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EP1 - I'm Super Rookie Number 24!

Natsusa was riding on the back of a friends bike, but on a turn, they crashed and he ended up in the hospital with severe injuries. Six months later, he was finally ready to return to school and his friend Seiichirou Shingyouji came to pick him up and they head towards school together. Seiichirou revealed Natsusa's mother called him as Natsusa didn't call her last night, but she talked for almost an hour about her favorite idol group disbanding.At school, Seiichirou left Natsusa in his classroom and left. Fuuga Saitou then came and was happy that Natsusa was back. He apologized for sweating and started cleaning his sweat, but that was disgusting Natsusa. Yasunari Tsuru then showed up, but he had no interest in talking with Natsusa or getting his advice. Later he went on the field, where he met more friends who were heading there to train and they were happy to see him back. Gakuto Zaitsu then showed up and told them to start stretching. He approached Natsusa and asked him if he really was sure, but Natsusa affirmed he was, but started wondering if he was annoying him. A bit later, everyone had gathered inside, were it was announced that Natsusa will be their new manager and trainer, which surprised everyone.While going home, Natsusa was speaking with Seiichirou, where Natsusa asked what Seiichirou was thinking and he explained that the manager job will have him required to run and lift heavy things and he may hurt his body, as he isn't recovered fully. Natsusa told him he will be careful and then recalled his rehabilitation and how he was told he had hernia, so he would no longer be able to play rugby. Natsusa then told Seiichirou, to let him be close to rugby and that he was serious. Seiichirou then accepted and told him he will take care of him, if he can't move anymore. Natsusa asked Seiichirou if he wanted to eat some home cooking, but as he wanted something that will take long time to prepare, they went to eat somewhere. There they met Fuuga with Yayoi Tsudura and Kotori Kureha, who got surprised that Natsusa remembered their names. Natsusa tried to start a conversation with Kotori, but he told him he hates his name and to not mention it that many times. Natsusa notices Yuu Mashiro at another table not eating and looking upset and asks Fuuga why no one eats with Yuu.On the next day, Natsusa was helping out with equipment and other manager things. He was working hard, but since he was just learning it, he was messing. Natsusa had forgotten to wash the bottles and he had also forgotten to shake the towels from the sand before putting them in the washing machine. He then overheard two members talking that their sports drink was watered down and Natsusa realized it was his doing too. They also mentioned it was Natsusa's fault that Ibuki had quit the club, as they joined it because of him.Later, he was helping Seiichirou with training. Seiichirou talked with Ikuto Yufu if Natsusa can stay in the dorms with them and he agreed it would be easier and went to discuss it with the others. Natsusa then saw Yuu Mashiro pass out. As Yuu later woke up, Natsusa was with him and told him to not push himself too much as he had passed out likely due to anemia. Yuu explained he was getting behind compared to the others, so he had to train harder. Natsusa then asked him if he thinks the senior students treat him well and explained why. He taught Yuu to tell the senior students how cool they were, how much he learned from them, and things like that.Natsusa then went with Yuu to the hospital, where Yuu was told he had anemia and gastric ulcer caused by malnutrition and stress. Yuu was frustrated, saying that he wanted to play with Natsusa and the others. Natsusa asked him if he loved rugby and shared that even though he can't play it right now, Natsusa still loves it. Although he realizes he was looking pathetic, he decided to not worry about it, as that would mean he loved himself more than rugby. He told Yuu that it will be hard for him to become a regular player, as there were many strong members in their school. Putting that aside, Natsusa asked Yuu again if he loved rugby and Yuu told him he loved it...

EP2 - The Weight of a Wallet and the Wallet's Owner is Proportional

Natsusa looked at the app Yuu created and thought it was amazing. Yuu tried to say it was nothing special, but Natsusa corrected him, saying how many useful features it had. He told Yuu, he should quit being a manager and start a company, but Fuuga and Yayoi quickly disagreed, saying they need Yuu there. After that they talked about the upcoming game and the team they would be facing. While the enemy team didn't change much from last year and they beat them easily, they have two formidable siblings in the team. Natsusa then left, saying he won't be at tomorrow's game, as he had other things to do and having Yuu there, would be enough. As he went home with Seiichirou, he asked Natsusa what he was planning on doing and Natsusa explained, he planned to drag back Ibuki to their team.At a club, Ibuki was enjoying his time with girls, who liked his muscles. He told them, he weight trained a little, as he needs to be prepared when a woman needs an arm for pillow. The girls then said they wanted to try that and Natsusa showed up out of nowhere, saying he wants to try that too. Seeing him Ibuki got surprised and Natsusa introduced himself to the girls and told Ibuki since he never visited him, he thought Ibuki may have died. The girls wanted to drink together, but Ibuki told them Natsusa was underage, but Natsusa corrected him that this year he is old enough to drink, wondering for how long time had stopped for Ibuki. Natsusa told Ibuki to come back and play rugby, but Ibuki explained he quit it and it wasn't because of Natsusa. The girls then surrounded Natsusa, saying they will play with him, but as they pushed him a little, he fell on the ground. Ibuki freaked out and carried Natsusa outside, teeling the girls that they can't help him and he will take Natsusa with him and they left the club together.Outside, Ibuki wanted to call Seiichirou, but Natsusa was against it, as he had a game tomorrow. Natsusa kept trying to persuade Ibuki to come back to the team, but Ibuki kept refusing. Natsusa then left, saying that he won't give up. Ibuki went home and then recalled how Natsusa asked him to take him back the University as he had forgotten his mouthpiece. As they rode his bike, on a turn, a car came in front of them and they crashed.On the next morning, Natsusa was at Ibuki's door and wouldn't stop ringin the doorbell and calling him. Ibuki opened and wondered how he bypassed the entrance lock, but then saw a delivery man. Natsusa wanted to enter, but Ibuki refused and told he can take him down anytime, after which he got punched in the stomach by Natsusa, who had brass knuckles. He then handled Ibuki a sign-up form for the rugby team and told him to fill it out by Monday. Natsusa also gave Ibuki his mail from the mail box and then left. Ibuki then saw an ad for a bike which he crumbled as he recalled how he decided to quit rugby. As Natsusa got hurt, he later called Ibuki, who even though he didn't receive any injuries that would make him retire, he decided to quit playing rugby, so that he can understand a little bit what Natsusa was going through. Ibuki didn't want forgiveness, and promised he will not show his face in front of Natsusa ever again and apologized, before hanging up the phone.In the next morning, Ibuki went to feed his cats and realized there was no more cat food. He decided to go to the market and as he opened the front door, he saw a rugby sign-in form. He then saw another one in his mail, another in the market at the cat food shelf and a note about the rugby sign-in in his wallet.Natsusa was speaking with Sunao, who asked him if he was trying to bring Ibuki back and Natsusa confirmed, and explained what he tried, but with no luck so far. Sunao wondered why he want him back and Natsusa told him, they had better chance at getting first with him back.Ibuki was at the church, recalling the one time he tried visiting Natsusa, but before entering he overheard him and Seiichirou talking. Natsusa was refusing to eat, saying he didn't need muscle if he can't play rugby again and how it would have been cooler if he got injured while playing and not because of a bike...

EP3 - I Moved into a Big House, but Can't Get It All Put Away... Things Keep Piling Up.

Natsusa entered his new room and saw his new roommate Yasunari on his bed. He apologized he was a nuisance, as he heard Yasunari won the room by rock, paper, scissors, but now Natsusa was moving in. Natsusa wanted them to stop talking formally, even though he was older, he had to repeat the year, thus they are both first years. Yasunari agreed, but then left, leaving Natsusa annoyed at how cold and non-talkative he was.At the gym, while Ibuki was lifting on the bench and Seiichirou helping him out, Natsusa was complaining to him how he suggested a new protein brand to Yasunari, but he got offended like he insulted his body. As he kept complaining, Natsusa then got annoyed at Ibuki, who was barely answering him, but Ibuki explained it was due to him training at the moment. Natsusa then turned his anger at him and asked him how long he planned to stay in the B team. Ibuki wanted Seiichirou to back him up, but Seiichirou told Natsusa they have been winning without Ibuki, so they don't need him at all.Later Ibuki showed his new t-shirt and number and was happy he was now part of the team, but Natsusa told him he used to be Number 10 and to not get excited for having some old number. As Natsusa left, the other members tried to comfort Ibuki for Natsusa's harsh words.While being on a train, heading for a game, some members were talking and Sousuke felt tired and wanted to take a nap, asking Natsusa to wake him up when they are there. Natsusa then approached them and started scolding them how much space they take up and that each one of the three of them take 1.5 seats. After he finished, Sousuke, Atomu and Ethan felt a bit down from Natsusa's words. Ikuto wondered why Natsusa was in a bad mood, but no one knew. Yuu explained that he was more aggressive with Ibuki, but otherwise he never acted badly in their previous school and asked Yasunari to confirm, but as he was listening to music he didn't hear the question. Fuuga approached Yasunari which startled him and he dropped his phone and yelled at Fuuga. Kotori commented he was acting cool and Yasunari and Kotori quickly got into conflict, but Taisei told them to drop it and they calmed down. Makoto commented that Taisei would be a good captain from their generation and they did well in their previous school were Taisei was captain. Takumi said he enjoyed his time more when Makoto was the captain as Taisei was more suffocating, but Makoto explained he became captain only through the process of elimination.At Isui University field, Natsusa was approached by Ryuusei who introduced himself and said he was Natsusa's fan. Ryuusei explained he was the reason to start playing rugby, as he was inspired by him and also used to dance like Natsusa. Another Isui member then came and took Ryuusei as he saw he was annoying Natsusa, but before he was dragged out, he told Natsusa he will want his autograph later. In the dressing room, Gakuto was inspiring his team, telling them to not underestimate their enemy as they are different from last year.As the game against Isui started, Ibuki was on the sideline with Natsusa and Yuu, where he was again bad talked by Natsusa. Doshisha opened the score and Seiichirou scored a kick conversion. Yuu commented he never saw Seiichirou miss and Ibuki explained that he used to miss, but the more he practiced, the less he started to miss, while Natsusa also explained that Seiichirou doesn't get nervous, so he doesn't get under stress. Isui then made some good plays utilizing Ryuusei as he was doing some unusual steps. Yasunari tried blocking him, but Ryuusei's movements reminded him of Natsusa and Ryuusei passed him. Yasunari managed to take him down, but it was too late and Ryuusei had scored.When the second half started, Isui continued to play well and Natsusa told Ibuki they need to tape him, as he will be entering soon. While he was taping him, Natsusa said how spoiled Ibuki was, as this wasn't the first time he was taping him. He then cut small corner of the tape and placed it on his hand and explained to Yuu that was a charm he was doing his their younger years for good luck and to not receive injuries...

EP4 - I Can't Win Against a Person Who Enjoys Everything So Seriously.

Natsusa entered his new room and saw his new roommate Yasunari on his bed. He apologized he was a nuisance, as he heard Yasunari won the room by rock, paper, scissors, but now Natsusa was moving in. Natsusa wanted them to stop talking formally, even though he was older, he had to repeat the year, thus they are both first years. Yasunari agreed, but then left, leaving Natsusa annoyed at how cold and non-talkative he was.At the gym, while Ibuki was lifting on the bench and Seiichirou helping him out, Natsusa was complaining to him how he suggested a new protein brand to Yasunari, but he got offended like he insulted his body. As he kept complaining, Natsusa then got annoyed at Ibuki, who was barely answering him, but Ibuki explained it was due to him training at the moment. Natsusa then turned his anger at him and asked him how long he planned to stay in the B team. Ibuki wanted Seiichirou to back him up, but Seiichirou told Natsusa they have been winning without Ibuki, so they don't need him at all.Later Ibuki showed his new t-shirt and number and was happy he was now part of the team, but Natsusa told him he used to be Number 10 and to not get excited for having some old number. As Natsusa left, the other members tried to comfort Ibuki for Natsusa's harsh words.While being on a train, heading for a game, some members were talking and Sousuke felt tired and wanted to take a nap, asking Natsusa to wake him up when they are there. Natsusa then approached them and started scolding them how much space they take up and that each one of the three of them take 1.5 seats. After he finished, Sousuke, Atomu and Ethan felt a bit down from Natsusa's words. Ikuto wondered why Natsusa was in a bad mood, but no one knew. Yuu explained that he was more aggressive with Ibuki, but otherwise he never acted badly in their previous school and asked Yasunari to confirm, but as he was listening to music he didn't hear the question. Fuuga approached Yasunari which startled him and he dropped his phone and yelled at Fuuga. Kotori commented he was acting cool and Yasunari and Kotori quickly got into conflict, but Taisei told them to drop it and they calmed down. Makoto commented that Taisei would be a good captain from their generation and they did well in their previous school were Taisei was captain. Takumi said he enjoyed his time more when Makoto was the captain as Taisei was more suffocating, but Makoto explained he became captain only through the process of elimination.At Isui University field, Natsusa was approached by Ryuusei who introduced himself and said he was Natsusa's fan. Ryuusei explained he was the reason to start playing rugby, as he was inspired by him and also used to dance like Natsusa. Another Isui member then came and took Ryuusei as he saw he was annoying Natsusa, but before he was dragged out, he told Natsusa he will want his autograph later. In the dressing room, Gakuto was inspiring his team, telling them to not underestimate their enemy as they are different from last year.As the game against Isui started, Ibuki was on the sideline with Natsusa and Yuu, where he was again bad talked by Natsusa. Doshisha opened the score and Seiichirou scored a kick conversion. Yuu commented he never saw Seiichirou miss and Ibuki explained that he used to miss, but the more he practiced, the less he started to miss, while Natsusa also explained that Seiichirou doesn't get nervous, so he doesn't get under stress. Isui then made some good plays utilizing Ryuusei as he was doing some unusual steps. Yasunari tried blocking him, but Ryuusei's movements reminded him of Natsusa and Ryuusei passed him. Yasunari managed to take him down, but it was too late and Ryuusei had scored.When the second half started, Isui continued to play well and Natsusa told Ibuki they need to tape him, as he will be entering soon. While he was taping him, Natsusa said how spoiled Ibuki was, as this wasn't the first time he was taping him. He then cut small corner of the tape and placed it on his hand and explained to Yuu that was a charm he was doing his their younger years for good luck and to not receive injuries...

EP5 - Regression Is Also Evolution.

After Isui game, Madoka went to greet Natsusa, while Kazutaka went behind Ibuki, but Ibuki realized and stopped him. Kazutaka asked Ibuki if there was something he needs to apologize for and Ibuki wondered if its how he made fun of his forward god of destruction nickname. Ibuki and Kazutaka then started wrestling with Madoka commenting they still doesn't understand each other. Madoka told Natsusa that Doshisha will drop from the Kansai league as they have game against them and with one more loss they will drop. Natsusa wondered why he's so sure they will lose to them and Madoka explained that they lost against them the last two years. Natsusa told him that those players had graduated and with Madoka now the captain, they may win. Hearing that Madoka told Natsusa he used to be cute, now he got quite cocky and pinched his cheek. Madoka then called out to Kazutaka wanting to leave, but before leaving Kazutaka told Ibuki he will make him regret that he gave up on rugby without his permission and then they left.Yasunari was taking a shower annoyed at himself and recalling what Gakuto told him, that he will remove him from the startup line if he doesn't recover next week. Returning to the dressing room, he overheard some members saying how many balls Yasunari had lost and that he is lucky that Natsusa was injured otherwise he would have been regular. Yasunari then entered the room angry and wanted to fight, but was stopped by Fuuga. Natsusa then came wondering what happened, Kotori tried to explain, but Yasunari pushed Natsusa and he fell. Seeing that, Fuuga got angry and went to punch Yasunari, but Natsusa called Ikuto, who came running and tried telling him to not yell as they were the guest team. Ikuto saw the unusual situation and he realized something had happened between Yasunari and Natsusa. Natsusa explained he doesn't get angry at his juniors as he quickly snitches them out to his seniors.Back at the dorm, Natsusa told Yasunari that he must not fight his teammates, but Yasunari told him that he was thinking the same things as the rest of them. That Yasunari he got his position from Natsusa being injured and Natsusa agreed. Natsusa told him he knows why he is no good right now and that at this rate he will be removed from the starting lineup. Seeing Yasunari's reaction, Natsausa realized that he was already warned about this and started teasing him asking if he wants to know. Yasunari begged him, but Natsusa kept teasing him as he had acted awful around him and made him promise he will do anything Natsusa says in the next two weeks before their next game and made him promise he won't fight his teammates.On the next day, Natsusa made Yasunari carry him while running and then drink his special protein drink, which Yasunari was refusing to even look at before. Natsusa managed to beg Gakuto to let Yasunari have personal training with him and Gakuto agreed. Natsusa then drew a box on the ground and told Yasunari he needs to pass him, but if he touches him, it means he was tacked down. Yasunari was a bit hesitant as Natsusa was injured, but Natsusa assured him, he doesn't need to push himself much to stop him. Yasunari got annoyed and tried, but he didn't managed to pass Natsusa. Natsusa kept teasing him,saying that he will be removed from the starting lineup and Yasunari kept trying but didn't managed to pass him. Natsusa wondered what happened to him, as he was able to pass him in high school. Yasunari had no explanation, but Natsusa told him he just got worse. Yasunari explained he researched a lot of playstyles and practiced a lot, but Natsusa told him he used to be better and needs to drop what he learned and return to his own style. Natsusa told him he believes he had the skills to be a starting member, but if he doesn't believe himself, then he can't do anything for him. Natsusa then took Yasunari;s phone and deleted his rugby folder, telling him to only watch his own plays. As Yasunari didn't had videos of his plays, Natsusa told him he will take him to his special place.Natsusa took Yasunari to Yuu, who had videos for almost everyone...

EP6 - A Novice Cook Will Fail at Food Arrangement Almost 100% of the Time.

Yasunari had called Seiichirou as Natsusa requested. Seiichirou gave Natsusa some painkillers and explained that the doctors can't do anything else and they just need to wait for the pain to subside. Seiichirou told Yasunari to go to class, while Yasunari didn't want to, but Natsusa assured him he will be alright and to take notes in class for him. Seiichirou went out to get some towels outside, while Yasunari wondered if this was his fault as he practiced with him. Seiichirou assured him it wasn't his fault and that Natsusa knew what he was doing and then Seiichirou thanked Yasunari because lately Natsusa has looked happier.Ibuki went to visit Natsusa at lunchtime and to give him more painkillers with his food. Natsusa felt annoyed as he was the one in pain, but Ibuki was the one depressed. Ibuki planned on cheering him up, but Natsusa interrupted him before he was able to, as he didn't want to hear his cliche' words thinking that will make Natsusa feel suddenly all better.Seiichirou was with Tsuugen and Pongsaklek, who asked him how Natsusa was doing and Seiichirou told them he was better compared to this morning. Seiichirou had told them his kicks were getting worse, but he didn't know why. Tsuugen tried explaining about the 108 earthly desires and how humans make themselves suffer and asked Seiichirou which of his desires was afflicting him, but Seiichirou didn't understood what he was saying. Tsuugen dropped the subject and they finally began eating. Some other teammates with Syouta were observing them and were glad that after 30 mins of staring each other, Seiichirou and his group finally started to eat. Takumi told them that he heard Natsusa was in pain today and they decided to later visit him.Yuu was trying to handle things without Natsusa, but as everyone was coming with a request, he wasn't sure what to do first. Ikuto asked them to do some of the things themselves as Natsusa was gone and Yuu was quite busy.Natsusa was in bed, constantly looking over his phone, until he received the list of the starting players and Yasunari and Ibuki were among them. He texted Yasunari and congratulated him. Ethan was happy that Ibuki was in the starting line, but told him to not drag them down. Sousuke then told Ibuki that his matchmaking parties sucked, so he better do well on the field. Ibuki told him he got him three chances, but he ended up calling the girls on the same day he met them and they turned him down.Later after practice, Taisei told them he won't be visiting Natsusa with them. Ibuki told him he was not going, so Taisei can go. Taisei explained he wasn't going because of Ibuki, and because teamplay is the most important in rugby, but Ibuki messed that up and is still trying to get that back. Before leaving, Taisei told Ibuki he doesn't want to play with him and won't accept him as team member. The other members then went and visited Natsusa. Yuuki started putting a girl poster on his ceiling, Ren wanted to heal him with his muscles, Pongsaklek and Li were doing foot massages, while Sunao wrote a get well message on Natsusa's forehead. Yasunari and Fuuga came with other members and saw Yuu waiting outside as Natsusa's room was full. Yuu had prepared his special food which looked poisonous, but the group approved it. As everyone left, Yasunari cleaned Natsusa's forehead and then went out, where he saw Yuu preparing to serve his food for tomorrow. Yuu told him that Natsusa was doing everything better than him, but Yasunari explained that there were things Yuu was better and which Natsusa couldn't do, which was the same as rugby and how each player depends on the others to do things they can't. Hearing that Yuu started crying from joy, as he had worried there was no place for him in the team.Ibuki went to visit Natsusa and wondered if Taisei had shown up, but Natsusa told him he had not come. Natsusa then showed the girl poster on his ceiling, asking Ibuki if he now feels better, but Ibuki was concerned about the strange smell from Yuu's food. They wondered where Seiichirou was, who at the same time was staying late and practicing his kicks...

EP7 - Meditation Is Pretty Hard.

Takumi Hidaka makes Sousuke Yamada, Ethan Taylor, Syouta U pledge not to fight the opposing team no matter what happens. Yusanari asks Hidaka why they have to pledge this and Hidaka explains that last year both teams got into a fight.

EP8 - Goals and means tend to get mixed up

Natsusa's depression gets blown away when Seiichirou suddenly tells him to stop coming to matches. The two of them begin to fight and Ibuki decides to take things into his own hands. It seems Seiichirou needs time to think about why he plays rugby.

EP9 - Carbonated hot springs are cold, so you can enter for a long time

Now that Seiichirou's problem has been resolved, the crew in Oita get to some serious relaxing. However, their team members back home are also dealing with various problems and anxieties. As Natsusa leaves Oita, Ibuki's mother suddenly appears.

EP10 - Toriten is freshly fried, but the most delicious

The members of the Doushisha rugby team work together to get themselves mentally prepared for the next match. Kotori buckles under the pressure of suddenly becoming a starting member against such a powerful school. And Ibuki challenges Kazutaka.

EP11 - When Watching Rugby in Winter, Dress As Warmly As Possible!!

The match against the powerhouse, Koufuuin University, begins. Natsusa nervously watches over his teammates as each of them tackle the attacks thrown against them. Kazutaka aims for Ibuki with a vengeance and Ibuki struggles for a way out.

EP12 - You Can Do It! Japan Rugby!!!

Koufuuin continues to lead. At such an important time, Ibuki gets wounded with a bleeding injury. However, the entire rugby team has his back and they fight to turn the tables. This is it. The rush. The feeling. The best part of rugby!