Congrats, Amane.
Thank you, Yu Arimura.
I finally feel like I've come into my own as a jockey!
Amane...
Is that what you thought I'd say?
If this is the best riding I can do,
competing at a world level is a dream within a dream!
Listen, wimps!
I'm not planning on being a jockey in Japan!
I'm going to use this place as a stepping stone to the wider world!
You can stay here as frogs in your little pond!
If you want to fight me, be world class!
I'll be waiting for you!
Amane's speech style has started to match the instructor's.
That's his biggest bad influence...
It's been three years since my camera first started rolling,
and the little birds are about to leave the nest!
The Horse Racing School Documentary...
In one week, the jockeys of the future
will be heading out for their seventh mock race!
Episode 13 Into the Starting Gate!
Outing Chart Out Out Out Documentary Filming Applying Overseas
41st Class Yu Arimura Shun Kazanami Aki Kyoriki Sojiro Sakuraba Eri Shimotsuki Kota Maki Grace Amane
Race Analysis (2)
That's it...
He saw #5 go for it behind him.
Kota!
Come with me for a sec.
I've always wanted to say something to you.
I knew you were prejudiced against me and Sojiro.
Yes, my dad is a jockey out in the countryside.
You thought I was blessed, right?
I'll admit it's true.
But so what?
You don't have the right to say a damn thing!
You have the way you fight,
and we have ours!
I know that!
And... not being blessed is a weapon on its own, you see.
We'll never see eye to eye.
But I'll never lose to you! That's all!
Me, too, idiot!
Don't throw it weird!
Catch it anyway!
What are they so excited about?
Hayato Hosho
Gunjo Prep School
Hey.
Good to see you again.
You're doing well, I see.
Tell us how you're feeling about the next race.
The Horse Racing School
I'll do my best, no matter what the situation.
Well, I haven't won yet...
But my horse this time is one I've ridden a lot since my first year.
I hope I can show you how well we work together!
Okay, looks good. Thanks.
Was that a little stiff?
Want to do it again?
It was fine!
I'll be showing it alongside your graduation! Look forward to it!
I'll get the other kids later.
Okay!
Good work, Miss Shimotsuki.
I hope it doesn't make me look worse than if I'd done nothing.
It's fine.
But a lot of people will be watching.
No, Shimotsuki.
It's true that you're bringing a lot of attention to horse racing,
but that's not your problem.
But the reporters are coming because I'm here...
That's going way, way too far.
Don't force yourself to carry unnecessary burdens.
Nobody needs you to.
Once, there was a jockey who got bigger articles written about him than Kuji.
But the instant he quit, the articles went down to minimum size.
Now, few people even know he's an instructor.
But that's just because he's not that good.
He didn't deserve the big articles.
Who you are doesn't equal horse racing.
You're still just you!
I'm just me.
Yes!
So, if you're not worthy of the attention you're getting right now, what do you do?
I'll go train!
I need to go make a lot of money!
Excellent!
Here you go.
Enjoy yourselves.
Thanks!
Even this place is your territory?
We just got to know each other.
She says she'll watch the broadcast of the race.
Kota's gotten a lot better.
You're watching?
You all ride like pros. Way better than before.
Your time at the training center paid off.
I guess so.
How's your studying going, Hayato?
My dad set me up at a prep school.
I'll be able to take college entrance exams next year.
Until then, I'm studying hard.
Nohira's a good guy, huh?
He promised to help me out until I get into college.
It's nice to have a dad around when things get rough.
It's got its good and bad sides.
Once I'm in, it's up to me.
Studying to be a vet takes money,
and it ain't easy.
It's the same for people and horses, huh?
But I won't give up.
When I was at the Horse Racing School, I was working as hard as I possibly could.
Experiencing that was a big help.
Yeah.
Someday, you'll be looking after my horse at Miho or Ritto.
That's years away.
But you know,
having you in the same business as me
makes me happy.
I think I understand why girls like you.
What does that mean?
Never mind.
What? Now I'm curious!
Arimura Family
CEO...
It's been a long time, Yu.
I couldn't come last year because I was at the training center.
Did you get to tell your parents what you're doing?
Yes. I hope they're happy.
I'm sure they're cheering you on...
Your mother loved trying new things...
That's right.
Um...
CEO.
I'm going to be a jockey! I promise!
You raised me to be an idol.
I liked singing and dancing in front of people.
But in the end...
Yeah.
I found something I like more!
I'm grateful to you.
When I first met you...
You had strong-willed eyes that I can never forget.
I made you into an idol so that those eyes would have a home,
and you've more than lived up to my expectations.
Your eyes had an effect on people.
That's why you became a top idol.
And now you're giving people dreams as a jockey instead, that's all.
It's like you've left home and are living on your own.
That doesn't change, no matter what you want to be.
You're my son, no matter where you go.
Arimura Family
Shinjuku Station
Pigeon Bus Station
Bus Stop
Mr. Doctor's new single is so good!
The two of them are in perfect harmony!
Excuse me! Are you Otonashi?
Sorry!
I mean Arimura...
Um, good luck with your horse racing!
We'll always be cheering you on!
Thanks!
Nishi- shiroi
Hey.
Shun.
Yu.
There's something I have to tell you.
Kitasan Black
Name
Record
Sex
Color
Major Wins
20 Matches 12 Wins
Male
Bay
Kikuka Sho, Tenno Sho (Spring, 2 Times), Japan Cup, Osaka Hai, Tenno Sho (Autumn), Arima Kinen
Public Mock Race
The Horse Racing School Mock Race
Shun!
Kikumi! Sumeragi! Tayasu!
Maioka Kyoshin?
He's in good shape.
You took care of him at the school, right?
Of course you could tell!
Kazanami, I've seen all your races.
Thank you.
Then you know what I want to say, right?
Yes!
I'll have the best race possible today.
So
watch me until the end!
I'm looking forward to it.
Shun Kazanami is on his way!
Shun's all grown up.
No.
He's still shedding his skin.
Us adults need to watch him until the end...
Until the instant he begins to fly
to the future he chooses!
7th Mock Race
I met Miku this afternoon.
Kashino's daughter?
Yeah.
We hadn't seen each other since then.
I showed her a video of Momo at Hirato Farms.
Was she happy?
Really happy.
I told her I'd said goodbye to Kisuke, too.
I see.
Momo will be a good horse.
Miku will cheer her on, too.
Yu, go to the Derby with Momo, okay?
That's so selfish.
Will Yu and Kazanami make it?
They're saving up their stamina.
They must have a reason.
If they don't, that's all.
No!
It's their final race.
It's not.
Yes, this is just one race continuing into the future.
Okay! Come on, everybody!
Let's amazing!
The dorks are out of the game.
I can do it!
Before I take on the world, I'll knock down the wimps!
True to myself, without thinking about anything that doesn't matter...
But I want that money...
Just wait for me, you piles of money!
I'm on my way to the Tokyo Racetrack!
Dad, watch me!
Just being a jockey isn't my dream.
My dream is much bigger!
Sorry, kitties.
Today's race is for a dear friend.
I'm a thoroughbred, so give me the best spotlight I can have!
If Arimura and Kazanami are planning something, I'll accept their challenge!
Don't underestimate the hours I've put in!
Hard work will never betray you!
I saw how upset Kota was.
When he lost to you in the last mock race.
I was too scared to even speak to him.
He was just that frustrated.
I don't understand that feeling.
Yu, I...
I'll hear it from you here.
I like this place.
Now!
We were looking in the same direction.
Don't you like horses, and racing, too?
I do.
I do, and that's why I realized that just liking something doesn't make it a job.
When I left Ritto, Sumeragi said something to me.
If you ever want to choose a path besides being a jockey,
you're always welcome here.
She saw it.
Then, you...?
I don't know.
Maybe I'll be a trainer. Maybe I'll help at Hirato Farms.
But
the one thing I'm sure of...
is that I'm not a jockey.
That sounds just like you, Shun.
So I won't hold back about what I'm thinking, either.
Tomorrow, race me for real.
Yeah. I know.
But what's this hat for?
I'll give it to you.
You always look like you're about to float off somewhere.
So I need something to help me find you, wherever you are.
You're exaggerating.
But thanks.
I'll take good care of it.
Okay, I need to give you something, too, Yu.
Yu, take it.
I don't need this power anymore.
You use it.
So this is the world you're seeing right now...
It feels so good...
Shun, promise me.
Promise you?
Yeah.
That no matter what answer you find...
Someday, you will...
Yu! Go!
Shun, go!
Together, someday.
February
Reiwa 6
41st Jockey Class Graduation Ceremony
Certificate of Graduation Amane Grace
Graduation Memorial Tree
Thank you, everyone!
I got it all on tape!
Now...
Let's take a photo to remember this day!
Everybody, let's get ready to fly away!
Graduation Memorial Tree
Here we go!
Graduation Memorial Tree
Three, two, one!
Horse Racing School Documentary
Where the Jockeys of the Future Are Now
Yu Otonashi to Yu Arimura in Three Years
There we go!
Just barely made it!
Kuji, good morning.
You're finally here.
Time for you to learn that your wimpy riding won't work in the real world. Get to it!
Yes, sir!
And there he is.
This year's star rookie jockey, Arimura.
His classmates are already out on the field, and he arrives late to make his debut.
Will he show us the powerful riding that only a rookie is capable of?
Now...!
Let's race!