Tokyo really is as crowded as I've heard.
Yeah, it's always like this around Hachiko in summer.
If you're meeting up with someone and want to avoid the crowds,
you could always meet at the Moyai statue, too.
I can definitely see why you call Tokyo your second home, Romi-chan!
But, wow...
The muscles in Tokyo...
And the fat...
The real Hachiko...
Hey, guys!
Mako-chan!
Sorry! Were you waiting long?
No, we just got here.
Hey, where's Rei?
He said he was going to the bathroom.
The real Evil King-senpai...
Oh, you guys must be the new club members.
I'm Hayafune Romio!
I'm Kunikida Ayumu.
Isurugi Shizuru.
Rei and Nagisa told me about you.
I'm Tachibana Makoto.
Great to meet you.
It's a pleasure to meet you!
Makoto-senpai, it's good to see you again.
Episode 11: Streamline of Unity!
Yeah, it really is. How've you been?
Great!
Haru-chan's at a training camp, right?
Yeah, since the All-Japan Invitational is so close.
But you two have the nationals starting tomorrow, right?
Yes, I'll be in the butterfly event, and Nagisa-kun's in the breaststroke.
Right.
Rei, Nagisa, congratulations again.
It's too bad you guys won't be in it, but let's cheer them on together.
Sure!
I wish we could've seen Haru-chan.
There was nothing we could do.
The All-Japan Invitational is next week.
This is a really important time for him.
That's true.
Your brother's at a training camp too, isn't he, Gou-senpai?
Yeah, though not the same one as Haruka-senpai,
so he's not in Tokyo.
Everyone's working so hard toward their own goals!
We have to work hard, too!
And that starts with a good meal!
Let's eat!
Mm, Japanese food really is good!
And your muscles are in great condition, too.
I feel like sashimi that's found its way to water!
I don't think it's good for sashimi to be in water...
Oh, I almost forgot.
He should be on break now, too.
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Muscle Freak
You don't need to answer that?
What?
Hey, Ryuuji! I finally caught you! It's been ages!
I've tried to call you a million times, but I never got through.
I was ignoring you.
Still cold as ice, aren't you, Ryuuji?
What do you want? I'm busy.
I'm actually in Japan right now.
You're coaching a swimmer who'll be in the All-Japan Invitational, right?
How do you know that?
I know everything about you.
Plus, I'm also coaching a swimmer who'll be in the All-Japan Invitational.
This kid's got some rad muscles that would've given yours
a run for their money back in the day.
Mikhail, I'm going to give you one word of advice.
What's that?
I know you haven't been in Japan for years, but no one says "rad" anymore.
For real?
Yes.
What all the kids say these days is "all the rage with the youth of today."
"All the rage with the youth of today"?
Thanks, Ryuuji! I'll work on mastering those before the All-Japan—
Friend of yours?
More like a guy I haven't been able to shake off since high school.
At Iwatobi?
No, he went to a different school.
We met at the swimming nationals.
He's Russian, but he lived in Japan at the time.
Come to think of it, the high school nationals are tomorrow, aren't they?
Iwatobi will have some guys there, right?
Thank you for the meal!
Well, I have a part-time job to get to, so I'd better go.
What are you guys doing next?
Your part-time job is coaching at a swimming club, right?
Yeah. Hey, since you guys are here, want to come swim?
For sure!
Romio-kun and Shizuru-kun
have totally opposite styles, but they both swim well.
If they keep improving, they should really be going places by next year.
Apparently Romio-kun has regularly attended
a swimming club ever since elementary school.
Shizu-chan does things his own way,
but he has the sense for it.
I'm excited to see where they end up.
They're a source of inspiration for us, too.
That's right.
How's it been going for you?
Great! I'm all set for my first appearance at the nationals.
Rei-chan's been working super hard lately!
Thank you, Nagisa-kun.
Let's do the best we can tomorrow to show just how much
we've accomplished in three years.
Yeah!
I'm a bit nervous,
but all we can do
is give everything we've got!
All right! Let's get started practicing right now!
Wait, Nagisa-senpai! You need to warm up first!
Naribusawa University Kinjou Kaede A decisive win with extraordinary speed
Kinjou Kaede (Naribusawa University) speaks with the press after breaking the tournament record.
A Rising Supernova with Boundless Potential
How's it going with Nanase-kun?
Hmm? Oh...
I did a story on Kinjou-kun from Naribusawa University the other day.
I tell you, the kid has amazing potential.
He was already drawing attention as a butterfly swimmer,
but the progress he's made since switching to freestyle has been remarkable.
During a practice race yesterday, his time actually beat the national record.
Sounds like we have yet another monster on the scene.
You don't seem too interested.
Why?
I'm just kind of bored with guys who are strong and nothing more.
I like the ones who struggle as if their lives depend on it.
Oh, man! I'm so excited!
National High School Swimming Tournament
Everyone, let's give it all we've got tomorrow so we can go home with no regrets!
Right!
Ai-chan! Momo-chan!
Heya!
Gou-san!
Are you guys here to check out the venue, too?
Yes, it's our last high school meet,
so we want to be as prepared as possible.
Too bad about that relay at the regionals.
You guys swam great.
Th-Thank you so much!
Loach Tsukudani
These are for you.
Loach tsukudani?!
For real?! I want some, too!
Sure, here.
Oh, sweet! You're such a nice guy!
Shizuru, why freshwater fish?
I guess I'm up against you in the breaststroke, Ai-chan.
Yeah, and I have every intention of giving it everything
that I've gained over the past three years.
I hope you're ready for that, Nagisa-kun.
I won't lose either, Ai-chan!
Momotarou!
Nee-chan?!
Nee-chan?
She's your sister?
What are you doing, Momo?
Just checking the place out.
Oh, how cute!
You're Gou-san, right?
Y-Yes...
My name's Mikoshiba Isuzu!
My brothers talk about you all the time!
Wh-What have they told you?
Jeez, Nee-chan, don't talk about that here...
I hear your brother, Rin-san, has some really nice muscles!
Is his chest really so ripped that he has cleavage?
Isuzu-san, you're...
Yes.
Nanase-san is at a training camp to prepare for the All-Japan Invitational, right?
Yes, so unfortunately, it's not likely he'll be here for tomorrow's races.
Well, it's a very important time for him.
I know Rin-senpai must be working his hardest right now, too...
I'm sure he is.
Call it a day for now.
And don't forget your cool-down exercises.
Coach Azuma...
Hey, Haru.
I wanted to talk to you.
Yeah.
I wanted to talk to you, too.
It's finally time.
My last summer as a high school student...
Rei-chan?
National High School Swimming Tournament
It's been so long since I've been to Tokyo.
The former desert of Tokyo is now a city of hope.
Hey!
Nagisa!
Goro-chan!
I came to cheer you guys on, too.
This is your big moment, after all!
Kami Station
Don't you think we got here a little too early?
I guess I was too determined not to be late this time.
I didn't even go to Iwatobi...
Don't be like that, man.
It's all about the company you travel with, you know?
Wait, you didn't go to Iwatobi either, did you?
I'm here to cheer on the guys from my old high school.
Hey, Haru.
Come on, get in.
Coach Mikhail let you leave?
Sure.
Haru, don't use me as your excuse if this throws your condition off.
I'll be fine.
I'm not so fragile that one day off would mess me up.
Pretty confident, aren't you?
Same goes for you.
Hey, you're going too fast.
Damn...
With the All-Japan Invitational so close,
he went and changed his whole schedule just to cheer on his old teammates?
Who the hell does that?
Wow, check out this crowd.
Maybe we were right to get here early?
There they are!
See you guys later, okay?
Sure.
Hey, Mako-chan!
Nagisa, Rei.
You're here pretty early.
Yeah, I guess.
I couldn't get to sleep for some reason...
It's not like you're even swimming today, Mako-chan.
I know, right?
Did you tell Rei and Nagisa that you'd be there to cheer them on?
No.
I haven't told Ai and the guys, either.
I guess it'll just be a little surprise, huh?
Nee-chan!
That's Mikoshiba-senpai's younger sister?
She's a really powerful swimmer!
Mikoshiba Isuzu
Not to mention...
She's a babe!
Woohoo! That's my big sis!
That was nice swimming.
Sousuke-senpai!
You came to see us?
Yeah.
There's something I wanted to tell you guys, too.
Asahi still isn't back.
Break the Limits
Well, he probably had a lot to talk about with his buddies.
Hey, come to think of it, where's Rei?
He said he could use some fresh air and stepped outside.
Man, you guys have really grown.
Something wrong, Senpai?
Nah, nothing.
Damn it!
We're so close!
Rin.
Park in there.
Haru, don't tell me...
It'll be faster to run.
This is a pretty stupid thing to do right before the All-Japan Invitational!
It's not stupid. It's free.
This isn't like me.
Whoops... I'd better get back to the guys.
I'll message you later!
See ya!
Okay!
Whoa...
What?! Aren't you...
Mental Training How to Maintain an Unbreakable Spirit
You actually still wear those red glasses?
Y-Yes...
Wait... If you're here, that means... you're still swimming?
No, wait... You're in street clothes, so...
Are you cheering on a friend?
Yeah. I'm here to watch some guys I went to school with.
I'm in college now, and yep, I'm still swimming!
I'm in the upcoming butterfly race.
Seriously?!
That's awesome! I didn't make it to the nationals last year!
Anyway, I guess that's why you look so nervous, huh?
Th-That's not...
Well, there are many different kinds of mental training...
But don't overthink it so much.
Victory is all about the luck of the day.
You've just gotta make it or break it!
Uh, but I don't want to break...
It's just a figure of speech.
And when it comes to luck, you've got some of the best there is.
We managed to see each other again after all these years, after all.
Yes, maybe you're right.
No "maybe" about it!
Have faith and go for it!
Got it?
Yeah!
National High School Swimming Tournament
The men's 100m butterfly qualifier will now begin.
Looks like we made it in time.
Yeah.
Well, I'm heading over to Samezuka's seats.
Haru-chan!
Haruka-senpai!
Haru!
The real Chappy-senpai...
You actually came!
Sorry I'm late.
Rei!
This'll be my first time seeing him swim!
Rei-chan...
That's right.
I just need to be myself.
All right, then!
For my last high school race,
I'll show you the best butterfly I'm capable of!
Take your marks.
Rei!
Rei-chan!
Rei!
Rei-kun!
Captain Rei!
Go, go, go, go, go, Rei!
Ryugazaki Rei
So he goes to Iwatobi, huh?
I think he'll make a good rival for you.
Yeah.
The third heat of the men's 100m breaststroke qualifier...
Ai-senpai's breaststroke race is next!
Yeah.
Ai!
I won't lose, Nagisa-kun.
Neither will I.
Take your marks.
Good start!
That gave him an early lead!
Nagisa-kun!
Nagisa!
Nagisa-senpai!
Nagisa-kun!
There's Senpai's speed boost right before the finish!
Nagisa-senpai!
Hazuki Nagisa Nitori Aiichirou
Nagisa-kun!
Thanks!
Same to you!
You did great,
Rei and Nagisa.
Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to come cheer us on.
I didn't make it to the finals,
but I beat my personal record time.
My last high school race
ended with no regrets!
You too, Nagisa.
You've gotten stronger.
Thanks.
You know, being able to swim with all of you guys for all these years
has given me so many fun memories.
It gave me so many feelings to treasure.
And today, too...
The whole time I was in the water, my heart was dancing.
I really do love swimming!
Yeah.
Romio...
Let's go to the nationals, too.
Yeah.
Okay, come on, everyone! We're taking a picture to commemorate this day!
Squeeze in closer.
That's it!
Okay, here we go!
We gave it all we had!
This is making me eager to swim again.
You've been in the pool for rehab, haven't you?
Yeah, though I'm nowhere near my full strength yet.
Well, get there fast and come back.
I will. You just wait.
But...
Just don't cry if I beat you, okay?
I-I'm not gonna cry!
Rin!
You were here too, huh?
Yeah. It was the last race for Ai and the rest.
Rei and Nagisa did great, too.
Yeah.
But are you sure it was okay to come here?
It's fine.
I would've regretted it more if I hadn't been here.
Yeah.
The bonds I have with these guys are the reason I'm here.
I'm gonna keep them alive from now on,
far into the future.
Haru!
It's finally our turn next, huh?
Yeah.
The All-Japan Invitational.
At last, the battle with a ticket to the world on the line!
For better or for worse, this contest only happens once!
Next time: "Dive to the Future!"
Episode 12: Dive to the Future!
Time for the last dive!