The Gymnastics Samurai (体操ザムライ)

It's the same hairstyle.

Hmm?

Yep, sure is. You like?

--It looks good. --I've been informed

that it looks dumb.

So it's gotta go.

If something isn't working,

you've just gotta admit it,

and it's the same with gymnastics, ya know?

Our last team gold was Montreal back in '76.

and how much have we accomplished since then?

Not enough to get anyone excited.

There was plenty of hype

when you won your individual medals--

people going crazy over your hair and calling you "Samurai."

Now this is what they say.

Wait. Maybe if I did my hair like yours, then--

Your hair cut really isn't the problem, here.

Ah! Oh, right, of course not.

We needed results.

We decided to change things up.

A new coaching policy,

starting with a new generation of young athletes.

Wasn't fair for your generation, but there you have it.

I'll practice extra hard, so I can keep up!

This isn't working.

You're right! Enough chitchat.

We need to start strategizing.

That's not what I meant.

Tell me. How's the shoulder?

You can push yourself to the max and compete despite your injury,

but you're not gonna win anything.

But...

Jotaro. Retire.

What?

Surely you can see your body's had all it can take.

-- --Oh, hey, wait.

Gimme a second. Um?

It's fine. Answer it.

-- It's me. -- Hey, Dad.

Just thought you should know, we're out of milk.

Maybe you should pick some up?

Will do.

That's all I got. Bye!

Bye.

Just Rei. She says we're out of milk.

With the shape you're in,

clinging to your career is pointless.

What good will it do your daughter watching you fail?

Rei is your priority.

Put her ahead of gymnastics.

And you're not cut out to be a coach, so...

...think about what's next.

It's just, this is all so out of the blue.

I've been saying it for years now.

Huh?

Jotaro, it might be time to make some changes.

You're right! I'll vary my training regimen.

It might be time to start thinking about moving on.

You're right! Should I switch to handstands now?

It might be about time to hang your uniform up.

You're right!

I should wash it first, though.

You were saying I...?

You didn't get it, and I didn't correct you.

So that's on me.

I could have made things more clear.

Should have.

I'm sorry!

Retirement, huh?

Retire?

Retire.

I can't even imagine it.

What did Mr. Amakusa say?

Next is the NHK Cup, right?

Weren't you guys planning on talking strategy for that?

Oh, that's right. Strategy, yep.

He came up with something I'd never thought of before.

That's awesome!

Eat up, Bigbird.

Thank you, thank you!

Jotaro. Retire.

Retire.

Are you sleepy?

You've been zoning out,

so I figured maybe you were a little bit tired.

Is your shoulder bothering you?

I had a thought about winter break.

You wanna go check out some ninjas?

You don't?

Are you kidding?

--Yeah, I do! --Thought so.

Tomoyo. Amakusa told me that he thinks it's time

for me to retire.

I need to look out for Rei,

and if I can't do that while being a full-time athlete,

well, then, I'll stop being one.

We've got plans for winter break.

The first trip we've taken since you passed away.

I figure that'll be a good time to tell her.

You know, I really thought I could keep going.

It's where you and Mom went for your honeymoon, right?

Sure is.

But why Kinugawa?

'Cause of Edo Wonderland?

There's also the hot springs and the ropeway.

Kinugawa's fun. You'll see.

I wish we could stay at the same inn where you guys did, though.

Yeah, I still can't believe it went under.

You really like ninjas, huh?

Well yeah! They are so cool!

Like that scene in Ooku vs. Kunoichi ,

when the ninja Mom played dodged the bullets

from that machine gun!

Those moves were even better than Keanu's!

But watching you was what first got me started liking them.

Gymnasts are like ninjas, you know?

What are you waiting for?

Hurry up, Dad!

Come on!

If you see someone suspicious,

all you need to do is point your jutte at them and say.

"You're under arrest!"

Now, act like I'm a criminal and practice on me.

Okay, you know what to say.

You're under arrest!

Even as hidden warriors, ninjas live under the law.

However, at times, a ninja will appear who questions the law...

The park closes at 4 p.m.

I'll tell her after this show's over.

Huh?

Found you!

Huh?

Hey, look who's here!

It's Agent Smith!

Wait, what?

Yamakasi!

Hey, calm down. Rei, wait!

Rei, stop!

A ninja!

Whoa. Um. What are you...?

Whoa!

There! Wait!

Nyan-mage!

You're under arrest!

You're under arrest!

Man, that was great!

Edo Wonderland sure has changed.

I totally missed my chance.

Can't believe how big she's gotten.

Hey, Rei--

I can't get the words out!

What's up?

Uh, how'd you like the trip?

Did you have fun?

So much fun!

Oh, good. That's good. I'm so glad.

Grandma, we're home!

And I still haven't told her.

I guess Grandma's not here, huh?

Mm. Yeah.

We're back, Bigbird!

Who is that behind you?

Behind you.

Back there?

Keep that up and you're going back to South America!

I'll go start the laundry.

It's fine.

I'll take care of it.

Huh?

Are you trying to kill me?

I'll tell her soon.

Just have to find the right words.