Ep. 1: Natsusa Returns to School as Rugby Club Manager After Injury

Six months after a bike accident ended his rugby career due to a hernia, Natsusa returns to school and joins the club as manager. Despite Seiichirou’s concerns about his incomplete recovery, Natsusa insists on staying close to the sport. He struggles with basic tasks like cleaning equipment and preparing drinks, leading to complaints about diluted sports beverages and his perceived role in Ibuki’s departure. Natsusa befriends Yuu Mashiro, who collapses from anemia and gastric ulcers caused by stress and malnutrition. Natsusa advises Yuu to use flattery with seniors and encourages him to prioritize his health while maintaining his passion for rugby. The team accepts Yuu as a new manager, and Natsusa successfully uses his unique phrases to please the players, even as Ibuki’s messy apartment reveals lingering regrets over the past.

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