Buzzer Beat episode 4 Review Summary

generally its a pretty good episode. i simply love riko, she is so adorable here esp the part when she went ''oh i forgot my bra'' her expression was hilarious. Not to mention when she tried to convince herself that she doesnt like Naoki, and went muttering ''Í DONT LIKE HIM'' continously.

The best part of this episode was of course my gratifying satisfaction of naoki catching his gf cheating on him in the changing room, kissing yoyogi. I was so annoyed when naoki was so happy at her message, saying that she wants to see him too. i was like thinking she is such a fraud...Good thing is that naoki had already suspected something was amiss when he saw the wrist band under her bed and her reaction on seeing yoyogi getting hurt on tv.

the other best part was how naoki is showing more and more concern to riko. now i want the coach to get out of the way. haaaaa

ok, gonna have my breakkie and come back to the summary in a short while. watch this space.
meanwhile here is the video.

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buzzer beat episode 4 summary

the scene starts at the beach, where riko excitedly shared with mami her discovery, that naoki is the guy whose mobile they had returned and he was the guy they had seen running after the bus. riko started to say it was destiny, and mami agreed it was indeed destiny, but that naoki is the cupid that brought riko and the coach together. that said, it dampened riko's mood as that obviously was not what she had in mind. mami noticed the visible change in her expression, expressed in shock that riko wasnt thinking that naoki is the ''destined man '' did she? riko of course immediately denied thinking so [ though her downcast expression states otherwise].

riko commented that naoki already has a girlfriend anycase. riko stated that naoki is just the destined friend. mami started to describe naoki's gf as a fraud, someone who wears a mask etc. more importantly, mami encouraged riko state í do not like naoki. riko repeatedly stated that and then finally broke into a smile, stating that indeed naoki and her are just fated friends. at that moment, mami encouraged her to say 'i like tomoya'' which riko did. embarrassingly, the coach overheard the part when riko was repeating the i like tomoya phrase....

when alone, the coach asked riko out as he would like to introduce her to his uni friends. riko was a little taken back [ i dont see her looking too happy about the idea] but agreed. then she hesitatingly allowed the coach to hold her hands. when they are heading back, the caoch asked naoki if he wanted a lift back, but naoki received a message from his gf stating she wants to see him too, and sorry for ysterday. with that mesage, naoki was visibly happier and said he would take the train and went off. the coach and another teammate discussed that he looked much happier and that naoki must have had a fight with his gf. riko who was present, longingly look at the departed naoki much to dismay of mami who saw her expression.

at nanami natsuki house, she mercilessly told yoyogi to leave before naoki arrived.
yoyogi remarked that so nanami had no intention of splitting up with naoki which she confirmed indeed so. 'plus u are not serious about me anyway' nanami commented to yoyogi. he paused and then replied yeah before staking claim on nanami and kissed her again.

naoki arrived at nanami's house and helped her got rid of a bug. nanami apologised to naoki for the harsh words she had said yesterday and naoki confided that her words had shattered him, as he had thought those were heartfelt. nanami kept quiet on that part. nanami expressed that naoki is gentle and kind but naoki said he is not but nanami said he is. She got up to make some coffee, at that moment, naoki commented that he is too safe to the shock of Nanami. Nanami added that she like the gentle naoki but she love the naoki on the court even better. Naoki then said that he is sorry to have made her feel upset etc, and that now he is feeling better. Just as he was doing his pushups, he accidentally saw the wrist band that Yoyogi left behind and started to have his suspicions and ponder to himself.

At home, with the elder sister grumbling about her husband and his exwife, Naoki got out of the house to clear his head. As he approached the court, he heard riko playing violin and he stopped at the entrance to listen to her play without interrupting her. When she was done, they greeted each other and Naoki commented that it was a different tune. Riko shared about her upcoming performance at a shopping mall. Naoki asked if the coach is invited but Riko said she wont tell him as its not a proper concert like mami but just some mall performance to entertain tired shoppers. its much smaller and not as grand as mami;s concert. Naoki wished her well for her performance. as she was leaving, she heard Naoki 's footwork and decided to stay for a while. she told Naoki that she liked listening to naoki playing ball as it relax her somehow. Naoki was surprised and asked 'listen?''.

Riko explained about listening to his balls entering the loop and his footwork. Naoki said he also like hearing the squeeking sound of the shoes as that would differentiate between the opposing team vs his team mate, it makes him excited. Excited, riko asked, then she proceed to query if she would be able to do that. Naoki tapped her shoulder and then solemnly sai'd in jest, ít is not possible for an outsider. Riko retorted playfully too that she would be able to do so one day.

As naoki continue to practice, Riko closed her eyes and listen to him. as she open her eyes, she convinced herself one more time that she does not like him, and they are just friends....

At the court practice, Naoki learnt that Yoyogi had made the cut to the national squad. the coach revealed that he has intention to groom naoki further as the main key player in the team due to his good form

At the bar, nanami was obviously annoyed when the bar guy asked if Naoki has been selected for the national team. she frowned and said with his recent performance, how would it be possible for him to make the cut. As Nanami continued to reveal the two who had made it, she paused as she mentioned yoyogi's name. The bar guy commented that in studentdays, Yoyogi performance was worse than his and Naoki, Nanami said nothing.

Shuji officially moved to Riko and Mami's flat. Mami was giving him instructions, and specifically told him ''no bringing of woman back home.'' Shuji laughed and replied it is impossible to squeeze 2 people in that narrow storeroom -his room. Mami gave him a stern look and shuji quickly stop grining and said seriously he understood. At that, Riko woke and walked out of her room. seeing shuji, she commented absentmindedly ''oh, u are here. goodmorning...ah...forgot my bra'' as she pat and scratch her chest and walked back to her room. Shuji was rooted on the spot and went muttering to himself 'bra...bra...' Seeing Mami's stern face, he quickly stop. mami told him not to corrupt the ambience here, and he immediately replied understood.

At the fair, mami and riko turned up in their yuta. Riko saw the keychain [that is the most unpopular in sales] with Naoki name and player number and look at it with conflicting emotions as she turned to look at coach tomoya. she muttered to herself ''he sure is popular.'' before turning to look at the keychain again.

As the coach was walking RIKo off, they bumped into one of his friend Masato. the coach was telling the friend that Riko was a musician. the obnoxious guy masato then asked if they are officially together, and to Riko's surprise, Masato started sprouting private things like how the coach had met them in spring and had placed a bet with them that he would definitely find a serious gf by summer and show her to the rest. Riko expressed surprised and the friend continue to blurt that indeed the coach had all along dated many different girls, but suddenly, he mentioned his parents are getting old, and its about time to find a steady gf, so he placed a bet of 10,000yen with the friends that by this coming gathering, he will bring someone. Masato looked to a displeased and awkward tomoya for confirmation. Tomoya silently nodded while Riko was reeling from this new info.

Riko turned to Tomoya and asked ''ís this the uni friend u mentioned earlier that u wanted me to meet.'' the coach nodded. Riko blurted 'u are the worst' and tearfully storm off.

Tomaya turned to his friend and asked what kind of joke is this. Masato gleefully retored that this is a small revenge for having his gf stolen away by tomoya 10years ago.. tomoya angrily scolded his friend as childish as it has already been 10years since the incident. he ran off chasing after riko.

He tried to explain but riko asked him if he chased after her because he wanted to win. tomoya replied truthfully its not true, not he cannot completely deny it..

''U had thot that way from the start, which is why u have been so relentless in your pursuit...' Riko told him off.

''No its not true, i truly am...'' the coach started to reply but Riko had enough and shook his hands off, stating she would never believe him anymore. Naoki and Shuji witness the whole scene from a distance....

Back at home, mami was comforting a sad riko in her room. mami said everyone has a past. ''He's a mature man. so wont it be more strange for someone who looked so good, and play basketball so well to not have a past. '' Mami consoled her. ''Yeah but still, he had dated so many women in the past..'' Riko complained. ''Well it cannot be helped if woman throw themselves at him.'' mami added.

Riko stated maybe he just wanted to win the bet? Mami confessed that she wont know.
''Forget it, now is not the time to get depressed over such matters. ah, i should practice now.'' Riko thought aloud. Just then, Shuji entered her room , passing his phone to her saying its naoki to a shocked Riko. Mami dragged Shuji out.

Naoki told Riko that hasnt he told her that he had respected the coach alot previously. He added that indeed the coach is popular with woman but Tomoya isnt the sort that cannot be trusted and Naoki just wanted to share that as her friend.

Riko smiled and asked ''So u called me just to tell me this?'' Naoki paused for a second and replied yes, but that she already know that fact that the coach isnt a bad person. Riko said perhaps she understand, perhaps a little not but that is her problem since she has a distrust for guys. Naoki gave a chuckle. ''no matter, its better to clear the air in person'' Naoki advised Riko and she said yeah but after she has cooled down. Before she hung up, she told Naoki that his voice sounded a little strange over the phone. naoki expressed surprised but riko said its nothing and thanked him before hanging up.

At the bar, nanami joined naoki to view the basketball match. in the telecast, it was shown that Yoyogi was suffering from some ankle injury. Naoki noticed with unease that Nanami was unusually interested and showing worried expression. Naoki also spotted a smiliar looking wrist band on yoyogi. He asked Nanami about it and said it shouldnt be his. Nanami lied that its yoyogi but he had forgotten it and she brought it home from company and pretended TO ADD, that now that naoki knew, he can pass it to yoyogi instead.
Riko left for her mall performance and mami called the coach to let him know secretly.
at the same time, naoki was at the same mall with sisters. By chance, he saw riko name playing at the mini music performance. He went to check it out and saw riko playing in full concentration. Suddenly it occurred to him and he went off to purchase flower for riko.

When the performance ended, Naoki wanted to go forward to riko but stopoped when he saw Riko looking at someone else. the coach appeared with a huge bouquet and he thank her for a wonderful performance. riko apprenhensively received the flower and said she was surprised.


Naoki said to himself its great and pass the stalk of sunflower to a kid nearby and went off with his sister.

meanwhile, riko learnt that the coach used to flirt alot and was a chick magnet.
However, he said she misunderstood everything else. The bet was a joke, it wasnt a real bet and he truly wanted to find a gooD partner, His dad has been hoiSpitalised in spring and he realise he wanted to settle down. so when he met riko, he felt it was destiny and went to bookstore buying a novel as a pretence. he asked if she would believe it now. she said she was happy about today and thanked him.

At home, Nanami called Naoki. She said Naoki didnt sms her today and she felt strange. Naoki nothing much except its his mum birthday and he went to get stuff for her. nanami exclaimed she had forgotten and apologised and spoke to his mum. Naoki listened on from the side without any joyful expression. nanami hung up and look annoyed and sigh in frustration to herself. Naoki went to his room and looked at the ring and place it back on the table, telling himself to buck up.
At home, riko looked at the huge bouquet happily and also took out the stalk of sunflower naoki had bought..

Yoyogi was told he had to rest for a week and he was pissed. naoki asked if he was alright. yoyogi replied you are too nice to others, in the end you will be the one to suffer. Naoki took in his words.

On the street, riko and naoki met by chance. Riko said thanks for the call and that by talking with the coach, she felt they are one step closer. She also shared about the huge bouquet she received, and that it was the first time. she went on to add that she also received a stalk of very cute sunflower from a boy and Naoki looked up in surprised. he smiled on the side. Riko said she is now inspired to work harder in her violin.

Naoki asked if Riko is going on a date. Riko laughed and said how DID he know. He said she looked different with makeup compared to other times and she exclaimed she didnt realise she had so much on. Naoki said no, just that she looks pretty. Riko was a little taken back with his compliment.

Riding halfway, Naoki stopped and turned ard calling out to riko. He told her to let''s work hard together to fulfill our dream. he shared to her that he will become stronger, about his dream to make the cut to join nba as a professional etc and he believed that she would be a successful violinist and will go on to perform in concert etc. Naoki continue with encouragement to work hard together and while it seemed impossible like a distance dream now, but it will materialise one day, and until the last min, never give up. riko smiled and said she will work hard, even when she is an old lady, she will not give up on her dream. naoki nodded and wave bye. riko turned ard watching his departing figure and asked herself ''i couldnt have fallen for him right.'' on the way, she kept muttering ''i dont like him''.... At the end and as she stopped, she paused and said to herself''i like him.'' at that moment, tomoya called out to her. she looked up in surprised and then force a smile and head towards the coach.
meanwhile in the practice court, nanami was in the changing room and told him what happen to his confidence. yoyogi said he doesnt have much now, so she should give him some. nanami hearing that and looking a a desponded yoyogi grabbed his face and kissed him. she paused, looked at yoyogi and kissed him again with much passion this time.

naoki entered the room and witness the scene. nanami turned ard and saw naoki in shock. naoki glared at them holding back his tears....

ps..such anguished betrayed sad look... dont worry naoki, u have riko. hang in there....