Ep. 5: Subaru and Tomoka train for a rematch while Airi struggles with nervousness against Banri.
Aired on August 2, 2013
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Following Maho’s advice, Tomoka stays at Subaru’s house to overcome her shyness, and the pair promise to excel in their upcoming rematch. The next day, Subaru and Tomoka demonstrate improved skills, but Airi fails to overcome her anxiety around Banri. Concerned, Hina watches over Airi while Banri provides Subaru with Ryūichi’s tape to devise countermeasures. Hina assists Airi in adjusting to Banri’s demeanor, and Tomoka, alongside Natsuhi, whose style resembles Ryūichi’s, helps Banri develop a deceptive strategy. During the rematch, Maho, Saki, Hina, and Aoi, dressed as cheerleaders, support the team. Subaru, Tomoka, and Airi successfully defeat Ryūichi’s group, winning the court after a decisive one-on-one encounter.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Tomoka faces parental disapproval over basketball while preparing for a summer festival with Subaru.
- Ep. 2 · Mimi Balguerie joins the team and challenges Tomoka for the gym
- Ep. 3 · Mimi's team loses to Tomoka's under Ginga's guidance while Aoi becomes coach
- Ep. 4 · Subaru's team faces Banri and a rematch against Ryūichi Suga
- Ep. 5 · Subaru and Tomoka train for a rematch while Airi struggles with nervousness against Banri.
- Ep. 6 · Aoi Wins?
- Ep. 7 · A tournament organized by Maho's father features the fifth graders after their training under Aoi
- Ep. 8 · Fifth and sixth graders compete in the final match while Rena Ashihara mocks the Takenaka sisters
- Ep. 9 · Fifth graders face festival disaster but receive aid from sixth graders