what can i say, another great episode...this is the fastest i have ever caught the vido on a monday night instead of tues..however..its so sad that misunderstanding is building up between riko and naoki. naoki lied that he was late because of extended practice. after natsuki's deliberate misleading phonecall, riko was affected and despite naoki saying he is fine, she shooed him home on pretext that he should go get a hot bath back home after being drenched. When she found out from shuji by chance that practice actually ended early and naoki had lied to her, riko was even more depressed.
of course, naoki found out yoyogi and natsuki are over. natsuki was so thick skin trying to hint on getting back with naoki and that she and yoyogi are over... in this whole epi, i just want to slap her...
the coach is back and surprised riko at her place. riko tried to return the ring to him, and she confessed that she liked naoki blah blah blah. sigh...then she had to go kinda spill her ''problems'' that she doesnt understand naoki very well and started shedding tears. of course the coach would go and hug her right.... of all people, why him.... then poor naoki of course at this moment was cycling with his full might to riko's place and even bought a sunflower for her...but not knowing what is to come... i simply cannot believe next week is last epsiode...ahhhhhhhh. ok it is 3.30am my time and i should sleep. more detailed summary later.
buzzer beat 9 summary
the episode starts with recap of shameless natsuki holding on to naoki tightly. naoki gently reached to her hands and took it away from him. he turned ard and ask natsuki ''what is it'' and then he said he has something to attend to. natsuki beat a hasty retreat and claim nothing is wrong and told him to be on his way and nothing is wrong. she asked if he has dated someone and he replied yeah a friend and have to leave. natsuki said she is really alright and ask him to go ahead. naoki passed the towel and brolly to her and told her not to catch a cold before dashing off in the rain to meet riko.
meanwhile, naoki realised hsi phone was out of battery and rushed to to meet riko. he thought riko would be waiting at home. to naoki's surprise, he learnt that riko had missed the bus as she had really wanted to see him. she explained she will take the train the next day. meanwhoile, he lied to riko that he was late due to training meeting. he then discovered the french toast riko made and ate it despite riko's protest. naoki teased her that he will have to teach her personally from scratch..and but then admitted it was delicious and he was just joking. ''truthfully i was a little afriad, thinking maybe that you wont come, so i was afroaid.'' naoki replied that if he had made a date with her, he would surely come. riko wistfully added ''what if you had met someone else you like along the way, or maybe what if you thought abit more and realise you dont really like me all that much..hmmm what should i do...''why would i think that way.'' naoki asked her and tenderly ask her if she was worried. she shook her head. then the bitch natsuki called.
natsuki asked if naoki is with her. riko went ''eh'' and natsuki went ''oh as expected since he had said he was meeting a friend and so i thought it must be riko.'' natsuki ''apologised'' and that it was her fault saying that she forgot her umbrella and he chased after her to pass her towel and brolly. then she faked kindness and said its all her fault. and then stated that he has competition coming up and make sure he doesnt catch a cold. riko was affected by the call and doubts rise within her.
''naoki u better go back early or u will catch a cold.'' riko said to naoki. naoki said he was fine but riko insisted and said that an impt match period is coming up and he had better head home for a hot bath and warm up to feel better. naoki was a little surprised at riko tone and reluctantly returned home.
at home, mai and shuji was surprised riko was still home instead of at her parents place. shukji let slip that practice ended early and so they had already gone and had noodles. riko was shock that practice ended early. riko was more depressed as more questions surfaced. mai asked if she was alright and riko said nothing was the problem. meanwhile, naoki alone at home was in deep thoughts. At that time, it wasnt riko's smile that flashes into his head but it was natsuki's small frame from the back...
back at changing room, he received the bag of towel and brolly returned from natsuki. as he took and smell the towel, he muttered to himself ''such a familiar [nostalgic] smell'' before putting the towel away.
meanwhile, mai fessed up to senpai about her relationship with shuji. senpai said he was relieved. mai asked why and if he liked the coach. senpai laughed and said of course not though he was often misunderstood. senpai said he liked a girl but she already has someone. [side note.i wonder if its natsuki since he was always chatting with her...hmmm]
at home, mai told naoki riko is collecting sticker again to redeeem a mug for naoki. naoki informed mai that until the coach come back, and that he has a proper chance to explain his relationship to the coach, he requested mai not to tell shuji and the rest about their relationship for now... mai said she understood. and if riko liked him, she wants things to go well too for her but she hasnt been feeling all that great esp her job and all. naoki was surprised. mai asked didnt riko shared with her about her being fired from the part time job. then she added if he made riko unhappy, she would not forgive him. naoki was in deep thoughts at the new info and tried to call riko but she was sound asleep and didnt answer the call.
on the other hand, the guy was shocked to learn that riko was fired because of his comment. he claimed that he didnt wanted that but rather had wanted her to improve which is why he criticised her. he asked his assistant to quickly look for ways to contact riko
at home, riko was happy to receive text mail from naoki about his weight gain like her.they both tried to call each other at the same time but ended up not reaching each other with the line engaged.
senpai went on a lunch date with natsuki. she said she is awlful as she wished for naoki to fail. she had hoped he would fail and be miserable after breaking up with her and regret breaking up wih her, and would run back to her claiming indeed he cannot do without her. however she knew the truth that it is impossible but yet she cannot help thinking so nor control it. i rather be hated by him than be wiped completely from his memory. senpai listened with a dismayed expression.on the streets, naoki saw yoyogi dating another girl from office.
naoki text riko he had bought the musical cd. riko called him and finally they were glad they get connected finally. riko said she hasnt heard naoki voice for sometime and ask him to chat a little more. naoki said 3 days huh. and even so, he doesnt know what to say. naoki said that they will meet tomorrow when she returned and told her to take care. as he hung up, he saw natsuki's card again and went into deep thoughts.
at home during dinner, riko parents wanted riko to give up violin as it has been 2 years and her father is retiring next year, so she should start looking for a proper job and her mum would be happier too if riko move back. riko said she would think about it...
riko went back and went to find mai at the bookstore. when mai went off, natsuki appeared and interrupted natsuki. ''isnt it great that he is coming back soon''natsuki said to a surprised riko. ''the coach. he is back day after right.'' natsuki said. ''you are not having an affair are u.'' natsuki went striaght to the point. ''with naoki. i guessed right afterall.'' natsuki said to a shocked riko.
''so the coach is being toyed with by a woman.'' natuski said. ''no i am not'' riko tried to explaine. ''no i am not blaming u. there are times when a woman also feel like straying. like me, i have hurt naoki.'' natsuki said candidly. ''u cheated on naoki.'' riko asked.
'yes.' natsuki said.'but why, since he is so nice to u.' riko asked in utter surprised.
''so what he is nice. u tell me, will there be no pain in such a sedated life/ relationship. will u be able to live happily ever happy. nothing is so simple. naoki is kind, in the past, i want to live more realistically with naoki. and not the sort of relationship you have that is licking each other wounds.'' natsuki sacastically said to riko.''licking wounds'' riko asked with indignance.
''isnt the two of you always living in carefree manner, escaping reality? isnt it nice for to fulfil our dreams. i guess naoki must be feeling good, to be with u and not feel inferior and maintain that frivolous naive attitude and relation. but how long can that last?''
Riko asked why is natsuki saying all that, natsuki added '' because i cannot stand by watching, it is detestable to see someone talking about dreams all day long. go face reality. if u have time, why dont u get a proper job? ''
riko said she is not escaping reality but natsuki asked her point blank, 'then can you dreams be fulfilled.'' she added ''do you know he has a leg injury but he doesnt want an op. obviously you are not imopt to him and so he didnt say anything impt as this to you.'' riko was silenced by that but mai overheard and stuck up for riko telling natsuki off. ''i just want to double check who is more impt to u, the coach or naoki.''
riko stopped mai from defending her and admitted indeed her dreams may count for nothing, and indeed she may be doing something considered as cheating, but..but i cannot forgive u for underestimating and underminding naoki's dream.' naoki dream is not escaping reality but will definitely come dream' natsuki froze her face with a fake smile and claimed riko is so 'kind'
mai told natsuki she is pathetic. to only be able to form relationship via hurting someone else.
''who? me pathetic?'' natsuki feign ignorance and asked with a cold sneer. mai grabbed riko and walked off. [at this moment, i soooooo wanted to trample and disfigure natsuki.]
at the locker room, yoyogi mentioned to naoki with causal disdain ''its amazing how u can be in a relationship with that woman for so long. she is indeed tiring. while she may appear as a model citizen on the outfront, she is utterly fragile on the inside. i cannot stand her horrible character anymore, irs impossible.'' naoki was stunned by that sudden speech and stopped yoyogi from walking off. ''what's so great about her. her face?'' yoyogi stopped to ask. at that provocation, naoki punched yoyogi in the face. the rest of the guys stepped in to stop the 2 from bashing up each other and naoki demanded an apology from yoyogi. yoyogi refused and stayed silent. naoki was furious and agitated and yelled ''apologise for what u said abt natsuki'' and wanted to bash up yoyogi somemore but senpai stopped him.
at home, shuji kun accidentally let slip about locker room fight. shuji went on to make rather insensitive remark that naoki and yoyogi were fighting about natsuki, and naoki prob still likes natsuki since they were pretty good in the past. mai stopped him from goging on. riko listened on and received a message from naoki that he wont be meeting her.
alone with senpai. maoki shared his thoughts and feeling why he wanted to bash up yoyogi. ''i am grateful to natsuki. she is alwats worried about my health and diet, and even thats to her i could stary in arcs. after we broke up, i realise how dependent i was on her. [what yoyogi said] that is something unforgivable. ''
senpai said. ''i understand. even so, you are not high school, you cannot fight in work place over that. think about it about natsuki naoki. she has not forgotten about u. yoyogi must have realised tha too.''
next day. naoki was playing at the basketball court. riko who has not slept the whole nite heard the bouncing balls and went to teh window. naoki stood at the court waiting for riko to come thru the window. at the court, naoki apologised yesterday and said he had a chat with senpai and asked what was wrong.
''why did u try to cover up. that rainy day, you were with natsuki. and yesterday, you fight because of natsuki. i knew it all. i know you are lying. why do u lie.'' riko asked calmly
''i didnt intentionally lie. you may mind if i told the truth.'' naoki said
''compare to me, you care more about natsuki. if not, even after she has cheated, why do u still care much about her. isnt woman who cheated a terrible person, treat your kindness as a fool.'riko said but naoki stopped her and asked why is she critising natsuki so much.
an agitated riko asked ''isnt all that a fact.'' naoki told her off that she does not understand the things between him and natsuki. riko looked pissed and naoki apologised. and added ''i dont really want riko to say such things. ''
so i see riko said outloud. ''because being with me, we can lick each others wound. you are happy with me because you dont feel inferior and can be carefree.'' with that riko started to walk off. naoki heaved a big sigh and asked ''what is it with u.''
''i would always be looking at you naoki, regardless if its a rainy night, or a clear morning. or even at my home while playing the violin. i would always be stupidly thinking of you. however u....why is it that naoki you cannot even look straight at me.'' riko asked brokenheartedly. with that, she walked off alone sadly, leaving naoki to himself sitting on the bench pondering.
riko thought about her mum request of going back home. mai said there is a call but its an unknown number and she wondered if she should pick up but then the call ended. mai advised her to call naoki and stop the cold war. riko asked mai, she is thinking if she should go back home. mai was stunned.
at the training court, natsuki pretended and excused some materials to wait for naokli. she faked concerned and apology that it was because of her, then she said she had ended with yoyogi san. naoki kept quiet. at the same time, riko waited for naoki to call.
Natsuki took the chance and wanted to patch back but before she can get the words out, naoki stopped her. ''i have someone else impt in my heart now.'' natsuki asked if it was riko and he admited to it. naoki added he is gratedul to natsuki that he can experience so many things, the difficult and the happy moments, but it is time he took his own path. With that he walked off leaving a wishful thinking natsuki to herself.
as he was riding back to riko''s place, he stopped to get a sunflower for her.
riko heard the doorbell and the coach surprised her with his early return and as promised, she is the first person he will see. riko tried to return the ring back to the coach and she apologised. she explained that she like naoki and hence she cannot accept the ring.
''so that is it, your relationship has gone well during my absence but i cannot accept, why him and not me.'' the coach asked. then he said its ok and cannot be helped when it comes to affairs of the heart and he wished her happiness. naoki is kind and he will treasure you and wont make u cry.
at that riko started to cry even though she agreed she is happy...and that she felt she is impt to him but she completely had no idea what he is thinking at all. riko started to break down. í no longer understand....'' with that , the coach hugged her with one arm when riko apologised, the coach hugged her completely and wholeheartedly. riko started crying even more....
ep 10 summary
áfter thoughts
i was so sad when riko felt so helpless and sad....its all natsuki fault for planting so many negative ideas in her head and saying all those things to demoralise her. however, i am also a little miffed that riko has so little faith in herself and so easily swayed by the bitch. i mean, she has a good friend mai to talk to, why wouldnt she confide in mai her insecurities rather than internalise what natsuki said. that to me, is a little plain stupid. afterall, why trust a woman who bloody cheated on her nice bf. riko is either too kind or too naive...
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