Ep. 5: Minato discovers Eitarou's secret and learns perseverance is key to improvement.
Following a junior victory over Yamanami, Minato feels useless while Eitarou considers quitting the team. Eitarou confesses to Minato that he fabricated their middle school friendship to gain proximity to the talented player, hoping to secure a spot on the bench away from Shogakukan. Seeking answers about his past success, Minato visits Shogakukan coach Akimitsu Bizen. Bizen explains that Minato’s excellence stemmed not from innate talent but from relentless perseverance, evidenced by his habit of recording and reviewing practice DVDs. This revelation relieves Minato, who realizes he can replicate his past achievements through hard work. Empowered by this understanding, Minato shares his renewed perspective with Eitarou, successfully persuading him to remain on the team and abandon his plans to leave.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Minato Kiyomizu awakens after a coma and reconnects with old friends to return to water polo.
- Ep. 2 · Chinu's Deal and the Struggle to Recruit New Water Polo Members
- Ep. 3 · Amihama defeats the water polo team in a race to avoid joining their club
- Ep. 4 · Amihama joins Yamanami after revealing his rivalry with Riku, leading to a practice match against Rikka Gakuen juniors.
- Ep. 5 · Minato discovers Eitarou's secret and learns perseverance is key to improvement.
- Ep. 6 · Yamanami Water Polo Team Lock-In Training Camp and Personal Revelations
- Ep. 7 · Amihama accepts team tracksuits after learning Jou’s motivation for reviving the water polo club.
- Ep. 8 · Minato's Amnesia Returns After Confronting Chinu About His Past Bullying
- Ep. 9 · Minato confronts his past self and nearly quits water polo.