Free! (2013) s01e02 Episode Script
Memories in the Distance!
1 This is a work of fiction.
Any resemblance to real persons, groups or events is purely coincidental.
As always, I can't make any sense of you.
Whatever.
You better get ready, Rin.
And you're as icy as ever.
Yeah You really piss me off.
Makoto.
Give us the start signal.
Okay.
We'll race 100 meters, freestyle.
Ready, go! Wow! Rin has a stronger kick! But Haru's stroke is faster! Rage on, until you have to look away from the blinding light Why did you show me our city reflected in the water? I stray, but fly true With my hand I felt a world I had known nothing of When we race I feel I'm pulled into a maelstrom I only chose the drop point Show me the truth Now's the time for our dreams, but we're ready for grief Say goodbye r Freedom machine r Rage on, until you have to look away from the blinding light The sun is blazing on my world I don't feel like turning around On your mark There's no going back on our path Get set, here we go Gou? Damn it! From: Matsuoka Gou Subject Did you get to see Nanase and the other guys? Does this mean that I can't ever beat him? Memories in the Distance ! Idiots! Do you actually feel bad about what you've done?! Sorry.
First you trespass into an abandoned building, and now you trespass into another school's pool?! Honestly, we're fortunate that they've agreed not to make a big deal of this.
Now, now.
I think that's enough.
There's a famous saying that applies to this situation.
In Ancient China during the Shang Dynasty, Duke Tai of Qi would fish without any bait I hate fish.
Excuse me.
Ms.
Ama wasn't much help.
I wonder how that fish saying goes Haru, do youâ Huh? Haru's over there.
When did that happen? Ah, Gou! I told you to call me Kou! Does it really matter? It does! I'm Kou! Gou.
Kou! Gou.
Kou! Kou.
Gou! Dammit! So were you able to see my brother? Yeah, about that Rin's so mean! We haven't seen each other in four years! And the first thing he does is challenge Haru to a race.
He completely ignored me and Makoto.
We didn't get a chance to talk about anything.
Have you heard anything from Rin, Kou? I've sent him texts and called his cell without any luck.
I even called his dorm number and nobody picked up.
How come he's changed so much? Did something happen in Australia? I don't know.
I was hoping that he'd open up after meeting you guys.
Are you the reason Rin showed up at the swimming club? I wouldn't put it that way I was just trying to help.
I happened to overhear your conversation, so I sent him a text.
I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to But he never replied.
That's why you went to Haru's place yesterday? Yes, I was hoping he might have some answers.
Hey, I just had a great idea! Let's start a swim club! Then we can see Rin at tournaments.
Uh, I'm not sure Haru will be on board with that.
Whatever.
Knock yourself out.
Huh? Really? Yay! We're good to go then! I'm so excited! Are you sure about this? We won't be doing this by ourselves.
We expect you to join the club too.
I know.
No! Don't look! Girls my age shouldn't ogle naked men! Must not look What incredible triceps! Oh, yeah.
You weren't with us the other day, Haru.
This is Rin's sister.
H-Hello.
It's been a long time.
Matsuoka Kou.
Yes! I'm sorry about what my brother did yesterday.
Don't sweat it.
Oh, if you're making tea, I have some squid to go with it.
What? Wouldn't chocolate work better? We'll compromise and have mackerel.
That's not a compromise at all! Let me help out! Is this okay? Isn't this Oh, right.
That's the trophy the four of us won as kids.
Rin told us he didn't need it anymore.
Everyone's smiling.
Actually, Haru's the sole exception in this photo.
Haru is always smiling on the inside.
You make him sound like a bad guy! Oh, so is this the first time Rin's come back to Japan since he left? Huh? He came back every year for New Year's.
Really?! And he never told us?! That's mean.
Haru? Since everyone's on board, I picked up a new club application form.
You move fast.
It's important to get the ball rolling.
Let's see, the purpose of this club is to train our minds and bodies through swimming and improve our high school experience.
And you know exactly what you're doing.
There will be three members initially.
Mako, you can be the captain.
Uh, shouldn't it be Haru? He's the fastest swimmer.
This isn't about speed.
Different people are better at different things.
Okay! First-years are on cleanup duty! Second-years are in charge of the chlorine! Third-years have a meeting once they've finished stretching! Got it, Captain Haruka! Yeah, no.
That means you're the captain, Mako, and Haru can be the vice-captain.
Hey, don't just sign me up.
Now, now.
Vice-captain is just an empty title with no actual responsibilities, so don't worry.
You just offended every last vice-captain on Earth.
I'll be the treasurer, which means we just need a faculty advisor.
Any ideas? I was thinking about asking Ama.
Ms.
Ama? I heard a crazy story from one of our classmates.
Faculty Office What? I can't.
Sports aren't my thing.
I mean, I teach classic lit.
But I heard that until last year, you had a job in Tokyo that involved swimsuits.
Hey! Not so loud! Who'd you hear that from? It was Nashimoto, from our class.
Did you work for a swimsuit designer? What? Y-Yes, you could say that In that case, we'd be thrilled to have you advise us about the technology that goes into competitive swimwear! Advise us! Please! If you really need me Thank you very much! Yay! Samezuka Academy I'm Matsuoka Rin's sister.
I'm here to see my brother.
Oh, looks like he isn't back yet.
That so? Excuse me Incredible This is totally a prestigious school's swim club.
Traps and pecs everywhere! They're gorgeous! Oh, you.
You're looking for your brother, right? Oh, yes.
Hold on.
You know You're pretty cute.
Thank you.
I'm looking for Matsuoka Rin, my brother.
Matsuoka? There's nobody named Matsuoka on the swim team.
Huh? Now, in regards to the swim club charter that you submitted After strict review by the faculty, it was approved! Really? Awesome! I knew we could count on a former swimwear company employee! Th-That's right This is what I can do when I put my mind to it.
However, a school organization is required to have four members, so you'll have to find one more person.
And there's one more condition.
No problem! I'm willing to do anything! Wow, so much nature.
You mean we Yes, you must restore this pool to a usable state.
You're not allowed to run away.
You said you were willing to do anything.
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You cleaned it up quite well.
Can't you get out of that chair and give us a hand? Do you realize what you're saying? The UV rays this time of year are brutal.
You're still young, so it's not an issue.
This is pretty fun.
Feels like we're back in grade school.
Grade schoolers wouldn't be asked to fix a pool.
True.
Wow, it's all cleaned up! Oh! Are you here to help, Gou? I told you to call me Kou! Otherwise, you don't get any of this.
What? You can't be serious! Hey, you there! Interested in joining the swim club? I already decided to join the track team.
Hey, guys! Let's have fun swimming together! Why would you want to swim in a pool when the ocean's right over there? If you join now, you'll receive a year's supply of Iwatobi's mascot character, Iwatoby! No, thanks.
No luck! Nobody wants to join.
It's starting to look like we fixed the pool for nothing.
Don't say that! It's time to use our last resort We have Ama give the shirt off her back for us! How so? Advertise the fact that she's our advisor, and tell everyone they'll get to see her in a swimsuit if they join! I see.
That's giving up her shirt, all right.
Excuse me If you do that, I'll quit immediately.
I swore to myself that I'd never put on a swimsuit again! Understood? Are we clear? Crystal.
I'll leave the juice here.
Thanks.
I don't quite get it, though.
Get what? Why didn't you try to start a swim club when you were first-years? Haru wasn't interested.
Even though he's such a good swimmer? Haru joined the swim club in middle school, but he quit at the end of our first year.
Did something happen? No idea.
He didn't want to talk about it.
Our old swimming club was shut down around the same time, and Haru hasn't done any competitive swimming since.
So he wanted to quit swimming.
Probably.
I wonder if my brother's the same way.
Huh? I was looking for my brother the other day, and found out he's not on the swim team.
He transferred to Samezuka Academy, but he didn't join the swim team.
No way! I mean, he just raced Haru and He must've lost.
That's why he's given up on swimming.
No, that can't be it.
I mean, when they raced that night Haru's so good.
Yep.
He lost ground to Rin on every turn, but he's nearly caught up now! Damn! I can't shake him! They're making the final turn! Who hit first?! Too close to tell! They're neck and neck! No, Rin's legs put him ahead after the turn! Haru I've seen this before.
This sensation I get it now.
This is what I wanted.
No need to rely on or work with other people.
I just want to drift through the water alone in silence.
Haru! Yes! What?! My brother won?! Yeah.
Didn't he tell you? He didn't respond, so I thought he was upset about losing.
He didn't seem very happy about winning.
In fact, I'd say that Haru was more You win.
That's great, Rin.
That's great? That was when we were found by a teacher who heard all the noise.
I don't get why he'd say that after losing.
Haru just wanted to swim.
He's back to his old self.
Haru was never one to care about winning or improving his time.
Will my brother also go back to his old self? You still need one more member, right? That's right.
Please let me join! You're the only ones who can change my brother.
If you're willing to have me, I can serve as your manager and help you out! Ooh, ooh.
What's going on? Kou offered to join the swim club! What? Really?! That means the swim club is officially open for business! Yay! Oh, that's wonderful news.
You'll get to swim with everyone again.
Yeah.
We still have a lot of prep work to do, though.
That's mine! Don't take it! You never finish your food.
I eat my ham! Come on.
Stop fighting.
You can have some of mine.
Big bro, I want some too! There you go.
Speaking of which, I believe the swimming club you used to go to is finally being torn down.
Hurts, right? It's not easy to watch as your memories are destroyed.
Were you a part of this club? Well, you can't go against the times.
It's sad.
Wait, are you Coach Sasabe?! It's Makoto! Tachibana Makoto! You got real big, Makoto! It's been too long! Well, I work part-time as a pizza deliveryman now.
Did you come here for one last glimpse? Is that why you're here? I thought I'd drop by on my way back from a delivery.
Are the other guys doing well? Yes.
I go to the same school as Haru and Nagisa.
Are you still friends with Rin? Yes He goes to a different school, though.
Rin's back from Australia, right? He looked pretty glum when I last saw him, so I was a little worried.
Glum? Haruka didn't mention it? I think it was during the winter of your first year of middle school.
I was closing down the place for the end of the year when Haruka and Rin showed up.
Apparently, they ran into each other while Rin was back home.
Did they have a race? That's right.
And Haruka won easily.
Rin was pretty upset about it.
Can't blame him.
He went to a swimming school abroad, and it didn't make a difference.
Is something wrong? No I see.
So that's why Haru quit swimming competitively.
Because he hurt Rin.
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Rin? It's me, Makoto.
We're starting up a swim club.
So you should join the swim team.
We might get to swim together at a tournament.
Don't need you to tell me that.
I already decided to join the swim team.
However I'm not doing this for a chance to swim with you guys.
Okay.
Here's to the establishment of the new swim club! Cheers! It's not warm enough to start swimming, but we filled the pool as a test run.
All that's left is to toss these in together.
There! The swim club is finally ready to go.
Well, we can't get in the pool yet Wait, Haru! You were wearing your swimsuit again?! I can't get enough of those triceps! What? Triceps?! Haru, it's still too cold right now! Oh, dear.
I don't see a problem.
He looks comfortable enough.
That's true Wait! His lips are turning purple! Get out of the water before you catch a cold! Go, Haru! No! He can't! I'll go find a net! Huh? A net? Make us feel the splash Bathe in the radiant light Let's be free and enjoy the day This is our private pool Be ready for love Kick as suits you I want to feel the pool I can feel the splashes I cry that I can't see the evening sun I can feel the butterfly Our chances of winning are based on trial and error (in the future) Let's jump in later (take it easy) Our throat is wet (throw water on your face) with the surge of emotion (and feel your breathing go rough) Let's do something leisure mode (I stay cool) Show your heart Make us feel the splash Bathe in the radiant light It will never end Look hard at summer Be ready for love, love I held out my hand and felt the splashes So what's this Iwatoby I've been hearing about? It's the mascot character for our town that was chosen from 987 entries last year.
I submitted an entry for that.
What?! You did?! So 1 of the 987 entries was from Haruka? What was your entry? Let me see! Here.
Tobimaru.
It's not cute.
Next time: Theoretical Dolphin Kick.
Theoretical Dolphin Kick ! The swim club's about to get an awesome new member! Hooked by Iwatoby?!
Any resemblance to real persons, groups or events is purely coincidental.
As always, I can't make any sense of you.
Whatever.
You better get ready, Rin.
And you're as icy as ever.
Yeah You really piss me off.
Makoto.
Give us the start signal.
Okay.
We'll race 100 meters, freestyle.
Ready, go! Wow! Rin has a stronger kick! But Haru's stroke is faster! Rage on, until you have to look away from the blinding light Why did you show me our city reflected in the water? I stray, but fly true With my hand I felt a world I had known nothing of When we race I feel I'm pulled into a maelstrom I only chose the drop point Show me the truth Now's the time for our dreams, but we're ready for grief Say goodbye r Freedom machine r Rage on, until you have to look away from the blinding light The sun is blazing on my world I don't feel like turning around On your mark There's no going back on our path Get set, here we go Gou? Damn it! From: Matsuoka Gou Subject Did you get to see Nanase and the other guys? Does this mean that I can't ever beat him? Memories in the Distance ! Idiots! Do you actually feel bad about what you've done?! Sorry.
First you trespass into an abandoned building, and now you trespass into another school's pool?! Honestly, we're fortunate that they've agreed not to make a big deal of this.
Now, now.
I think that's enough.
There's a famous saying that applies to this situation.
In Ancient China during the Shang Dynasty, Duke Tai of Qi would fish without any bait I hate fish.
Excuse me.
Ms.
Ama wasn't much help.
I wonder how that fish saying goes Haru, do youâ Huh? Haru's over there.
When did that happen? Ah, Gou! I told you to call me Kou! Does it really matter? It does! I'm Kou! Gou.
Kou! Gou.
Kou! Kou.
Gou! Dammit! So were you able to see my brother? Yeah, about that Rin's so mean! We haven't seen each other in four years! And the first thing he does is challenge Haru to a race.
He completely ignored me and Makoto.
We didn't get a chance to talk about anything.
Have you heard anything from Rin, Kou? I've sent him texts and called his cell without any luck.
I even called his dorm number and nobody picked up.
How come he's changed so much? Did something happen in Australia? I don't know.
I was hoping that he'd open up after meeting you guys.
Are you the reason Rin showed up at the swimming club? I wouldn't put it that way I was just trying to help.
I happened to overhear your conversation, so I sent him a text.
I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to I just heard that they're tearing down the swimming club you used to go to But he never replied.
That's why you went to Haru's place yesterday? Yes, I was hoping he might have some answers.
Hey, I just had a great idea! Let's start a swim club! Then we can see Rin at tournaments.
Uh, I'm not sure Haru will be on board with that.
Whatever.
Knock yourself out.
Huh? Really? Yay! We're good to go then! I'm so excited! Are you sure about this? We won't be doing this by ourselves.
We expect you to join the club too.
I know.
No! Don't look! Girls my age shouldn't ogle naked men! Must not look What incredible triceps! Oh, yeah.
You weren't with us the other day, Haru.
This is Rin's sister.
H-Hello.
It's been a long time.
Matsuoka Kou.
Yes! I'm sorry about what my brother did yesterday.
Don't sweat it.
Oh, if you're making tea, I have some squid to go with it.
What? Wouldn't chocolate work better? We'll compromise and have mackerel.
That's not a compromise at all! Let me help out! Is this okay? Isn't this Oh, right.
That's the trophy the four of us won as kids.
Rin told us he didn't need it anymore.
Everyone's smiling.
Actually, Haru's the sole exception in this photo.
Haru is always smiling on the inside.
You make him sound like a bad guy! Oh, so is this the first time Rin's come back to Japan since he left? Huh? He came back every year for New Year's.
Really?! And he never told us?! That's mean.
Haru? Since everyone's on board, I picked up a new club application form.
You move fast.
It's important to get the ball rolling.
Let's see, the purpose of this club is to train our minds and bodies through swimming and improve our high school experience.
And you know exactly what you're doing.
There will be three members initially.
Mako, you can be the captain.
Uh, shouldn't it be Haru? He's the fastest swimmer.
This isn't about speed.
Different people are better at different things.
Okay! First-years are on cleanup duty! Second-years are in charge of the chlorine! Third-years have a meeting once they've finished stretching! Got it, Captain Haruka! Yeah, no.
That means you're the captain, Mako, and Haru can be the vice-captain.
Hey, don't just sign me up.
Now, now.
Vice-captain is just an empty title with no actual responsibilities, so don't worry.
You just offended every last vice-captain on Earth.
I'll be the treasurer, which means we just need a faculty advisor.
Any ideas? I was thinking about asking Ama.
Ms.
Ama? I heard a crazy story from one of our classmates.
Faculty Office What? I can't.
Sports aren't my thing.
I mean, I teach classic lit.
But I heard that until last year, you had a job in Tokyo that involved swimsuits.
Hey! Not so loud! Who'd you hear that from? It was Nashimoto, from our class.
Did you work for a swimsuit designer? What? Y-Yes, you could say that In that case, we'd be thrilled to have you advise us about the technology that goes into competitive swimwear! Advise us! Please! If you really need me Thank you very much! Yay! Samezuka Academy I'm Matsuoka Rin's sister.
I'm here to see my brother.
Oh, looks like he isn't back yet.
That so? Excuse me Incredible This is totally a prestigious school's swim club.
Traps and pecs everywhere! They're gorgeous! Oh, you.
You're looking for your brother, right? Oh, yes.
Hold on.
You know You're pretty cute.
Thank you.
I'm looking for Matsuoka Rin, my brother.
Matsuoka? There's nobody named Matsuoka on the swim team.
Huh? Now, in regards to the swim club charter that you submitted After strict review by the faculty, it was approved! Really? Awesome! I knew we could count on a former swimwear company employee! Th-That's right This is what I can do when I put my mind to it.
However, a school organization is required to have four members, so you'll have to find one more person.
And there's one more condition.
No problem! I'm willing to do anything! Wow, so much nature.
You mean we Yes, you must restore this pool to a usable state.
You're not allowed to run away.
You said you were willing to do anything.
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You cleaned it up quite well.
Can't you get out of that chair and give us a hand? Do you realize what you're saying? The UV rays this time of year are brutal.
You're still young, so it's not an issue.
This is pretty fun.
Feels like we're back in grade school.
Grade schoolers wouldn't be asked to fix a pool.
True.
Wow, it's all cleaned up! Oh! Are you here to help, Gou? I told you to call me Kou! Otherwise, you don't get any of this.
What? You can't be serious! Hey, you there! Interested in joining the swim club? I already decided to join the track team.
Hey, guys! Let's have fun swimming together! Why would you want to swim in a pool when the ocean's right over there? If you join now, you'll receive a year's supply of Iwatobi's mascot character, Iwatoby! No, thanks.
No luck! Nobody wants to join.
It's starting to look like we fixed the pool for nothing.
Don't say that! It's time to use our last resort We have Ama give the shirt off her back for us! How so? Advertise the fact that she's our advisor, and tell everyone they'll get to see her in a swimsuit if they join! I see.
That's giving up her shirt, all right.
Excuse me If you do that, I'll quit immediately.
I swore to myself that I'd never put on a swimsuit again! Understood? Are we clear? Crystal.
I'll leave the juice here.
Thanks.
I don't quite get it, though.
Get what? Why didn't you try to start a swim club when you were first-years? Haru wasn't interested.
Even though he's such a good swimmer? Haru joined the swim club in middle school, but he quit at the end of our first year.
Did something happen? No idea.
He didn't want to talk about it.
Our old swimming club was shut down around the same time, and Haru hasn't done any competitive swimming since.
So he wanted to quit swimming.
Probably.
I wonder if my brother's the same way.
Huh? I was looking for my brother the other day, and found out he's not on the swim team.
He transferred to Samezuka Academy, but he didn't join the swim team.
No way! I mean, he just raced Haru and He must've lost.
That's why he's given up on swimming.
No, that can't be it.
I mean, when they raced that night Haru's so good.
Yep.
He lost ground to Rin on every turn, but he's nearly caught up now! Damn! I can't shake him! They're making the final turn! Who hit first?! Too close to tell! They're neck and neck! No, Rin's legs put him ahead after the turn! Haru I've seen this before.
This sensation I get it now.
This is what I wanted.
No need to rely on or work with other people.
I just want to drift through the water alone in silence.
Haru! Yes! What?! My brother won?! Yeah.
Didn't he tell you? He didn't respond, so I thought he was upset about losing.
He didn't seem very happy about winning.
In fact, I'd say that Haru was more You win.
That's great, Rin.
That's great? That was when we were found by a teacher who heard all the noise.
I don't get why he'd say that after losing.
Haru just wanted to swim.
He's back to his old self.
Haru was never one to care about winning or improving his time.
Will my brother also go back to his old self? You still need one more member, right? That's right.
Please let me join! You're the only ones who can change my brother.
If you're willing to have me, I can serve as your manager and help you out! Ooh, ooh.
What's going on? Kou offered to join the swim club! What? Really?! That means the swim club is officially open for business! Yay! Oh, that's wonderful news.
You'll get to swim with everyone again.
Yeah.
We still have a lot of prep work to do, though.
That's mine! Don't take it! You never finish your food.
I eat my ham! Come on.
Stop fighting.
You can have some of mine.
Big bro, I want some too! There you go.
Speaking of which, I believe the swimming club you used to go to is finally being torn down.
Hurts, right? It's not easy to watch as your memories are destroyed.
Were you a part of this club? Well, you can't go against the times.
It's sad.
Wait, are you Coach Sasabe?! It's Makoto! Tachibana Makoto! You got real big, Makoto! It's been too long! Well, I work part-time as a pizza deliveryman now.
Did you come here for one last glimpse? Is that why you're here? I thought I'd drop by on my way back from a delivery.
Are the other guys doing well? Yes.
I go to the same school as Haru and Nagisa.
Are you still friends with Rin? Yes He goes to a different school, though.
Rin's back from Australia, right? He looked pretty glum when I last saw him, so I was a little worried.
Glum? Haruka didn't mention it? I think it was during the winter of your first year of middle school.
I was closing down the place for the end of the year when Haruka and Rin showed up.
Apparently, they ran into each other while Rin was back home.
Did they have a race? That's right.
And Haruka won easily.
Rin was pretty upset about it.
Can't blame him.
He went to a swimming school abroad, and it didn't make a difference.
Is something wrong? No I see.
So that's why Haru quit swimming competitively.
Because he hurt Rin.
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Rin? It's me, Makoto.
We're starting up a swim club.
So you should join the swim team.
We might get to swim together at a tournament.
Don't need you to tell me that.
I already decided to join the swim team.
However I'm not doing this for a chance to swim with you guys.
Okay.
Here's to the establishment of the new swim club! Cheers! It's not warm enough to start swimming, but we filled the pool as a test run.
All that's left is to toss these in together.
There! The swim club is finally ready to go.
Well, we can't get in the pool yet Wait, Haru! You were wearing your swimsuit again?! I can't get enough of those triceps! What? Triceps?! Haru, it's still too cold right now! Oh, dear.
I don't see a problem.
He looks comfortable enough.
That's true Wait! His lips are turning purple! Get out of the water before you catch a cold! Go, Haru! No! He can't! I'll go find a net! Huh? A net? Make us feel the splash Bathe in the radiant light Let's be free and enjoy the day This is our private pool Be ready for love Kick as suits you I want to feel the pool I can feel the splashes I cry that I can't see the evening sun I can feel the butterfly Our chances of winning are based on trial and error (in the future) Let's jump in later (take it easy) Our throat is wet (throw water on your face) with the surge of emotion (and feel your breathing go rough) Let's do something leisure mode (I stay cool) Show your heart Make us feel the splash Bathe in the radiant light It will never end Look hard at summer Be ready for love, love I held out my hand and felt the splashes So what's this Iwatoby I've been hearing about? It's the mascot character for our town that was chosen from 987 entries last year.
I submitted an entry for that.
What?! You did?! So 1 of the 987 entries was from Haruka? What was your entry? Let me see! Here.
Tobimaru.
It's not cute.
Next time: Theoretical Dolphin Kick.
Theoretical Dolphin Kick ! The swim club's about to get an awesome new member! Hooked by Iwatoby?!