Her panties...
Hey, let's do ballet together!
Godai Ballet Studio
This is the Godai Ballet Studio.
It just opened in February, after my mom left to start her own studio.
There still aren't very many students, though.
Oh, I live upstairs.
Huh?!
I got distracted by her panties and followed her here...
U-Um, Godai-san,
I'm not planning on doing ballet—
Isn't it nice?
It's still new.
In a place like this,
no matter how much I turn or jump...
Where do you take lessons, Murao?
I'm not taking lessons!
Godai-san,
I think you're getting the wrong idea.
I mean, ballet?
I'm a guy, you know.
Besides, I'm totally devoted to Jeet Kune Do!
Why are you lying?
That 540 you did is a ballet technique.
Luou-kun?
Oh, Mom!
"Luou-kun"? I feel like I've heard that name before...
Who's that?
Nah, I guess she's just a cranky old hag.
This is Murao Jumpei-kun. He's in my class.
He wants to take ballet lessons!
Wait!
He's amazing!
He can do a 540 even though he's never taken ballet before!
What're you talking about?!
There's no way I'm doing that ballet thing!
He's a prodigy!
I really think so!
You know, for the dance federation's fall festival,
we'd stand out more if we had a talented boy,
and besides, I want to try a pas de deux!
"Pas"?!
If I remember right, that's when a guy and girl dance together!
She wants to dance with me?!
She likes me for sure!
Huh? "Prodigy"?
Ridiculous.
Jumpei-kun, you're a second-year in middle school, right?
So you're, what, 13? 14?
Even if you start ballet now, it's too late.
You need to have started by the time you were ten.
If you didn't, you're already outside the scope of "prodigy."
Besides, I'm not interested in teaching anyone who calls it "that ballet thing."
Miyako, we're starting class, so send him home.
But, Mom—
That ballet thing...
is easy!
So high!
I knew it!
I can go all-out here!
Hop and...
Leap!
Turn, turn...
Boom!
Whoa, I know this...
This feeling!
That's not ballet.
Murao!
Wait, Murao!
Hey, wait up, Murao!
Oh, you're still awake?
Um, Mom...
Is Murao really that bad?
His Don Quixote...
It's true that it was messy in places,
but it was like, "Whoosh!"
Like a gust of wind...
Was it just me? What did you think?
Well, he needs to come on his own tomorrow.
If he doesn't show up, that's that.
Huh?
Come on, not getting enough sleep will stunt your growth.
Hurry up and go to bed.
What the heck?
Another school's going to poach him!
Hah! That damn brat?
That damn brat...
After seeing that, of course you wouldn't be able to sleep.
Luou, are you awake?
The key to the studio...
Can you get your bellybutton to touch the floor?
Good, good! Make sure to point your toes.
Sensei! There's a weird boy here.
Should we call the police?
Hey, old lady!
I'm the embodiment of athletic ability!
What's wrong with my dancing?!
You came here to practice, right?
N-No, I didn't!
What you showed me before was a bit sudden.
This time, show me what you can really do.
Don't you mean "Please show me," you freakin' old lady?!
Stop calling me "old lady," you damn brat!
Okay, everyone! This boy says he's going to dance.
Aw, I don't wanna watch that!
Fine, I'll show you...
my Don Quixote that I spent all night studying!
Let's see...
One, two, th—
Stop!
Your elbow! Back! Fingertips! Toes!
Ow!
Knees! Pay attention!
You can't even stand properly.
More! More, more, more, more! Lengthen your spine more!
Like this! Taller!
Huh? You gotta stand straight and pull yourself up, right?
I saw online—
Try exhaling and making your stomach hollow.
Yes, that's good enough for the front.
Huh?! Really, old lady?!
You were sticking your chest out too much.
Trying focusing on your back.
Pretend there's someone holding you below your navel and behind your neck.
Open your shoulders a little more.
Good.
Then grow taller, and taller, and taller, and taller...
Good.
Now feel yourself getting pulled higher, until you're on your tiptoes,
and press into the floor.
This is the proper posture...
This is ballet!
Squeeze your inner thighs together! There's so much space here.
Old lady, you're touching me too much...
Your neck!
Oh, good! You're here!
You weren't home, so I thought maybe you'd gone to Jeet Kune Do.
This girl's definitely into me!
Oh, crap! Jeet Kune Do! I gotta go!
Hey, wait.
From now on, come every day.
You need to be at a certain skill level before the dance federation recital.
Huh? Who said I'd perform in—
Oh, I'm so happy!
Let's work hard together, Murao!
Wh-What's with this ballet studio?
Is it a dating service?
Anyway, does this mean...
even now, I...
could still...
I'm not performing in that recital thing!
Crap, something's not right.
I've got to be cool! Manly!
Looking good today.
Don't get carried away.
This is fun! It's the best!
But why don't I feel that "boom!" or even that tingle?
Keep your middle finger long, and bend your thumb in at the base.
En bas, en avant, à la seconde...
Keep your elbows up.
En haut.
Murao, do you have a question?
N-No!
Jumpei!
Where are you going?
Hey, Hyou-chan.
You haven't come to club at all this week.
You had Jeet Kune Do?
Murao, you're leaving now, right?
The teacher said you need to get the right clothes—
Oh, right! Godai-san, you're on class duty, right?
I'll be at club today. Later!
You're embarrassed about doing ballet.
Well, I've built this image, y'know...
You'll be exposed at the ballet festival.
I told you, I'm not performing.
What? You go to the studio every day, though.
You're getting free lessons under the assumption that you'll perform—
I-I didn't say anything about performing...
Anyway, don't tell anyone.
You know, 'cause I should tell them myself.
That's what I think, but...
If they find out I'm doing ballet,
it'll be all over.
Hyou-chan, what're you doing?
Recording a video.
I'm hoping something funny will happen.
Huh?
I've uploaded a bunch of stuff, but I'm not getting many views.
I need something funnier.
That reminds me, summer training camp will be August 20th and 21st.
You're going, right?
Of course.
Last year's training camp was fun, anyway.
But I won't be able to go to ballet during that time.
You're late!
You're not ready for this class,
so go stretch in the corner!
I'll stretch upstairs...
There's no way I could stretch in that room...
73rd Suginami Ballet Festival
August 21
Ballet Festival
August 21
Zeneon Suginami Grand Hall
Same day as our training camp...
Jumpei, I got a call from Mioka-kun.
He says you're skipping Jeet Kune Do?
But you've been coming home late recently. Why is that?
I-I've got club stuff, and then I go out with Hyou-chan and the others...
Really?
Jumpei, you told Mioka-kun that you want to be a stunt coordinator like your dad?
Well, I thought it'd be nice if I could be one, I guess...
You can't decide your future based on what your dad did.
Where's this coming from?
Your dad's head was full of martial arts and stunts,
but it doesn't look like it's that way for you at all.
Huh?
I thought Mom would be happy...
that I decided to follow in my father's footsteps.
Dad was so cool, too.
Oikawa Haruka Ballet Company
Here's a ticket to see the ballet Swan Lake.
I thought you could do this dance with Miyako at the festival.
You'll be the prince.
Huh?!
You can't get here earlier like you did before?
And I'd like to introduce myself to your mom, so can I have her phone nu—
You don't have to! I told her it's club stuff.
And I'm not gonna dance in that ballet festival.
It's during my soccer training camp.
Oh?
Then quit soccer.
Huh?!
Soccer will make you build muscles you don't need, and it'll be tough later.
Besides, you don't need big muscles.
What?! I'm talking about my club! It's an official school activity—
Yeah? So what?
You're going to become a ballet dancer, right?
What are you saying?
Are you crazy, old lady?!
I told you! I have my club, and my friends, and Jeet Kune Do, and my family...
And...
Stop! Stop it, old lady!
Stop what?
Though, of course...
It's only if you can throw everything else away.
Luou-kun?
There's a new student.
A boy in the same class as Miyako.
He might be more talented than you.
Preview
What's up with this guy? Is he looking down on me?!
And his arm's around her shoulder all of a sudden!
Dance Dance Danseur, Act 2: "He's... the Type I Can't Be Friends With!"
Act 2 "He's... the Type I Can't Be Friends With!"