【特別無料公開】ゴルフアニメ「オーイ！とんぼ」【全26話イッキ見！】※2025年10月20日（月）まで 期間限定配信

【特別無料公開】ゴルフアニメ「オーイ！とんぼ」【全26話イッキ見！】※2025年10月20日（月）まで 期間限定配信

Good morning! Okay! When will you be here, Igaiga? TONBO! EPISODE 1
TONBO AND THE 3-IRON Are you okay? Guess all that wobbling last night
got to me. Alright, you’re all good to go! Oh, a police man is in charge of that? Huh? Those aren’t working gloves…
They’re golf gloves. Oh. Where is he planning on using that? Did he think this was
the ferry to some Okinawan resort? I know it’s silly. But… I just couldn’t
get myself to leave it behind. Mr. Ichiga Igarashi! Mr. Igaiga! Ah, yes! Over here!
And it’s actually Kazuyoshi Igarashi. Oh, so you’re Mr. Igaiga. I said, Kazuyo– You must be tired
coming all the way from Kumamoto. Let me get your luggage… Huh? All of this is yours? Well… I’ll just ask with the office,
so give me a minute, okay hon? Did she say 〝hon〞? This place really is
nothing but mountains and water. I really made it all the way to nowhere. What the…?! Hey! You know you can’t
go diving when the ferry is here! But you know, a guest is coming
to Grandma Setsu’s place today, so I’m welcoming him! You’re a wild child. She said his name is Igaiga! Igaiga? Yeah, Igaiga. I think that might be me. Really? Your name is Igaiga? Well, actually it’s not Igaiga, it’s Ig– Mr. Igaiga! You’ll work
at the development center, right? Well, if they decide to hire me, yeah. Why did you come to work on this island? Come on, tell me! Well, how do I put it… I guess I have some wounds to heal. Whoa! What are you doing?! I don’t see any wounds anywhere! It’s a figure of speech, you know! Well, peep this! I totally won this one. I guess…? Shoot, I got to go to school. Bye. See you later! Welcome to Hino Island! It’s nice here, Igaiga! My name’s not… What an energetic kiddo. Mr. Igaiga! I brought the Director for you to meet. Oh my. He really brought his whole house, huh. Ah, hello. I was hoping to
start work right away if you hire me… Guess that settles it. Thank you very much. My name is Hidaka. I work as director of the museum,
the development center, and also the observatorium. Everyone just calls him Director. Nice to meet you, Mr. Igaiga. Pleasure is all mine. Your room at the development center isn’t
quite ready yet, so you’ll be staying with me
for a little while. Okay. It’s for the cat to play with, I guess. Okay, this is it. Oh, it’s a hostel. Huh? Isn’t that a golf club? Hiya! Igaiga. -Oh, you again…
-Tonbo! Get ready now
or you’ll be late for school! Okay! Tonbo? I haven’t seen
one of these in a while. It’s an MTN III. Though… Why on Earth
does the kid have a 3-iron? Well, it’s a hard club to use. Guess that here even legends like this
can end up as dust beaters… The grip is all worn down. It’s definitely been used a lot…
By the kid? That’s got to be the result of
some pretty intense dust beating. That can’t be it. The leading edge is scratched up… It obviously hit
its fair share of golf balls. And it’s been used on
actual grass, not just mats. Does the lack of rust
mean it’s still being used by someone? I’m off! Huh?! Igaiga, Grandma Setsu said
breakfast is ready. Wait a minute Tonbo, you’re a girl!? That’s mean. Can’t you tell? Right, sorry, of course. I’ll show you around
when I get home from school, so see you, Igaiga! -I told you, it’s not Igaiga–
-Bye! It’s 〝Igarashi.〞 Tonbo is not my grandchild. She’s Grandpa Gon’s grandchild. Grandpa Gon? He’s an old fisherman. Both Tonbo’s parents passed away
when she was only seven years old. It was an accident. So Grandpa Gon took her in after that
and he’s been raising her all on his own. Here you go. Time to take attendance. Tonbo Oi. Present! Tonbo is the only upperclassman
at the island’s middle school. Are there any other children here? We have 15 elementary schoolers. Let’s play soccer! Sure thing, Wataru and Yuma. Yay! We have no high school on the island. Once they start high school,
all the kids… …Have to leave the island. As if I’d let you peek! You’re out of luck! I’m truly glad you came, Mr. Igaiga. You know, it’s a four-day,
three-night trip to get from Tokyo to the Tokara Islands
and back, right? The ferry only leaves twice a week,
so if the ocean acts up and it’s cancelled… I remember one time we had tourists who
ended up stuck here for a whole month. To be honest, I wasn’t sure anyone would
respond to an ad for the job here. Mr. Fumihira,
were you born on this island? Just call me Bumpei. I’ve hardly ever left this island. Even though this place really has
nothing but water and mountains. I see. Mr. Igaiga, do you play a lot of golf? How…? I saw the golf bag among your belongings. Ah, no… Not that much… Wh-What happened? Hi, Yoko! Yoko… Bumpei! Focus on driving! Whoops. Yoko? She is a nurse at the clinic. A nurse? We don’t have any doctors on the island. She is the only nurse we have. If you ever feel under the weather,
she will take care of you too. Don’t even think about
dropping by for no reason, alright?! Drive properly. This is where you’ll be working. Yes. You’ll be living here
as soon as the room is ready. They’re Tokara horses. They have never been
crossed with other breeds. They’re one of the few
purebred native horses in Japan. I did expect it to be rural, but… This is way beyond regular rural… The island has this and one other store. It’s closed. It’s open for about three hours a day. But really it depends on the owner’s mood. I think the vending machine is
the only other place to spend money. Though we only have one. One? On the whole island? Is that a wedge club? Nah, that can’t be in a place like this. Grandpa Gon! Did you catch a lot today? So-so I guess. So this must be Tonbo’s grandfather. -Hello. I am Igara–
-This is Igaiga. You know, the one who’s
going to work at the development center! Are you skipping the ball rolling today? Yeah, I’m showing Igaiga around today. ”Ball rolling〝? Do you mean… You don’t mean golfing, do you? I mean, you don’t even
have a golf course here. Do you want to go? It’s this way! What the… Where exactly is this kid going? Even if she calls it a course,
it’s probably just a little spot of green… Here we are. What?! There is no way! Incredible… They took advantage of the seaside terrain and made a perfect links! People on the island
made it for ourselves. Everyone keeps their clubs in here. You can use one from in there to play! Huh? Feels like a good headwind today. Here I go. She holds it
like you would a baseball bat. I guess she’s just playing for fun… And that extremely open stance… She’s making sure to face the ocean. For this kind of slope, usually you’d want to
go for a low, strong draw. To a girl, a 3-iron is a long, hard club to use
for that kind of hit. Guess she’s countering a severe slice? Fly! Roll under the wind
like a swallow before the rain! How did she manipulate it like that? Right before her swing peaked, she tensed the back of her left hand, aiming for a low shot
by adjusting the loft? And then she bent that shaft
like it was some kind of unbreakable club… On top of that… She clipped the grass
a good four inches in front of the ball. There you go! Yay! It’s your turn, Igaiga! Igaiga? Huh? Where’s your club? I didn’t want to use someone’s club
without their permission. Do you want to use mine, then? I only have this one, though. Only this one? You learned how to play golf
with just this one club? Yeah! Here. Oh, you look kind of cool! It looks totally different
from when everyone else does it! Really? Barely anyone
uses this kind of club anymore. But she learned with this 3 iron? Yours went so much farther than mine!
You’re amazing, Igaiga! I’ve never seen someone so good before! It didn’t feel like
I was cutting through grass… It was more like
my club bounced off a plank. The ground is super hard. But here you are going to
have to shoot the ball like I did. Huh? Look. The fairway over there is
slanting towards the ocean. Okay, my turn next! How was it, Igaiga? Did you like our golf course? It honestly took me by surprise. I never expected such an
incredible golf course on this island. I don’t know about incredible. All of us can barely manage to
roll the ball along on the ground. It’s hardly golf. Speak for yourself, Bumpei. We are very serious about it when we play. Playing on that course, you can never
predict where the ball will end up. Exactly. That’s why
we’re rolling it around. The only one who
keeps struggling to do it is you. Hey, that’s mean! Tadah!
I got octopus freshly caught this morning! Guys, Igaiga is amazing! He’s totally different from you all. Huh? Ah, no, she’s exaggerating. How’s he different? Well, his ball went like vroom! -Huh?
-And he swung it like, wham! It was so cool. Doesn’t it sound cool? You’re making it hard to imagine. Looks like Tonbo got
a new friend to play with. It’s cloudy. Huh? His eyes are gray. That guy. Like a fish
just seconds before it gets caught. Igaiga. You look scary. Sorry. We only played one hole today,
but let’s play a lot more next time, okay? Ah. Y-yeah. Whoopsie. There it is. This is unplayable, huh. Unplawhat? If I can’t hit it, we add a stroke. Yes, and that’s called an unplayable ball. Oh, I get it! Whoa, you know your stuff, Igaiga! Amazing! Igaiga, are you sure
you never played here before?! Of course I haven’t.
Also, it’s still not Igaiga… Of course a pro can do this… Go! The wall is too close.
And it’s too straight up and down. No way she can do this with a 3 iron. She turned the face
basically towards the sky. She’s going to shoot from there? She wants to
do a bunker shot with a 3 iron? No way. She’ll never be able to shoot high enough. Where’d my ball go? Yippee! I can’t believe this. That kind of shot is impossible,
but she did it anyways. How did she do it? How did she get it over that wall? Igaiga. You’re looking scary again. I told you already, it’s Igara– You know what, Igaiga is fine. Yay! Igaiga it is! Huh? Wait, did you just–? You were just pretending to
not hear me objecting, were you? I heard nothing! Igaiga! I thought this island
would have nothing to offer… But it has an amazing golf course. And a girl whose play is amazing too… Tonbo. This girl… Could she be… I bet you’re
hiding some kind of secret! Wha– I do not. Come on, spill! What do you want me to say? Why do you look so scary? Stop saying that! Next time on Tonbo! 〝The secret of the 3 iron.〞 Guess you’ll be the one spilling things. It’ll stay a secret until then! I’m home! I’m going to play with Igaiga! Be back before dark! Of course! Have you seen Igaiga? Geez. This is never going to end! TONBO! EPISODE 2
THE SECRET OF THE 3-IRON They said weed cutting
would be part of my job, but so far that’s all it is. Wh… Tonbo. Igaiga, you’re making a scary face again. My shoulders and back are killing me. You got this, Igaiga. Grandpa Gon! You’re good at that. You think so? Thanks a lot. Tonbo. Help me cut and hang the fish. Yes. Sorry, Igaiga. I can’t hang out anymore. Right. Hey, Tonbo. What? Do you think it would be okay for me to go play at
that golf course you showed me? The golf course belongs to you too now! Practically tilting
the face towards the sky… Going as far away
from the ball as possible… How was Tonbo able to
get the ball out of here? I don’t get it. No wedge club… How on Earth did she
pull this off with a 3 iron? There’s a trick to it. Tonbo. See? I see. She bent her left wrist on the takeaway, thus opening the face even more. So the trick is the left hand. The trick is in the right hand! What? The right hand? Yeah! It stinks, right? I cut up so many fish. Why’d you have me smell that? Tell me how to use my right hand! Stop your swing as your right hand
positions to hit the ball. It’s the same
when you make a loop with a rope. You let it run through your fingertips, then quickly stop it,
and it creates a hoop. In the same way, you use your right hand… And you can
shoot a ball high out of a bunker. Again with that scary face, Igaiga. Let’s go. Huh? Igaiga! Wait! I want to see more
of the way she plays golf. Are you kidding me?! This is quite an intimidating hole. If you miss,
the ball ends up in the ocean. -The wind is gentle today.
-Huh? I see… Here, this kind of wind
would be considered gentle. Whoa! The sound is completely different! It doesn’t lift at all, flying straight!
Like a real sparrow! You’re amazing, Igaiga. How can you shoot it so straight? My balls always curve no matter what I do. It’s your turn, Tonbo. Even if she called it gentle,
it’s quite the strong headwind… And it’s a heavy set sea breeze
laden with salt and moisture. That’s not easy with a 3 iron… Let me see. How will you handle this, Tonbo? Why is she taking such an open stance? It looks like she’s
setting up to loft the ball. If you pop it up that much… It’s going to curve to the left. The wind is coming
from two different directions. See how the osprey’s tilting its head right? Down here, we’re facing a headwind, but up above,
it’s blowing from the right to the left. Aww… I was aiming more to the right. Igaiga. Your scary face is back… The break was more intense
than the slope suggested… Going with the grain from here… She even puts with the 3 iron… Usually you’d use an actual putter. Well, guess that’s how she does it. She hit it dead-center. Her stance is different. I did it!! Tonbo. Why did you
change the way you hit the ball? Because the return shot
will go against the grain, right? If you tap it from the top,
it rolls way smoother. She’s right. Pressing down on the ball from above makes the ball make a small jump. It will roll smoothly
without resistance from the grain. I guess… She might not know the theory behind it, but she probably naturally
learned through play. Why is there a bench here of all places? So you can watch the sunset. It’s too cloudy to see today, but it’s there so you can sit comfortably
and watch a beautiful sunset. I hope I’ll get to see that one day. You can, as many times as you want. I mean, you’re going to
stay on the island forever, right? Huh? Forever? I’ll be here. I’ll stay on this island forever! I’ll never go anywhere else! Tonbo… Once they start high school,
all the kids have to leave the island. It’s a low ball
but it doesn’t bend at all. You’re only 100 yards from the green. Igaiga, you’re so cool!
You’re seriously awesome! I don’t deserve
those admiring eyes of yours. It went into the rough… I was trying to make it
fly the way yours did, but it curved too much… You look scary every time it’s my turn. Oh. Sorry. It’s just for fun, remember?
So smile! In the second drive, she folded the back of her hand inward… This time she folded the opposite way. I’m sure about it now… She controls
how the ball curves every time. With it being this deep,
a 3-iron will barely manage a duff. Do you want to borrow my wedge? No. I’ll use this. Where is she shooting it? Yay! It’s Grandpa Gon’s boat! A boat? Just like the bow of a boat
slices through the water, if you enter the rough
with the pointed tip of the club, it’s no big deal
even if the grass is long. Igaiga, are you looking scary again…? Ah, I can’t see it. I can’t see a thing. We did start
playing the course quite late. Nights feel completely different here. Have they always been this dark? A ghost?! Tonbo! Tonbo! Oi! Bumpei! Officer! Huh? We thought you might be at the course… Oh, she’s with you. Uh… yeah. I believe I told you
to be back before dark. I was seconds away from making them
do a PA announcement to find you! I’m really sorry. Regardless, we’re glad you’re okay. I apologize. I was the one
who insisted we keep on playing. Don’t make us worry, alright? Right. They all still think of me as a guest. Let’s go home, then. -See you.
-Thanks! Um–! -I apologize!
-We’re going home, Tonbo. Okay. Bye. You come too. What? What’s wrong? You’re so quiet. Well… I’m not that big of a fan of your grandpa. Why not? He’s just kind of intimidating. Intimidating? He is no such thing! He’s the nicest man in the world. Nice? He always says this thing. 〝Kindness is strength.〞 〝Kindness〞 and 〝Strength〞
　are one and the same. Let’s dig in! It’s sooo good! Igaiga, aren’t you eating? Igaiga? I beg your forgiveness. My actions led to
Tonbo staying out past her curfew. You’re funny. You sound so formal. I don’t want
any bothersome talk at the dinnertable. Thank you. What were you doing
before you came to this island? Well… That’s… Uh… I was a, um, truck driver… That’s not what I meant. Huh? I’m not asking about your job. I am asking how you lived. How… I lived? Before you came to this island… Did you live? Or were you dead? PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ORGANIZATION
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE I was dead. This island is like a place forgotten by the world. Thanks to that, those who drift here, are usually folks who are clumsy at life. And those who are
born and raised on Hinoshima start to yearn for the city and leave. My son was no different. And then he passed. I suppose… I might be clumsy too. I don’t know. Take your time
and find the answer here on this island. The sky has cleared.
The stars are so bright now. It’s a new moon today.
Take him to the bank to see. Gotcha. Tonbo… Why is it you only use a 3-iron? 3-iron?
Everyone else just called it a long 3. Yeah, that’s what I mean. Why do you only use that one? Look! Everyone here is proud of this view. It feels like time has stood still. I wonder which ones are my mom and dad. They say that when people die,
they become stars, right? You’re bringing this many? There are a lot of ponds
on today’s course. It’s mommy’ first time to play,
so I have to bring a lot. That’s rude. That’s nice. I want to come with you guys! I’ll teach you and we can play together
when you get a little bigger. Yeah! Here we go. Aren’t you taking it with? It’s too hard for me to use. We’ll pick you up from school
on the way back, okay? Okay! My son’s about to
study for his college exams… Can’t you take her in? Yeah, your kid’s
about the same age as Tonbo. Have you lost your mind?
I have a business to run! You take her. There’s no way I’ll have time for her. She should go back to the island. Grandpa’s the only one left there. I don’t want her. Well, neither do we! It doesn’t matter,
someone has to take her! Tonbo… Grandpa… It’s the golf club that my dad left me. I’m sorry.
I made you think of something painful. A three iron… 〝3 iron〞… It sounds really cool. That’s what I’m going to call it now too! That’s nice. I’m off to school! When Tonbo came to the island she didn’t say a word. She never showed any feelings at all. It was too hard for Grandpa Gon to handle. Everyone on the island
pitched in to look after her, hoping to help her
heal her heart bit by bit. Though I think in the end
what truly helped her heal was remembering her parents and being on this island. I’ll be here. I’ll stay on this island forever! I’ll never go anywhere else! She’ll be
graduating middle school next spring. But that girl… I’m home! Oh. Oh, Igaiga! You came ‘cause you couldn’t wait for me? I’ll just go change– Tonbo. Hm? What are you
going to do about high school? The island doesn’t have a high school. I’m not going to high school. I’m staying on the island. Tonbo… Have you ever regretted something you did? I mean, I can’t say I haven’t. That’s why you always look scary. You really won’t
stop talking about that, will you? Next time on Tonbo! 〝Wedges and regrets!〞 Do you even know what a wedge is? -It’s that way!
-That’s 〝west〞! See ya! Come on, Igaiga! Grandpa Gon let us come along on the boat,
so we’ve got to catch some fish already! You came to the island
at a good time of year. In June, flying fish come
close to the Tokara islands to spawn. If you dip the fishing nets
in the water at night time, the fish jump in by themselves. We don’t even need to use bait. Igaiga, you ‘re looking scary. The boat is wobbling a lot… She’s using her toes
to get a good grip on the wet deck. It seems to have become a second nature
to the ones living on this island. Yippee! Tonbo. What are you
going to do about high school? The island doesn’t have a high school. I’m not going to high school. I’m staying on the island. TONBO! EPISODE 3
WEDGES AND REGRETS Amazing. He’s going completely straight. Impressive. How’d he do that? Igaiga is so cool. Where did you learn this? Huh? Cutting the grass on a green
isn’t a job for just anybody. That’s right! Ah, well, I kind of had
a part-time job at a golf course once… You’re quite something. Wait ‘till you see the way he plays golf! All of you are in for a treat. Huh? It’s the first time
for me to see Mr. Igaiga play golf. Me too. It’s a tailwind today. He might even be able to get a one-on. I have to hold back a little. But if I make it too obviously strange,
that won’t work either. Right. I have to do the opposite of that. Amazing! It landed right in front of the bunker. It is exactly like Tonbo said! So? -It’s not right.
-Huh? This is not right. Why, Igaiga? Huh? Come on, Tonbo. It’s your turn. Tonbo? I can’t stand liars. What do you mean, 〝liar〞? I kept telling everyone how amazing he is. I really meant it. Nice one! Well done. Hmph. She’s purehearted. So was he. Here we go! The rolling ball! It’s a two-on! The balls really get pushed along by the wind. Which means that the second stroke… Should be treated like a slice of sashimi. Yippee! Oh, wow. Se managed to control the run by slightly opening the face and went for a cut spin… Opening, closing, drawing, and stopping… She handles that 3-iron like it’s nothing. Imagine if she was
given a different club… Like a wedge… That’s how you really
get to control the ball. I want to make her try it.
Actually, I have to make her try. Tonbo. How about you give it a shot with a wedge club today? No thanks. She didn’t even consider it. -Come on!
-Huh? The liar gets punished. It landed on top of
the sand in a divot mark. How would you
use the 3-iron if it were you? It’s over a bunker,
and from sand like this, you can’t open up and lift it, nor can you stop it I’d shoot it over there. All that’d do is land it on the green. Oh, man. I swear it landed somewhere around here. Why do we always lose balls when you play? Now, if you were to use a wedge… It’s a hard green and a tailwind. By no means easy circumstances. It didn’t go too far. You duffed on purpose, didn’t you? Yeah. With a 3-iron, you can’t get it
out of here with less than 3 strokes. But using a wedge,
you can cut that down to two. Give it a go, Tonbo. O-Okay. Actually, no. That’s it. I will make her try a wedge somehow. A FEW DAYS LATER That ought to be the last one. So this place is
going to be my new castle. Actually, no. I wonder how I can
make her try using a wedge. I got an idea. I’ll borrow this, okay? It would’ve been
easier to just use a cutter… It’s the golf club that my dad left me. But that’s definitely out of the question. Hey! Tonbo! Come play soccer with us! Not today guys, sorry! She only hangs out with Igaiga. -Igaiga!
-Hey. Wait, isn’t that my 3-iron? Try holding it. That’s a new grip. It’s so nice to hold now. It’s like it just melts into my hand! The old grip had seen better days. With the new grip,
you’ll be able to hit way farther. Yeah. Thank you, Igaiga! Where’s the old grip? The grip that used to be on it
was the one my father used. Why did you just change it? Why didn’t you ask first? Right, I know it’s important to you. That grip holds a lot of
important memories of your dad. I bet you want to try
to use this wedge now, don’t you? Yeah. I’m not sure how to do this. However you want to do it. One… two… three… …28… 29… 30. Try to aim for me. Just like you would do it with the 3 iron. Golf has more rules than any other sport. There are a lot of dos and donts that you need to memorize to a T. Or so I thought, until I saw Tonbo play. Because maybe, in reality,
the rules are meant to be broken. All golfers want to make a perfect swing. But Tonbo wants to make the perfect ball. That didn’t go far at all.
And it barely even rolled. That’s because the face is angled. You need to make
a much larger swing than with a 3 iron. Alright! If it doesn’t roll on its own,
I’ll have to make it. I’ll make it a rollerbird! Hm? A rollerbird? Oh?
She’s lifting it all the way behind her. Yes! It’s rolling! It reached you! I can’t recall ever before seeing someone
do such extreme inside-out swing on an approach shot… Alright, this time… She did the opposite! It was a complete outside swing. Whoa! It stops so quickly! That wedge club used to belong to Rintaro. Baseball practice is really tough. It’s not like when you were in elementary… Honestly… I just like golf. Dad. Please coach me in golf. I want to be a pro golfer. For now, you’ll
only be using this one club. Don’t touch the other clubs. During both the backswing
and the follow-through, you mustn’t raise the club
higher than your hips. Okay. Hit a hundred balls and make 90 of them
carry into that circle. 90 out of 100…? You will continue doing it
until you succeed. Yes! To him, becoming a pro golfer is just an excuse to quit baseball. Dad! I did it! I landed 92 balls inside of the circle! There’s no way he can do it. No amateur can do that…
Especially not on a bare ground like this. I got nervous knowing you’re watching me. I’ll try again… Dad? If you really want
to quit baseball that bad, just do it. Instead of lying. I wasn’t lying. I swear I landed 92 balls
in the circle. Watch! I only hit one ball just now. I don’t need to see any more than that. I swear I… You always avoid things
instead of facing them head on. You’ll end up
living your whole life halfway. Dad… I wasn’t lying! Dad! If I could go back in time I would want to return to that moment. The truth is that at that time, I couldn’t
create any results in my own play. I took all my stress
and disappointment out on Rintaro. He wasn’t the one avoiding things. I was. And because of me Rintaro quit golf. Go, rollerbird! I took the joy of swinging
away from Rintaro. I put him in a box. If only… I’d let him play
the way he wanted instead… I did it! Okay, I’ll
land the next ball to the right… The joy of playing golf… I’m back! I’m off! She’s been in and out like that every day lately. Looks like she truly
found herself a wonderful playmate. The first hole starts here. Upwards? There’s nowhere for you to aim. Unless I go for where
there aren’t as many leaves… I did it! You forced it through, huh… Is that the same bird? It’s a Ryukyu Robin. Ryukyu Robin? It only lives on the Tokara Islands. It’s actually used as a symbol here. It really likes
the sunsets over the ocean, so it only wants to live here. They say that’s why its red. Because the sunset dyed its feathers. It’s the color of the sunset, is it? Yeah. That’s what the Director told me. Now that you finally have a wedge how about I teach you
a game you can’t play with a 3-iron? Huh? Both of them
are flying completely straight! The angle of
the face on the 3-iron is too slanted so if you use that club,
the first ball will hit the second one. But if you hit with a wedge one ball will fly above the other. This seems fun! The first ball curved to the left… Once you hit the first ball the face will always turn to the left. This helps one practice
maintaining a lasting impact zone. Okay then. But to her, it’s just about having fun. I think this one went better! And yet somehow It’s not uncommon for people to completely miss the ball
the first time they try this. One more try. But Tonbo learned how to play
on a windswept island. She’s really good at hitting low shots. She doesn’t lift or scoop the ball. It’s not part of her swing at all. Tonbo. Hm? You can use a wedge for that. That’s so cool. You can do this too. That’s so cool!
I want to try too, let me try! It’s really hard. If you start picking up
your own balls with the wedge, then you’ll automatically
learn how to lift with it. That’s how trainees do it too. What’s a trainee? They work at golf courses while studying
to become professional golfers. Have you ever
thought about becoming a professional? Why do you ask? Well, women’s tournaments are
pretty popular nowadays, and you can make quite the bit of money. Where on the island
would I spend that kind of money? I don’t need it. I’ll stay on this island forever! I’ll never go anywhere else! It really seems like Hino Island is her whole world. Amazing… I know, right? Told you it’s pretty. It looks like
the sun is just melting into the ocean. They knew what they were doing
putting this bench here. I expected to
not be able to play golf ever again. But I am playing everyday. I used to have lots of rivals and enemies.
But I never had a partner before. It’s the first time
I’ve had a friend to play with. She’s younger than my son, but… Her way of playing is refreshing. I forgot how much fun golf could be. Igaiga? Oh, sorry. Looks like the Director was right. Hm? The Ryukyu Robin had
the exact same color as this sunset. You got that one right. Oh my gosh, what do I do!? Go ahead, tell me what’s on your mind. Should I eat the tako sashimi
with soy sauce or wasabi first?! What a luxury problem you got. Next time on Tonbo! Sashimi Shot! Igaiga, help me choose! Alright, my job here is done! Hey! Tonb– Good grief, Tonbo! Oh, Igaiga! I’ll see you there, okay! Hey! Tonbo! Tonbo! That child! Is everything alright? She became absorbed in
the game you taught her. Look at this mess. The game I taught her? Do you mean… It doesn’t matter that it’s indoors
or the middle of the night. Even though
the typhoon season is coming up… I’m sorry, sir– Ow! TONBO! That’s a huge bump! I haven’t been hit like that since my mom whacked me
back in elementary school. And you shouldn’t be laughing at it. It’s only been three days
since I showed her how to do this. And the grand finale… Don’t tell me… I can’t do it, after all Geez… Hey, Tonbo. These nut-like things are
everywhere on the island, aren’t they? They taste sweet,
they’re pretty delicious. They’re not delicious whatsoever! Well, anyways, I can do this now! Huh? Should I make more space between them? Make space? I taught her a three-ball distance. That’s hitting them with
about 15 centimeters inbetween. If you manage to create a perfectly straight impact zone then both balls will fly straight. But… There’s room for at least five balls
between those. Maybe even six. That means she needs to create an impact zone
that’s almost 30 centimeters long. That’s a significant length. Yay! I’ve never seen a divot this long. That’s incredible… Igaiga. You got that scary look
on your face again. Tell me, are you… Attention! Yes sir! Face straight! Wh-what’s going on?! Put your hands together. Wh-what’s happening? I was right. Your right arm is longer than the left. At impact, there should be
some looseness in the right elbow. This slight bend allows for
the clubhead to be guided straight until the arm is completely extended. If the right arm is longer, it lets you
push the ball for that much longer. As a result, she was able to
hit the two balls that far apart. You’re pretty good at that. Banyan trees have thick leaves,
so the sound is nice. It’s… a goat… There are
a lot of wild goats on the island. Probably more than people. Then how come
I’ve never seen any until now? They’re avoiding that scary face of yours. I… Is that… Tonbo! You! I just never expected you to
actually try to eat it! This is the good stuff. I heard you munched on a goat poop? Did it taste good? I guess it does look
a lil bit like a nut, I’ll give him that. Dang that brat, Tonbo. Hiya! Good evening! Good evening. Oh, Tonbo and Yoko,
you came together today? Y-Yoko is here? Yoko? Oh… The nurse… Yoko, you’re not like us, your skin is so smooth. It’s so bouncy. You flatter me too much! Don’t be so modest! Bouncy… Oh? Oh, ice cream. I ran to buy them. Thanks. -What makes you think I got it for you?!
-Eh? Oh, Igaiga! This is the guy who ate a goat poop. Tonbo— Oh, my. Mr. Igaiga, right? I am Yoko Adaniya. Nice to meet you, I’m Igara– Hi, Yoko! Would you like an ice cream? Oh, I see what’s happening. He’s so obvious. Thank you. Thanks, Bunpei! Huh? Ah, no–… How nice, huh, Tonbo? No, I meant… together… Ah, little Tonbo… Tonbo! Hi! Hi Wataru! Come do a knock with that! Alright! Knock? Why did Igaiga have to come along too? Here I go! Too easy! In that case… That one’s easy too! No fair! Okay, next! Alright, alright! Come on guys! Get ready for the next one! She’s fresh out of the bath, but already covered in sweat again. She really likes it a lot. It’s a thin cut! Maybe I should try golf too. I’ll need a teacher. No need to ask twice– I’ll ask Tonbo. She’s shooting with a golf club
instead of a bat, but she’s so good at it. Ahead! Ahead! Ready for the next one?! Mr. Igaiga? What’s wrong?
You got a scary look on your face. This kid… A baseball is
significantly larger than a golf ball. It’s obvious
where you should place the club. Tonbo varied her shots
between high and low… She wasn’t just aiming for the center. but positioned the leading edge everywhere. Is it possible… That she does the same with a golf ball? I’m… fairly sure it is. Golfers often obsess over
the horizontal path of their swings, But they neglect the vertical aspect. Most focus solely on
aligning the leading edge perfectly where the ball meets the ground. But a golf ball has depth… If I had understood sooner the importance
of placing the leading edge… I probably wouldn’t have needed
three attempts at the professional exam. Grandpa Gon! Oh! It’s an ara! It’s huge! It’s a really big one. The whole thing was
the size of a small child. The shark bit off two thirds of it. Don’t worry!
There’s still plenty of it left. Hold on… Did you make all of this? I doubt a lot of other fifteen year olds are as skilled with a knife as Tonbo is. It’s sashimi, right? I sliced those thinly for hotpot. I parboiled the skin and chopped it up.
It’s good with ponzu! Deep fried fish skin tastes just like potato chips. It’s summer,
but we’re having hotpot. Ara tastes best
in a good hotpot, you know. Wait ‘till you taste the porridge
when we finish. I can’t believe
you managed to slice it this thin… It’s just like
making a sashimi shot in golf. What do you mean sashimi shot? When you slice sashimi,
you cut at an angle, right? You want to slice white fish thinly,
so that needs a sharp angle. And for fish like tuna,
you should just tilt it a little bit. For octopus you want thick slices, so you just cut straight down! Thin cut! She thought of the golf club
as a knife for sashimi. Why do you look scary again?
It gives the food a bad taste. Sorry for being late. What’s with that getup? Is it some kind of new golf wear? Grandpa Gon was about to cut my hair,
but I ran off… Your hair? Oh, right. Guess there’s
no hairdresser on the island– I hate how short he always cuts it. No, I don’t want it, no! A short cut now lasts three months. Otherwise we’ll be
right back here in just a month. He always says so. If Yoko does it, it looks cute, but… Anyways, let’s play! I got a bogey on the first hole,
so it’s your turn. With this much wind, I can’t hit the green unless I aim towards the ocean. It’s a south wind
coming directly from the side. The question is… How far out to sea should I aim… I guess somewhere
around the edge of that cloud. But hitting it towards the open sea
is kind of scary. I need to be sure I know its direction
if the wind doesn’t catch it as strongly. Okay. That’s what I get for playing it safe. You almost got it. Tonbo always
focuses on the ball when she plays. She plays the course
through curves and bends. Her address position doesn’t ever tell me much. She usually has an open stance, but her shoulder
and clubface angles are inconsistent. However, I’ve played with her enough now
to be able to tell what she’s aiming for. She turns her left collarbone
in the direction she wants to shoot. Her stance is facing far off to the left,
over the sea… But her collarbone is
towards the left edge of the cape. The angle is… Into the sky! She’s going to
make the ball battle the wind. She’s breaking it to the left
so much it won’t be caught by the wind. And then when it battles the wind…
It stops. Yay, it stopped! I could make a similar shot
if I wanted to. But not in a game. I’ll get too caught up in the fear
of the ball not coming back, or not curving… I’d stand frozen. What do you think, Igaiga? Nice hit, Tonbo. Tell me, Tonbo. Aren’t you at all afraid of
making a hit like that one just now? Why would I be? What if it hadn’t broken to the left? It would’ve
plopped straight into the water. Then I’d just have to hit again, right? Something about the way she plays
grated on me. Like a bone scratching against
the inside of my throat. Shoot! What in the world is that?! Igaiga! Down here! Is that a pillar of rain? We’ll be fine down here. Did you forget there’s no roof? I promise it’s fine! Come sit. It’s here. Lean against the wall. You mean like this? Huh? Huh? Oh. The wind is
making the rain fall sideways? Yep. Told you we’d be fine down here. Yeah. We’re just gonna have to wait it out. Let’s play tic-tac-toe. Tic-tac-toe? Igaiga, you start. Oh… Okay. It’s a draw. Let’s go again. Then I’d just have to hit again, right? It’s my turn to start this time. She’s never
felt pressured while playing golf. If she makes a mistake or even if the ball falls into the ocean, she’ll just shrug her shoulders. She can just try again. -Igaiga, it’s your turn.
-Right. Yes, just like right now, playing tic-tac-toe… Even if she gears up to start the game, she’s not afraid of failing or losing. At her age, once she starts comparing
and assessing who’s better… That’s when the desire to win
and the fear of losing emerge. Tonbo never
thought of golf as a competition. Oh, I lost. Let’s go again! This is what was nagging me about her. Obviously, no one on this island
wants to compete, and they’re no match to her. This island healed Tonbo
when she came here with a broken heart. But… You go first, Igaiga. If she keeps playing golf,
and if she enters a competition one day… Igaiga? Or if she doesn’t, and her incredible talent goes to waste… I can’t let that happen.
She has to compete. That is… I want to enter her into one. I’ll be here. I’ll stay on this island forever! I’ll never go anywhere else! Oh. Look, the rain’s already gone. It looks like a huge bridge. What if it was a real one? Wouldn’t you want to
cross it to the other side? Not in the slightest. Let’s play golf again! Tonbo. What you’re playing isn’t golf. What you’re playing isn’t golf. Igaiga, you know– Your way of playing is
lacking something important! It isn’t real golf. What the– Bunpei?! Next time on Tonbo! This isn’t real golf! I hate you, Igaiga! Bunpei, wait! I’m sorry! Come back!! Tonbo. What you’re playing isn’t golf. It… Isn’t golf? Golf is always a game of pressure… You’re constantly torn between wanting to make par,
get closer, or hit it far, and dreading hitting out of bounds, three-putting, or duffing the ball. Every swing navigates between the
〝wants〞 and the 〝don’t wants.〞 Essentially, it boils down to what you gain from success
versus what you lose from failure. the greater the stakes, the stiffer you become with tension. That’s the pressure of golf. Tonbo. If you have nothing to win
and nothing to lose, you will never feel any pressure. Right now, that’s the way you play. 〝I’d just have to hit again.〞 That’s not golf. TONBO! I want Tonbo to experience
what the pressure of golf feels like. She needs to know what it’s like. But how? Grandpa Gon. It’s my family’s grave. My son and his wife are lying here. Tonbo’s mother and father… Her family was against it at first. Letting her rest here, I mean. They’re the ones who
trampled all over Tonbo’s heart. I gave them an earful
and brought her here. Yesterday’s storm swept away
all the flowers from the nearby graves. But there are still flowers at this one. Tonbo probably came here
on her way to school. She picks wildflowers for them
every morning. I think this is
the happiest grave on this entire island. How come the stone on that one
is lying down? When graves are emptied,
the stones are knocked over. It’s empty? Their families left the island
and couldn’t care for the grave anymore, so they moved the bones off the island. I know there’s no helping
people leaving the island, but… It’s a little sad that
they’re taking the old souls with them. What will you do
if Tonbo leaves the island? Tonbo will graduate
from middle school in spring. But she refuses to go to high school
so she can stay on the island. Do you want her to stay? I don’t know. But I can’t imagine what life would be like without her around. What’s with that sour face? I know you said all that stuff yesterday but I don’t get it. I mean, like, when you say it that way… I know you’re good at golf, but… I forget she’s just a kid…
Pouting like this. You don’t suck. You’re an amazing golfer. That’s not it. How do I make myself completely clear? Hmm… The way you play golf is… Well… I love it. I don’t want her. Well, neither do we! It doesn’t matter,
someone has to take her! I want to see more of it. I wish
I could spend all day watching you play. But Golf is a game that
can’t be played without pressure. Game…? It’s a competition. The excitement of it is
born out of that pressure. That is true golf. And I want you to experience that. I hate complicated stuff like that. Tonbo. If that ball ends up in the ocean,
Grandpa Gon dies. What? Imagine it’s true. That is pressure. Then I won’t play. I don’t want to lose Grandpa. It’s just an example. You can play. Okay, then I’ll shoot. Tonbo. Yes? What if I told you to
walk to the other end without stepping outside this mowed strip? That’s easy. I can even run. What if there was a slope, as wide as the lines on the green,
from here to the opposite cliff? Would you still insist on running? Every single step would be scary, right? Because You have too much to lose if you fail. What used to be easy
suddenly becomes a huge challenge. That is pressure. Hey! Wh-What… Tonbo…? Tonbo! Hey! I couldn’t properly face my son. I can’t turn my back on Tonbo.
I can’t run. If I do I can never turn back. Tonbo! I’ve heard that falling into water from really high up
is like hitting concrete. That hurt! I should have
stretched out my toes… I can run to the other side and I can jump in too to get across! Igaiga? Igaiga? Tonbo! You okay?! Did he jump in… to save me? Hang on! He can’t swim… Why would you jump in? That’s what I’d like to know. Because… You were asking
all kinds of hard questions… What’s so funny about that?! I tried to lecture her about pressure,
puffing myself up, but her values
outshine mine at every turn. Maybe things are fine like this. Huh? If she continues playing golf, pressure will inevitably
make its presence felt sooner or later. It’s just a matter of time. You’re weird. Perhaps it’s best to let her step into
the broader world of golf just as she is now. Whoa. Tonbo, how on Earth can you control if the balls fly high or low? Even with a standard stance, you’re still able to
play around with the ball’s height. Hmmm… Show me your index finger. Huh? … Why? Normally I’d hold it like this… But if I want to hit a low ball… I hold it like this. That’s tight. And if I want to shoot a high ball… -It’s like this.
-Oh, much looser. I do something like that. Wait, that’s it? Why does grip strength make a difference? No clue. Tonbo, the way she is… The way she plays golf… Will step out into the world. It’s going to be…
nothing short of captivating. Hey, Tonbo. Hm? Once summer break starts,
why don’t we try out a real golf course? What do you mean, a real course? I mean a proper course with 18 holes. With 72 pars. There’s nowhere like that on the island. That’s why we’ve got to go to Kagoshima. No thanks. I don’t want to. That got it pretty close. Hitting it while
facing the direction of the pin. See? Maybe… If I hold the club with both hands… I might be onto something. I think it’s because I’m
looking at the pin when I hit. I just have to keep my eyes on it… And then… Aw, I almost got it. But it did work to look at the pin,
the ball got close. I’ll try again! I really… need to somehow bring her honest sensibility beyond the island. Igaiga? I’ll be… Right back. You just… keep on practicing that. Geez… My stomach suddenly started acting up. What’s this? Huh? Wh-what happened?! It itches! It itches like crazy. How can something be so itchy!? You sat on that toilet?
Didn’t you see the wall’s broken? More and more of them just
kept coming out of nowhere. Nobody on the whole island
would ever use that bathroom. Those are black flies. Most people here call them buffalo gnats. I… see… People born here are immune to them, but you wouldn’t be the first outsider to
end up getting a fever from their bite. There you go. Thank you. It’s so itchy though– -Don’t scratch it.
-Huh? If you scratch it, bacteria get in. Might end up with a scar, too. Got it? Y-yes ma’am. I can’t resist! He only had one bite on his hand, but his butt is covered in them. His butt’s all lumpy with them! It’s lumpy? Show me! Wha–? I’m fine! I can’t show you that! -Take your pants off! It needs ointment.
-Applied by whom?! Me, of course! Absolutely not! Over my dead body! Pffh… They kicked me outside. You want to take her away from here? I do. The kind of talent she has is rare. It’d go to waste if she stays here. I wonder if she’ll agree to go. Hm? She even skipped the school trip. School trip? It was supposed to be a joint outing with
middle schoolers from the other islands. There was also a three-day
career experience trip to Kagoshima that she didn’t attend either. It’s that bad? Alright, that’s it. I owe you one, Bunpei. And here I came running,
excited that Yoko called for me… Didn’t expect to be
rubbing ointment on your behind… Who’s that? She’s cute. She’s my niece. She’s also really fond of golf. LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER Incredible. I didn’t know Tonbo
did that well in school. The number of students and teachers in the island’s schools is
almost the same, you know. Oh, right. She’s getting one-on-one classes. The beginning of the summer holiday means she only has
about 8 months left of middle school. And that’s how long I have
to make her change her mind… Man, with the wedge, all I ever do is chunk it. Tonbo, teach me how to do this. I’m not sure what there is to teach. You just move the club left and right like you’re sweeping the floor. I can’t believe you’re rubbing my face
in the fact that I can’t do it. Rubbing it in your face? Tonbo! Since when
did you get so coldhearted? Uh… Then… I figured out a fun way to
hit it the other day, want to try it? What do you mean, fun? Stand like this, and face
wherever you want to shoot the ball. Come on, I can’t do that. No way I’ll ever
hit anything with just one hand. You’re going to use both hands to do it! It’s a surefire way to get the ball close! Standing like this feels really weird… I didn’t chunk it! Told you! It works! How’d you know? Why? No clue! Huh? No clue, huh? Chunking happens because you’re
coming down on the ball from above. But if you hit it from the side,
like you do with a putter, you won’t have
the leading edge digging in. And turning your body to face your goal means both eyes are
at the same distance from it. With a normal stance, the left eye is closer to the goal. Of course evening out the distance
makes it easier to reach. Tonbo didn’t use theory or logic
to figure it out. She learned intuitively. Oh! Igaiga! Come join us! Sure. It’s so hot out here though. I just want to
recharge with a bite of unagi. You like unagi, Igaiga? You bet! It’s my favorite! Let’s go then! Where to? Hey guys! Whoa. Check this out. You got your hands on a big one! Right? Can you believe they get this big? He put up a fight, but I got him.
Tokara is amazing. I’ll go to the center, cut and trim it,
and make kabayaki out of it. You’re going to eat that? Yep! There’s plenty for all of us,
so round everyone up, will you? I’ll be waiting for you! I mean, I’ll let people know, but… Is he right in the head? Alright, let’s dig in!! How is it? I knew it! It’s gross! You knew it? Huh? Tonbo! You little brat! You ate a giant eel? Director… Giant mottled eel can
grow up to about 6.6 feet and weigh up to about 44 pounds. They’re an entirely different species
from the Japanese eel. Oh.. I had no idea. If it were edible, the islanders would
have fished it to extinction by now. Guess that makes sense. Anyways, I’m off. Giant eels…
Blackflies… And starry skies. Flying fish… Sunsets… Goats…
Walls of rain and Ryukyu Robins. This island has been
full of nothing but surprises. Though the biggest surprise of all is that an island like this
has a golf course and that the little girl
who plays on that course plays golf in such a way that I never imagined possible. This island harbors
something extraordinary. I have to bring her out in the world. And I suppose doing so…
Requires the extraordinary too. I need to change my way of thinking. Though I’m not sure how. My way of thinking….
My way of playing golf… My… Oh, you look kind of cool! It looks totally different from
when everyone else does it! You’re amazing, Igaiga! I’ve never seen someone so good before! That’s it! Igaiga? Igaiga! Igaiga! Igaiga! Igaiga! Where are you going? Tonbo? Igaiga… Tonbo… If you won’t leave Hino Island… Then I’ll have to go instead. Next time on Tonbo! The Okinawan Rival! Igaiga… Just left without saying anything… When I see him again,
I’ll make him eat great eel sashimi!! Why am I getting chills?! Am I seasick? Goodbye, Hino Island. I mean, at least
until the day after tomorrow. If it’s going to be that hard to
get Tonbo to leave the island, then I’ll have to
bring the motivation to her. Though I am not entirely sure what exactly will
be enough to motivate her to go. Mr. Igaiga? Yoko! Why are you here? For work. I have a meeting
at the University Hospital about a traveling clinic on Tokara. What about you? Well, I got my pay,
so I figured I’d get myself a ride. A ride? I want a motorcycle
so I can get around the island on my own. If you’re interested, I’d be glad to
show you where I bought mine. That would be great! I’ll be back soon, Tonbo. TONBO! We’re finally here. From the furthest island,
it’s over a ten-hour journey here. Summer nights are bright, but if Tonbo leaves the island next spring,
it’ll be dark at this time To her, Kagoshima’s night will then
look like a sea of shimmering lights. Tonbo has only left Hino Island once
since she first arrived. But she did leave it before? To treat a cavity. A cavity? After that, she’s been
brushing her teeth meticulously. She doesn’t want to
have to go into the city again. She’s a strong-willed child. But I can’t let her keep her talent
hidden away on a small island. Tonbo has a much bigger world
waiting for her in golf. When I mentioned Yoko referred me,
the shop owner quickly dropped the price. Men are foolish creatures, huh? They’re probably
part of a school’s golf club… If she plays with someone her age,
maybeTonbo will develop the desire to win,
and a dislike of losing. That might be the push she needs. Though at their level, even if these kids manage to nudge her,
they’ll be no match for her skills. What Tonbo needs is
someone playing at a much higher level. She’s traveling everywhere
to help the island. I’ve got to keep searching too.
I need to find that motivator. Does it look weird? I only rarely get a chance
to go to a hairdresser, so… No, it looks great on you! Thank you. You just look so different
from when I saw you this afternoon. This afternoon? In front of the gynecologist. You must be tired
from visiting all the clinics here. Ah… Uh… Yeah. You want to invite a golfer Tonbo’s age
to play with her? I thought it was a great idea, but I haven’t been able to find anyone. No one at all? It can’t be someone
she’d easily beat by mistake. It needs to be
someone playing at national junior-level… National junior…? I know no one like that, though… Do you remember my niece? I do. I remember her. Supposedly she is a pretty good golfer. Right, but she’s what, five or six, right? She’s a senior in middle school now.
She’s the same age as Tonbo. Huh? They’re the same age? I’m not sure about the details,
but I think she won something
called the Kyushu Junior Championship. She won the Kyushu Junior?! Uh… yeah… W-wait, what…? Can you somehow make your niece
spend the summer on Hino Island? Huh? Welcome back, Igaiga! Oh wow, you bought a motorbike? Yeah. You went to Kagoshima? Welcome home. Welcome back, Igaiga! Welcome home! Good having you back! Guess I’m 〝home,〞, huh. I’ve been on my own all this time ever since my family left me. Hi Yoko! I’m so glad you’re back. Ah… Thanks. Let me carry your bags for you! No, it’s fine, don’t worry! Really, I insist! Please let me do it! Welcome back! It’s a simple greeting but it means so much to hear. I’m home. I have come to belong on this island. They let me in. Where’s Tonbo? She’s not back yet. There you are. I brought a souvenir for you. It’s a lot of breads. A croquette, pizza-bread, one with cream– Thank you. That hurt! What’d she do that for? You left the island
without saying anything to her, right? Huh? I mean, yeah… It caused quite a ruckus. Igaiga… He left… He’s never coming back… Igaiga… He just left… Everyone tried to reassure her,
but she wouldn’t stop crying. We had to take her to the center
to see that your things were all there before she finally
believed that you’d come back. It was like when she lost her parents. She’s scared of peopl she loves
suddenly disappearing from her life. People she loves… It might be that Tonbo is… Is what? Nevermind. Don’t worry about it. Tonbo. I’m home. Are you going to eat it all? You gave it all to me, didn’t you?! I actually didn’t. That chocolate horn is mine–! Come on… It’s delicious! I’m sorry.
I should’ve told you I was going. Grandpa Gon! He’s definitely mad at me
for making his granddaughter cry. Looks like Tonbo is
starting to see you as a father figure… I wonder if I’ll ever
be able to shoot as high as you. Tonbo, which eye do you
usually use to look at the ball? Which eye? Don’t you use both of them? Try using only the left. Only the left? You can keep both eyes open. You just have to focus on using the left. Guess I’ll give it a try. Tonbo tends to turn her chin
toward where the ball will fly. This makes her
lose the wall on her left jaw. If her left cheek opens up, her left shoulder and lower body
will loosen too. Then, her left foot can’t anchor properly on the ground, which slows down the acceleration of the clubhead. But if she consciously tries to
watch the ball with her left eye, her chin won’t drift… and the wall on her left side will form! Oh! It went so far! Can’t believe she did it on the first try… Mr. Igaiga. My niece will come to the island. Huh? She said
she wants to try the golf course here. When is she coming? She’ll arrive on the ferry tomorrow. Her name is Tsubura, right? I’m a little nervous to meet her. There’s never been
anyone else my age here. Tsubura is
just as excited to meet you, Tonbo. This kid is
a golf champion from outside the island… I’m sure she’ll
give Tonbo the push she needs. Huh…? I don’t think there’s anyone else coming. Was she not on it? Do you think she missed it? She told me she was on this one, though… No way. She’s here… Tsubura! She is Tsubura? This is your niece? Tsubura! Wake up! You must be Tonbo, right?! My aunt said you’re a golfer!
I love playing golf too! Why were you sleeping here? Everyone was snoring so loud. I tried to find somewhere quiet to sleep and found this truck,
and it’s surprisingly comfortable. You’re wild… No, I’m not– I left my caddy bag on the ferry! My golf clubs are worth more than my life! I’ll call them
and have them set it aside for you. Oh, okay. She’s easy to calm down, huh? They got my bag and my clothes too… You can borrow some of mine. No way my butt fits in your panties. Tsubura, you’re funny! I get that a lot. The sea here has a completely different
shade of blue than in Okinawa! Okinawa… Both Tsubura and I
come from a small town in Okinawa. It takes around 40 minutes by car
to get to the nearest golf course. That’s why she initially learned
how to play golf on public sports fields or the beach near her house. Now, she has a coach and a proper course. You’re an long knocker, Tonbo! You’re not half bad yourself either! I was hoping she would
inspire Tonbo a bit, but… They are just two of a kind! Alright! Now we have
some energy charged up, let’s go! Go where? You have a golf course here, don’t you? This course is insane! It’s incredible! Let’s play, shall we? Why do you have two golf clubs? These are the only ones I got, actually. For real? For real-real. I’ll go first. Hold on, where are you aiming for?
The fairway is not– Fly like the wind! Wait, hold on…. Did you shoot it that way on purpose? I did. Your turn, Tsubura. What iron is this? Three? The head is tiny! And the face is even tinier! The shaft is so stiff! She’s lively, huh? Give it a go! Got a tee? Nope! Here goes nothing. Alright. Oh, she looks cool already! She clearly has a routine… Let’s see what it looks like
when a Kyushu Junior Champion plays… A super compact top… I duffed it… This club is too hard for me to use. I’ve only ever used a 6-iron or higher. Do you want to
borrow a different one, then? There’s a lot of extra clubs
in that shed over there. I’ll take this one. I think this combination is
the one closest to my own set. Oh, that’s Bunpei’s. Huh? You’re not doing a tee shot? I already did.
The next shot is the approach shot. Well, don’t you want to redo it? That’s not how you play real golf! The ball will float and it’s a headwind… Off the Deck? When I duffed it just now,
the ground was super hard. It’s much harder than on Okinawan courses. Even a low ball is easy to get rolling… So if I don’t need to shoot a high ball… Her right heel is lifted?
No… It’s on purpose. She’s lifting the club as high as before. A three-quarter shot… With a driver. Yippee! Yeah. You only made a tiny swing,
but it still went so fast! I’ll be the first national champion
to use three-quarter shots only. -Champion?
-Yeah. My coach told me that
if I nail my three-quarter shot, no one in Japan will be able to beat me. And then when I go for world champion,
that’s when I’ll perfect a full shot. World champion… They’re the same age,
but she aims for the world. Oh, I almost had it. I can’t believe
she shot that far with that tiny club. Why were you
lifting your right heel before? It would’ve been too embarrassing
to duff it a second time. Even if it’s not perfect,
I had to come over the top with the club. If she keeps her right heel
lifted during the takeaway, it keeps the right side high
and shifts the weight to the left, ensuring the club comes over the top、 This is a reliable method
when you want to avoid hitting it fat. Is it an uphill lie. You got about 110 yards left to go. Thank you. Then… An 8-iron. Normally, this would be
a pitching situation… but she chose a club two sizes too big. Using a bigger club
and making a smaller swing is a good first step
for handling uphill lies. She’s keeping the club’s lie angle
the same as if it was on flat ground… and then, hands up. It’s the same swing
she used on flat ground! This way, the ball won’t twist. How did you know to do that? It was the same swing as with the driver,
but it went perfectly straight! You’re amazing! Eh? A swing is a swing
no matter what club you’re using… No way!
I change my swings every time I hit! No way! Maybe… These two make a perfect pair. Okay, time for some thin cuts. Yippeee! That was… incredible, Tonbo. But this is a bump-and-run situation.
Why would you lift it? I thought it would be fun
‘cause, with the headwind, if I lift it,
the spin would make it stop quickly. Like, whoosh, bam, right? That makes no sense. Huh? You need to go with
a bumb-and-run to keep par. That’s the best shot for sure! Keep a par…? I don’t get it, but I’ll go again. I’ll make it run this time then. A thick cut… There you go. You’re open
and closing with the same club… I could never do that
without changing clubs… But you can’t 〝just shoot again〞
when playing golf. That’s not real golf. This is good. This is really good. It’s four o’clock… No, three. It’s not even one yet, though. I’m reading the lines. Picture cup as a clock face, with the nearest rim as 6 o’clock
and the farthest as 12 o’clock. This is a big curving line,
and the cup’s entrance is at 3 o’clock… Seeing it like this
helps you picture the line better. I never thought like that while playing… Yes, that’s good! Dangit, I lost the par! I was sure it’d go in…
It’s okay. Sorry. 〝Okay〞 isn’t good enough for a pro. A pro…? “I’d just have to hit again.”
　That’s not golf. “Okay” isn’t good enough for a pro. Hey Igaiga, let’s play a word game! That’s sudden. I’ll go first. Long three! E? Everest. T… Toothpick! K? Kingdom! M? Mmm… Mmmnext time on Tonbo!
The Great Monotony! Ha-ha!
That was the wrong letter, you lose. Oh mannn… Wow! What an amazing hole! There’s a slight headwind from the left. Yeah. 175 yards… With this wind, you won’t be
able to use the 3-iron to hit. Don’t you want to use any
of these clubs instead? It’s fine. It is? Are you aiming for the
pin from this far away? No, Tonbo’s left collarbone
points towards the right end of the cap. Not above, but directly at
the third hole’s teeing area. She covered it. She missed! She didn’t miss.
It’s a low break to the left. Ah, guess I made it too big… I thought for sure you shanked it. How did you hit it so low? I guess it was kind of like a tofu cut? Tofu?? Think of the ball as a block of tofu.
And then this bit is a knife. When you want to hit a really low
shot, just aim the knife a bit below the center of the ball and
leave about half of it uncut. I have no clue what you’re saying, but it’s kinda amazing?
It sounds kinda hard? But super cool? That’s definitely a two. A two? It’s the angle at which
the grass flows sideways. If there’s no wind,
it will fall straight down. If it flows diagonally downwards at
about 30 degrees, then that’s a 1. About 60 degrees would be a 2. Perfectly horizontal is a 3. Guess I’ll… go for the 5-wood. With a level 2 headwind on a 175
yard hole… I’m using the 5-wood. Aren’t you going for a low shot? I am not. I won’t fight the wind like you do.
I’ll ask for its help instead. I’ll take a stance slightly to
the left and swing normally. Normally…? 175 yards is the distance
to the center of the green. The pin position is on the front
left, so it’s actually about 165. My pin is at 175. Your pin? My coach taught me to do it. I divide the green into four
parts centered around the pin, then visualize my pin at the
center of the largest section. When I’m using anything bigger than
a 7 iron, I aim towards that pin. It went towards the pin! I calculated it so the wind
would take it to my pin. It duffed it a little… It drifted further than I expected. She sticks to a three-quarter
swing… The only thing she changes is the club number.
Relying on the wind, she keeps her swing basic, allowing the club
to do all the work. (I’m ready) Let’s go. A naive, repetitive way of playing golf…
A great monotony. Golf is a game of uncertainty. Golfers
are constantly forced to make choices. The more options you have,
the more uncertain you become. Golf skill isn’t just about technique;
the mindset makes the largest difference. Reducing the options makes golf simple. The way Tsubura blindly trusts what she
is taught may be her greatest strength. Previously, she gripped the club usual
way, crossing her left hand diagonally. But holding it vertically creates a
straight line from her elbow to the club, removing any angle between her
forearm and the shaft. This way she can move everything from the
elbow down on a single plane. The club head aligns
perfectly with her body movements, allowing it to
sweep low like a putter. Here it comes, here it comes! Soo close! But it’s a nice par! Thanks! It’s not a particularly
difficult approach. But she’s fine-tuning her
technique to minimize mistakes. The next part isn’t nearly as hard. She planned from the beginning to
avoid any more complex approaches. Of course. She’s already
a competitive golfer… Let me take this out. Thank-huh? Igaiga, you’re scaring Tsubura. Ah, no.. Don’t worry, Tsubura. He does that a lot. Ah… Okay, it’s my turn! Alrighty. I finished two holes with one over. I’m right behind you, Tonbo. She’s keeping track of the other players’
score… It means she cares about winning. Tonbo hasn’t finished her hole-out.
How do you know already? That bunker is the last place you
wanna be in these circumstances. She can’t get it close to
the hole from down there. She’s got it figured out. The green slopes downward from
the bunker to the nearby pin. And the wind is blowing
straight from the bunker to the pin, pushing the ball
and reducing its spin. It’s a parade of unfavorable
conditions for her. But… Tonbo can do bunker shots with a
3-iron, and now she has a wedge. Her grip is so narrow… The face is completely open…
No matter how hard she swings,
it’ll likely only travel ten yards. She took a super thin layer of sand.. I’ve never heard a bunker
shot sound like this before. Perfect! It’s a strong backspin…
Right. Her left knee. She pushed her left knee opposite
to where the ball was headed. The clubhead sped up,
all resulting in a powerful backspin. That has to be it. I overdid it a bit. This is crazy. Will she get par? I would’ve focused
solely on getting out of the bunker and simplifying
the approach shot. Competitive golfers always think ahead. But Tonbo plays for fun.
If she fails, she’ll just try again.. She is just enjoying
walking the tightrope… Yippee! N… Nice par… First the lowest ball ever, now this? Fly like the wind! I shot it pretty far, huh? I seriously can’t figure
out what her plan is. This is the last hole on this course. You’re ahead by one stroke. But I’mma catch up for sure. Tsubura wants to win. She fears losing. Her wants and not wants are clear.
It’s a competition. It’s a stark contrast. You got this Tsubura! Give it your all! You’re distracting me. Even girls can get a green in regulation. Will her swing reflect her desire to win? As usual, it’s a three-quarter… She released it all the way
to a full follow through. Oh! That one’s powerful! Come on! Keep going! Yesss! Tonbo, I’ll catch up to you! It really is a great monotony. She keeps the core of her swing unchanged. But she adjusts her grip
and the way the head snaps up…
she tweaks the finer details. And she’s refined it to
a surprising degree… Tsubura’s ball went so far… I… won’t lose to her. She wants to win?? Watch me. I’ll hit mine just as high! If I’d hit the ball,
it would’ve flown really far you know… That’s one stroke, so you’re at three now. Okay, I got it. A one-legged hit?! I hit it! Flyy!! What on Earth is she doing?! The distance is no problem. But.. Let’s see what she picks. Other golfers her age would go for a wood
and aim for a green in regulation… She picked a 9-iron?
This is what makes her special. Why aren’t you going for
a green in regulation? Because of the bunker.
I’m scared of my ball landing in it. My coach says that if
a shot makes my heart race, it’s a sign that
I shouldn’t make it. If I land in the left
bunker, I can’t get a birdie. But a layup still
gives me the chance. Creating that chance is
what’s most important. It went to the other hole?! Why did you aim for the first hole?
It’s so far from the pin! I wanted to hit my third
before your fourth. You’re too good at approach shots. If you get close first,
I’ll need a birdie just to catch up since I’m
already one stroke behind. She calculated that far? That’s so much pressure on my third shot. In golf, hitting the ball
later increases the pressure. If you can make this
shot, you could win, even if your opponent
goes first and misses. And if your opponent gets it in the
hole, you need to do the same. But if you hit first, Even if you miss, there is still a
chance that your opponent will miss too. Other factors besides your play determine
the outcome, so the pressure is lighter. 9 o’clock to 3 o’clock, It’s coming from the left. You got about 80 yards left. Thank you. The pin is at the very back of the green. The slope along that bunker means you’d
usually aim to the right of the pin. Where will she place her pin? Considering how tough
Tonbo’s next approach is, she probably thinks she doesn’t
need to force a birdie. Will she aim two steps to the right of
the pin, or play it safe and go for four? Tsubura, you’re amazing! Tonbo’s way of playing
is far too unpredictable. She might land a close approach shot. So, I’ll get there first! Tsubura clearly knew that going
first meant she could pressure Tonbo. Okay, my turn! This is such a difficult approach shot. The slope around the bunker
is right up to the pin. If you want to stop the ball,
you have to land it just past the slope. So, it’s a lob shot. But the higher you hit it,
the more the wind will cause backspin. The best move is to avoid the
slope, land right of the pin,
and aim for a long par putt. If she fades the ball to the right
of the pin, it will roll… She’s standing to the right…
She’s gonna roll it. It’s a putting battle now. She opened the face! What are
you gonna do this time, Tonbo?! Maybe she’s going for a
low bounce and high spin? A what? The third bound will reach the pin.
It’s going to stop there. If it hadn’t deviated on the second bound Then it would’ve worked. Whoops. Let’s play again! Yeah, let’s go! Tonbo lost? She isn’t the Kyushu Junior
Champion for no reason. It’s the first time she’s lost. I can’t believe someone beat her. My precious clubs! What a relief, huh? We can play all day today! Say no more! I wonder how Tonbo felt
when she lost to Tsubura. I can’t wait to see what effect
Tsubura will have on her… Here’s your lunch. I packed enough for everyone. Thanks so much Auntie! Just say Yoko! Right… Be careful, okay? Otake is a tough climb. They completely abandoned me.. You’re taking the next ferry? Yeah, I gotta go home. I have to prepare
for the Japan Junior Championship. Japan Junior? To crown the best junior
golfer in all of Japan. In all of Japan…? Why don’t you try a competition too? I don’t want to. That’s such a shame. You think so? You could probably get a good rank. What would I use that for? Tonbo, you… Huh? You ask the weirdest questions Huh? “Almost there,” she said.
I can’t do this anymore! We made it! It’s amazing, right?!
Look how round it is! It’s like I’m standing on the ocean.
Like I’m on top of it. America is on the other side
of that ocean, you know. America? It’s the world’s top stage for golf.
And one day, I’ll win it all. That’s my dream. And I intend to make it come true. What’s your dream, Tonbo? My dream…? Who do you want to be?
What do you aim for? I’ll stay on the island. Forever??? What’re you gonna do here? What do you mean? Your dream is just to be on this island? That’s so boring though? You’re going to waste your life that way. This island has everything already!
Flying fish, Ryukyu Robins, huge aras,
and goats and Tokara horses! This place has everything. In the summer, when the sea heats up, the
shallow water turns into a perfect mirror. On a pitch-black night,
the Milky Way reflects so clearly on it. It’s mesmerizing, really. You won’t find a view like that
anywhere else in the world. It’s not boring at all. I like it here. I want to live here until I die. Are you sure that’s true? You just refuse to admit that
there is a different world out there. What if more beautiful
views exist out there? I’ll use golf to see
that world for myself. Maybe what I’m doing to
Tonbo is actually cruel. Who am I to decide if she can
or cannot stay on this island? You’re back early today. When I went fishing,
the wings were soaring. Grandpa Gon! What does that mean? It means the sea birds were
flying up above the clouds. Be prepared alright, Bunpei. The forecast said it would
head towards the mainland. The sunset looks odd too.
I promise you, it’s coming. What’s coming? You’re so naive.
Rule number one for an islander is checking
the weather forecast. Tsubura said she was going
home on the next ferry… She might not be able to. What does the word “Phantom” mean to you? Something rare…
And something precious maybe? So.. your sense of joy? -Eh??
-Cause you always look so scary! Next time on Tonbo! “The Phantom Hall” Okay, I’ll show you an amazing smile! What’s with that reaction? Please come inside.
Help yourselves to some blankets. Grandpa Gon was right after all.
Thank goodness I prepared. Please let the elderly
use the folding beds. The typhoon has shifted its
course to the east and is slowly moving north, bringing violent
winds to the Amami Islands. It’s veered off course… Are you okay? Yeah, Okinawa gets lots of typhoons too. The ferry might not come, huh… Right… Cause the swell
probably remains for a while… I have to prepare for the tournament… What are you doing? I’ll practice. Come on, practice swings with me. We’ll take a minute for
each swing and do it slowly. A whole minute? Go! “At start of the swing, check if the club
is not being snapped inside or outside abruptly and that your left shoulder
follows properly… Slow and careful.” At the halfway back,
when the shaft is horizontal, ensure its parallel
to the flight line. Check if the leading-edge matches
your upper body’s forward tilt and that the left arm is parallel to
the ground without uneven elbow heights. This is…
harder than…it looks Initiate the downswing
with your lower body… And keep the upper body as
still as possible… Slowly. Does everything go slowly…? Maintain the angle of
the right elbow that you formed at the top…
and keep it… keep it… Once you reach the halfway
down, start releasing the right elbow…
Make sure it’s not plunging… slowly… to impact… Ensure your hands aren’t
raised too high from the address position and keep
them close to the body. Maintain your upper
body forward tilt, ensuring it remains
parallel to the flight line. Maintain…forward…tilt… And finish. Staying in perfect balance. finally… How many times… do we do this? Fifty times. Th…that’ll take an hour! Yep. So, this is the secret between
her monotone swing, huh. I really want to win this year’s
Japan Junior. If I win in the junior high division, I can take
the high school division next… Take it…? It will get me noticed.
My name will be known. And I’ll get invited to
professional matches. “Next, I’ll win matches while
in high school and then go pro.” Tsubura’s vision for her future is
completely based on her passion for golf. Looks like the wind
snapped the power cables. I got more of these in the back. Lemme help you with those. Wow… She really did it 50 times. She’s been doing it every
day while here, too. thanks. Aren’t you overdoing it? My dad has been driving the
same old truck for years. It’s full of dents,
and there’s a hole in the truckbed. He’s spending a lot of
money so I can play golf. I’ll get really good at golf,
and then I’ll buy him an nice car. Dad! I wanna try too lemme try! Sure, you can try. I tagged along when he went to the sports
field to play golf, and he let me try too. My family had a pineapple farm,
but we weren’t exactly rich by any means. I became obsessed with playing golf. Mommy, when can I have my
own club to play golf with? Here you go, Tsubura. Sorry I can’t get you new ones. Dad, how are you gonna play now? Don’t worry about me. My dad started picking up extra jobs. When I had just started middle school,
I entered a small tournament in Okinawa. My dad drove me there
in his old truck, and I was so embarrassed to
be seen in that thing. The weather’s perfect today.
I’m sure you can get some really good– Let me off a bit away
from the golf course. The winner is Tsubura Adaniya. I want to practice more. Every day. For a while I did go every single day. I got a professional golfer to coach
me, and my work bore fruit. Every young golfer in
Okinawa knew who I was. Let me off here, I said. I won again today. It’s all thanks to you coach, and to the
driving range for letting me practice. I’m coaching you because I want to
see where your talent takes you. Can’t say the same for the driving range. Please! I want my daughter to
play as much golf as she likes! I may be a less-than-perfect
dad, but I believe it’s my job to let my
kids chase their dreams! Every morning,
your father picks up every ball on the field and cleans
the entire range. In exchange, you get to practice for free. I… can’t remember ever
seeing my dad sleep… Do you want to get off here? No. Take me to the clubhouse. I’m sorry. This old car is
embarrassing, isn’t it? Why are you saying sorry? I should be the one apologizing.
I’ve been so selfish. I’ll make sure to win today. I’ll win, and no one will
ever dare laugh at you. Thank you for the ride. I’ll do my best. Playing golf costs money…
But if I get good enough, I can earn back
ten times that amount. I’ll make tons of money and take care
of my parents… I’ll pay them back. What about you? Don’t you want to buy a
new boat for Grandpa Gon? Thank goodness the ferry wasn’t cancelled! Take care.
Tell your mom and dad I said hi. Yeah. I’m going to miss you.
I wanted to play with you more. I really think you should aim higher. Tsubura… You should be more serious about golf. You think so? If you do, you might become
someone invincible… Tsubura? I’m sure we’ll see each other soon. You think so? A 100-year-old woman here made
this from plastic for you. Little sandals? They resemble one step at a time.
People here believe they’ll help you
get closer to your dream. You’re giving them to me? I hope your dreams come true. I get one, and you get one. Thanks, Tonbo. I want you to have something too. This is my most well-used club.
Even after I began receiving clubs from the manufacturer,
I just couldn’t part with this one. But… It’s a wood… Cherish it and wear it out, okay? Tonbo! Let’s play golf
together again soon! I won’t lose this time! I lost last time! You played with just two clubs… Tsubura… Guess I got one more now… Hey, Grandpa…? Mmh? Would you like to have a new boat? A boat? A brandnew one. Every fisherman wants that. But I’m an old man. Even if I got a
new boat, I couldn’t use it for long. It’s a waste on me. Don’t say that! I don’t know what I’d do… if you died… I still haven’t been able
to do anything for you… How will you live your
life after I’m dead? What will you do with your life, Tonbo? What.. will I do…? It’s so long… It flew so high. It curved to the right! In irons, the face sits
behind the shaft, while in woods, it’s positioned in front.
This causes woods to impact
the ball sooner, often before the face has
completely squared up. Many sports require tools, but usually,
only one piece is needed. Golf is unique, requiring 14 different clubs,
This is what makes it challenging. It flew so high again! This time, it didn’t curve right. She adjusted for the difference
between the clubs with just one shot… It stopped right away. That’s the magic of a hybrid club.
Tsubura gave you a great one the
original Callaway Steelhead. It’s over 20 years old,
but it’s such a classic that people still
love using it today. Irons hit the ball with
the bottom of the face. Woods vary the use between
the top and bottom. The top and the bottom? Because you’ve only ever used an iron, you
tend to scoop the ball from the bottom. Try hitting from the top next. Okay! It reached all the way to the sun. And it kept going! It’s still rolling! Hit it from the top when
you want it to go far. So… What happens if I hit
with the very bottom of a wood? Try it out. It curved! It stopped right way! If you hit below the center of
gravity, it increases the backspin Use the bottom when you want
to stop the ball precisely. This is so fun! Learning about a new world is always fun. Try shooting with this
club from a high tee. A high tee? You have to hit a low liner
shot and not touch the tee. What?! That’s impossible. Let me show you. You did it! How did you not hit the tee at all? Hit the ball with the club’s top surface
and you can hit the ball effectively. No way. The face is so
big, I’ll hit the tee. “Keep your hands forward and
hit the ball with a bit of loft. That’s how you
get a liner shot.” That is what we call real impact. Real impact… What’s this? A map of the island? Hm? It’s the golf course. I keep hitting the tee… If I manage to not hit it,
the ball flies too high… That is what we call real impact. Once you master it,
no matter what club you choose, you’ll feel the
power behind your shots. I’m not sure I really
understand what he means, but… but I want to hit a ball like that. I want to hit a ball the way Igaiga can. The first hole is
actually, the fourth? Huh?! Wait, so the first tee is
connected to the second green? It’s a tough par five
with a tricky second shot. The fifth hole plays from the
third tee to the first green… And the sixth hole,
one can choose to tee off over the bushes or go
along the coastline. That’s interesting. Oh, found you. Director. Do you know who made this map?! Igaiga! I can do sparrow shots with Tsubura now! Tsubura? I named the club after her. Right, okay. I still hit the tee in 1
out of 39 shots, but… It’s barely been a week
since I taught her. I know where to go to find out
if you’ve mastered real impact. Where? A new golf course. You want me to hit the green from here? Exactly. The fifth hole is 225 yards. That’s so exciting! Does “fifth” mean there are more holes? Yes, the hole combination has
been changed. Now there’s six. That’s an amazing idea. Well, yeah. The course designer made it. He said that
with this setup, you can play six holes. I thought the islanders
made the course together! We made it.
But Mr. Kuta planned it by himself. Igaiga? Ah. Yeah. Sorry. Anyways, Tonbo,
what’s your plan for this hole? The headwind means a high
ball will never get across. The pin flag is on the far right”
It’s ideal for testing what she learned. “The shot would be a sharp left break,
but that’s gonna roll when it lands… That large hill right there means
I need to go at it from the left.” Then… the bunker on the left
of the green becomes crucial… The headwind calls for a low left
break to keep the ball below the hill. If it veers too far left
it’ll end up in the bunker. However, a low fade from
the left bunker… If you can pull that off, a grand path opens up.
The course is practically asking for
that shot it’s a carefully crafted hole,
clearly designed by a professional. Let’s do this, Tsubura. For a girl, getting the ball to the
front edge is already impressive… She just grazed the ball with
the top of the club face! Fly like a sparrow! Yes! Come on, go in! Oh no… She always surpasses my imagination… This hole is awesome! Who planned it out? Mr. Kuta…? Introduce me to him! Well, he thought this island
was getting too crowded, so he decided to move to another
one in the Tokara Islands… He thought Hino Island’s crowded…? Let’s go meet him. Let’s meet the one who designed it. Let’s find him, Tonbo. You mean… Go away? What’s the name of the guy we’re meeting? His name is Kuta. No, what’s his first name? I dunno. How can you meet someone if
you don’t even know their name? Next time! Oi! Tonbo!
To Akureki Island! Tonbo, what’s my name? ….Igaiga. You don’t know, do you?!?! You want to take Tonbo with you? I’ll take care of her. Please let me do this. So, you want her to step
outside of the island. Yes. Tonbo needs to be able to
get by on her own eventually. If she stays here,
she’ll have everything she needs. Even if I die,
everyone else will help her. Letting her stay here would undoubtedly
offer the most secure future. She came here after my
son and his wife died. But it might be that this island
isn’t her final destination. Just like a butterfly, making its
way from one island to another. Maybe Tonbo ought to fly too. A scarred wing is proof
of efforts to soar. As long as she has the wings to
fly, she should use them. Tonbo is starting to change. She wants to. I want to support her. Tonbo. We’re going to Akureki Island tomorrow. Don’t worry.
It’s still part of the Tokara Islands. But it’s not Hino Island… I know the first step is
the hardest one to take. But nothing is scarier
than regretting something. I used to be a professional golfer. What? I will tell you the truth. It was late in the
season, before a match to determine next year’s
tournament eligibility. Does he want me to fix the scores? I… If I lose this game… The guy who asked for
advice had been like a little brother to me
ever since turning pro. Ridiculous. Mr. Igarashi! I was already well-placed… He must have felt terrible having to ask. Okay. He just became a father and
was under a lot of pressure. Good. Uh-oh. I got the permit to play. That’s good. Thank you, you have no idea how– Stop it. Don’t say that. He sent me money afterwards. He said it was just a token of thanks. I never intended to demand any money. But once I saw the amount… I caught myself considering keeping it. I wasn’t exactly well off myself. I debated it for a week.
Then returned the money. But the golf association
had already found out. Both of us were expelled. And then my wife and son left me too. But you returned the money, right? I held onto it for a whole week.
That’s the truth. I almost kept it. There’s no excuse for that. I was too weak and careless. Igaiga… I lost my pride as a professional,
my passion for golf and… my family. Yet, humans still need to eat, right? It’s funny… I looked for work and found a caretaker
job at a development center on an island. And when I came to this island, I met a
girl with an incredible talent for golf. A girl named Tonbo. I want you to learn more about golf. The more you learn and the more
you practice, the more fun it gets. I lost that feeling of joy myself.
I let go of it. I loved golf more than anything,
and yet I allowed myself to lose it. Tonbo. I don’t want you to
experience the same thing. I don’t want you to have regrets. Let’s go home, Igaiga. I’ll wait for you at the harbor tomorrow. Tonbo! Oh, Yoko. Tsubura won the Japan junior. That’s incredible. Tsubura is amazing. She wanted me to tell you. She said it’s all thanks
to the sandal charm. Tsubura is getting closer
to the future she wants. While I don’t even dare
take a single step forward. She’s not coming. Please, go on aboard. Tonbo! Tonbo… Safe travels. Bye, Tonbo. It’s a three-hour trip to Akureki. She finally got the courage to do it. Tonbo is leaving the island… Even broken wings can fly again… Dusty loves golf. Not just likes it he loves it. Though he always looks a bit
worn out in his shabby clothes. And that’s why everyone calls him ‘Dusty’? He introduced himself that way. He said he’s a person
covered in the dust of the world. He told us to call
him ‘Dusty’ to match. Before coming to Hino,
he was a golf photographer, contributing photos to golf
magazines in America and Japan Oh, really? We didn’t really get it… but that’s exactly what he liked about us. He said we were like the
shepherds from the dawn of golf. Purely enjoying getting
the ball into the hole. He was apparently a selector for
the world’s top 100 golf courses. What?! Why would he move here?! He’s a bit eccentric.
Dreams of a reclusive life. Wants to spend his twilight years as
far away from society as possible. So, he chose Akureki Island,
which is even smaller than Hino? Yes, and he lives far from everyone,
with no phone or anything. Whoa… You’re going to have
to go there and search. That won’t be easy. But I think it’ll be worth the visit. From traveling the world’s
courses, he became interested in course design
so he built one on Hino… and on Akareki too. Just one hole. But it’s a very challenging
par-3, apparently. A small, challenging hole on a
tiny island… Isn’t that exciting! We’re the only ones who got off here… I…Igaiga. It says ‘evil’…
Uh, well, we have to ask about Dusty. Are you sure? Um, excuse me. Ask away, whatever you need! You’re scaring the young lady. That ugly
mug of yours is gonna give her nightmares. Shut it. Would you happen to know
a man who goes by ‘Dusty’? Dusty? Oh. That’s why you got those clubs with ya. You know him? Yeah. He lives on the other side. All by himself. Could you tell us the way? We want to meet him. You’d get lost if you went on your own. I’ll take ya there. I’ll be done here soon,
so wait a minute will ya? Thank you so much. So, you’re from Hino Island?
How old are ya? I’m a middle school senior. So, you’ll be leaving next spring, huh. You like golf, little miss? Yes. I love it. Alright, here we are. Here? This leads to his home. Really?! Are you sure? Walk down this road, you’ll find it. Thank you so much! My pleasure! Guess we’re walking, then. Right. How far do we gotta go? What’s wrong? There’s– something over there. Are you… Dusty…? Oh… Akureki has … wild goats too. This is his house? Looks like it. Is anyone home? Excuse us. Hickory shafts with
leather-wrapped grips… These clubs are all over
a hundred years old! It’s so pretty. St. Andrews…
at sunset, or maybe at dawn. I’ve seen these courses
countless times on TV, but they feel completely
different in person… Who’re you? You’re not from around here. Are you Dusty? That would be me. Found you! You’re the child who came to Hino
Island with nothing but a 3-iron. Can’t believe it’s been so long. You don’t remember me, do you? I don’t… I moved here not long after
Gon brought you to Hino Island. Tonbo learned golf on
the course you designed. Really? That makes me very happy to hear. But why did you come to Tokara? I’ve traveled the world with my camera…
got too covered in the grime of society… I wanted to shed all that baggage,
so I got rid of everything I owned… I chose to spend my remaining years
surrounded only by what I truly love. What you … truly love? You never know when your time is up. It could be tomorrow,
or in a hundred years. We can’t choose how we die.
But we can choose how to live. We can choose what our life should be. What’s your dream, Tonbo? My dream? Who do you want to be?
What do you aim for? I’ll get really good at golf. What will you do with your life, Tonbo? It’s a choice… It’s like the next shot in golf. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes,
I focus on this shot and what comes next. What comes next.. in life… I guess. So, what brought you here? I heard you built a small golf hole
on this island… is that true? Yes, it’s true. Please, could you let Tonbo play there? She learned golf on the course I designed
I’d be delighted to let her play! However She won’t be able to beat that
hole with only three clubs. I’ll lend you mine tomorrow. Tonbo. Wake up. Wakey wakeeeey! You, former professional. How is she in your opinion? She is a monster. The hole is only 140 yards,
perfect for a short iron.. But, The length makes it difficult. Oh, wow. It’s so beautiful!
Completely different from Hino! Igaiga. You look scary. This one’s tough. Incredibly so.
Look at those trees on either side… The tree on the left is taller,
while the one on the right is shorter. The gap in the air might tempt
you to hit a high draw. But if you just swing away without
thinking, you’ll end up in a trap. A trap… where? The bunker on the right. It’s intentionally placed
about 30 yards from the green. You are truly a
former professional. Today’s wind is coming from
the back left… any thoughts? If you go for a draw,
the wind will fight the ball as it lands. That’ll definitely increase the spin.. The
Green’s wide, but the approach is super narrow… And the whole front area slopes
steeply… If the ball lands there.. With a short iron, it’s bound to roll back
towards the pin… The slope down to the right bunker is perfectly manicured. The
second shot will be a 30-yard bunker shot. And if you don’t clear the tier, you’ll
keep ending up back in that bunker. You might start to worry
you’ll never finish this hole. If you’re stuck in the right
bunker, you have to overhit it. That’s when the left bunker
becomes a factor. Land there, and you’re facing
a downhill bunker shot. And even if you bypass the bunker on
the left, you’re left with a downhill approach. Overshoot the tier,
and it rolls all the way back down.. Man, what a challenge! You go first. Igaiga! It’s finally time to take on
the challenge towards Kuta’s hall. Don’t let your guard down,
this one is very difficult. Yes sir! Next time! Tonbo!
Kuta’s Hall Conditions Kuta’s Hall is
round and has a sturdy lid. Is that a manhole? I heard you built a small
course on this island. Is it true? I think so. Please! Can you let Tonbo play there? Happy to let her play. However, You can’t conquer that course
with just those three clubs. Th… This is… Beautiful course!
It’s completely different from Kinoshima! Igaiga, Your face is scary. This one’s tough. Extremely! Don’t worry, it’s Tonbo. Do you think Tonbo will be okay? Igaiga said he would take
responsibility for her. But, aren’t you worried? Worrying here won’t help… Even though there’s
little space in the air, There’s still room to
aim straight at the pin. Here. So, you aim straight with a simple ball? Oh, It’s Tsubura’s strategy. A straight ball has the risk of
curving either way if you miss. A pro wants to eliminate
risks from both sides. That’s why they use a curved shot. Aim far right? There’s also the option
to hit a light fade here. Then you can use the
green lengthwise without worrying about backspin
like with a draw. I see. As expected of Igaiga. Hmm. Setting up brings immense pressure. It feels overwhelming. If you’re aiming for a fade, you have
to launch it just left of the edge. But, if the ball goes even slightly
left, it will fall into the pond. Fearing this, you inevitably
shift your shot to the right… From there, if it fades,
the green becomes extremely narrow. It will end up on the right
slope, the most dangerous zone. Left tree space is clear. But hitting a low fade with
a short iron is very difficult. When you try to hit it lofted,
the face tends to close. Then, the left bunker is waiting for you. After all,
a draw is the easiest to visualize. Now to the left side? Igaiga thinks a lot. It makes players think. That’s the mark of a great course. But if it’s a draw, I have to launch it over the right
side, the biggest danger zone, Yes. The worry that the draw might not
happen inevitably crosses your mind. It’s drawing! Scared of the right side,
I closed the face too much. Considering that mistake, the green is
designed with the right side farther away and the left side closer,
with traps ahead and behind on the right. That’s a tough spot. Did you enjoy it? Whether it’s a draw, fade, or straight
shot, you need enough precision to overcome the visual pressure
from trees, bunkers, and slopes. If the course were longer, it would just be a difficult course. But, it’s a short par 3 that can be
hit with an 8-iron or less… It’s splendid. Right? Well done, Kuta. Damn! I want to hit it again! If someone says that,
the designer is satisfied. No! No second chances. Tonbo saying, no second chances… I’ve been waiting for my turn. Right. Tonbo, which club will you use? An 8 or a 7? This one will do. What? It’s 140 yards. Yeah! Closing the wedge face won’t reach. A 3-iron or cleek would go too far. It’s quite difficult. This has more spin than the 3-iron. Alright! Spin? With a cleek, how? High tee up! So, you’re going to hit a pop-up shot
to skim over the trees? How childlike. Could Tonbo pull it off? Alright, I’m counting on you, Tsubura. What’s that setup? The teed-up ball is set in
front of her right toes. Plus, it’s a strong forward press. The loft is 0 degrees,
perpendicular to the ground. No, It might even be negative. It doesn’t look like the
setup of a good golfer. Is this a monster? Her left collarbone is pointing down. A little more… Now to the left? That means she’s aiming
under the left tree! Here we go! There’s less loop in her
backswing than usual. To the water?! Flying fish ball! Go! Flying fish turn! Climb, climb! I did it! Told you, right? She’s a monster. Your face is scary. I never expected a player would attack
it like that when I designed it. I give up, I surrender. Tonbo, this isn’t the first
time you’ve done that shot. Skipping the ball across
the water and curving it isn’t something you
can do just like that. Yeah! I played it many times while waiting
for Grandpa Gon’s boat to come back. Tonbo! Bring it on! Bring it on! Okay, this time, a break to the left! Wataru, here I go! Alright! Nice catch! One more time! Next, next, it’s my turn! Bring it on! Alright, Yuma,
this time go to the other side! I knew it, she learned it while playing. Even though I designed it to require
shots that utilize the aerial hazards, I never thought someone would attack
it by curving over the water… Tonbo, want to play again? I can’t leave it like
this, it’s frustrating. This time, let’s have a match
with the standard approach as per the designer’s intent. Tonbo, except for her own clubs… It’s a serious match between me and
Tonbo, designer versus player. Alright, next up! Oh! This won’t stop! My club! Good for you, Tsubura! The club I’ve used the longest. It’s long. It hopped! This is fun! Yeah, discovering a new
world is always fun. Serious match. Yeah! Tonbo is definitely starting to change. An 8-iron? I have no idea how far an 8-iron can go. I figured it might be this far
since Igaiga used a pitching wedge. Poi! What is Poi? First, she tees it up high with a
cleek, and now places it directly on the ground.
It doesn’t make sense. Is she aiming for a
draw from the left edge? Mmm. Tonbo, who learned golf
with just a 3-iron, has an incredible sense
for curving the ball. But, even with the same draw,
a 3-iron and an 8-iron are different. Even if the impact is the same,
the 8-iron will curve less. Let’s see how she adjusts with the
8-iron she’s hitting for the first time. Her stance direction is
totally off for a draw. The shoulders, not the stance,
determine the starting direction. It’s possible to hit a draw with an open
stance and a fade with a closed stance. For a draw to clear the right
tree, a high ball is needed. Yet she’s setting the ball
closer to his right foot. This is it. This is Tonbo’s greatness. Even without being taught,
she has the instinct to set up perfectly for the
shot she wants to hit. The lowest point of the swing path
changes between a draw and a fade. For a draw, it shifts to the right,
and for a fade, it shifts to the left. That’s why the ball position is
right for a draw and left for a fade. She has a strong loop in her swing. She’s turned the swing plane to the right. All that’s left is to extend her
right elbow early to get the ball up. That makes the shaft’s
reverse flex earlier. The loft is applied
and the ball is caught. It’s a high draw! From that setup?! It looks good! With just a few practice swings, she grasped the characteristics
of the 8-iron and adjusted. Go for it! Tonbo really is a monster! Right at the pin? I did it! Ah, ah, ahhh! Stop! That’s enough! It’s from here, Tonbo.
The serious match between us! Seeing it in person,
it really is far from the green. There are three methods. One is the sand wedge. A shot that takes as
little sand as possible. But to cover just over 30 yards,
the swing is almost a full shot. I’m afraid of overshooting it by a lot. Even if I hit it well,
there’s the fear that the strong backspin will bring
it back to the bunker. The second method is an explosion shot
with a pitching wedge or a 9-iron. With less loft than a sand wedge, you can
use a smaller swing to get the distance. The thicker sand contact reduces the
risk of overshooting and backspin. However, it’s rare to use anything other
than a sand wedge for bunker shots. So it’s hard to visualize
the distance and trajectory. The third method is a clean
hit with a sand wedge. Compared to an explosion
shot, the smaller swing and lower head speed eliminate
the worry about backspin. But the launch angle is lower, so there’s
the concern of clearing the bunker lip. Now, how will you attack, Tonbo? Decided! A wedge? There’s also the option of a
pitching wedge or a 9-iron. This will do! I thought Tonbo might try an
explosion shot with the 3-iron… With a wedge,
is it a clean hit or taking sand? If she stands with her feet
together, it’s a clean hit. If she stands wider than shoulder
width, it’s a full explosion shot. Her stance is almost shoulder width. She closed the face.
Plus, her left foot… If the ball is buried in the sand,
you sometimes close the face extremely… But with a normal lie,
what is Tonbo planning? This is the best method! The sand flew so far to the right!? An inside-out bunker shot?! No, The distance is not enough. Go for it! Keep going, keep going! Hitting a big hook with an explosion shot
to get more distance, such a method… How many times will Tonbo surprise me? Don’t stop! Go up a bit more! Keep going!
Just a bit more! I did it! I have to mark it quickly! It might fall down! She’s definitely a monster. Ah, so close! Hey, I don’t have a marker. Hey, be good and stay still,
I’ll be right back! This is so like Tonbo. What is this?! Raked the bunker. Igaiga, what’s wrong? The grass is magnificent. It’s true! The grass is finer and
softer than the green on HinoShima! The green color is beautiful too! I’m glad you noticed. It’s a green made by
blending grass that withstands extreme temperatures
and various conditions! Managing the grass is difficult,
and that’s why it’s fun. As I approached the end of my
life, it became my greatest joy. When I achieve a green that is vibrant,
dense, and uniform, my heart leaps. This person doesn’t just like golf.
He loves it. Alright! Just a little break to the left. If I sink this, I win, right? You’re going to putt with that? Yes! Are you not planning to let that child
into the world of competitive golf? No, I want her to leave the
island and play competitive golf. Then why not give her a putter? Tonbo can putt incredibly
well with the 3-iron. I want to cherish that intuition for now. Until Tonbo herself feels she
needs a putter, this is fine. She’ll miss. The ball is on the edge of a step, with
her left foot on the flat surface above. Her right foot is on the
slope below the step. People gauge balance through the
soles of their feet. Even if she reads the line correctly, the information
from his feet will mislead him. The moment she sets
up, she’ll doubt if it breaks that much,
or if it breaks even more. Like this. What… I did it! That’s Tonbo’s intuition. She has no fixed form. Not good. At this rate, Tonbo’s golf won’t hold up in the competitive world! Igaiga, I’m really glad
I went to that island. That’s right! When I close my eyes, I remember it! Ah, that amazing golf… Kuta’s cooking! You never change! Next time! Tonbo!
The Unanswerable Line! The smoked mackerel was so delicious~ That was the best! Thatís bad At this rate, Tonbo’s golf won’t be
competitive in the professional world! Won’t be competitive? That’s right. Follow me. Where are we going? I don’t know… Look at this! It’s a practice green… …and it’s huge! No, even more than that… It’s bumpy! You don’t know which way
the ball will go when you roll it! Sounds interesting! Try hitting towards that cup. Wow, it’s far! You don’t have to make such a long
putt on the course at Hinoshima! It’s over 30 steps away… Alright! Tonbo’s putting involves
lifting the sole of the club and hitting the middle of the
ball with the leading edge. I see…so if the swing
is too big on a long putt, it’s difficult to hit
the middle accurately. If you hit below the equator of the
ball, it will float, and if you hit above it,
the ball will bounce unevenly. No floating or bouncing. Turn to the right, Left! One of Tonbo’s talents is the ability
to hit the ball with different heights. Finally, to the right! Oh no… Golfers don’t often intend to control
the path of the club from top to bottom, even though they consider the
path of outside-in and inside-out. Alright, one more time! That’s enough. You should be able to
get it closer next time. Now it’s this way. Wow, what a slope! I wonder how much it
will slice to the left… Alright! Got it! Oh, I see… So you read it as curving that much… It’s a five-step putt to the cup… It turned seven or eight
steps to the right. A big curve in the line is expressed by a slight difference in touch in
the width of the curve. Can you really have such a
delicate touch with 3-iron? So close! How is it? Impressive. You’re able to have a
soft touch with 3-iron. Alright, let’s try it again! The problem starts here. Huh? Why did this happen… As expected of someone who went
through training. You’re used to it. It’s cool and stylish! Please mow slowly. This slope is steep,
so if you go too fast, the teeth will bite into the slope
and tear up the grass. With this size, it will take about
40-50 minutes to mow the entire area! That’s right, even though I love
it, I’m getting old and it’s tough to
mow multiple times. After mowing vertically,
please mow the entire area horizontally. Huh?! I’ll go home with Tonbo and have lunch. Huh?! Wait! Come on, Tonbo, let’s go! Okay! Okay, but wait… After mowing horizontally, please also
mow diagonally to the right and left! Igaiga, cheer up! I…I’m done. Igaiga! Wow! Excellent job! It feels different from earlier! Exactly, it’s a completely
different green from earlier. Go ahead and roll it! The smoked mackerel made by Kuta was
delicious! I made it into onigiri! Huge! Thank you, for me! Does she thank me for
something related to golf? This is the flattest area here. First, aim for that cup. Hah! The ball sticks to
the ground like glue! The speed hasn’t dropped at all! What’s this? The speed of the
green is determined by multiple factors such as the
density of the grass, The width of the leaves,
the hardness of the stems, the presence of fine irregularities,
and the compaction… Next time, more gently… W…was that too weak? Stop! No way! I hit it so gently… This green is on a remote island and
hasn’t been stepped on by people. With zero footprints
and zero marks, this green is like a jewel.
Of course it’s fast. It has the speed of a tournament green… Right? Hahaha, well done, Kuta. Tonbo has never experienced
such high-speed green. It must feel like
rolling on flooring… Delicious! This is delicious! Right? Well done, Kuta. The expression,
“The green is fast,” is used when balls roll further
with the same touch. But the faster the green,
the slower the ball actually rolls. The fact that it rolls slowly means that
gravity acts on the ball for a long time. It becomes a line that bends so much…
The faster the green, the harder it becomes
to read before hitting. Okay, one more time! No, this is good, over here! This is the same place where
I rolled it before mowing… That’s right, try to approach that cup. Isn’t it ‘try to put it in’? I’m only about 5 steps away from the cup. Before mowing, the line was about this. Now, because the green speed is 2 or 3
times faster, the curve is like this. No, that’s not it! Did she turn her back to the cup… Alright, good job! Go, go in! Ouch… Tonbo, who has surprised
me many times before is now unable to produce
results for the first time. It won’t come close at all. Try rolling it as much
as you like to see how you can get it closer
to the cup from there. If you get bored, come back. Let’s go. Tonbo, Can she find the line on the green? There is no line to bring the
ball closer to the cup from there. Whether it’s a 3-iron or a putter. There is no line to
bring the ball closer…? Tonbo hit the ball towards the
highest point of the slope, and it cannot expand the
line any further than that. Even if you gently place the
ball at the top of the slope, it will start moving on its
own on the current green. Once it starts moving, it will only
accelerate and not stop around the cup. So, why did you say that to Tonbo? I wanted Tonbo to know that her current play style
won’t work in competitive golf. The placed ball sinks slightly
into the grass due to its weight. If you hit the ball with an iron blade
like Tonbo, it won’t float. That way, It receives the full resistance of the
grass at start and the roll is unstable. But putters have loft. So the ball floats
for a moment, a slight carry occurs, it lands and immediately transitions to
a forward spin, stabilizing the roll. When it comes to putting, putters are far
more advantageous… It’s only natural. It’s not bad to stick
to your own play style. However, that strong
attachment could potentially rob Tonbo of her agility
in competitive golf. Surely, that’s not what
you really want, is it? Is it time to refill
the sand in the bunker?! Let’s get the heavy lifting done
while the young ones still have energy! As you wish! But she’s doesn’t come down. It’s truly terrible… Shall I teach her? There is no such thing
as a gathering line Barefoot… What? Is she gathering information
from the soles of her feet?! Wh…which way is she facing?! I…it can’t be true?! Hey… I did it! There was a gathering line… Did you find it? Did you see it? I gathered it! Look! But, it doesn’t go in. Well, of course…just
gathering it is enough… If you can put it in,
is this the way to do it? Pick up the head with just the
wrist, to the outside…! Can’t cut to the left…! The cut spin is compensating
for the slope…! The spin came off?! Uh oh! Alright! Hey, hey, did it go in? Yay! How’s it, Kuta? I hear you’re hesitating
to leave the island? Yeah. Both Tonbo and I live on the
island because we like it here. But there’s a difference between us. A difference? I live on the island after experiencing
the world, but Tonbo lives on the island without knowing anything else and just
because it’s a good place to live. Don’t misunderstand. What’s wrong with living happily on
an island without ever leaving it? That’s also wonderful. And you know, leaving the island and experiencing something
other than the island… that’s also a great thing. But which one is better? Tonbo decides. Fold your wings and live peacefully,
or let them flutter until they almost tear and fly… It’s your life, no one else’s. You are the protagonist,
you will weave your own story. Can I ask you one thing? How was it coming to this island? Playing in the course for the first
time, experiencing the speed of the green that you’ve never
experienced before, how was it? It was fun, Really great. There are so many firsts, So many things to experience, In this world. Yeah! Thank you for everything. Bye bye, Kuta. Yeah. Tonbo, your putting was magnificent. Still, I wish Tonbo would use a putter. Tonbo has returned, huh? Yeah, Tonbo has returned! Ah, the Tonbo who left the
island for the first time! Don’t make such a big deal out of it. She just went to play a little
on the same Tokara island. Tonbo has come down! Something about Tonbo. So mature. Tonbo is so cool! You look great. I’m home! Welcome back! How was Akureki Island? It was really fun! I see, it was fun? That’s great. Hey, Yoko… If you need to contact Tsubura… Tsubura? What’s up? Actually, never mind! Tonbo! I’m glad, is it Uncle Gon or Aunt Setsu? It’s my first time leaving the island. It was fine. So, you know… I ended up with four clubs. Igaiga, Tsubura Mr. Kuta. And then… Mr. Kuta, whom I met on Akureki
Island, told me something. Things that I have never experienced
are overflowing outside of the island. I’m excited. Just like back then. Dad, Mom. I have made a decision. Igaiga! Let’s try rolling the ball with this!
Let’s go to the course! This course won’t roll
as fast as Mr. Kuta’s. Oh, but it’s fun when
it’s fast like that… Hey, can you mow the lawn? Didn’t I just get back? Give me a break. Will it be in a cup? Just when I thought we
gave up because of the rain, we ended up doing
something like this… Wow! That’s fast! That’s Augusta-level speed. Augusta? It’s a course famous for its super-fast
green, known as the Glass Green. A green that fast?!
Is there really a course like that? I want to try playing on it. I want to know more
about different courses. Tonbo… Well, there’s a slight distortion. Then… Yes! I did it! Did you purposely hit it with a fade? Yeah. I was hoping it
wouldn’t slice to the left. Why? I don’t know, but somehow… Wow, that angry face is getting scary. If you hit with a toe, the face
will have the force to try to open. The slightly open face
will offset the hook line. Even if you don’t know the theory,
did you sense it with your intuition? What’s wrong, Tonbo? School starts tomorrow! Teacher! Did you finish all your homework? Of course! Oh no! I still have to write my essay… Hey, Tonbo! It’s already late! School starts tomorrow, right? Geez… I’ve decided, Igaiga! What did you decide? When next spring comes When spring comes? Yeah, when it comes… When it comes? Next time! Tonbo! Real Feelings! Hey, what did you decide on? See you again next time! Hey, Tonbo!! See you later. Good morning! Good morning! Yuma, Wataru! See you later! Tonbo! We’re faster! No way! The last summer vacation? Yeah, in 3rd grade in middle school, they have to write an essay
with that topic. The students leaving the island next spring will write
about their thoughts and goals. Leaving the island… I wonder what Tonbo wrote. It’ll be posted
on the bulletin board after school today. The last summer vacation Class 3-1, Tonbo Oi. On this island, it’s a tradition
for middle school 3rd grade students to write an essay with this topic
during their last summer vacation. There is only a middle school
on the island, so in the next spring, students
leave the island to attend high school, making
this their last summer vacation here. But I’m different. I’m not going to high school,
I’m not leaving the island, it’s not the last time,
I always thought that. I came to the island when I was in
second grade in elementary school. My parents died in an accident,
and Uncle Gon brought me here from Kagoshima where I used to live. At first, I cried every day. I felt bad for Uncle Gon and Aunt Setsu,
who were kind to me, so I cried in secret. One day, Uncle Gon found me. Uncle Gon said, “You try so hard to make us like you. That’s why you cry in secret. Don’t rush,
this island has plenty of time. Let’s slowly become a real
grandpa and granddaughter. Don’t worry. Even if the whole world
turns against you, I’ll be on your side.” From that day on, I stopped crying. Aunt Setsu
always slept with me in the same bed. The director let me play with Tokara horses and showed me the stars at the observatory. Bunpei caught goats for me and taught me how to fish. Yoko baked cakes for me,
trimmed my nails neatly, and smelled like a mother. Everyone on the island
always called out to me, “Tonbo, Tonbo.” Every day became fun.
Every day felt like summer vacation. The most fun thing was playing golf. The club
my dad left me became toy, and the course everyone
on the island made became my playground. Then in June this year,
Igaiga came to the island. Igaiga was very good at golf. He taught me
ways to hit the ball that I didn’t know. He gave me a club
that I had never used before. I used to think people from
outside the island were scary, but Igaiga was different. Sometimes
his face could look scary, but he shared secrets with me
that no one else knew, treating me
more like a friend than a child. Playing on the course with
Igaiga was really fun, and it made me
love golf even more. During summer vacation, Tsubura,
Yoko’s niece, came to visit the island. Tsubura is the same age as me,
but she’s really good at golf and wants to succeed in America,
earn a lot of money, and make her parents proud. I had never thought about things like that. Everyone on the island, Uncle Gon,
Aunt Setsu, always did things for me, but I hadn’t done anything for them. After Tsubura left,
Uncle Gon asked me something. “How will you live after I die?” I had never thought about Uncle Gon dying. I didn’t want him to say such things. But I started to think
that I want to become someone who can repay Uncle Gon. After Tsubura left the island, I heard she won a big golf tournament
called the Japan Junior. She is moving step by step
towards her dream. This summer vacation,
I left the island for the first time. I went to Akureki Island. On Akureki Island, there
was a man named Kuta who had built a small one-hole golf course. Kuta said, “There are many things in
the world that are new and unknown.” I received golf clubs
from Igaiga, Tsubura, and Kuta. When I use those clubs,
I can hit shots I never knew before. I keep loving golf more and more. I want to love many more things. It’s not the last time,
I always thought so. But this is the last summer
vacation I’ll spend on the island. I’ve decided.
Next spring, I’m leaving the island. Uncle Gon! Welcome back! She has made up her mind… Tonbo. That Tonbo is leaving the island… …Isn’t there anything we can do for her? That’s right, until she leaves the island, let’s do something for Tonbo every day… You don’t need to do anything. Just as always, that’s the best. Can I talk about after leaving the island? From the perspective
of those coaching the club, Tonbo’s golf
must seem unconventional. Tonbo’s golf has no fixed form. However, the current golf world
trains players to fit an ideal form. It’s not necessarily bad. But… But? I fear it might take away
what makes Tonbo special… They might keep criticizing her,
saying “That’s wrong,” and she’ll be constantly corrected.
That’s how people create a swing in golf. But Tonbo
has never tried to create a swing. Tonbo tries to create the ball. I want to nurture
Tonbo’s free-spirited golf as it is. So, you’re saying
she shouldn’t join a golf club? She’s finally leaving the island,
and you want her to play golf alone… No, she needs competitors. Absolutely. So, what are you going to do? I have one idea. Can you leave it to me? I only know about the island and fishing. I’m an amateur
when it comes to the mainland and golf. If you think it’s best for Tonbo… I’ll trust you with it. Thank you very much! Please! I beg you! Igarashi. You came back well. You idiot, it sounds like
you’re welcoming him back! You should say,
“How dare you to come back?” Well, anyway, do you want
to entrust that island kid to us? I know I have no right to ask this favor. But still, please. If you accept, I’ll do anything! For that child… …Tonbo’s future is at stake. Diploma, awarded! Class 3-1, Ooi Tonbo! Yes! Diploma, Ooi Tonbo. This certifies the completion
of all middle school courses. Congratulations. Thank you very much! Tonbo, I saw your panties! I showed you! Still a kid inside. One week left… To, Tonbo! Wataru? What’s wrong? Did something happen? Tonbo! Tonbo! Hey! Tonbo! Why you Calling me so… What is it? I, I, always… um… Tonbo, about Tonbo… Always… I’ve always liked you, Tonbo! I like you too, Wataru! N-no, that’s not what I mean! My feelings are much, much more, so much! I love you so much I want to marry you! M-marry? Th-thank you! I’ll play golf too! I’ll get good,
and when I graduate middle school, I’ll come to you, Tonbo! I’ll grow taller, become a cool guy! Huh? Your hands are reversed. Now, give it a try. Just like Bunpei! I, I really love golf now! That was surprising… Yo-yo-yo Yoko! What’s up, Tonbo? Ah! Sorry about that! Haha. Heh? Wataru, huh? When I realized he was trying to
convey his feelings properly… it made me really happy. Kids are great, so straightforward. It doesn’t matter! Kids or adults. Everyone on the island knows
Bunpei’s feelings for Yoko. Yoko is aware too. But… But? Hasn’t it been conveyed? How much Bunpei likes her. Bunpei, you should be
more straightforward, don’t you think so? Geez, Yoko… When I reached out to pet her,
Yoko bit me. Could you stop calling her Yoko, Yoko?
It sounds like I bit you. But, Bunpei’s goat is named Yoko. He’s a good guy. Don’t you think about dating him? With Bunpei, even marriage… I can’t marry Bunpei. Yo, Yoko! Why not? Oh, Bunpei? I’ve loved you, Yoko,
since you first came to the island, since the first day I saw you… Why can’t we be together? Would it be okay with someone else? Is it Igaiga? Is it because
he came from outside the island? Calm down, Bunpei! Why not… Someone like me… No one likes me… Bunpei! Aren’t you going to chase him? Yoko! Tonbo… You know,
I have a bit of a chronic illness… I’ve been told
to give up on having children… They said so… I still get regular checkups
at a hospital in Kagoshima. Don’t you like Bunpei? He’s a good person. Very… Then… Tonbo! You need to say it properly,
or it won’t get through! Bunpei tried to convey
his feelings properly! You are really here! Tonbo told me. She said if anything happens,
the golfers on the island would come here. I need to convey my feelings properly too. Will it be okay? Yoko… By the way, Udo from Kumamoto contacted me. Are you anxious? Only one week… left. No I am not… I’m excited. I want to learn new things. However, this time,
unlike on Akureki Island, I’ll be outside the island
for a long time… No Uncle Gon, no Aunt Setsu,
no one, not even Igaiga… I’m scared… Let’s go. The wind is the same as the first time
I played golf with Tonbo! No, maybe a bit stronger than that day… Try hitting it. Aim for that spot. But if I aim that far left… It is okay, even if you drop it in the sea. Swing boldly like you always do,
and try to curve it. Like I always do… That’s right.
Don’t be afraid. Just be yourself. This island, Tonbo’s Hinoshima,
will never change, no matter what. Never. You can do it, Tonbo! Nice shot! Haha, it fell into the sea after all! That’s fine. Your worries are now entrusted
to the Tokara Sea. Yeah. So, children… You know, I love everyone on this island. They warmly welcomed me,
after I left Okinawa. I know your parents well too. They are surely looking forward
to seeing you marry someone and have grandchildren someday. If it wasn’t the case, I… If it wasn’t? You’re so silly… I would have been with you
a long time ago. I like you… It was Igaiga who said it’s okay to go OB. You can let me off by one stroke! That’s that, and this is this. Oh, come on! Alright! This time for sure! I forgot I told Yoko
that probably Bunpei is here. O-okay, let’s go back today. R… Roger. Igaiga! The time has come! Tonbo, you have checked everything, right? I have my clothes, my 3-iron, wedge,
putter from Tsubura… I’ve got everything! Alright, let’s go! Next time on Tonbo! “See you later!” Both of you!
You forgot your boarding tickets! Oh no!!! I forgot!!! If you keep doing that,
you’ll never finish packing. I’m almost done, seriously. Don’t take unnecessary things with you. Just clothes and the bare essentials. I know. I’ll send the rest on the next ferry. Okay. Make sure you clean up
and tidy your room properly. I said I know. Hey Uncle Gon, don’t throw away my stuff
in my room without asking. Alright, alright. I don’t know why but
Uncle Gon seems grumpy… Huh? Isn’t he always like that? No, he’s unusually sullen today. Maybe he’s feeling lonely? He doesn’t want you to know that. Hey, hey! Tonbo! Focus on your left shoulder and wrist… Swing! What’s going on? You’re practicing, Wataru! Oh, Tonbo! Teach me! Yesterday, Bunpei
and the director taught me, but it was all about the backswing. Backswing? They said to start with the left shoulder, and to hinge the wrist…
I didn’t quite get it. Bunpei was like,
“Golf is all about the backswing!” Even though he’s just an amateur! How do you do your backswing, Tonbo?
Teach me! I don’t understand complicated stuff! You should ask Igaiga about golf… I want you to teach me, my Tonbo… Calling you that way!? So cheeky! I don’t really know
how to explain the backswing… It’s more about finding a spot
where you can swing down easily… There’s a spot
where you can easily hit the ball, right? A spot where it’s easy to hit the ball? It’s like pounding mochi. When you pound mochi,
you raise the mallet, right? From here, or from here, you know
it won’t hit the mochi properly, right? You naturally find the spot
where it’s easiest to swing down, right? Yeah! It’s the same with hitting the ball… From certain spots,
it’s hard to make a good hit. This spot looks
a bit difficult. Yeah! Here! This spot looks good! It looks easy to swing down from!
So from here! Wow! Nice shot! When you lift,
it’s more about just pulling back, I guess. More than that, it’s about
how you swing down, how you hit the ball… I see… Normally, without the momentum from the backswing,
hitting the ball is difficult. That’s why most golfers focus on
how to raise the backswing. But everything about the shot
is determined by the downswing. As long as the downswing
is on the correct path, you’ll hit a good shot. Focus more
on the downswing than the backswing… Igaiga, your face looks scary… -He’s smiling…
-He’s smiling… Golf competition? Yes! Tonbo’s Farewell Cup! We decided to have it the day
before Tonbo leaves the island. Yeah! Uncle Gon, come watch too! I’m not interested in rolling balls! Oh, come on, don’t say that. It’s Tonbo’s farewell party. It might be the last time
she plays golf on the island… I’m fine. Nothing’s going well… I can’t marry Bunpei… Bunpei! Tonbo. You’re sighing, are you okay? I’m fine, I’m fine! I’m feeling great! A-are you okay? Only 5 days left? Oh, right! We’re having a competition
the day before you leave! When are you marrying Yoko? Why do you ask all of a sudden!? What’s up? That is… It’s fine now. It’s fine now… Wait! But things were going well
at the golf course the other day! Yoko has her own feelings too, you know. What about your feelings, Bunpei? What about your feelings for Yoko, Bunpei? I… Are you giving up? My feelings… Bunpei… How will Tonbo’s unconventional golf grow
once she leaves the island? I wanted to let Tonbo eat some good fish… That’s how it was… with Tonbo… Mom, did you know about Yoko’s condition? Yes, I knew. If I said I wanted to marry Yoko, would you oppose it? Yes, I would… I see… If you would give up just because your parents opposed it,
then I would oppose it. If you got married, and your wife and I had a fight,
whose side would you take? Well, it depends on the fight, but… I would tell her to respect you… You’re a kind son. And… A fool! A complete fool! Such a man should not get married. Mom… If you side with me,
your wife will be left alone. She married you relying only on you,
but she’ll be alone. If you don’t stand by her, who will? Push me aside and protect your wife. No matter what,
never leave your wife alone. That’s what marriage is about. Well, I’m off. Alright. Well then,
we now begin the Tonbo Farewell Cup! Let’s all do our best! Yeah!!!! Doing things out of the ordinary… From tomorrow, it will be my job. Oh my…! It’s the last day, so I put in the effort. Tomorrow is finally the day. Oh! The Golfer! Aren’t you putting
in a bit too much effort? Not at all! Alright, it’s my turn! Have you prepared
some kind words for her departure? Kind words… Leaving the island
might be truly terrifying for her. But if she shows her fear, she might worry me,
so she keeps it to herself. If you understand that… Tonbo has been running every day.
She probably thinks of it as training. She’s determined
to pursue golf in her own way. I can’t let her resolve
weaken with kind words. That’s my role as her surrogate parent. Tonbo! My ball… I did it! Don’t come back to the island
for trivial reasons! Since you’re leaving
with the resolve to play golf, you can’t return
until you’ve achieved a decent result! That’s what I plan to tell her! If you say something like that, what will Tonbo do
if she faces hardships over there… That’s the point. Tonbo has already faced hardships
outside the island. If she faces hardships again and returns easily,
she might never leave again. I can’t let her become a weak person again. Nice par. Nice par. Tonbo, as expected! That’s amazing. Thank you, Yoko. Golf is so much fun! Right, right? I wish I had started earlier. You’ll get good quickly, Yoko! Really? Yeah! Oh, we have a tailwind today! Director, you are in good shape today. You might get on in two. No, no, I’ll get on in one! Hey! Director! Just don’t hit a grounder~ Yoko! Marry me! Are you listening? Yoko. W…We talked about this
the other day, didn’t we? I… Even so, marry me! About children, i… it’s fine! Look! I’m practically like a child myself. And I have goats! They’re as cute as children! Plus, we have Tonbo! Me? Tonbo is everyone’s child on the island! She is everyone’s child! We all raised her together! It’s also our child! We already have a child! So, marry me! Bunpei! It is ridiculous. I know,
but his feelings came through clearly. I… I’m a small man, but… No, you’re not small, you’re admirable. I can’t promise to make you happy… But I’ll always be by your side, This… On this island, always! Until our hair turns white! I’ll always be by your side! So… So! Marry me! Yoko! Yoko, what’s your answer? Y-yes… She nodded! She said yes! Good for you, Bunpei. -Bunpei!
-Bunpei! Are you okay? Tonbo, what’s wrong?
Aren’t you tired from golf today… It’s fine! Tomorrow… Don’t oversleep. Okay! This is my granddaughter, Tonbo. Please take care of her. Welcome! Nice to meet you, Tonbo! Are you going to play golf? Hey, let’s go. What are you doing? Come on, So small, so soft… I’ve never seen hands like that before… Oh, you like fish! If it’s fish,
I’ll catch as many as you want! This old man is a fisherman! Uncle Gon… I had a scary dream. Uncle Gon, Uncle Gon, Uncle Gon, Uncle Gon, Uncle Gon! Uncle Gon! Dear Uncle Gon. Uncle Gon,
thank you for raising me until now. Even if I’m gone, don’t drink too much!
Up to 3 cups! On sunny days, air out the futon!
Don’t be lazy, cut your toenails too! Remember to turn off the bathroom light! Adding fabric softener
makes the laundry feel nicer! Like an old wife. Don’t forget about me, from Tonbo. Tonbo… Thank you. Please take care of Tonbo! Yes! Tonbo! Safe! Just barely! Bunpei said he was happy to call me
a child of the island! Everyone on the island helped raise me!
Thank you! I’m off! Tonbo! Take care! See you later! Tonbo! Tonbo! Do your best! Do your best! See you… Yeah! Tonbo, take care! Tonbo! Tonbo! -Do your best!
-See you soon! Tonbo!!!! I won’t forget! Tonbo and I are
grandpa and granddaughter! Uncle Gon… Always! Always come back!
If it’s tough, come to this old man! Always come back to this island! Uncle Gon… Uncle Gon! I’m off! I’m off! Uncle Gon! Tonbo… Take a good look, Tonbo. That island is your home. The place where your story began. Your proud homeland. Take a good look. A new story
woven by Tonbo is about to begin. Igaiga, we’ll be arriving
in Kagoshima soon. -I’m getting nervous.
-Yeah. What is it? I was just remembering. The first time I took this ferry
to Hinoshima, your hometown. Were you nervous? Nervous? More like anxious, I’d say. What a place. Nothing but mountains and sea.
I’ve sure traveled far. When we first met, you were so startled
that you fell down! When I first saw you,
I thought you were a boy! That’s so mean! I was really looking forward
to your arrival! Just like yourself, the people on this
island are full of personality. At first, your grandpa seemed scary.
I didn’t like him very much. But Grandpa Gon
was always looking out for you. My tea is murky. His eyes are a dull grey. Ichiga Igarashi! Iga-Iga! Yes, over here! That’s me! By the way, it’s Kazuyoshi Igarashi! Oh, so you’re Igaiga. Aunt Setsu was kind from the start, right? She was. Come to think of it, Aunt Setsu was the first person
to call me Igaiga. And the breakfast she made me was so good! Here you are. I’ve brought the museum director. Oh. The director is technically my superior, but I was so relieved
by how approachable he was. -What’s his name again?
-It’s Kento Hidaka, of course! -Oh, right.
-Do you remember Bunpei’s full name? Bunpei… Bunpei… Tarou! Osamu Fumihira! Don’t forget! What did you think
when you first met Yoko? Her? Oh, well, I… -Hi Yoko.
-Keep driving, Bunpei! -Takuma, too.
-I’ll stop the bleeding. Let’s play soccer! The police officer,
the teacher, Wataru, and Yuma. You got along with everyone right away. -Even though you have a scary face!
-You were the fastest to fit in! Don’t forget the island’s wildlife! Those beautiful sunset-red feathers. And goats were just walking around! And that insect! You got stung on the butt! It was so unbelievably itchy! The creatures on the island are amazing! Red fur, Tokara horses, goats,
giant eels, Bunpei, and that insect! Wait. Did you include Bunpei in that list? Bunpei? But the most surprising thing was the island’s incredible golf course! What? What the heck is this? Amazing! They used the natural coastal terrain
to create a full-on links course! The islanders built it
for their own enjoyment! There’s a headwind today. I’m taking the shot! She grips the club like a baseball bat. This really is just for fun. She has an extreme open stance,
facing directly towards the sea. For a shot like this,
you need to hit a low, strong draw. But she uses a thin three iron for it. For a girl, it’s quite a long, stiff club. I guess she’s expecting a big slice. Go! Like a swallow before the rain,
slipping under the wind! What was that follow-through? There it goes! I did it! I’d never seen a kid play like you did. I thought you must be a monster! A monster? That’s so mean! No, it’s a compliment! -It means you left a big impression!
-Don’t call me a monster! What was your first impression
of me, Tonbo? Well, you’ve got a scary face. A really scary face. Your face is really scary, Igaiga. Okay, next topic. At first, I didn’t understand
anything about you. You refused to leave the island. I’m staying. I’m staying on this island forever! I’m not going anywhere! Look! This is the pride of the island. It feels like time has stopped here. I wonder which ones are my mom and dad? They say people
turn into stars when they die. I understood the reason you learned
to play golf with a three iron. I remember you cried then. It was just the starlight
stinging my eyes. -Is that so?
-Of course! Sorry, I got carried away. What will you do about high school? There’s only a middle school
on the island. I’m not going to high school. I’m staying on the island. I tried all kinds of ways
to show you a new world. Yeah!
You gave me a wedge! It was my first club
besides the three iron! The grip contained your father’s memories. I bet you’d like to try it, right? Yeah! Since you have the wedge, I’ll teach you something
that you can’t do with a three iron. I wanna try too! Amazing. Isn’t it beautiful? It’s like the sun is melting into the sea. Putting a bench here was a great idea. Playing golf with you and watching the
sunset from that bench was wonderful. Right? It reminded me how fun golf can be,
as obvious as it may be. But you said something
really harsh after that. Tonbo, what you’re doing isn’t golf. It’s not golf? I wanted to challenge
you and your play style. Challenge? That’s right! And boy did you ever! Tsubura! -Yoko’s niece.
-Tsubura Adaniya! Tsubura was completely different
from anyone I had played golf with before. She was so good that for the first time,
I felt all jittery about playing. Yes. She really gave you
the challenge you needed. A three-quarter shot with a driver? I did it! Nice. Tsubura only swings from here to here. And you still send it! I always use a three-quarter swing. That’s how I’ll become Japan’s best. Japan? Yeah. The coach told me
that if I master the three-quarter shot, I can be the best in Japan. After that, I can learn a full shot
when I aim to conquer the world. Amazing. She’s Tonbo’s age
and already taking on the world. I… I don’t want to lose! Tsubura seemed half impressed
and half astonished by your golf. Maybe the one-legged stance was too much. What was that?! I don’t get it! She opened the club face! What are you going to do next, Tonbo? Tsubura seemed truly
shocked by the way you played. She was holding her head. I was just doing things like I always do. Tsubura will be your rival someday. I’m convinced of that. I wonder what Tsubura thought? Same as me. She wanted you to keep playing golf. That’s why she said
some harsh things to you, too. Yeah! Let’s keep going! What’s your dream, Tonbo? Dream? What do you want to become? What are you aiming for? I want to stay on the island. Forever? What will you do? What do you mean? You’re just going to stay here? Is that your dream, Tonbo? That sounds kind of boring. Your life will be empty. This island has everything I need. Flying fish and red-bearded deer! It’s not boring at all. I’m fine here. I’m going to live here
for the rest of my life. Are you sure you’re not just
convincing yourself of that? Maybe you’re just avoiding the fact
that there’s a whole world out there? There may be even more beautiful sights. I was shocked at first when she said that, but after that, I learned about Tsubura’s
true passion for golf. He’s been driving
the same old truck for years. My father, that is. It’s all rusted. And the bed is full of holes. Letting your kid
play golf can be expensive. I’m going to get really good at golf. I’m going to buy my dad a new truck. And there’s something
I want you to have, Tonbo. I was so surprised
when she gave me that club. I was convinced. -That Tsubura would be your rival–
-You already said that. Take care of it and use it all up. This was the idea of the person
who designed the course. He figured it would
create a six-hole course. Didn’t everyone on the island
design that course together? They built it, yes. But the design was done by Mr. Kuta alone. Let’s go see him. The person who designed the course. Let’s go together, Tonbo. Me too? At first, I was really scared. I promised to never leave the island,
but you took me to Akureki Island. Scarier than my face? You’re hesitating? But you know, I was surprised when
you talked about yourself. Yes. I knew I had to tell you. I used to be a professional golfer. Used to be? I lost golf, my family, and most of all my pride as a pro. But still, humans need to eat, you know. It’s kind of funny. I want you to learn
more about golf, Tonbo. I was surprised by your tears. I’m sure it took a lot of courage
for you to talk about that. That’s when I realized I had to be
courageous, too. Tonbo, you’re… We went to meet
Mr. Kuta on Akureki Island. He lived in such an incredible place. The path to his front door
was like an animal’s trail! Is this really Mr. Kuta’s house? Looks like it. St. Andrews at sunset. Or maybe it was sunrise. I’ve seen it countless times on TV, but
this leaves a different impression. Who’s there? I heard you built
a small course on this island. Is that true? -Yes, I think so.
-Please! Would you let Tonbo play there? What a beautiful course! It’s totally different from Hinoshima! You had told me, Igaiga. You said the course was…
What was it? “Supper difficult!” No! Super difficult! “Supper” doesn’t make any sense! Go! Flying fish ball! Flying fish, turn! Climb, climb! I did it! Mr. Kuta’s single-hole course
was so much fun. And supper difficult. Super! You’re saying that on purpose! Alright! What did you think of the island? Playing a new hole,
and the fastest green you’ve ever seen! How was it? It was fun. It was so fun. Taking you to Akureki Island
was the right decision. I truly believe so. You know, I think I finally understand all the
things you’ve been telling me, Igaiga. Oh? And what did I tell you? Um… Okay, let’s move on then! Hey! Now I’ve got four clubs. Igaiga, Tsubura. Mr. Kuta, too!
And of course… Mom and Dad. I’ve made a big decision. I’ve made my choice. Next spring, I’m leaving the island. Here’s your diploma, Tonbo. You grew so much from
the end of summer to graduation. Next thing I knew you were in uniform. What’s wrong, Igaiga? It was such a joy to watch you grow up. They say you get more
emotional as you get older. You may have gotten bigger, but I don’t
like a kid like you telling me that! Stop making that scary face while crying! Don’t oversleep tomorrow. Right. On this last night,
I didn’t know what to say. Even though there were
so many things I wanted to talk about. It was Grandpa Gon who always
pushed me forward and supported me. That’s right. No one in the world cares
about you more than Grandpa Gon. You’ve all made me who I am today! Thank you! I’m off! I won’t forget you! I’m your grandpa
and you’re my granddaughter! -Grandpa Gon.
-Anytime! You can come back anytime! If things get tough,
come back to your old gramps! You can always return to this island! Grandpa Gon. Grandpa Gon! I’m off! I’m off! Grandpa Gon! Take a good look, Tonbo. That island is your hometown. It’s where your story began. It’s a home you should be proud of. Take a good look. Tonbo, this is just the beginning. Yeah. It’s finally happening. Look! You can see Kagoshima! Wow, the lights are incredible! -How about we get some good food?
-Yay! You can treat me to
an all-you-can-eat meal! What? Wait just a minute, Tonbo. Go! So those are the eyes of someone
raised only looking at the horizon? Here comes Tonbo. On the next episode of Tonbo! Tonbo’s Course Debut! Here you go! It’s delicious! What is this?
I’ve never had anything like it! You won’t find a shop like this
on Hinoshima Island. It’s so good! The meat just melts in your mouth! You’re very kind.
I’ve never seen a customer look so happy. Have some more meat, on the house. She couldn’t stop crying on the ferry.
It’s great to see her finally smiling. The city at night looks like
it’s been flooded with light. There are more people downtown
than the island’s entire population. And the transportation… It must all be so fresh
and exciting for Tonbo. You came to Kagoshima to get
a cavity filled once, right? Back then, I stood behind Grandpa Gon
and barely noticed my surroundings. This is the bullet train? It’s so long! This is Kumamoto Station.
Thank you for riding the bullet train. Watch your feet as you exit the train. Mr. Udo runs a driving range, right? That’s right. He let me use it a lot
when I was a pro golfer. What are they like? Well, how should I put it? The mother has a dirty mouth,
but is strong-willed. The father is a passionate man
who raised his kids to be pro golfers. They’re a lively bunch. You’ll see. Even at this hour, it’s still so bright! So this is where I’ll be practicing. Let’s go. There you are. Sorry we’re late. Is that her, then? I’m Tonbo Oi. It’s a pleasure to meet you. So those are the eyes of someone
raised only looking at the horizon? Not bad. Where is your carry bag, dear? This is everything. -What? Only four clubs?
-Huh? That’s right. I bet you’re eager to play. Everyone on the island
would be sleeping by now, but people here are practicing golf! Are they training to be pros? I wonder? Mr. Igarashi! It’s been a while! Hey, Hajime. He’s their son. He’s the lesson pro here. So you’re Tonbo? Nice to meet ya. It’s a pleasure to meet you, too. What a shot! Let’s see what you’ve got. A driver? Igarashi was so eager to have you here. You must have some skill. But, I can’t be sure
until I see it with my own eyes. If you don’t have the skills, we’ll have to forget about taking you in. Mr. Udo, wait just a second! Okay! It’s huge! And long! It looks like real grass! But it feels totally different! Tonbo has never hit a driver before. A baseball grip? When she first used
an eight-iron at Kuta’s place, she picked up on its characteristics
with one practice swing. Thank you very much. It’s automatic? Amazing! Where should I hit the ball? What direction should I aim? Well, how about aiming
right between those two steel towers? And what kind of ball? What kind? From here to there? Or more like this? Well, how about a draw? Okay! When asked to demonstrate a shot, most people would aim for the tee. I’ve never been asked about
a draw or a fade before. Having mastered the game
on the course instead of a driving range, Tonbo only knows
how to take shots based on direction. What kind of stance is that? Does she have it confused with a fade? No. With the ball slightly inside, left shoulder raised a bit
and hands leading the setup, her upper body is ready to hit a draw. She moved her left hand
to the closed position. Incredible looping. Continue. Those are some nice sounding shots! But she’s slicing it every time. Are you sure about this? Taking care of a kid like this. All of Tonbo’s clubs are old. Even among the latest drivers,
this one stands out for its length and large head. Due to the enormous volume
at the end of the shaft, there’s a significant force
when trying to open the face. The effect only intensifies
when you swing. I sliced it again. Masterfully designed to minimize spin, This club ensures that even if you miss,
the ball won’t turn too much. For a player like Tonbo
who intentionally curves the ball, this is a challenging club. I never knew drivers
were so difficult to use. She sounds like
she’s never hit a driver before. This is her first time at a driving range
and first time using a driver. Really? That’s enough. I’ll have you try again tomorrow. Okay. This will be your bedroom. It’s getting late. Why don’t you get some sleep? Thank you very much. Really? So, when will you return to the island? The next ferry to Tokara
is the day after tomorrow. Hajime. What was your impression of the girl? Of Tonbo? It’s true my father loves golf, but he doesn’t know
a thing about swinging. He raised his kids to be pro
with passion more than theory. Mr. Igarashi. Did you make her practice
hitting low balls from a high tee? I’m curious. Tonbo’s swing has a tendency
to either have horizontal head motion, or somewhat of a down swing. Her swing doesn’t have a scooping motion. Hajime. I’m relieved you’re here. Take care of Tonbo. Tonbo must be so disappointed. What is this? The mattress is so thick! This is so fun! This is delicious! It all looks incredible! So this is what a pancake looks like? Very good. Those who smile and savor delicious food,
and those who eat most will thrive. It’s so good! Our driving range
is open to junior players. There’s a group of youngsters
around the same age as you. I’ll be taking them
to a nearby course this afternoon. They let us play nine holes after the usual players
are done for the day. A course? I hear you’ve never
been on a real course before. Mr. Igarashi told me. Wanna come with us? Yes, please! There are already so many people here. Who could have done this? There’s no way
it was the men in this house. That’s pretty impressive!
Alternating between draws and fades. How about this one? Think you could give it a try? Is that a driver? Try a draw first, would you? When I try to hit it like my three iron,
I slice it every time. To hit a draw with this club, I’ll have to make contact like this,
and release like this. Well done! So she can hit a draw if she tries? So I really do have to have to aim
for a strong hook to get it just right. It’s so different from all my clubs.
It feels so weird! No good. When the head is easy to rotate, you can move it during your swing
and make better contact with the ball. The perfect driver for someone like Tonbo
who uses the face to direct the ball. Over here, everyone! Meet your new friend. From Tokara– I’m Tonbo Oi! It’s a pleasure to meet y– Try this one! More drivers? Why? That’s what the boss taught us. The boss? Mr. Udo, of course! It’s normal to start with a wedge
and work your way up to longer clubs, but the boss always asks,
“What’s the first club you always use?” “Your driver!” That’s why he starts
our practice with drivers. “To be a good golfer,
you’ve got to change the way you think.” Not bad, right? Sounds like him. This one, too. Thank you. Kids are brutally honest
when it comes to skill. Always judging who’s better or worse, and openly dismissing
anyone they consider inferior. Alright! But she isn’t fazed at all. That’s the stance. Alright! The sakura have already fallen in Tokara, but here in Kumamoto
they’re in full bloom! Where’s your carry bag? This is all my stuff right here. For real? How do you plan on playing the course? Hinoki! Hinoki. Don’t forget what I told you
about keeping your hands near your body. I don’t want you
getting more than one over today. Got it? Yes, sir. Adaniya Tsubura will be
starting high school this spring. We can’t let a freshman
take the Kyuushuu Junior title. Yes, sir. Tsubura sure is famous! Hello, Hinoki! Hello. Your outfit is so cute, Hinoki! Thank you. I’ve never seen you before. Yes, right. I’m Hinoki Otoha. A sophomore in high school. Nice to meet you. I’m Tonbo Oi. Last year, Hinoki won the Kyuushuu Junior Open! She’s the best junior player
in the whole prefecture. Okay! Let’s go! Let’s go greet the caddy master. START ROOM Alright. Be sure to fix your divots. Yes, sir! S-sir! Hey, you. Where’s your cap? I don’t have one. She doesn’t have one? Wearing a hat is proper manners. I didn’t know that. I’ve never played golf
with a hat on before. I have an extra one. You can keep it. You don’t have to do that. It’s fine. I have plenty of them. Thank you so much. So that’s how you wear it! What a beautiful green! Look at her! What’s wrong? Maybe I should give you my visor instead. Thanks. Alright! Let’s start! Wow! It’s huge! And green! And beautiful! Alright! Let’s start in order! This isn’t good. The wind carried the ball away. It’s really blowing out there. A gentle breeze. I don’t want you
getting more than one over today. Nice shot! Way to go, Hinoki! Rather than trying to battle the wind, she hit it gently! Okay, Tonbo! It’s your course debut! Okay! Her course debut? She’s never played a course before? Everyone has to start somewhere. Poi! What’s she doing? Isn’t she going to tee up? She’s using a three iron? There’s no way she can hit it like that! There it is. She’s pushing the ball
into the ground? Why? Hitting a three iron will be hard enough. And now she’s pushing the ball down? The left side is out of bounds. But her stance is totally pointed left! She’s going to slice it
if she hits like that. No… Her shoulder line is closed. She’s aiming for the right edge
of the fairway. Or even the rough. She’s pointed at that sakura tree. Both shoulders parallel to the horizon. If I can hit it out to that tree,
I’ll be protected from the wind. Here I go! It’s so low! The swallow maneuver! Keep rolling! Keep rolling! What? It doesn’t roll
like on the island course. How’d she make it roll like that? That’s why she dug
the ball into the ground. What? By positioning the ball lower, grass gets between the club
and ball on impact. This helps reduce some of the backspin. Is she really able to calculate that? I thought she was going to
top that shot for sure. A top shot
wouldn’t make a divot, obviously. How did she hit her three iron
farther than my drive? My ball is behind hers, too. The wind is getting stronger.
It’s like the cherry winds! The cherry winds? On this island, there’s an east wind
that blows during sakura season. We call it the “cherry wind”! No matter how hard it blows, it always feels so nice and smooth. I just love it! First Tokara and now Kumamoto. I get to experience it twice this year! How did you know these were east winds? It’s your first time here.
How could you know the direction? Everyone knows that! The direction the sun comes up, even shadows on the ground! Anyone can do it? I have heard that golfers who are good
with directions can also read the wind. It’s an acorn. The ball might move if you pick it up. There’s an acorn
right where my club will land. There’s no telling
where the ball will go. There’s a headwind.
It’ll make the ball turn. I know what to do! A five wood? I’ve never seen one before. Just how old is that thing? If I hit it like this,
the acorn will get in the way. I should position the ball towards
the toe of the club face, and just slightly cover it. Alright. Where is she aiming?
What does she plan on doing? Here we go, Tsubura! She’s aiming for the tree? Make it over! It went over! Alright! Keep on rolling! Alright! This is too fun! What kind of golf is this? What the? How did she do that? Igaiga, what’s a “parting gift?” It’s a present we give someone
to see them off. See them off? I see. Do your best, Tonbo. On the next episode of Tonbo! “Igaiga’s Parting Gift”. Igaiga! Don’t say a thing, Tonbo. It’s hard for me, too. I want my parting gift now! Tonbo! Hey! Tonbo! Yeah? It’s Hinoki’s turn. Never stand in front of the next player.
It’s a basic rule of golf. Right! Off the deck? There’s a strong headwind. The left side is out of bounds.
A smart choice. What a shot! Hinoki is incredible. Nice shot! Sorry about before. It’s fine. You need to focus on
what you’ll do next. There are 140 yards left. The pin is just beyond the bunker. And you only have four clubs! Thank you very much. Wait till you see this, Tonbo! A three iron? I think she’s going to hit it low
and roll it onto the green. That’s what I’d do, too. That’s the only way
to get it on the green. Huh? Where is she aiming? What’s she doing? That’s a bunker shot stance. She’s crazy. Nothing she’s done today makes any sense. That’s it! A thin shot! It’ll go out of bounds! Whoa! It’s heading towards the pin! But she used a three iron! It’s not going to stop! Alright! She laid back the face of the three iron. By pointing the face toward the fairway, she avoided getting any grass
between the club and ball. By making clear contact with the ball, the amount of backspin was increased
further by the headwind. That’s why the ball stopped. I won’t lose. Hinoki seems to be getting nervous. Got it? You must not lose
to a first time opponent. By winning, your opponents
will learn to fear you. Only those who are feared succeed in life. I can’t lose. If I do… So close. If it had gone just a little farther… A buried lie.
That’ll be a bogey at the least. I wish this wind would stop.
It’s making things really hard. Nice birdie! With a bogey on one and three,
this puts her at one over. I have to maintain my score. The wind on the island is consistent. But here it comes in and out,
getting stronger, then weaker. Here we go. It’s like the wind calms down
every time Tonbo hits! Yeah. So close. That puts her at two over. Even with only four clubs,
she’s playing just as well as Hinoki. -We’ll be blown away!
-Oh no! This is the most difficult hole. It’s over 400 yards. This strong wind makes it even harder. Oh? -Igaiga?
-Mr. Igaiga? She’s good. She’s got a soft swing
to control backspin. That’s right. But she’s still only at the right bunker. The wind is stronger than I thought. Just beyond those trees is a steep cliff. I could end up with
a double bogey if I missed. Even worse than going out of bounds. That’s what I’ll do. Tonbo. A driver? It’s my parting gift to you. Parting gift? What? Is there a problem? It’s 15,309 yen! Golf clubs sure are expensive. Mr. Igaiga, are you sure about this? Thank you! Um. That’s pretty cheap. It’s a used club, too. Can you use it? I’ll try! She’s teeing up that high,
even with a headwind like this? I just don’t understand her. It’s almost like a circus, the way Tonbo plays golf. She’s set the ball
to the top edge of the club face. Is she planning to hit with a low spin? And with a totally unfamiliar driver? She’s got some serious guts. She’s deepened her ‘K’ shape.
She’s got the ball between her abs. Don’t slice it there! It’ll go off the cliff! C’mon! I hope I chose the right driver! The swallow maneuver! Alright! I did it! She hit the ball even farther than me. How? When she used a driver during practice, she was only hitting slices. Looks like I chose
the right driver after all. I see. If it’s just a low-spin shot you’re after, there’s no need to tee up so high. In order to control
the ball with a steep downswing angle, she created space for the club head
to pass through after impact. Aren’t you bothered by the wind? The island is always windy like this! Let the rain soak you,
and let the sunshine burn your skin. There’s no need to worry
about trivial things like that. That way your heart
and mind will stay clear. That’s what fisherman like us
keep in mind when we head out to sea. They still have about 220 yards left. Right. She might be able to make it over
the first hump of the green. I have two choices. Lay it up and try for three strokes,
or try using my wood. I’ve got 180 yards to the front edge. I can get the ball there,
but I have to watch out for the bunkers. I’m ahead by one in the last two holes. If I get a bogey now, Tonbo might tie me. I have to get a par. A three wood. Bringing her spoon to the fight, I see. That’s the right direction! Did it drop? Less backspin is stronger
against a headwind. But if there isn’t enough spin
to generate lift, the ball won’t travel far. Hinoki! Don’t strike the course! There are two things all golfers must do. Mind their manners and respect the course! I’m sorry. There’s another huge tree over there! She did have a good tee shot… But that tree might get in the way
of her next shot. This course… It’s just so much fun! That camphor tree is blocking the line
between the ball and the pin. She’ll need to aim directly over the tree
to avoid the headwind from the right. But by hitting it above the tree,
she might hit an even stronger gust. Don’t worry. Tonbo won’t make the par. I’m going to do it Hinoki-style! Off the deck? She’s about to try something crazy again. I wish she’d just play normally for once. Getting the ball over that tree
with an off the deck shot won’t be easy. What is that lazy stance? It’s like she’s attempting
a running approach. That’s exactly what she’s doing. She opened up her left shoulder early. Is it too high? Come on! Make it through! It went through! Go! Flying fish ball! It’s going further
to the right with each bounce! Alright! That was no normal running approach. That’s right. She put a slight cut on it. By doing that,
it went higher than she expected. She has a chance for the birdie.
This is no normal skill. She’s a monster. She won’t be able
to hit an explosion shot. That’s right. It won’t get to the pin, and even if she’s able to graze the sand,
the backspin will send the ball back. This is a difficult shot. It is. She’s fallen right into the trap. The trap? Why are there only bunkers
50 yards from the green? What’s the reason
for the three-tier green? Every element is designed with purpose. When the pin is in the frontmost tier,
falling in the bunker isn’t a big deal. When the pin is in the middle tier,
you want to avoid the bunker. And when the pin is in the furthest tier, the bunker must be avoided at all costs. So that means… Hinoki made a mistake by attempting
to get on the green with her second shot. I didn’t know so much thought
went into designing a course. They must be so smart! A fifty-eight. She’s going to try for the back tier. This headwind will increase backspin. It should stop if I hit it low.
I hope I’m right. What is this feeling?
I cannot lose to that girl. The way she plays is completely different
from the golf I learned to play. Watching her play makes me feel
like she’s refuting the game I know. She’s suspending the club with her back. The angle between her
forearm and shaft is gone. With an angle,
there’d be room for extension. Extending the angle
would naturally lower the club head, increasing the chance of a fat shot. She’s avoiding that. Alright. My setup is ready. That sounded great! Stop! Spin! It went off the green. Got it?
You mustn’t lose to a first time opponent. It was a good shot. It was. But it got caught in the tailwind
and lost its backspin. Hinoki hasn’t hit a single bad shot. In fact, all of her shots have been incredible. Even so… There is a flow to the game of golf. Tonbo is using Hinoki’s approach
as reference for her spin and line. Alright! -Nice birdie.
-Nice birdie. That puts Tonbo at one over. This bogey put will put me at two over. Unlike Tonbo,
she’s taking the wind on her back. An incredibly difficult position
for any golfer. Tonbo took the lead. She’s two ahead of Hinoki
at the last hole. The wind is getting stronger. The ball won’t turn in these conditions. I’ll have to aim to the right
of that bunker on the left. Why are you so concerned
with the ball turning? Aren’t you scared? Scared? Not at all? Going out of bounds, bunkers… You’re aiming right for them! If the ball were to not turn… Aren’t you worried? I’m sorry, but I don’t understand. I’ve thought the ocean
at night is pretty scary, but I’ve never thought
of golf as being scary. Well, that was unexpected. My bad! A miss like that. Why is she laughing? How does she enjoy golf so much? I can’t… I won’t… I won’t lose! Right next to the left bunker! What a drive! I’ve got to get the birdie. If Tonbo gets a bogey,
we’ll be tied up again. This will be one tricky downhill shot. The ball is stopped just beyond
the teeing ground. To make it all the way
to the green on the third shot, she’ll need to focus on distance. A five wood? A five wood on a slope like that? I could never do that. I wouldn’t stand a chance. But maybe Tonbo can do it? I can’t even stand up in here! She’s in trouble now. You never know what Tonbo will do next. What? She’s shooting on her knees? I knew she couldn’t do it. I’ve never actually tried this before. She’s already on her fourth shot. Trying out a new technique
right on the course? What on earth is she thinking? I’ve got it this time. Come on! Oh no. It’s in the bunker. And inside a foot print, too. Alright. She really can enjoy any situation. Most people would crumble
under the pressure. The wind is always blowing on Hinoshima. Even on a sunny day, it can rain any time. Because the ground is hard,
the ball rolls easily. The more it rolls, the lower it goes. That’s why the ball stops on a bad line. For Tonbo, that’s just the way things are. I’ve never thought of it that way before. I opened the club face too much. Tonbo’s play style is all about riding the edge
of disrupting her score. That’s not only her greatest strength, it’s also her biggest weakness
in competitive golf. She doesn’t care about her score,
and she’s not afraid of ruining it. Her only focus
is the excitement of hitting the ball. Nice shot! Be careful not to disturb
the other golfers! This ought to be interesting. There it is again.
She’s not worried at all. Look at that slope! And she’s right on the edge of the bunker! There’s hardly any space to put her club! This is a pretty steep slope. She does have the option
of moving the ball back. That is if she was worried
about saving her score. The score means nothing to Tonbo.
She’s in it for the thrill of the shot. With that stance, her right knee
will block any chance of a backswing! Alright. No way. There’s no way she can do it! She might be able to hit it that way. No way! She did it! Go! Make it over! Nice! Thank you very much! A thirty-eight? I said no more than one over! You thought you could get off
easy due to a little breeze? I don’t think so! Otoha… And what makes you think
it was just a little breeze? Igaiga. You were indoors weren’t you?
How could you know? We’re going. I see there was a fresh face there today. Don’t tell me you lost to her, did you? I lost. What? She beat me at everything, Dad. What was her score? Was she under par? Forty-one. Forty-one? What kind of score is that? Your thirty-eight is much better. She doesn’t care about her swing? For Tonbo, working on her swing
is the last thing on her mind. She’s only concerned
about where the ball goes. Where the ball goes? Unlike other players
concerned about how to swing the club, Tonbo only cares about the outcome. So? What do you think? Will we be able to use her? We’ve got a real special one
on our hands, Mr. Igarashi. PREVIEW Hinoki! What’s the matter, Tonbo? That was my first time on the course.
What am I supposed to do next? Well, going straight to the Kyushu– Take a bath or eat dinner, right? What? On the next episode of Tonbo! It Begins!
The Kyushu Women’s Championship! I’ve got to write a letter to Grandpa Gon! That’s important too, I guess. I didn’t think we’d end up
at the same school. I’m relieved! I was nervous about
going to school on my own. It’s already been a week since I left the island and high school started today. How have you all been? I’ve cried a few times
thinking about the island. It can get lonely at night. Especially without Grandpa Gon’s snoring! Hey, how about we exchange phone numbers? Sure! THANK YOU! Kumamoto doesn’t have
banyan trees like the island does. But there are lots of big
camphor trees all over the place. There’s even one at my school. Somehow,
they still remind me of the island and I’m really taking a liking to them! It’s 480 yen?! Would you like to try that one? That’s OK. I bet you would make lots of money
if you moved here, Grandpa Gon. Even at night, there are lights all over. Everything feels new. Even so… I’m doing great. A competition? That’s right. The Kyushu Women’s Open is next month. They’re holding it at Chuo Country Club! What are you going to do, Tonbo? What do you mean? Dad! Please,
give me your Chuo Country Club membership! What do you want that for? You have multiple memberships, don’t you? I do, but… Thank you! Make the membership in Tonbo’s name. You mean it’s not for you, but for Tonbo? That’s right. I’m putting Tonbo
in the Kyushu Women’s Open! Contenders must be
part of the Kyushu Golf Federation and have a handicap up to 13.4. The tournament is in one month. We’ll need to submit
five score cards to get the handicap. There’s not a lot of time
to play after school, is there? Tonbo, what time does school end? Around four, I think. Even if we drive fast, we couldn’t start until nearly five. It’ll be dark by 6:30. “So that means we would only have
ninety minutes for one round?” We have to think about
the other players, too. It’s the only choice we have. We can’t waste a single day. I’m counting on you, Fumi. Right! I’m done with school! Superintendent Nakase told me everything!
Get out there! Start on the in course! In course? Don’t you know? The first nine holes
are called the out course. Holes 10 through 18
are called the in course. Cool! I’ve never played
a round from the in course before! Here I go! No practice swing? Oops. Out of bounds on the first hit. The ideal handicap is 13.4. That’s an average score of eighty-five. Can she really finish
with a score like that? Hajime says that’s no problem for Tonbo. How did it go? I got a ninety. I thought you said there’s no problem! I ran out of energy halfway through. The last three holes were pitch black! It was so much fun! Don’t worry. She can recover from this. Go, Taiga! You’re still kids! Running 18 holes
should be no problem for you! Right! Eighty four?! Yeah. The last hole was pitch black again. Come on, Taiga. Tonbo only has five clubs! I had to run with a caddy bag
the whole time! That was torture! How about I go with her next time? Hinoki! Finish up before the sun goes down! Right! Hinoki, what are you carrying? I’m going to try playing with five clubs too! Thank you, sir! Good luck, girls! Oh? Is that her? Oh, superintendent! Yes. That’s the girl from Udo’s place. The girl from Tokara, right? You’re up, Hinoki! Nice shot! Seventy-eight! And we even finished before it got dark! Alright! That’s more like it! Way to go, Hinoki! I should have had
Hinoki play with you all along! Sorry about before. To be honest, I couldn’t break ninety today. I can’t play with only five clubs. I was no match for Tonbo. A FEW DAYS LATER Eleven? This notice says I have a handicap of 11. That means you can
participate in the Kyushu Women’s Open! Congratulations! It’s my first time. You see, this will be my first ever competition. And not only for golf. I’ve never been
in any kind of competition. I wonder what it’ll be like? Lots of people will be there, right? Maybe even ten! You’re going to
have to think bigger than that! A real competition. I sure am excited. Who’s there? -Stay away from me!
-Calm down! So sorry to scare you. This is my bedroom, actually. So you finally met Tonbo. This is my daughter. I’m Nikome Udo. Nice to meet you! Can you believe she’s a pro? You don’t have to put it like that! Give that back! She was supposed to be
off at the women’s tour. But she didn’t make the cut
and came home earlier than expected. You were so down in the dumps earlier.
You sure bounce back quickly! She’s just like her mother, you know. Don’t point the finger at me! Don’t compare me to Mom! And will you stop
wearing those lame clothes? Buy him some with your prize money! That’s not happening. You stay out of this! You guys sure to get along well! Yeah, right! Your ball height is all over the place. That means your contact is inconsistent. There’s no softness to your swing either. You’ll never make the finals at this rate. Before you fall into a rut, you should review the basics. You want me to start from there? I’m beat. Back to basics? The shaft! My brother taught me that one. He may be underestimated
as a professional teacher but as a player,
his skills are still no match for me! Why are you hitting ground balls? Didn’t you hear what he told me? My contact point is inconsistent. Hitting ground balls helps
contact consistency and also improves the angle of impact. Try to hit the center of the ball with
the leading edge parallel to the ground. As you become more advanced, you try to control the ball from above. But when your form starts to break down,
that can be dangerous. If you sweep the ball from the side,
you can make a decent shot. There’s no need to hit down on it. That’s why I practice sweeping the ball
with precision and accuracy. So says my brother! If you can do that, you can practice distance
with ground balls. Next, you need to add flex to the shaft. Flex? By handling it softly. Like the old wobbly pencil trick. The one that looks like
an octopus’ tentacles! Then, once you’ve got
your contact and flex down, slightly lower the position
where you place the leading edge. Align the leading edge with the center
of the ball and the ground. If you can remember
this soft, side approach, wet lies, depressed lies and even
sand lies will become much easier. I want to try it, too! Hajime, what will you do about
her clothes and clubs for the competition? That jersey won’t do.
I’ll have to find her some shoes, too. Don’t you have any golf shoes, Tonbo? No, I don’t. What’s your size? I’m a twenty-six. Really? That’s perfect! I’m not very tall, by I have big feet! I’ll give you a pair of mine! You’d do that for me? They’re so sparkly! I’ve got plenty of extras. Thank you! I guess that takes care
of the shoe problem. You take the bed. This is your bedroom, after all. It’s OK. I’m the one who dropped out
of the finals and came home early. But… I’m off to another tour tomorrow.
It’s just for one night. Do you want to be a pro someday, Tonbo? I’m not sure. I understand. You still haven’t been
in a competition yet. That’s OK. First, you have to fall in love
with the game of golf. That comes first. Fall in love with golf. When you really love something, you can’t help but do your best. Good night. Good night. Grandpa Gon. I’m so lucky. I was so scared to leave the island, but here I’m surrounded
by truly lovely people. Her practice is really paying off. The shaft is starting to show some flex. I got you a new bag
for the Kyushu Women’s Open. Toss that old one. Father? I’ll put her new clubs in it.
Throw away those old ones for me. That’s a big ask, Mr. Otoha. I’ll pay any disposal fees later. Why are you always doing things like this? Why don’t you ask me about it first? It’s my caddy bag, after all! I’ve never seen Hinoki fight back before. If you want to talk back to me, do it after you’ve bought something
with your own money. It’s not fair, Dad. You don’t care about anything. Are you sure, Hinoki? Yes. I know it’s just a hand-me-down, but I’d be happy for you to have it. Thank you so much. I feel like a professional! She’s so easily impressed. That takes care of the bag, too. The problem is those clubs of hers. Right. With what she has now, the entire iron set is completely missing. Maybe I’ll secretly slip in
a few more and make it a full set. She’s going to notice
if you put nice clubs in there. I’ve never seen this club before. I didn’t realize this was in my bag. I wonder if it was Hajime? That’s a six iron. Give it a try! You’re at the right distance, too. Hit it nice and straight! I’m not exactly sure
how to hit it straight. I know. I’ll try the wobbly pencil trick! The wobbly pencil trick? It’s like the shaft is alive! This club is great! Alright! The ground shook! It’s heading straight for the sun! Nice shot! Superintendent Nakase! What a surprise. Are you practicing today? Yes. Actually, this is something
a customer left behind. I’ve been holding onto it for five years
and should throw it away, but it’s a pretty nice club. It must be a bit too high level
for someone like me. What a great sound! Good evening. Good evening. Would you mind giving this a try? A nine iron? I just can’t get the hang of it.
I wondered if something was wrong with it. This is amazing! The middle of the face is perfect shape! This club feels great! You can have it. No! You don’t have to do that! I think the club would be
happier with you anyway. That makes it half a set! A half set. That’s so cool. I feel like a pro! FIRST DAY, KYUSHU WOMEN’S OPEN There’s so many people! And they’re all around my age too! The Kyushu Women’s Open hosts participants mainly in their teens. You could call this a competition
for the generation of dreamers. Ichika Matsuda. Fourteen clubs. Right. Shoko Ikeuchi. Fourteen clubs as well. Yes. And Tonbo Oi. Let’s see here. What? Only seven clubs? Yep! No way. Playing with a half set? Look at that three iron!
It’s so worn out! We’ve never had a participant like this. And one more person. That’d be me. I’m Michiko Shima. I’m Tonbo Oi. Nice to meet you. She’s like an old lady. A glove on each hand? How amateurish. Listen up, Hinoki. You have to win. Don’t let that freshman
Tsubura Adaniya beat you. Off the course, please! Fine, fine. Please get off the green. I’ve said what I needed to. Tonbo? It really is you! Tsubura! I’m going to high school here in Kumamoto. Seriously? That’s great! You’re so brave. I’m so happy! Thank you. It’s the title contender, Tsubura Adaniya. Who’s that girl with her? Tonbo is friends with Tsubura Adaniya? How unprofessional. What? You have seven clubs? Right? Can you believe it? That’s so many more than before! I’ve slowly been getting more cubs since you gave me that five wood. Seven clubs. When we played together
on Hinoshima, you only had two. Even then your game was so impressive. And now you have seven! Tsubura? This could be dangerous. You might take the Kyushu Women’s
title from me, Tonbo! But I don’t plan on losing today. I’ll just keep on climbing! See you later then! Nobody knows… …an incredible player
from an unknown island is here. Group seven, 8:24 start.
Please report to the tee. Here we go. My first competition. I love new experiences. I left the island
to learn more about the world. I left the island to learn more
about the game of golf I love so much. And now I’m competing! When hitting their first shot,
most players focus on the landing area. Others focus on where
they don’t want to hit the ball. I wonder where Tonbo will hit it. Not a landing spot or out of bounds.
The green? No. Even further. Athletes, please start! It’s almost as high as
Mt. Ontake on Hinoshima. Ms. Oi, you’re up! Right! Tonbo said she’s never felt
fear when playing golf. But this is her first competition. With this many people watching,
she’s bound to get nervous. She’s not using gloves? Fly, Tonbo. Fly. Everyone gets nervous
first thing in the morning. It’s not about skill. It’s about heart. Show us what you can do, Tonbo. Igaia. Grandpa Gon. Setsu. Yoko. Bunpei. Hidaka. I’m aiming this one for the island.
For all of you. Tonbo is heeling up? Tsubura, I’m feeling nervous! There’s no need to get all tense.
Just play like always! You’re right. I just have to be myself! -That’s right!
-Here I go! One-legged stance! Not that! Wait! On the next episode of Tonbo! “Career Average Stroke!” She did it. That was perfect. Everyone on the island. This is for you! That’s a huge draw. Nice shot! No way. This hole is 514 yards. At this rate… She’ll hit the green in two strokes. I’ve got to be careful. Tonbo brought her A-game today. This is it. My very first competition! She’s playing in the Open again this year? Looks like. She’s the oldest golfer
in the competition. I did it Shin. I made it
to the Open again this year. Let’s do it together, Michiko! You know I don’t have the time, dear. I’m happy as long
as you can enjoy yourself. I promise I’ll work
even harder than before. That’s nice of you to say. I want you to understand how fun it is. How great the game of golf is. Shin… Oh no. Sorry! I’m coming! There’s no need to hurry. Oh, come on. She’s still way behind us. She’s going to throw off my rhythm. Here I go! Unlike a pro tour, this is as far as you and I can go. I hit it! She’s happy just to make contact. Give me a break. Come on! It’s just cause she threw off my game! Wow. You’re about 30 yards
from the wild cherry trees. There’s probably another
230 yards to the green. You should use a fairway wood. Thank you. A five wood? She might be able to get
two on with a spoon. The pin is on the inside,
left of the green. It’s probably closer to 260 yards away. Igaiga. That last tee shot got my heart racing. I’ve never felt that playing golf before. Use this when you
want to hit the ball far. Alright! Swallow ball! Again? I didn’t think
such a low ball could go that far! No way. How does she make it roll like that? Igaiga would never let me down. Alright! N-Nice eagle. Seriously? Phew. I’ll take the double bogey. Now she’s happy about
a double bogey on par five? That was the first time
I’ve ever seen an eagle up close! I wasn’t sure it was even possible! That was incredible! I even surprised myself! She said this was her
first competition, right? And she gets an eagle on the first hole? Beginner’s luck. This looks a lot like
hole one on the island. On the island, the ocean is on the left. I’ll hit it just like I always do. Aiming for the trees? But that’s out of bounds! It’s headed right for the trees! Over the out of bounds area. A slice? Is she hitting
hooks and slices on purpose? Best parting gift ever! Parting gift? Yeah. It’s 1,309 yen!
A parting gift from Igaiga! Igaiga? She’s trying to calm her nerves. Ugh, I smell an amateur. I’m going to hit a provisional ball! It’s safe! Thank goodness. It’s right on the fairway. I thought I prepared for this. Nice! It’s 140 yards from the edge of the green. The pin is near the front.
About five yards in. So, 145 yards in total. The pin is just at the top of a sloping
hump between the two bunkers. In front of that, a big slide. One hundred forty-five. A seven or eight iron
would be a good choice. She doesn’t have either of those. What will she do? My only choice is to
hit it lightly with my six iron. A three iron? Isn’t that way too big? To the slide. Oh, looks like it’s maybe a little short. It wasn’t too big after all. She somehow adjusted the distance by
hitting a low shot to land on the slope. She’s using a putter
thirty yards from the green? The pin is just ahead.
I’ll have to hit it softly with my wedge. But my hands… They’re still shaking. I’ll have to use a putter
and hope for the best. Nice! Thank you. Alright! Nice bogey. Now she’s complimenting herself. How about you, Matsuda? I got a bogey, too. I’ll have to do my best
with the lie that I’ve got. There’s still a group ahead of us. I’m at five over now. I’m down a point from my last bogey! If she’s so happy about all those bogeys, what’s she doing
at the Open in the first place? She shouldn’t even be
participating at this level. What’s the point? I’m at three over myself. I can’t believe I’m doing so poorly! I just can’t play under these conditions.
Maybe I should just give up. I’m sorry. Am I causing trouble? No. You’ve really put that one to use. It’s a keepsake. It’s my father’s club. I see. A keepsake from your father? My clubs were also a present
from my husband. His last present. The last? Yes? This is Shima. Your order has been delivered. It’s a birthday present for you.
You sure do have a great husband! Let’s do it together, Michiko! I want you to understand how fun it is.
How great the game of golf is! I should have played
with him when I had the chance. Why didn’t I listen to him? Don’t go in there! Oh no, my present!
It’s covered in dust! I couldn’t bear
to touch it for over a year. But I finally built up the courage to
visit my husband’s favorite driving range. His golf buddies offered me
all kinds of good advice. Do you finally see how fun golf is? I loved it right away. Golf doesn’t always go
the way you think it will. It’s like getting
dumped by a significant other. What kind of comparison is that? It’d be easier to just give up. But if you keep at it, they’ll eventually
look back at you with a smile. Those are the moments that keep you going. I think I understand
what he meant by that. The pin is just to the right.
About 148 yards. A three iron again? That club is way too much! I hit it just a little too low. I’m sure Tonbo is able to love her score. No matter what it may be. That’s the result
of making every shot count. Each shot is precious.
That’s what you said, Shin. The old lady is ahead of me
in the hitting order! This is bad. Right to the pin! So close! That was a close one. I think Tonbo hit it
with the face more open. Hers sounded much better than that. Nice one! Nice birdie! I can’t believe I fell asleep in the car! Tonbo will be almost halfway done by now! Oh no! Hey, excuse me. Yes? Tonbo, the girl with the half set. How did she do? She was last to hit each time. What? She couldn’t do it after all! No. That might be the case for tee shots, but perhaps she meant
Tonbo was last to hit her second shot. Which one is it, Tonbo. Tell me! Tonbo! How was it? I was watching Hinoki the whole time!
She nailed it on the ninth hole! That’s great, but what about you? I chipped in on the ninth hole! Sorry, I need to use the toilet! I hear she got an eagle on the first. With an eagle chip-in on the ninth,
that alone puts her at three under. Right. No matter how she hit on the other
seven holes, that’s still a great score. A tee shot at the very end? Didn’t you get a chip-in
on the ninth, Tonbo? It was a chip-in bogey! So what was your score then? Looks like you’re having fun. Yeah. I got forty-one on the first nine. I was able to get
back to the score I wanted. The score you wanted? This is actually my third time
in this competition. I’ve always aimed for eighty-two, and the cutoff score for the finals is always around that number. Your goal is eighty-two? Say you squeeze your way into the finals. What do you plan to do then? You’ll never join the high ranks,
and there are no participation prizes. So what are you doing here? It’s meaningless. Meaningless? I guess for young people like you who
dream of winning competitions like this, it seems silly for someone like me
to be in this competition. But not all pros
see their dreams come true. In fact, I think more people give up
before their dreams come true. Do you think that’s meaningless, too? Is it meaningless to try
playing golf in the first place? Your goal shouldn’t be to become
the self you see in your dreams. You need to learn
what it takes to be that person. It depends on
if you can be proud of the effort or not. It’s not about whether you can fly or not. It’s about having what it takes to try. That’s what I believe. That’s how I like to play golf. But I… I don’t want to lose to them. The tee is five steps ahead, and the pin
is ten steps in from the green. It’s 147 yards. She can’t rely on that nine iron forever.
She’ll have to use the six iron. What is this? It doesn’t feel right. Igaiga. Outside of the island,
people may ridicule the way you play. Even so, you need to be true to yourself. Play the way you want to play,
just the way you are. You won’t lose. I guarantee it. Believe me. A nine iron? How does she make it roll so far? She’ll get the birdie for sure. Her fifth one today! I believe you, Igaiga. Of course I do. She hit the six iron again, but this time
the ball came to a complete stop! If she makes it,
it’ll be her sixth birdie! I can’t take it anymore! I could never do that to my father’s club. Me too. I could never allow myself
to get that angry during a game. I know someone who loves golf and wanted
to keep playing more than anyone. Just knowing that
makes me happy to play. Get over! Alright! Nice one! Thank you. If I can get the par in two putts, I’ll still have a chance
to make the finals! I’m glad I got to play with Ms. Shima. Looks like three putts after all. I can’t believe she’s cheering
after an awful shot like that. There it is again.
This doesn’t feel right. But why? It’s just like before. What’s with this girl? Did you see how weird her swing is? She’s just having beginner’s luck. No. They didn’t say anything.
I’m just imagining things. Oh no. It’s them. Its people that are scary. I’ll go first then. What do you want? N-Nothing! I don’t think you’re playing
to your full potential today, are you? Now that you’re frustrated,
it may be too late to make a come back. That’s probably why your game is off. But you know, there’s no use in trying to cover up
all your mistakes at once. There’s a whole 18 holes
to set things straight. If you’re at the end of the game
and there’s nothing left to do, you still have your
whole life ahead of you. If you can improve
your lifetime stroke average even by one point,
that’s something to be proud of! My lifetime average? When you get to be my age,
you make a lot of mistakes. And not only in golf. I’ve made mistakes that fill
my heart with deep regret. But at the end of the day,
you can’t turn back the clock. We have our whole lives
to recover from our mistakes. Each of us lies in our own unique rough. And we can’t always change that! All we can do
is try our best until the very end. My lifetime stroke average. I’d never thought of it that way before. I’m glad I left the island. Staying on the island would have meant
laying in the rough forever. If I hadn’t taken a shot and left
the island, we never would have met. If I make par, I’ll be at eighty-three. I might actually be able
to make the finals. You can do this. Get in the hole! Nice par, Ms. Shima. Thanks. Will you look at that! Wow! You won the Japan Junior Cup.
Right, Tsubura? I’m going to win the Kyushu Women’s Open
and keep climbing to the top! On the next episode of Tonbo!
My Rival is the Title Holder! I won once before too, you know!
The “Tonbo Farewell Cup” on Hinoshima! I want to play in that one, too! Deal! Tonbo Oi? Who’s that? I hear this is her first tournament. Five under on her first tournament? Apparently she did it with
only half a set of clubs, too! Tonbo is having quite the debut today! She did.
Better than we could have imagined. How about Tsubura Adaniya? She should be
able to beat Tonbo’s 67. The new scores are up! Tsubura is in second! It looks like Tsubura Adaniya
is sitting at two under. The out course group just finished. The in course group will finish last. If a player using only a half set
wins this tournament it’ll be big news. Tsubura Adaniya is in second, and Hinoki Otaha is in third. They’re all notable players. I’m hitting! Aw, no. That’s not a good place
to be on the last hole. She’s not going to be
happy about that one. I hope you can make the finals! Yeah. I didn’t make the last two years. Before he died, my husband said
he wished to play in the finals. That’s why, I want to do it for his sake. Stop it! Tsubura? Everyone is so surprised! Everyone’s making a big commotion about
the new girl playing with a half set! It’s no surprise to me! That’s a lie, of course. I can’t believe she’s at five under. Having two new irons in my bag
made it much easier to play. I think I just got lucky. I’ve never gotten a score
like this before! The last group has just returned. The top positions will
probably stay the same. The pairings tomorrow
will be based on current standings, so we’ll probably be
playing together tomorrow. I get to play with you? Wahoo! The last group’s scores are going up. I’m in 99th place with current score. They added another name above mine.
That puts me in one hundredth place One hundredth place, again. I’m in last place. Is that her? She hit an eight on the first hole. Maybe I have a chance. Sixty-nine? Another player with a score
in the sixties at the very end! A sixty-nine with a double par? That puts her at seven under. She played with a base of sixty-five? Ms. Shima. Have a line drawn above
your name like that is like being told that
you’re good for nothing. It really hurts. But… It’s like my husband said. Golf never goes the way you want it to. I’ll do my best to prepare again
for next year. That’s how much I love golf. I’m so glad I got to play
with you, Ms. Shima. I’d love to play with you again some day. Thank you, Tonbo. This is Toshima Village
Disaster Management. We have an announcement to make. About the Kyushu Women’s Open
that began today– -It’s a golf tournament, and–
-Hurry up and say the important stuff! Right. A resident of this island and a
student at Tsuboi High school… You’re taking way too long! Everyone! Tonbo is in first place at her
first ever tournament! Hey! I wanted to say it!
I’m the one who heard it first, after all! Everyone! This calls for a celebration! Today was only the first day!
The tournament is three days long! That doesn’t change the need to celebrate!
Let’s drink! Go Tonbo! You didn’t let me talk at all! Because you took too long with your
babbling nonsense! Hey. You could at least
turn the microphone off. Right! Of course, Yoko! Tonbo is in first, and Tsubura is in third. Leaving the island and
competing against so many people… I wonder how it feels for Tonbo? Don’t worry!
Tonbo’s doing just fine, I’m sure. That’s right. I’m sure she’s hard at work
practicing for tomorrow. Do you think it will dry by tomorrow? Those are the only clothes
she has for the tournament. What do you mean? If they don’t dry in time
I’ll lend her mine! Tonbo! Which one do you like? Leave the poor girl alone. Seriously. What’d you say? Ema Kurisu. Ema? Now I remember! What is it? Ema Kurisu!
I knew I’d heard of her before. Is she famous? She’s an incredibly talented title holder. Has it already been ten years? There’s a girl who’s been winning
world tournaments since she was twelve. A Japanese-American girl. I think her name was Ema Kurisu. A world junior champion? However, after that,
her name stopped coming up. What has she been doing
for the last decade? It sure is crowded. There’s a spot. A shark bite? I’ve seen a shark bite wound
on the island before. Hers looks the same. She’s left-handed? I had heard about her championships,
but never that she was a lefty. But the wedge she was just using
was a right-handed club. Wait, what? Her 58 and putter are right handed,
but everything else is left handed? What is that stance? She’s putting her weight
on her right foot. That’s called a one-axis swing. Even so, that’s an interesting way
to apply her weight. Thank goodness! Will my daughter ever be
able to play golf again? Golf? I’m still not positive
she’ll ever walk again. We have to start there first. I can’t hit it as far as I used to. My left leg… Dad. I want to use lefty clubs. If I use these maybe I can play again. Why are your 58 and putter right-handed? I want to play the way I always have. With small techniques, there shouldn’t be
too much stress on my left ankle. When I use bigger clubs my left ankle can’t hold the weight. “No weight shifting is
required during back swing.” If I do this I’ll be able to swing
without putting weight on my left leg! More. More. I’ve got to put more effort in. Maybe then I can finally compete again. It took ten long years, but I’m finally competing again. My efforts paid off. You’ve played this course
hundreds of times! You’ve played this course
more than anyone else here. Hitting under par should be no issue. I don’t want you to get a stroke over 69. You’re getting first place today. Got it? My father will never be satisfied. Are you listening, Hinoki? I’m not Hinoki. Golf would be easy if you
could improve by being scolded. You can’t control your score. If you don’t understand that, you don’t
have the right to be scolding others. I don’t like your attitude! Tonbo! Ouch. She reminds me of how
I used to enjoy playing golf. Tsubura! I’ll hit with you. She doesn’t have the attitude of
someone about to compete in a tournament. Tonbo. When we played golf
on the island it was for fun, but this is different. I want to make my dreams come true. I’m going to win and get into the Japan
Women’s Amateur Open. The Japan Women’s Amateur? I’ll win the Amateur Open, and prove my true talent. The Japan Junior and Japan Amateur Open. With those two big titles,
I’ll be able to make it to the pros. After that, I’ll enter a pro tournament and win. I’ll win a pro tournament
while I’m still an amateur, and join the pros myself. What about you, Tonbo? Me? What kind of future do you want in golf? Well, for me, I left the island because
I wanted to learn more about golf. But I didn’t think I could do it. You didn’t? You and all the other girls
have goals and dreams. You are all aiming
to be the best golfers you can be. I thought that without having goals or
dreams like you do, maybe I shouldn’t
be playing golf at all. I thought maybe I wasn’t serious enough. But you know? Yesterday I got to play
with a woman named Ms. Shima. She made me realize I was wrong. The club! It’s okay to play golf
just because you like it. It’s okay to push yourself to get better. Just having the idea alone is
enough reason to put your all into golf. Tonbo has evolved significantly since she
got here, in both technique and spirit. Excuse me. Thanks for talking to my father. This is Hinoki Otoha. She’s a grade above
me in high school. I know who she is. She was last year’s
Kyushu Junior Champion. I’m not myself. Every morning I try to be myself, but I can never quite do it. My father scolds me to be myself. I’ve heard of that. Your motto, right? Doing your best
so that tomorrow you’ll be your true self. It means you’ll do better tomorrow, right? Well… I don’t think that’s right. You don’t? “I’ll be myself tomorrow.” You say that, thinking you’ll do better. But that means you’ll never do your best. You’ll be saying that motto forever. It’s like people who say
“if I had only tried my best.” They say that forever
and never actually try. They blame their inability on others. Tsubura… Only you can be responsible for becoming
who you want to be. It’s still early, but why
don’t we get ready to start? I’ve got to be my
true self starting today! Will the 9:46 group please
report to the tee? Once again, my name is Hata and
I’ll be your caddy today. I look forward to playing with you. Thank you. The Kyushu Junior Champion. The Japan Junior Champion. And the World Junior Champion. A high-skilled group
fitting for today’s order! And among the greats, there’s Tonbo. Without any titles to her name, there’s no telling
how far her ability goes. What are you looking at? I can see a kobu spinning a web. There won’t be any wind today,
just like yesterday. Kobu? That’s what we call spiders back on the
island. They only spin webs on days
when the wind isn’t too strong. That’s what Gon always says. Gon? Is that some kind of bug, too? That’s my grandpa! He’s not a bug! No wind today, either. The tee is higher than usual. Her grip is higher than usual, too. Her stance is wider, too.
Her distance from the ball, longer. Her backswing is bigger. She hit it as far as Tonbo did yesterday. She’s added a bit more to everything.
She usually hits the ball far but I’ve never seen Hinoki swing
like that first thing in the morning. Maybe I got through to her. My third shot will be from the left side
of the fairway. I want to hit my second shot from the
right side. That means I’ll
have to tee up from the left. A tee shot like that will have
the other players running scared! Please remain quiet. I have 420 yards to the third shot.
I’ll have to get there in two. There’s no need to be scared. What kind of weak swing is that? That’s what you call a good shot. Wow! I haven’t seen
you do that in a while! What was it called again? Igaiga told me once. That’s it! The Great One Pattern! Good position. She is the World Junior Champion,
after all. She gets it. A one-axis swing is characterized by aiming
the sternum away from the ball. What a bounce! Good shot. Thanks. The tee won’t go in easily.
Is it from all the sunshine recently? She raised the tee. She’s going for a big shot. A hand-first stance with a driver? Setting the ball in the middle?
That will loft it like a vertical wall. She’s going to use the
top half of the club face? She dropped her stance! Third one from the right! Go! Sunshine Shot! How does she make it roll like that? The third line from the right. The mowing lines of the fairway. Mowing lines? According to an old pro, on a long hole, you should
aim for a bright spot on the fairway. It’s an old technique. By a bright spot, he meant areas of the fairway
that appear brighter in color. These are the mowing lines. Alright! She’s lined up with Ema Kurisu’s ball! I didn’t think a low shot like that
would travel that far! Amazing! Tonbo took into account
the ground being dry and hard and hit a shot she knew would roll far. How was she able to calculate that? I was actually aiming for the fifth one! Igaiga! Everyone! Today’s a new day! Tonbo. I can’t give you advice
like Mr. Igarashi does. Thank you! It’s okay, Hajime!
You have something that Igaiga doesn’t. I do? Really? On the next episode of Tonbo! Jack-in-the-box Golf Tonbo! What is it that I have? Your face isn’t scary! Oh, come on! Alright. On the first hole
I can gauge my condition while avoiding using up
too much energy. It looks like an approach shot.
No, more like a super long putt. Tsubura is always on point! It looks like it’s 253 yards to the edge. A spoon? So she’s going to try for two shots. You need to be responsible
for making your own dreams come true. Hinoki is fired up from what
I told her before we started. I can sense the momentum
in her practice swings. She’s going to use her
full power from the start. A 253 yard shot would come up just short. She can’t hit it that far.
If that’s the case, she’ll aim to drop on the fairway and hope that the ball rolls onto the
green. That’s what she’s planning. Go. Get there. So close! Just a little farther left
and it would have been perfect. What have I done? It won’t be easy
getting out of that bunker. She used some energy for this one, and she’ll use even more
for the next shot, too. Amazing. They’re already about 210 yards
away from the green edge. For her first and second shots, She chose simple shots
that would allow her to preserve energy. No-pressure shots that would
take her 240 yards in two turns. -Is my ball ahead?
-No. Mine went just a bit farther. I won’t make the eagle. But I still have a
a chance to make the birdie. Knowing that I’m guaranteed par at worst,
I’m going to get that birdie. Is it my turn yet? I’m so excited! I’ve made it this far.
I can send the ball to the green. I’ll have to aim near the pin to make the
eagle. But I have to avoid the bunker. To get the birdie, she’ll aim for the center
left of the pin. She’ll take it in two strokes.
She might even get it in one. She could also get an eagle. That’s how I’d do it. This is getting tense. She’s so cool! Nice one! Amazing! Most players don’t celebrate
when their opponent makes a good shot. Alright. I’m up. How should I do this? I have so many options. Hey, do you mind? There’s no telling what
Tonbo might do next. Watching her golf is just like
playing with a Jack-in-the-box! I’ll use Tsubura for this one! This club. I named it Tsubura! That’s the club I gave her, you see. She’s aiming to the left. I can’t tell what she’s trying
to do with that stance. It could go either right or left. How will she hit it? Where will it go? It’s a ladybug! I didn’t mean to do that. What was she thinking? Do you plan on hitting it from there?
You can try again, you know. I know, I just thought I might hit it! I can’t believe it. The way she plays golf
reminds me of a little child. 26, 27, 28 It rolled a little farther than expected. 72 yards to the edge and 79 to the pin. I’ll use this and aim right for the pin. This girl is clever. She’s been aiming for this
third shot position since her tee shot. There’s nothing standing
between her and the pin. She was able to set herself up
for this position perfectly. And also, I can sense how that her shoulder
movements are on point. Stop jumping around like a bunny!
You’re distracting me! I was trying to see where my ball is! Sorry! Jeez. You’re funny, Tonbo. Just around 80 yards. She could land it right at the pin. But if she’s thinking
about her fourth shot, She’ll aim for the area that leaves a
straight putt on the final stretch. A gimme. A gimme dead in the center! Alright! Way to go, Tsubura!
Take the birdie! Where’s my ball? She was able to line up a birdie
while preserving her mental stamina. There it is! If she hopes to line up with the pin
she’ll aim for the green edge. That doesn’t leave
much room between the bunker. If she comes up short,
it’ll go in the bunker. If it goes in, she’ll get a bogey. She knows better than to
aim for the green edge. She’s going for it.
She’ll lob the ball right to the edge. Tonbo isn’t thinking
about her score at all. She only has the excitement of the shot. Okay. She squared up the club face? Lining the ball to the right? The ball’s lost its power. Very interesting. Oh no! A sprinkler? I didn’t notice it
hidden behind the grass! The ball landed right
where I was aiming, too! She really was aiming there? I can’t believe she
aimed for such a tricky spot! No professional player would ever risk
doing something like that. It’s too risky. Tonbo’s greatest strength
is her fearlessness. It’s also
her greatest weakness. She doesn’t think about her mistakes. Her shot was perfect,
but it ended up a failure. This will be a bogey for Tonbo. Hinoki still has a chance for a birdie. If she wants to guarantee a birdie, she’ll have to land the ball
right on the inside of the green. She doesn’t want to come up short. The thought of not making it on the green
will definitely affect her shot. She’ll try to hit it past the pin. It’s on the green, A downhill slice line. They’re probably thinking
this putt won’t be easy to make. You have to enter the bunker
from the lowest point! You can’t just jump in! Sorry! She sure gets yelled at a lot. She won’t be making anymore shots that
would risk getting in the bunker. She’s reached her limit already. Her fingers are almost touching the shaft! That hand rate… That stance is …! I knew it! The shot she showed me on Hinoshima! It’s close. Oh no. The ball stopped. The bunkers on Hinoshima
have steeper slopes. She was good at steep slopes near the pin. She also had a following wind. She tried the same thing here
and the ball stopped. Nice touch! Nice birdie! It breaks more at the end than I thought. I see. Hinoki didn’t overshoot.
She was trying to hit it that far. Last one. If she overshoots it will land
in line with my first putt. That’s what she was aiming for. Now’s my chance. Nice birdie! I thought she was a goodie two shoes who
did whatever her dad says. Why? Isn’t she a clever one. She seems to have experience in competing. That’s a birdie! Amazing! Everyone is so good! What a group! Okay. It’s my turn! Alright, nice! It’s been an hour. They’ll be on the fifth
hole soon. That’s close to here. Where are you going, Mr. Otoha? I’m going to see how Hinoki’s doing. You can’t do that. No one is allowed on the course
besides the players. Nice shot! A birdie on one, two and four. I have to keep my honor. Perhaps I got a little too heated up. She’s already at three under. You’ve got a beautiful swing. Yeah! Hinoki’s swing is so cool! Whoa! Perfectly straight again! A beautiful swing makes a beautiful shot. That’s the kind of golfer I wanted to be. That’s the path that I travelled. Keep going! Nice shot! Ema is currently at four under. After getting one bogey, she got a double
bogey on the third hole Her score has dropped by three,
putting her at two under. Ema? What’s wrong? It happens whenever I hear a big splash. In America, all sorts of
scary creatures live in the swamps. So that’s probably why
I react that way. You mean, alligators? After I won the World Junior Open… …it took me ten years. We moved to Japan for my father’s job, but I was finally able to compete again. But why? Why did you do all that just for golf? Why? I don’t get it. After an injury like that, after being so
scared. Even walking must have been hard. There was someone on the island
who had scars just like Ema’s. He was attacked by a shark while fishing. But even so, he’s still fishing today. Why? Isn’t he scared? I’m sure he is, but he
loves fishing too much. The love overcomes the fear. Same for me. If something were to take
golf away from me, I’d do the same. I’d do my best to be able to play again. I lost my ability to swing and
make shots as beautiful as yours. However, it hasn’t been all bad. I’m happy to be able to play at all. I’m grateful that I’m able to play golf. I think that might be
my greatest strength. Everyone’s playing golf
because they like it. Do I feel the same way? I… I told Hinoki she’s got to
take the top ranking today. But sir… I’ve got to get out and
encourage her to get there. Mr. Otoha. Why do you do it? Why are you so determined to
make Hinoki number one? When I was young, I would go around peeking
underneath vending machines trying to find spare change
that people had dropped. I got down on my hands and knees
and looked for hours. People who claim that
money isn’t everything clearly have never known
what it’s like to be poor. It’s a miserable problem.
That’s why I made a promise. A promise to be rich. A promise to take first place
and the prize money. People like to talk big. Winning isn’t everything, they say. They’re wrong. Only those who aim for first place
can take the ultimate prize. Everyone wants to be a winner. But when they know they can’t do it,
they claim it’s the effort that counted. But that’s not how I see it. It’s the results that matter. Those who show results
are the ones who receive praise. It turned too much. In the world of golf, there are players
who lack good sportsmanship, yet they still gain fans, status,
and great wealth through their victory. Did you find it? Yes. I’m so glad! Next is Tonbo. On the other hand, there are golfers who adhere to etiquette
and have a good attitude, yet never win. There are countless golfers like that. I have to get first place. Don’t you agree, Hajime? Your path to the pros was
closed off when you got cold feet. Since then you haven’t been able
to make any progress. Mr. Otoha. Even so, even at my lowest,
I never stole from anyone. That’s something I’m proud of. Looks good. She made it. I have to get first place.
If I don’t get first… my father will… Have you found your ball, Tonbo? Here it is! The ball moved! Tsubura, what am I supposed to do again? If it’s your fault the ball moved, you lose a stroke and
move it back to where it was. Got it. I’ll put it back. Nice birdie. -Nice birdie.
-Nice birdie. What’s your score? Four under. I’m tied for first. I’ve got to take first place. The ball moved again! Tsubura! If it’s your fault the ball moved, you lose one stroke and put it back. That’s right. Why? Why is she so calm? Why can’t I be like that? Alright. What was that? The Grandpa Gon Boat Shot! Alright! Her score is in shambles, but I’ve never
seen a more incredible golfer. The waves were crazy out there. What a ride. Tonbo! Mr. Igarashi is coming now. Coming here? Where is he now? He’s in Kagoshima. He said he couldn’t get a hold of you. My battery died.
I forgot to charge it. If he’s in Kagoshima now, he should be about two hours. But why is he coming here? He heard you took the top on the first day
and wanted to see you. I see. Two more hours. Oh? I thought she’d be happier. Igaiga is coming! I should have tried harder today. I hit a 77. Ten strokes off yesterday’s score. He would have been so happy
if I had made the top again today. But… that means he’ll
be there tomorrow too. If I do my best tomorrow I can make him
happy! Alright! I’ve got this! Someone’s excited. She’s got a good reason. Tonbo! What are you doing here?
You came to get me? You’re doing great. Why am I crying? Tonbo. Thanks for coming, Igaiga. Don’t sound so distant.
I know things haven’t been easy for you. Igaiga. On the next episode of Tonbo! “The Tossing and Turning Winds” You’re making me so proud! Igaiga? Your face is scary. I’m crying, okay? Grandpa Gon’s boat shot? You did what? During a round? Yes. I did. Nice! Now that’s what I like to hear! That’s the Tonbo I know. I can just imagine their
faces when they saw that! It’s not that funny! Tonbo hasn’t changed at all. But… Tonbo. I want to see you take a shot. Okay. Let’s go. Don’t let your guard down just yet. It’s still only day two. If you’re not in first place
at the end it’ll all be for nothing! Hinoki. She’s still practicing. Oh. You’re starting now? You’re just grasping at straws. Hinoki is six strokes ahead of you. You’re out of luck, I’m afraid. Let’s go home. Right. See you tomorrow! Tonbo. I’m sorry. I have to win. I must. Forgive me. So you’ve added a six
and nine iron to your bag? Who gave them to her? My dad gave her the six iron, and she got the nine iron
from Mr. Nakase at the country club. Three, six, nine. A wedge. I’d say that counts
as a full set for Tonbo! This will be a great setup for her. Here I go. Starting with a swallow ball! Osprey ball! A thin slice! Hajime. You haven’t trained her at all. Why? I wasn’t able to. I worry that if she adjusts even one thing she’ll end up having to adjust
every aspect of her game I fear that would throw Tonbo’s game off entirely. I want her to keep playing
with a free spirit. Hajime. I’m glad I put her in your care. However, since coming to Kumamoto, Tonbo
has been hitting from the mat every day. That’s starting to show in her swing. Practice mats become worn down in the center, causing the left edge
to be slightly elevated. Placing the ball there creates a slight
uphill lie for the left foot. That creates a small space
between the ground and the ball. This is causing Tonbo’s swing to relax. Due to the slope of the mat, the right eye
is about half a ball’s width lower and the bridge of her nose
tilts to the right. Tonbo. Hit here. Okay. She’s aligned her eyes
with the tilt of the turf. She instinctively
adjusts her setup to match the lie. This is one of Tonbo’s many skills. What changed? What did he change? The trajectory got a bit lower. Place the ball
wherever you like this time. Do you have a hat? Yeah, I have one. Hinoki gave it to me. Make sure both ends
of the bill are parallel. Just make sure
the right end isn’t lower. It’s okay if the left side is lower. Got it. Alright. Go! The sound changed. Igarashi has been watching her for solong.
He knows just what to adjust. Tonbo. Try hitting barefoot. It tickles. I knew it. She’s lifting her left big toe. The toe she used to keep her grip
on the wet floor of the fishing boat. Tonbo. Remember that tool you used
to dispatch octopi and fish? Yeah. Imagine you’re using that tool to pin
your toes to the ground when you hit. That sounds painful! It’s just pretend! We’re not actually using it. You mean I should stay still? Right. In a golf swing, you must move some parts of your body
and keep others perfectly still. The toes of your left foot mustn’t move. Right. Got it. Just like this. The sound changed again. That’s it. Even when you hit a fade,
don’t forget to keep track of your toes. You’ve got to focus on your feet,
not just your hips. Right! What is it? Nothing. I just thought, you should be the one giving her lessons. I just made a few minor adjustments. If she puts too much strain
on her body to control her swing, she’ll be feeling it tomorrow. Tomorrow? You should lower the net down tonight. The wind might start
blowing in the morning. Ready to call it a night? Yeah. The weather report didn’t mention that. They mentioned rain. Not the wind. Igaiga. He’s becoming more like Grandpa Gon! Stay here tonight. No, I couldn’t. That’s far too generous of you. Because of all those foolish things you did
when you were playing for us, my husband’s reputation
was dragged through the mud. Well, it’s no matter.
Water under the bridge. I couldn’t. You’re taking care of Tonbo, too I couldn’t possibly ask of anything more. I couldn’t possibly ask you
to take care of me, too. -I couldn’t.
-You’re already changing in pajamas! How’s Grandpa Gon doing?
Is he still sticking to only three drinks? I can’t speak on his drinking, but he’s
doing just fine. It’s almost flying fish season, too. The busiest time of the year. I won’t be able to help him fillet the
fish this year. Tonbo. About tomorrow, strong winds will dry out the green. -That’s why–
-How’s Setsu-ba? I wish I could help her at the inn. Making dinner by herself must be tough. She’s persevering like she always does. What about Mom and Dad’s grave? It’s lined with flowers every day. I visit from time to time. I see. Thank you. Tonbo looked so happy. Mr. Igarashi is like
a father to her, after all. Really? Wataru is still playing golf? Bunpei must be getting nervous! Bunpei is doing just fine, too. Bunpei and Yoko, are they getting along? I wonder if he still thinks of her while he eats an ice cream after visiting
the hot springs? Huh? Igaiga? Thank you. Thank you for coming. Nikome! Nana! Momoko! We’re in the same group this week! I’m looking forward to it. I am too! By the way, how’s that girl doing? She was in first place on the first day, but fell off on the second. I think she’s in
fourth place with an even par. She’s only got seven, after all. Seven? Seven of what? Seven clubs! Huh? What? It’s the final day. Hinoki Otoha is at six
under. Tsubura Adaniya and Ema Kurisu
are both at five under. They’re the only three under par. Tonbo Oi is in fourth place,
five strokes behind with an even par. It seems like one of the
top three will likely take the win. Although Tonbo Oi and
her half set of clubs taking the victory at the very end would have made for a better story. It really is windy today! Shut up! Your weather report was way off. You really are like Grandpa Gon! I’m off! Tombo is acting different today.
I know what it must be. What is it? Nothing. Excuse me, could I get today’s pin sheet? They saved the most
difficult holes for the last day. There are a lot of pins
placed near bunkers. Emma is hitting the ball quite high. Proof that her spin is incredible. She can
make the ball stop better than anyone. She’ll have the best chance
with today’s pin positions. I’ve finally got a chance to win. I have to make it happen. I’ve been waiting ten years for this. I feel confident. I’m only nervous… …about one thing. Were you surprised when you heard
I was in first place on day one? Actually, it didn’t surprise
me all that much. Whatever. I was happy more than anything. Very happy. And not only me. Everyone on the island was smiling. Everyone on the island is rooting for you. It’s like you’ve become the pride
of the whole island. You really are an island girl, Tonbo. Everyone was happy. I made them smile. I’m doing this for them. Alright. You must get three strokes under today. If you can get your score
to nine under, you can’t lose. You’ll make the playoffs. Got it? Three strokes. My goal is sixty-nine. I’ll try to get two strokes
under in the first half. How unfortunate. I won’t be able to play with you today. Today we’re playing in groups of three. You’re with Tsubura’s
last group today, right, Hata? Who’s the caddy for my group? Me! Shall I polish your balls? No thanks. This is Mr. Nishi, caddy-in-training. He failed the pro test four times. You don’t need to mention that. I’m Tonbo Oi. Nice to meet you! Y-yeah. You too. I heard the rumors. She really only has
seven clubs. Can she play like that? Why do I have to caddy for this kid? Why did Mr. Nakase tell me to do this? What’s with that face? Sorry, Igaiga. You really are like Grandpa Gon. Ms. Kasahara, you’ll mark for Ms. Okawa. Ms. Oi, you’ll mark for Ms. Kasahara. Okawa, you’ll mark for Ms. Oi, please. Can I get ahead
three strokes in this wind? There’s another thing
to be nervous about. My strokes have a lot of spin and are weak
to wind. That’s the only way I can hit. I’m used to playing in the wind. I don’t
mind it. But I’m not the only one. There’s someone else
I need to watch out for. The forest has turned completely white. White? The color of the leaves
when they’re blown by the wind. When reading the wind,
golfers must pay attention to the trees. Pros look at the color of the leaves. When it’s blowing this hard, even Bunpei can tell
where it’s coming from. That’s because he’s
really good at reading the wind! Who’s Bunpei? The king of goro golf. Goro golf? Maybe I’ll try goro golf today, too. So that’s how they do it! That’s so cool! The wind carried it all the
way into the left forest. I’ve got to tie it a bit tighter. Hey! You’re next! The hole starts with a grove on the right. I’ll probably have to aim
for the adjacent hole, but aiming that far right is scary. Even with a flat fairway, landing the ball
in the right place will be tough. The band will break
if you pull too hard! You’ll need a hairpin, too. Alright! It’s not alright! You have to hit! Sorry, I’m going to use this one. A five wood? Tonbo! Don’t worry about your score!
Get out there and win this thing! Play your way! Show us that special Tonbo style! Okay! Teeing up high in wind like this? Where is she aiming? Tonbo’s going for a swallow ball. But why is she using a five wood? Her driver is designed
to produce as little spin as possible. Not only backspin, but
creating side spin is difficult as well. It’s hard to turn the ball. Because a five wood is usually
hit from the ground, it’s designed to create backspin
to send the ball up high. It’s easy to turn the ball. She’s not aiming for a swallow ball.
She’s looking to improve her score. What? The wind isn’t carrying it! Go! Flying fish ball! Alright! The ball has a fierce cut spin sending it
straight through the wind, unharmed. Oh no! My visor is gone! What should I do? The visor Hinoki gave me! Where’d it go? Her concentration is incredible. Even in this wind, she’s able to
send the ball any direction she wants. She’s like a fish in water. Hey! We have to get going! I’ll find it for you later! Okay. She’s amazing. How is she able to turn the ball? Her swing is different
every shot she takes! This one won’t be easy. Sandy lies with thin grass. There’s even a bunker
between the ball and the pin. What? That stance! She avoided the sand! What? I knew that would work! This is so fun! You knew it? You mean you had confidence in that shot? Aren’t you scared of anything? Scared? That’s a terrifying shot!
What if you went in the bunker? What? I just thought it’d be cool if I could get
it over the bunker! Cool? I avoided hitting a chunk shot
with my stance! What? But how? I’m not sure. That’s where Tonbo hit. Even in this strong wind, she’s aiming her swings
towards the seventh hole on the left. I’m sure she hit that cut ball
to battle the wind, but I don’t plan on fighting the wind. I’m going to use it to my advantage. That’s how I deal with wind. I just have to get the ball
on the wide left area of the pin. It won’t make it! Sorry! Hey Tsubura! How’s it going? What does it look like? My ball is way
over here! How about you, Tonbo? My score hasn’t changed yet. Adaniya got a double bogey. I’m down three strokes.
Tsubura and Ema are down two. We’re all tied at three under. I thought only the three of us had a
chance to win. But Tonbo is on par. She’s entered the running
to win this thing! The final day of the
competition has begun! Huh? What’s wrong, Tonbo? Well, you see… On the next episode of Tonbo! Hinoki’s Troubles Yaya asked me to choose between
western or Chinese food for dinner! You haven’t changed at all. Here it comes! Whoa! It’s coming from this way now! This wind is out of control! Looks like the group ahead finished up! The wind here is different
than on the green. It’s blowing the complete
opposite direction now. It’s not just
changing directions either. With today’s pin position, even if you miss the pin
to the to the left, an uphill approach is left.
Getting par should be easy. Even if I give advice on where to
aim, it won’t be easy with this wind. Not even Tonbo will be able to use
this wind to her advantage. It’s hard to play the wind when you
can’t read its direction. The only judgement we can make
is choosing which club to use. No… Tonbo has been holding that club
for a while now. She knew which one
she wanted to use from the start. Does that mean she’s able to read the
wind even as it changes this much? The wind is playing. It’s just like golfing on the island. The three iron. 150 yards to the pin.
Is she reading it as a head wind? I never wore a hat when I
played on the island. My hair was always
blowing like this. Igaiga is here too! The ground is hard. This is so much fun! What kind of a swing was that? She’s rolling it? She’s avoiding the wind altogether! Did I just…? A hole-in-one? Guess not. The ball ended up
in the best spot possible. I never would have
thought to do that. Even if thought of it,
I wouldn’t do it! It feels like I can’t call that cool…
Can I even call it real golf? Wait… who am I to judge? Who am I to decide what real golf is? Nice par. Thank you. Tonbo has par. Her total is still an even par. She made it through
this difficult hole with ease. It seems like it’s blowing
mainly to the right. Seven iron please. I’ll take a bet on that. No. The wind is blowing to the left. It changed to a head wind. This will be the end for all of us. Tonbo will take the lead! No. If I persevere, I can get ahead
of Ema and Hinoki. I can take the lead! To make that happen… A spoon? That’s… She’s doing it Tonbo’s way. She aimed for the same spot. I can’t afford to hold back.
I’m going to win this! She hits her wedge and putter with
her right hand. And she’s good. I’m up. She hits hard, but perhaps her previous play style
used delicate techniques. They can’t afford to
let their guard down for a second. I think I’m holding up well. Even so, the seventh hole
was the turning point. We were all tied until then. It looks like the
second group is done. Yeah. I wonder how Tonbo’s first half went? Only a few players so far finished the first half
with a score in the thirties. And the ones that did
did it before this wind picked up. Everyone else was in the forties. Even if she drops
five or six strokes, she’s still hitting average. Thanks. Igaiga is watching. She’s hitting her third stroke
from the fairway. We’re right behind the pin.
Should we move? How do you think
she’ll hit it from there? She has about a
thirty-five yard approach. She doesn’t have to
do anything special. She needs to focus on distance, but that won’t be easy
with this wind. Even though it’s a head wind? If she hits too hard and it
goes beyond the pin, her fourth stroke
will be a downhill putt. That will put the
wind behind the ball, pushing the ball along strongly. If it doesn’t go in the cup,
the wind will carry it right over. I see. She’s got to land it below the cup. Even if it isn’t perfect,
she’ll have to leave an uphill putt. That’s her approach. Igaiga is by my side. Alright. Oh, Tonbo. Alright! Right on target! I knew it. You knew it? She often did that on the island. By hitting a full lob
against the wind, the ball falls down
and stops dead in its tracks. Tonbo gets a kick out of that one. I was trying to scare Igaiga. Why didn’t you just roll it? No one in their right mind
would lob it here! Alright! My first birdie! Did Tonbo chip it in? A birdie? She’s tied with Ema and I. Your first birdie, huh? It is quite windy. How many bogies did you get? None. You’re one under? Yeah! So nobody achieved
a green in regulation. Even for the last group, no one is playing
very well in this wind. She opened the face up. Is she going to lob it? No. Only Tonbo would
take a risk like that. That’s enough! Stop! I’m going to mark it! That was a fine approach. Indeed. This is a critical moment. If my score drops below Tsubura’s I have no chance of winning. If I can keep my game up until
Tsubura’s own score drops I’ll be able to apply pressure
and find my momentum! I can’t lose my nerve!
Everything has been going well so far. I need to finish the first half
with my two-stroke lead. It’s a shank! This is it. Things are turning in my favor. This will be
a double-bogey for Tsubura. I’m enjoying my opponent’s mistakes.
I’m hoping for trouble. But why? Why can’t I stay positive? Why can’t I focus on
just being the best I can be? Hinoki. No practice swing? I don’t like this version of myself.
I’m know I’m going to pay for being mean. I knew it, this is my punishment! Or… maybe it isn’t. They said I’m the only one
to finish the first half under par! So it seems. Aren’t you happy, Igaiga? Why are you acting like that? Believing this is the half way point
of the game is too leisurely! In professional golf, it’s not
halfway over until the tenth! The final three holes require as much or even more energy
than the previous fifteen. Jeez. I thought Igaiga
would be proud of me. But I guess not. You never know. Tonbo finished the first half
under par! She’s only one stroke
behind the leader! She might actually have a chance! I’ve got to tell everyone! Wait. Bunpei doesn’t have a phone.
Who can I send a message to? I know! Yes? This is Toshima Village City Hall. H-hello, the name’s Igarashi. I work at the
Hinoshima Development Center. They call me “Igaiga” on the island. Right… Attention. This is the
Toshima Village Disaster Center. We have an emergency
broadcast from a man named Igaiga. Igaiga? However, I have absolutely
no idea what he’s talking about. While quite out of the ordinary,
he told me it’s very important. I will now share with you exactly
what he told me to say: Tonbo has closed the gap
to just one stroke behind the leader at the end
of the front nine on the final day! Or… something. Bunpei! Did you hear
the announcement? Can’t you call me “honey” or
something like that? Isn’t it great? Aww, Yoko! I repeat: Tonbo has closed the gap
to just one stroke behind the leader at the end
of the front nine on the final day! And so concludes our broadcast. Yes! Hinoki! Where’s Hinoki! Excuse me, sir! You can’t come in
the clubhouse dressed like that! Hinoki!
Where are you? Hinoki! If I tell him I hit forty… You’ve held your top position
despite this powerful wind. You have no reason
to be looking so down! You played wonderfuly. Superintendant Nakase… Just leave it to me. Hinoki! Where are you, Hinoki? Mr. Otoha. Please leave here at once. If you continue to cause trouble, I will have to resort
to drastic measures. Drastic? I may not look it, but I have
a strong sense of justice. This is my golf course! If you don’t listen to what I say,
you’ll pay the price! Hinoki has moved onto
the second half in the top position. She has? Very well. If only that were the truth. Even if I’m able to win, I can’t win by only one stroke. Even if I had taken a one stroke
penalty back then, I could have won. That’s why I have to get two strokes
ahead. I have to win by two strokes! I don’t see Tonbo on the fairway. Did you find it? Here it is! She’s not out of bounds, but even if she gets on the fairway, she’ll use her third stroke
to get on the green She’ll have to make it in one putt. This could hurt her score. No matter where you hit it, you’ll have to aim low
to avoid the branches. The widest spot is over here,
but there’s a bunker. The right side of the woods is a
depression set back from the fairway. Getting on the fairway will be tough. She could get a bogey or worse. Don’t worry about getting par. Just make sure
you don’t get a double bogey. Where are you aiming? That’s way too far to the right!
Even farther than the green! There’s no way. Are you trying to hit it through
that little opening? There’s no way! Any farther and
it’ll go out of bounds! It went though! Turn, turn, turn! It turned! It’s on the green! It rolled! It disappeared! You’ll need a provisional ball. Oops. I’m hitting a provisional ball! Let’s get it right this time! If you hurt yourself
any more than this… A provisional ball.
Next will be her fourth stroke. One to the fairway,
then on the green in five. Two putts could give
her a double bogey. If that happens, the all-powerful Tonbo will be
dropped from the competition. The bunker is a safe spot. There’s still 180 yards. That should
be no problem for y– You’re aiming for the green again? And you’re aiming up this time? Again? Is she insane? I can’t hope for others’ failure.
Tonbo. That’s enough! It’s getting narrower. And wider again. The next time it sways… Now! Go! Robin ball! Alright! Right by the pin! No way! She can finish with a bogey? I found my first ball! And it’s in a good spot, too! I’ll finish first! After all that commotion. She got a par after all. I think that’s it. It stopped too soon.
There’s still a long putt left. It’s totally stuck. If it came down, I’d be able to
hit is as my second stroke. I’ll try shaking the tree. Wait. If the ball that falls down
really is yours, you’ll get a penalty stroke
for moving the ball. You’ll have to put it back, too. That’s… If you’re going to do it, if it is your ball, you’ll have to
declare it as unplayable first. And if I do that? Without going closer to the pin,
you can drop it straight down and within two club lengths
of where it was, or drop it alone the extended line
from the spot to the cup. You can take your
third short from there. That way I’ll be able to
aim for the green. That’s much better
than the other options. If it is my ball,
then I’m calling it unplayable! Come on! Get down here! Why won’t it come down? If it doesn’t
come down I won’t be able to win! Is your ball stuck, Hinoki? Tonbo! I have to make sure
it really is my ball first! Then let’s take a look! Tonbo. Was it a Callaway? That’s the one! It’s mine! I’ll drop it down. Tonbo! Are you okay, Tonbo? Here! Tonbo! What are you doing? You’ve still got a putt left! Okay! Do your best, everyone! She came all the way
here to find your ball? Tonbo is always like that. Even when we were
practicing on the course, she ran all over
looking for lost balls. And look at me. I’ve even messed with the score just to
win ahead of Tonbo. Is this really who
you want to be, Hinoki? You’re too out of breath to putt! Did Tonbo miss the par putt? Her first bogey? It’s my fault. She came to find my ball. She did it for me. I… I… Tonbo! Tonbo. Tonbo. I… I… I moved my ball! Emma. Have you ever felt pressured before? I’m always suffering from it during matches. I’m really feeling it right now. What’s wrong? On the next episode of Tonbo! First Time Under Pressure I’ve got pressure in my tummy
from all that breakfast! That’s called eating too much. Tonbo. Tonbo. I… I… I moved my ball! I know you did! All you need to do is take a penalty
stroke and put the ball back where it was! Good luck! That’s not it. You don’t get it, Tonbo. That’s not it. You moved your ball? You mean before your last shot? You moved your ball during your swing
but hit it anyway. Was that it? Yes. In that case, you don’t have to put it
back where you found it. Just take the penalty stroke
and play it where it is. A penalty stroke? That’ll put you at four-on. I… I lied again. But that will mean the mistake I didn’t
pay for yesterday will be paid for today. I’m just being selfish again. But… I do feel a bit better now. You’re going to have to take things
seriously from here on out! Take things seriously? You’re in the middle of a heated
competition! Don’t you want to win? You’ve been searching for others’ balls. and taking super risky shots
that could cost you the whole game! It doesn’t seem like
you’re trying to win at all! The chance is dangling
right in front of you! You need to give this 100%! 100%? That’s right! You need to change it up! Change it up? What does
giving 100% even mean? This girl was six strokes behind
but has somehow tied up for the top spot. Even with the wind and conditions
being as awful as they are. You want me to change it up? No. I was wrong. You don’t need to change your game. Play the way you always do. I want to see more of it. I think the answer as to why
I keep failing the pro test lies in your golf game, Tonbo. In my game? Yeah. It’s not all about winning. It’s… It’s like you’re playing
for something else! I don’t understand a word you’re saying. Anyway, there’s still five holes left! What I mean is it’d be a waste
if you didn’t at least try to win! Got it! Is beating people really that important? I just want to get better at golf! That’s it! That’s all that really matters! She’s challenging herself
to get better at golf. That’s the only thing
that needs paying attention to. I got a double bogey. This is the first time her score
has changed in the second half. I just can’t let my score fall first. I’m fully determined. Finally. We’re tied for the top. The direction of the wind
is finally fixed in place. It’s a tailwind. This is it. I’ll be able to play
to my fullest on this hole. The last par 5 of the day. This hole will be the key to victory. Ema’s high balls have
an incredible amount of backspin. On a windy day like today,
that’s become her worst enemy. With the wind like this, a tailwind will
get rid of the small turns the ball makes. It will push the ball forward. This is it. This is my chance.
This is my only chance! She finally did it! I’ve got to do it! Now! There’s 260 yards
to the center of the bunker. Even with this tailwind… Amazing. -Nice.
-Thanks. A creek? Ema’s not the only one depending
on making this hole the key to victory. I get the feeling that whoever
gets a birdie on this whole is going to be the winner. To get the birdie with today’s
pin position, the ball will the ball will need to stop
as soon as it lands. That won’t be easy with this tailwind. Rather than approaching
the green from close by, a long shot will be easier to spin. In regards to where
that long shot should be taken from, I’ll have to be wary of the bunker
that lies 100 yards from the hole. If it goes in the bunker on my
second shot, I won’t get the birdie. I’ve got to find a route that prevents me
from going into the bunker. If I plan to stop before the bunker,
it’ll be 140 yards. I’ll have to hit the ball 220 yards twice. I can hit the ball around
200 yards with my creek. Even with a tailwind,
it won’t reach the bunker. It’s like the bunker isn’t even there.
I can hit this shot free of pressure. This is the best plan to get the birdie. If the ball goes where I want it to, my third shot will be
from around 110 yards. It’ll be easy for me to land the ball
near the pin. More than it will for Ema. I’ll keep fighting till the end. My current score and position
are the real me. I have to see how far I can really go Tilting the tee like that will create
resistance, causing the ball to spin more. She’ll be able to utilize the wind. Hinoki hasn’t given up just yet. I can’t believe it stopped here. It might as well have gone in the bunker. What are you talking about? If you had done that,
the tree might have gotten in the way. From here you won’t hit the tree, but you’ll have to hit the ball
from inside the bunker. You’ll have to stand on your tippy toes. Even with the tailwind,
your sand wedge won’t be enough. You’ll have to use the nine iron. I’ll use… this one! Your six iron?! Th– What?! I’ll have to use the nine and hit it thin! I see. So she can hit it
farther with a short iron. If she stands on her toes, it’ll be easier
to tilt the club face to the left. I usually like to carry
one large club like this, but I never thought to carry two or three. Oh no. I thought it’d hook a bit but it
went totally straight. What are you talking about?
That was a sick shot! Sick? It means amazing! She used the creek again. She’s trying to stop the ball
in front of the bunker. I see. So her third shot
will be a full swing. Tsubura is the only one in this game
who truly understands the course. Only 50 more yards. Alright. Amazing. 240 yards to the edge of the green. Even with the tailwind,
to get it there in two shots… Even if she gets it there, she won’t be able to get it over the
bunker to the pin with a spoon. She’ll have to avoid the bunker
and aim for the fairway. If she doesn’t, it’ll roll too far
when it hits the green. If it doesn’t go far enough,
she’ll have to hit it over the bunker. Either way, it won’t be easy
to get the birdie. Tsubura. Your course management is incredible. But I’ll also say this. All you do is avoid
the dangers of the course. A direct line to the pin? The strain is too much.
My left ankle can’t take much more. If she hits putting that much
weight on her right leg, the club will hit the ground! My spoon has a wide sole. I won’t hit the ground
no matter how high up I hit it from. It doesn’t matter how high it goes. I’ve just got to hit it the best I can. That’s all I have left to do. What matters is direction. I need to
drop it within two yards of the pin. The reference shot is a push draw. A push draw is hitting
outside your target line. On top of that, I’ll swing the club
even wider than usual. The more the shaft aims towards the
direction you want the ball to go, the easier it is to create
an inside-out flight path. This is the perfect set up! She did it! But it’s too far left! Come back! Oh no. If it drops in there… She hit it from there? She got a two-on?! Ema! That was great! You’re this close! Yeah! Tsubura. Golf is a game of chance for you,
isn’t it? Shots that have a low success rate have a zero percent chance
if you don’t try. But if you try, anything is possible. You win by going on the offense.
Not with logic and reasoning. You have to fight
at the crucial moment to win. That’s what I learned
playing golf in America. I went to take a look.
You’ve got 116 yards to the pin. Thank you. It looked like 120, but it didn’t go quite far enough. Somewhere between a
pitching wedge and nine-iron. I can avoid the bunker with a nine-iron. Hitting with the ball softly with a large
club will make it lose head speed. If that happens, the impact energy will be
reduced, as well as the backspin. It’s only five or six yards. Because my calculations were off, my plan to hit a full shot on my third
stroke has been foiled. I’ll have to hit it gently. If I can make impact without a single
blade of grass getting in the way, even with a 9-iron… With an eight-iron or below, I’ve honed the accuracy of my short irons
so that I can aim dead on the pin. Incredible. So this is
what it means to carry the ball. Hit it as far as possible
with a driver from the tee, and get the ball close to the green
with a wood on the second shot. That’s how most golfers
would play on a par five. Hinoki’s shots, approach
and putts certainly aren’t ordinary, but honestly, it doesn’t scare me. The higher the ball goes up, the more the wind affects the spin. We’re on the same line. Ema will see my line. This should guarantee an eagle for her. I have to get this. If I miss,
Ema will have a two stroke lead. That’s not good for the final four holes. I’m starting to lose my touch
from being nervous. It’s downhill. I have to
be careful with my speed. Just like I thought! She forgot about the wind. Don’t mind if I do. I saw the line. This is it. I can finally take the lead. She hit it too hard. The person who wins this hole wins it all. Ema and I both knew that. But I was aiming for the birdie. Ema was aiming for an eagle! Ema? They’re on the last three or four holes. Now the real fun begins.
We could see a chemical reaction. A chemical reaction? This is Tonbo’s first-ever competition. On the last day, she may have been
able to have fun on the first fourteen, But after that, caught up in a heated battle,
this could be her first real game of golf. Oh no. “Real golf?” The heart sways between
wanting and not wanting. In competitive golf, that is. I’m excited to see what she decides. She went in the right side
woods on eleven, and the right side bunker on fourteen. Of the five courses she
used her driver in the second half, she didn’t land on the fairway
for three of them. Could it be…? That I was missing something? Is it farther in here? Ema got right next to the pin on her
second shot on hole fourteen. She probably got an eagle. That puts her at three under. I see. So I’m three strokes behind. Don’t sound so relaxed. If you make a mistake on this hole,
you’ll be down by four. Down by four with three holes left. You won’t be able to win. In other words, don’t hit a bogey
if you still want to win. If I still want to win… Don’t act like you don’t know it! You know it’s true. You’re feeling pressure! You’re just pretending you don’t realize
it! You want to win right?
Don’t you imagine what that’s like? Tonbo. You’re from an island
called Tokara, right? Yes. Think about how happy
everyone would be if you won. You want to make them happy.
You don’t want to let them down. That’s only normal. Don’t act like you don’t get it! Acting like I don’t get it… Ignoring the pressure is
the worst thing you can do under pressure. I know it’s hard acknowledging
that you’re scared. I know it’s not cool. I know I’m talking down to you, but it’s
why I failed the pro test four times. Tonbo! You need to acknowledge that
pressure and face it head on! Only those who can do that
make it to the top. That’s golf! Acknowledge the pressure. Face it head on. A divot mark… As long as the club
doesn’t go into the back edge, there’s enough space
to hit the ball, but… What kind of divot mark is this? It’s probably from someone
on the eighteenth hole trying to get the ball
back onto the fairway. What a terrible shot! The turf is all messed up! I’ve got an open shot to the green. Yeah. It’s not far away, either. Around ninety, I bet. But… With this divot mark you can’t aim it to the green. No matter what angle you use to hit, the ground will get between
the ball and club. Getting it over the bunker won’t be easy,
either. I can hit it the same
direction as the divot. But at this rate… my score will go down. I won’t be able to win. Huh? What is this? I want to win. Everyone on the island
will be so happy if I win. I want to make them happy. I want to win. Golf is a game of pressure. The reason being, You “want” to get par. “Want” to get on the green. “Want” to hit it. There are many wants. You “don’t want” to hit it out of bounds. You “don’t want” three putts. You “don’t want” to duff. You have to focus on the “wants” and
“don’t wants” to hit the ball. In other words, the things
you get from success, and the things you lose from failure. The bigger each of those things become, the more nervous people get. That’s what we call pressure. I get it now. I’m nervous. I’m under pressure. That’s the only way. Don’t hit it too hard. Stop it before the bunker. This isn’t the only way. However… However, this is my best chance. What’s wrong? I don’t care about chance. By acknowledging the pressure I’m under, I’m ready to face it head on. Don’t hit it that way! I may fail. This is a scary shot. This is the first time
I’ve ever felt this. I get it now. So this is real golf. Don’t swing it that hard! Come on. Crab ball! An intentional shank?! Please! Get there! No way. Alright! We’re almost at the last hole. That’s right. Just be yourself. I will! Watch me, Igaiga! On the next episode of Tonbo. Tonbo, Hole Out Don’t take your eyes off
for even a second. Your face is so scary I can’t concentrate! Tonbo! Alright! She must have known it would have been
game over if she hit a bogey here. But instead she got a birdie. Now you’ve still got a chance of
catching up to Ema’s three-under! That’s right! Ema? No way. A second shot
from that close to the bunker? That means her tee shot only traveled
around 170 yards. She hit her tee shot too thin. Her left foot is
barely touching the ground. She chunked it. They’re still playing the sixteenth hole.
Let’s wait here for now. This club is too long. My putter, please. Ema. Her left ankle. I’ve been avoiding dragging my ankle
to hide the pain I’m in. but I’ve finally hit my limit. Ema. I do feel bad for her. However, her pain is her problem. And I’ve got to
take care of my own problems. If Ema gets a bogey
and I can get a birdie, we’ll be tied for first. It’s 100 yards to the front edge. 126 yards to the pin. The wind is blowing from the right. It’s finally calmed down. The green slopes downward
from the center right side. The cup lies two steps in from the ridge
that runs down the slope. To get near the pin, I’ll have to land
the ball right in front of the slope. If the ball doesn’t make it far enough, the ball will stop in front of the ridge. That would mean I’d have to
make the up down putt. I’m aiming for the pin. I’ll carry the ball
to the base of the pin. Even if it means going over. More than having to deal
with a downhill putt, I’ll have a better chance of making an
uphill putt in one stroke. Three steps right of the pin! Yes! This is it!
Way to go, Tsubura! Come on! You’re four steps on the inside! Four steps? I’ll have to make it in two steps. No. That still gives me a chance
for the uphill putt. She’s thoroughly creating a line. I’ve never seen such
control of the ball before. How is she able to make lines like that? 111 yards to the pin. 109 to the ridge. Taking spin into consideration, I’ll need to hit it 105 yards. Great shot, Hinoki! She made it… over the ridge! One step in front of the pin! In front? So the ball didn’t roll. Here you are. Thank you. It’s still far away. Ema. Whoa, whoa. The burden on my ankle is too great. Even small strokes
using my right side hurt. My 52-degree, please. I’ll get the ball on the green
and let it roll the rest of the way. As long as I can clear
the height of the lip… A double-bogey after all. Wait a minute. This means… Alright. Does this put everyone at one under? Only three holes left! All four of them are tied for first! Yes. I can do this. I can win this thing! It looks like Tonbo’s group
has entered the teeing area. What are you thinking now, Tonbo? Did a chemical reaction happen after all? Why don’t you ask him yourself? Come on.
Just do it! Excuse me. Would you mind if
we used those binoculars? Oh, sure! Thank you. What do see? She’s looking confident. Ema lost a stroke on the seventeenth
and is now at an even par. Tonbo, Tsubura and Hinoki
are tied in first at one under. Ema lost a stroke? Even after she was in first place
with a two-stroke lead? It appears her left ankle
is giving her trouble. Tonbo’s in the winning position. Right. If Tonbo can finish the 18th hole
under par in her group, the following group will lose
if they don’t finish with par. That gives her an obligation to make par. Obligations can be binding and
apply a great deal of pressure. My hands are sweating. This has never happened before. Is that why everyone wears gloves? The final group is here. Ema… Ema’s left ankle. It doesn’t look good. After we tied up on the fifteenth, Ema has fallen behind by one stroke. In this condition,
I’m surprised it was only one. The fairway is clear. Okay. Tonbo is lined up for the tee shot. Don’t worry about me. How pathetic. I can’t even watch. Tonbo. The tee shot is crucial.
You can do this. Show the last group what you’ve got! It’s flying towards the left bunker and is fading! Alright! It’s in the grove! I can’t believe she hit it like that. It’s too early to tell. Tonbo is finally feeling the pressure. My body felt numb when I hit. I wasn’t even paying attention to my shot. I’ve got to try and hit it the way I
always do. That’s why I practice! It went through the grove and landed
near the fairway of the fifth hole! To get it back on the
fairway of the 18th… …you’ll have to go
straight through the grove. It’s full of trees.
Getting it back won’t be easy. I want to win. The widest spot. You’ll have to aim there. It’s all about your third stroke. If you can get a par you’ll still
have a chance to win this. Today’s pin position isn’t making it easy
for anyone to get birdies. I want to win. I want to tell everyone on
the island that I won. I want to say it with a smile. I want to win! It looks like Tonbo’s tee shot
landed on the neighboring hole. The what? Tonbo is on the fifth hole. Tonbo. If you make it through and back
onto the fairway of the 18th, you’ll be backtracking a bit. You’ll have 150-160 yards left
with your third shot. Igaiga. Is that the pin? Yeah. Get it there in three strokes. You’ll have to get back on the
18th in one stroke. Can I go this way? It’s wide open. The fifth hole’s fairway? I see! That might just work! It’ll be easy if she hits from the fifth. If she can just roll it fifty yards. Wait! Not just yet. Tonbo’s ball went onto the
neighboring hole and she hasn’t hit yet. Another hole? That means Tonbo might get
a bogey on this one. Ema is down one stroke and
is in no condition to keep playing. Hinoki is the only one standing in my way. I doubt Tsubura and Hinoki
will get a bogey. I’ve learned from playing with them
that they’re better than that. That means I’ll have to get a birdie. With this left leg of mine. There’s a headwind. Why is she worried about the wind?
She just has to hit it straight on. My body is feeling loose again. I don’t want to make
the same mistake again. I’ve got to use my right hand
like I’m making a lasso. If I quickly move my fingers
and then stop them, I can close up the face of the club. What are you doing? Tonbo is aiming to the right. She’ll get it on the fairway of the fifth. All she has to do is roll it.
Why is her stance wide? A little more. Here I go. Just like Igaiga told me. Tonbo, I know what you’re planning. You’re not aiming for the fairway at all! It’s just like I told her. The score doesn’t matter! Give it your all! Win this thing! She aimed for the green! Turn more! It has to turn more! Come on! Over here! Over here! Get over here! She got it on? Did I get it on? -Yes! Alright!
-I can’t believe you! I hit a lasso ball! Lasso ball? Tonbo is on the green. The crowd was cheering.
Just how close is she? If she’s on the green,
that guarantees par. The winning score won’t go
below one under now. I’ll have to get at least a par. I’ve got to get the par. Mr. Igarashi! What a shot! That’s my girl. She missed the tee shot, but she felt the obligation to succeed. I can’t believe it. That girl. She used a half set? And she’s still in the
running to win this thing? Wow. Yes. It’s on the green! She didn’t get applause
back on the island. Especially not like this. She’s never had a crowd
applaud just for her before. Alright. I’m on the fairway. If I keep this up, I can get the birdie. Ema! Are you okay? I’m sorry! Please! Forgive me! I’m so– Don’t worry about it. It wasn’t your fault. My foot slipped when I swung. I just didn’t have enough concentration. How could I blame her
in her current state? She trained for ten years
to get back to where she is. And now she’s in pain once again. She’s fighting alongside her pain. I don’t want to lose,
but I don’t want her to lose either. Not to some injury. These people are my opponents. I’m nothing like them.
Nothing like Tonbo and the others. I’m completely different. I’m not a golfer. I’m not a real golfer! I needed to get the birdie on this one. You really should take it easy. I’m finally back competing once again.
I’m fighting for the prize once again. I’m having the time of my life. I’m on the neighboring hole,
just like Tonbo. Is this Tonbo’s? I can’t believe she aimed that far right. She got it on the green from here? A perfect position. A perfect line. She got it that close to the pin? Tonbo is amazing. Ema and Tsubura, too. They’re all amazing. I’ve decided. On top of the asphalt? –This is Tonbo’s
–birdie putt. That’s my line. There’s a large ridge
in the center of the green. Tonbo’s ball lies on the edge.
It’s a steep downhill line. There’s a two degree slope. Maybe three from where Tonbo is standing. If it goes in, I can win this. I guess a bug crawling by is all it takes
to break her concentration. Shoo! Shoo! That was close.
I would have missed if I took that shot. It doesn’t matter
how many strokes it takes. She’s learned the real fun of golf:
enjoying the game even under pressure. Mr. Kuta. Tonbo. Your putting is quite impressive. But even so… …I’ve got a putter I’d like you to use. When I was playing
on Mr. Kuta’s fast green, on that downhill putt… She’ll need a firm grip
for the downhill putt. Looking good, Tonbo. Will it go in? If it goes in I’m done for. If it goes in I’ll have to
finish in two more strokes. This is it! It’s… Weren’t you the one who
said that score doesn’t matter? Of all the golf I’ve played… …this was the most fun! It’s over! My first competition was so fun! It’s not over yet, Tonbo. You’ve got to watch
Tsubura and the others. Right! On the next episode of Tonbo. “Winner and Courage” Don’t you have work, Igaiga? Oh no! I forgot to book the ferry! This is the most fun I’ve ever had. Tonbo finished the hole at one under. The winner will be determined by the results of the last group. Tsubura. Hinoki. Ema. I’ll need to make it in two strokes, but finishing in even three
will be difficult. However… Missing the par means
losing my spot at the playoffs. I’ll have to go through the grove
and land on the 18th fairway, or bring it to the right side
of the fairway of the fifth hole. If not that… I’ll have to hook it onto the green
just like Tonbo did. I’ll aim for the final hole. Can it really turn that far? I have to do this! Go! Get there! She’s going for a two-on? The wind blew it back. This will make it hard to get par. Tonbo used her secret weapon
at the final moment. As for Tsubura, she hit a shot completely different from
her secret weapon at the last moment. Why couldn’t you get
that great one pattern, Tsubura? I’m hanging on by a thread. If I can just finish in two strokes… You’ll need to take relief from here. The nearest point of relief is… There. The green is blocked. But from here, I can see the pin. I’ll go low through the trees, and roll it to the green. No… I can’t. There’s a bunker in front. If I can’t carry it to the green, I can’t land it next to the pin. So this is the end? If I go through there, I can carry it to the pin! I can’t let the ball hop
like it usually does. I’ll have to hit it high,
starting with my swing. To do that, I’ll have to put
all my weight on my left leg. Seven-iron. No, I’ll take the eight-iron please. What about relief? No. I’m going to hit from here. She’s going to hit it off the asphalt. She’s not taking the relief? I’ve got to loft it as high as possible. This isn’t enough. I need more! It’s only momentary. I’ve put up with this pain for ten years. Just a little more… Just one more swing! Make it through! The ball dropped straight down. Look at that. That’s not just technique. She put her heart and soul into that shot. Using the soul as your trump card. This is why I love competitive golf! She’s got a chance for birdie. This means… Ema can still win. That was amazing. I was really moved! Thank you very much. If I can get it in… I can catch up! The head of Ema’s putter snapped clean off! It what? What is this? It’s like a sign from the god of golf… Why me? Golf never goes as planned. It never goes the way you want it to. It tests you to your core. I know it’d be better to give up. Life would be so much easier. But I just can’t quit. The last ten years were for this shot. This makes it all worth it. I hope I can make a shot like that again. Though I’m not sure when that may be. All I can do is keep playing. I have to accept things the way they are and keep swinging. I’ve never hit a ball like that before. She put so much into that shot. Just one shot carries so much weight. All of my shots seem to be weightless. Wow! She’s close! It’s Ema’s. If she gets it in
she’ll be tied with you. Hinoki’s up. Never again. She’s a bit left of the pin. Ride that left wind! Go! No! Stop! It’s still close enough to putt in. Why are you so excited? You’ll lose if it goes in. If Ema Kurisu gets the birdie putt, she’ll tie the top spot at one under. If Tsubura Adaniya can
sink it in one putt, she’ll keep her top spot at one under. If Hinoki Otoha can sink it in one putt,
she’ll win at two under. If she misses she’ll be at one under. A play-off against Tonbo Oi. You mean these four
have their own play-off? Tsubura’s up. The conditions are just right
for easily stopping the ball. Is she going to chip it in? No. She’s making sure the ball won’t bounce
off the pin and roll away. She wants the ball to stop. If the ball is spinning, it would bounce right off
if it were to hit the pin. If that’s what she’s thinking, that means she’s planning on
carrying the ball right to the pin. That’s right. I swung too hard! If she hadn’t taken it out, it really would have hit the pin. She knew it would stop within two steps
on the first or second bounce. She’s relying on the putt now. That was her play. It’s not only the approach. She’s thinking about how
to keep par with her next putt. Even in this crucial moment,
she’s able to think clearly. Tsubura is a fearsome competitor, indeed. It’s the exact same distance and line. We’ll both finish the hole
at one under if we get it in. The person who hits second
will have a big advantage. If the first player makes the shot, the second player’s line will be exposed. You can keep it out. Unlike Tsubura, she’s clearly going for the chip-in. If she wants to get it in the cup,
she’ll have to use a wedge. However, under pressure like this, she’ll want her putter as well. If she takes her wedge, it’s a sign that she’s well prepared
and is incredibly confident. And there you have it. I expect great things from her. Hinoki practices hard. She puts in more time than anyone else. No matter how strict
her father’s coaching may be, she never gives up. And when things go well… I did it, Dad! Hinoki’s father has drilled golf into her. But is that really all? When I saw her smiling back then, I knew a bright future awaited her. I wanted to train her more myself. Over there. I’ve practiced an approach
from this distance thousands of times. No, even more than that. Now it all comes down to this shot. Ema taught me so much. As did Tsubura, and Tonbo too. I want to be a golfer just like them. I want to fight
for everything I’ve worked for. It went in. It’s on the line. She did it. I did it. I used everything I’ve learned. Hinoki. That was great. You showed us how confident you are. That was an incredible putt. We’ll have to see what happens next. This could come down
to a cut-throat final shot. I’m marking my ball. I still have a chance to win. I’ll shoot first. But… I think I’m a hair farther back. I see. This is because It was Ema’s fault that
Tsubura missed her tee shot. Now she’s making up for it. Which club will she use? Her putter is broken, after all. Her putter broke? So what will Ema do? She’ll just have to use
one of her other clubs. I’ll use this one. A wedge? There are two cups. She’s on the same line I shot from. I couldn’t make it in at the very end. It’s the same line as me! No! Go right! Yes! It’s turning! More! More! Go! This puts Ema out of the match. Ema. I did my best. The ball went off course
during Ema’s wedge putt. Can I trust this line? Or should I find a new line completely? If the ball had stayed on track,
she could have used that line. But it may have made
things even tougher for her. Thinking before a shot. The most important part of golf. But also the most difficult. It’s not as bad as it looks. Just stay slightly inside Ema’s line. Tsubura! Just slightly inside the line! Did she hit it too hard? Go! She missed the comeback. If she gets it in, it’ll be
a playoff against Tonbo Oi. Hinoki! You can make that shot
with your eyes closed! Mr. Otoha! Yahoo! Alright! Now it’s the playoffs Hinoki! You’ve got this! No. You’re wrong. What? Hinoki. Yesterday, on the fifth hole. My ball moved! But I didn’t report it! But I kept playing. I continued on! I… I… I want to be like Tonbo, Ema, and Tsubura. I want to play like them! I should… …be disqualified! That means… What? -Igaiga? Your face is scary.
-You… you… Scary? Or should I say weird?
-You… You… You… Tonbo! You… You won, Tonbo! I wanted to say it! Grandpa Gon! Grandpa Gon! It’s Tonbo! Tonbo? She won the tournament! Is that so? She really did it. Tonbo. Congratulations! Thank you, Tsubura! This hurts! It really hurts! You’re really a monster after all! A monster? You won’t win the Japan Woman’s Open! Just you wait! Got it? I won’t lose next time! Tsubura. The winner at the next one will be the real number one! What’s the Japan Woman’s Open? It’s the tournament that decides
the best amateur golfer. Can you believe we lost to this girl? Hey, what about Hinoki? Oh, Hinoki? She just went out that way. I’m sorry, father. I couldn’t win. I told you to win, not to cheat. Igaiga… When I was young, I experienced terrible lows. But I never stole from anyone. What you’ve done is theft. You stole a single golf stroke. I… I’m a thief. However… I’m the one who cornered and pressured you to the point that you considered stealing. Due to all that pressure,
I couldn’t teach you anything important. I weakened your spirit. I’m sorry. Father. You might not be able
to play golf for a while. You’ll likely be suspended from competing. What have I done? By stealing one stroke, I betrayed Tonbo and the other players. I deserve the consequences. I think you’ve learned your lesson. I’m sure your heart was hurting
as you continued to play. I’m sure you wanted to go back
as soon as the ball moved. That’s why you confessed
to everyone on the last hole. That must have taken a lot of courage. That’s enough, Hinoki. Please. As a golfer, what Hinoki did was truly dishonest. Even so, please don’t keep her from
having a second chance. Please continue to support her.
Please! It is said that golf is a game for
ladies and gentlemen. However, that may not be accurate. Rather, it is the kind of game that
creates ladies and gentlemen. This is the truth of the matter. No one enters the course initially
as a dignified person. I belive they become dignified only
by finishing a game. Mr. Nakase… Hinoki. You’re not going to quit, are you? Tonbo. I’m not quitting. Tonbo. She’s coming home. I didn’t expect to come home so soon. It’s a bit embarrassing. You’ve got quite
the souvenir to bring back. Everyone will be welcoming you. Thank you, Igaiga. What’s gotten into you? You know, I’m glad I play golf. I’m really, really glad I play golf! Your story is only just beginning. You’re going to get
bigger and stronger, Tonbo! I love golf! Hooray! TONBO! EPISODE 26: TONBO’S CHALLENGE
THE HEROINES OF KYUSHU When she was little, Tonbo Oi moved to
Hinoshima in the Tokara Islands. With her late father’s beloved three-iron,
she began her journey with golf. Her natural talent for golf flourished, Tonbo went to high school in Kumamoto. There, she achieved an incredible feat,
winning the Kyushu Women’s Championship. Now, she’s returned to Hinoshima,
celebrated as a champion. Hey, Igaiga. What’s with the creepy face?
You’re muttering away to yourself! Ah! N-Nothing! How’s the sunset on Hinoshima
feel after all this time? It’s amazing, just like I remembered. Hinoshima sure is a great place! But I bet your time off the island
was pretty exciting. Of course! It was
a whirlwind of excitement! What stood out the most to me… What was it? The ramen we had in Kagoshima! What?! Ramen?! Here you go! What is this? I’ve never
had anything like it! Seriously, you never lose your appetite,
no matter where you are. I was so nervous
on the way to Mr. Udo’s house. Didn’t you doze off hard
on the bullet train? I was blown away by how beautiful
the driving range he runs is. And at night, it’s so bright! Mr. Udo and his wife
are also very cheerful. Yes, the customers love his wife, Yaya. Let’s see what you’ve got. A driver? I was bewildered when he suddenly
asked me to use a driver. Yeah, that really put me on edge. Okay! Using a driver is really difficult… Oh, and speaking of Mr. and Mrs. Udo… Yeah? -The breakfast they served was so good!
-What?! Is breakfast the first thing that comes
to mind when you think of them? No-Not at all! And their son, Hajime, is a golf coach. Mr. Igarashi told me. Wanna come with us? Yes, please! Over here, everyone! Meet your new friend. From Tokara– I’m Tonbo Oi! It’s a pleasure to meet y– Try this one! I’d never been around so many
people my age, so I was nervous. And also, Hinoki and I are only a year apart,
but she seems so grown-up. That’s the first friend
you made in Kumamoto, right? I’ve never seen you before. -Yes, right.
-I’m Hinoki Otoha. A sophomore in high school.
Nice to meet you. It’s huge! And green! And beautiful! Okay, Tonbo! It’s your course debut! Okay! It’s so low! It was the first time you played
on a real course. How was it? It’s different from our island. There are no strong sea winds,
and the ball rolls differently. Just like playing on Mr. Kuta’s
island course, it was so much fun! Gaining new experiences
and trying new things. -Just like Fukuta said.
-Yeah. Alright! This is too fun! A driver? That’s when you gave me a new club. Ah… That’s right. What? Is there a problem? It’s 15,309 yen! I was so happy with your parting gift! I felt so embarrassed… Y-Yeah… -Um. That’s pretty cheap.
-It’s a used club, too. Don’t slice it there! It’ll go off the cliff! C’mon! I hope I chose the right driver! The swallow maneuver! Alright! I did it! It went through! Go! Flying fish ball! Everyone was blown away
by your playing style. I just played like I usually did, though. It’s your “usual” playing style
that blows me away as well. Alright! I didn’t think we’d end up
at the same school. I’m relieved! I was nervous about
going to school on my own. Why are you crying? It’s because you’ve grown
into a high school student… Exchanging contact info with your senior… You said something similar
at my graduation ceremony. Igaiga, your nose is running! A thirty-eight? I said no more than one over! That’s when you suddenly
snapped at her father. Yeah, I just lost my temper
for a second there. And what makes you think
it was just a little breeze? You were indoors weren’t you?
How could you know? In a scary face competition,
you’d win for sure. Come on… -A competition?
-Yes. The Kyushu Women’s Open is next month. They’re holding it at Chuo Country Club! What are you going to do, Tonbo? What do you mean? Dad! I was shocked I would be
participating in a tournament! No way. That’s why Tonbo
left her island in the first place! Hajime put in so much effort to help you. I can’t thank the Udo family enough. I’m putting Tonbo
in the Kyushu Women’s Open! And wasn’t there someone else
from the Udo family who helped you? Someone else? Who’s there? Stay away from me! Calm down, Tonbo! So sorry to scare you. This used to be my bedroom, actually. Nikome Udo, a tour pro. She returns home feeling down in the dumps
every time she fails to qualify. I know that feeling all too well… She gave me golf shoes and she told me something very important
for being able to continue playing golf. Do you want to be a pro someday, Tonbo? -I’m not sure.
-I understand. You’ve never even been
in a competition before. That’s okay. First, you have to fall in love with golf. That comes first. Fall in love with golf. When you really love something,
you can’t help but do your best. Good night. Hinoki gave me a golfbag. Hajime gave me a six-iron. And someone from the country club
gave me a nine-iron. Together with your three-iron,
that’s seven clubs in total. -That’s called a half set.
-I know that! A half set… That’s so cool. I feel like a pro! I crossed paths with someone on
day one of the Kyushu Women’s Open! Tonbo! It really is you! Tsubura! You’re really here! I’m going to high school in Kumamoto. You’re so brave. I’m so happy! Igaiga. Grandpa Gon. Setsu. Yoko. Bunpei. Hidaka. My first tournament has started. I wish I’d been there! Don’t worry. I hit the ball
all the way to the island. Alright! N-Nice eagle. An eagle? That’s one hell of a debut! I wish I could have seen it! I shouldn’t have gone back to the island! Hidaka and Bunpei would have been upset! Mrs. Shima, from our group, was
playing for the third time already. She’s such a nice person. I’m sorry. Am I causing trouble? Ms. Matsuda, who was also in our group, was off her game, and I was scared of her. But then, Mrs. Shima said… But you know, you can’t recover from
your mistakes all at once. There’s a whole 18 holes
to set things straight. If you’re at the end of the game
and there’s nothing left to do, you still have your
whole life ahead of you. If you can improve
your lifetime stroke average even by one point, that’s
something to be proud of! My lifetime average? What wise words… Thanks to her words,
someone who I thought was scary, suddenly became much more easygoing. Wow! Number one! Incredible! -I wish I could have seen it…
-Enough already! Mrs. Shima… -What a shame…
-Yes. But she told me something very important. Yes. It was good that you met her. That’s how much I love golf. I’m so glad I got to play
with you, Mrs. Shima. I’d love to play with you again someday. Thank you, Tonbo. It sure is crowded. On the second day, I met someone new. Ema Kurisu, a former
World Junior Champion. A lefty? She suffered a major left leg injury and started playing
left-handed to overcome it. I played a round with her,
Tsubura, and Hinoki. Once again, I’ll be your caddy, Hata.
I look forward to playing with you. Thank you. Ema’s determination really inspired me. It reminded me of when Tsubura shared
her dreams back on Hinoshima. Her passion for golf… I can learn from that myself. Everyone’s got this
amazing dedication to the game. In America, all sorts of scary creatures
live in the lakes on golf courses. You mean, alligators? I lost my ability to swing and
make shots as beautiful as yours. However, it hasn’t been all bad. I’m happy to be able to play at all. I’m grateful that I’m able to play golf. I think that might be
my greatest strength. On the second day, I scored 77,
10 strokes worse than my opening round… That’s when… Tonbo! What are you doing here?
You came to get me? You’re doing great. You started crying then. Were you that happy to see me? No! Nothing like that. I… I was just happy to see you
after all that time. I missed the island. -I was just hopesick!
-You surely mean “homesick”? Remember that tool you used
to dispatch octopi and fish? At first, I didn’t understand your advice. -But it worked!
-I know, right?! Were you surprised when you heard
I was in first place on day one? Actually, it didn’t surprise
me all that much. Oh? I was happy more than anything. And not only me. Everyone on the island was smiling. Everyone on the island is rooting for you. It’s like you’ve become
the pride of the whole island. They’re happy you’re one of them. Don’t worry about your score! Play your way! Show us
that special Tonbo style! Okay! Go! Flying fish ball! What? That stance! She avoided the sand! What? I knew that would work! This is so fun! Igaiga is over there. Alright. Alright! Right on target! Oh? Alright! My first birdie! If you make a mistake on this hole,
you’ll be down by four. Down by four with three holes left. You won’t be able to win. In other words, don’t hit a bogey
if you still want to win. If I still want to win… I was waiting for something
to spark inside of you. Yeah. I could feel it
from the 15th hole onward. What is this? No. I want to win. Everyone on the island
will be so happy if I win. I want to make them happy. I want to win. I get it now. I’m nervous. I’m under pressure. I don’t care about chance. By acknowledging the pressure I’m under, I’m ready to face it head on. I may fail. This is a scary shot. This is the first time
I’ve ever felt this. So this is real golf. Come on. Crab ball! Please! Get there! No way. Alright! This was the hole where I first sensed
the pressure you warned me about. And I felt that up to the final hole. Tonbo… But you know, whenever
I would overthink things, I could hear you cheering me on. Here I go. Just like Igaiga told me. You’re not aiming for the fairway at all! It’s just like I told her.
The score doesn’t matter. Give it your all! Win this thing! Thanks to you, I finally realized
the true meaning of golf. So close! Why didn’t it go in?! You jinxed it, Igaiga. That was fun! The last group was Tsubura,
Hinoki, Ema, and me. Go through! By the third day,
the strain on her leg had gotten worse. I did it! But Ema was holding back
the pain and fell down at the end. That kind of mental resolve
is rare among players. Still, competitions can be ruthless… Yahoo! Now it’s the playoffs, Hinoki! No. You’re wrong. What? Hinoki. Yesterday, on the fifth hole. I made my ball move! But I didn’t report it! But I kept playing. I continued on! I… I… …forfeit the game! That must have been
such a difficult situation for Hinoki. A foul is a foul, though. It took a lot of guts to confess that. She has my respect. Same. You talked to Hinoki with kind words and Hajime encouraged her as well. I was so happy for that. Hinoki. You’re not going to quit, are you? Tonbo. I’m not quitting. You know, Igaiga… Since I left the island, I’ve
grown to love golf even more. It’s not about setting goals
or aiming for something. Just loving the game is enough for me. That’s what I’ve realized. I see. And that means I’m going
to keep loving golf more and more! Alright! Let’s eat Grandpa Gon’s fish and
Setsu’s cooking till we’re stuffed! Not training? Typically Tonbo, huh? Okay! Time for a bath and then dinner! Alright!

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*全体あらすじ*
島を出たとんぼの日常は目まぐるしく変化していく――。
高校生となり、熊本での生活をスタートさせたとんぼは、練習場のジュニア生たちとコースでラウンドすることに。トカラで培った自由奔放なゴルフでコースを攻略していくとんぼに対し、1つ年上の実力者・ひのきも決死で応戦。激しい対決を繰り広げる。とんぼの潜在能力の高さに驚愕したコーチのハジメは、とんぼを5月の九州女子選手権に挑戦させることを決意する。
島で一緒にラウンドしたつぶらや、熊本で出会ったひのきなど、新たなライバルたちとのゴルフを通じて、とんぼがさらに大きく羽ばたいていく！

*各話リスト*
[0:00:00] 第1話: とんぼと３番アイアン
[0:24:13] 第2話: ３鉄の秘密
[0:48:26] 第3話: ウェッジと後悔
[1:12:39] 第4話: お刺身ショット
[1:36:52] 第5話: お前のはゴルフじゃない
[2:01:06] 第6話: 沖縄からのライバル！？
[2:25:19] 第7話: グレートワンパターン
[2:49:32] 第8話: 幻のホール
[3:13:45] 第9話: いざ、悪礫島へ
[3:37:58] 第10話: 名ホールの条件
[4:02:11] 第11話: 答えのないライン
[4:26:24] 第12話: 真っ直ぐな気持ち
[4:50:37] 第13話: いってきます！
[5:14:51] 第14話: この島が好き　ゴルフも大好き！
[5:39:03] 第15話: とんぼ、コースデビュー！
[6:03:11] 第16話: イガイガからの餞別
[6:30:25] 第17話: 開幕！九州女子選手権
[6:51:42] 第18話: 生涯の平均ストローク
[7:18:39] 第19話: ライバルはタイトルホルダー
[7:40:09] 第20話: ビックリ箱のゴルフ
[8:06:30] 第21話: 翻弄する風
[8:28:35] 第22話: ひのきの葛藤
[8:52:48] 第23話: 初めてのプレッシャー
[9:17:01] 第24話: とんぼ、ホールアウト
[9:41:14] 第25話: 勝者と勇気
[10:05:27] 第26話: とんぼの挑戦　九州のヒロインたち

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