Ep. 5: Ashito Receives Acceptance Letter in Ehime Amidst Mixed Emotions
Aired on May 7, 2022
Ashito receives his university acceptance letter while in Ehime, bringing immense joy to him and his friends. However, his mother Noriko views the celebration with complicated feelings. Hana advises Ashito to have an honest conversation with Noriko about these emotions, but he fails to find the right moment. The opportunity for this heart-to-heart discussion only arises on the day Ashito is scheduled to depart, leaving the resolution of their differing perspectives pending until his departure.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Aoi Ashito faces red card frustration before mysterious Fukuda Tatsuya approaches him on the beach.
- Ep. 2 · Ashito travels to Tokyo for Esperion Youth team tryouts with Shun's support.
- Ep. 3 · The final assessment stage begins with a game against the Esperion Youth team.
- Ep. 4 · Fukuda's revelation deepens despair as Ashito struggles with lingering pain from Akutsu's attack.
- Ep. 5 · Ashito Receives Acceptance Letter in Ehime Amidst Mixed Emotions
- Ep. 6 · Ashito Returns to Tokyo City Esperion with New Teammates
- Ep. 7 · Intrasquad Match Promises A Team Promotion for New Esperion Youth Players
- Ep. 8 · Ashito struggles with isolation during intrasquad game determining A team promotion
- Ep. 9 · Togashi Demonstrates the True Meaning of the Kill It Then Kick It Technique