buzzer beat 10 review and summary

omg omg... its out its out. I waited till 5am but nothing was posted and finally its out.
meanwhile for those who can access veoh, here is the video link to watch.

buzzer beat episode 10 synopsis
ブザー・ビート 10話：最終章・別れ

Naoki bumped into the coach who was leaving the apartment. Seeing the expression on his face, naoki chased after him. Naoki started to apologise for falling for riko. ''i am sorry. I have fallen for riko but its not her fault. we started out just as friend, but i cannot control my feelings, so...''

The coach cut him off.
''naoki. did u know what happened in the room between me and riko earlier. because of u, i had tenderly hugged a crying girl tightly. i dont think you can protect her.'' the coach said.

''no i disagree. i want to protect her. maybe i am not strong enough yet, and always lacking self confidence, and filled with inferiority complex, but she knew that me and accepted it, my basketball and way of life, as long as i have her by my side, i can become stronger. she is a very important person to me, so i need to protect her carefully and cherish her. i want us to chase after our dreams together. so, i am truly sorry.'' naoki shared as he bowed politely to the back of the coach in apology and added', ''but i will never let go of her.''

the coach gave a weak smile to himself before turning ard to say in jest. '' u are both indeed a detestable couple. earlier, riko has said exactly the same thing to me.''

the scene replayed when riko was explaining to the coach that naoki is the one she liked after all but it is not his fault. even though they had agreed to be just friends, ''but i was unable to control my feelings. when i am with kamiya kun, i would become good spirited, he is someone impt to me, so...i want to support his dream but because of my own uneasy feelings, i had reprimanded him. I should have trusted naoki more.'' the coach smiled and teased her abit and brought riko back from her own thoughts. riko apologised once again and returned the ring to him. ''i am truly sorry but i cannot accept this.'''

'ahhh... the heartfelt confessions of young people these days are truly hurting... forget it, both of you which are of the same kind should get along well with each other. i shant get involved with u two anymore. however, you must let me witness, how strong you can be, and to what degree can riko chan's love transforms you. Convey it to me via your basketball game.'' naoki replied with a firm yes and thank him again.

After the conversation where the coach waved bye with the proposal ring box in hand, naoki look up and saw riko standing by the window

The next scene oh sooo sweet... Naoki and Riko has made peace.
''for every thing, i am sorry its my fault.'' naoki expressed.

Riko shared that she was kinda sad that she didnt know naoki's feet is so serious that it may require a surgery. naoki asked where did she heard it from but she said she is not telling. Riko asked if his foot is ok and he assured her it is. Naoki explained he didnt want her to worry. ''Men in general dont usually want their woman to see the weaker side of them.'' naoki explained. riko laughed and said it is strange. Naoki in turn said that he was kinda sad [lonely] too since he didnt know about riko's loss of part-time violin job. This time Riko replied she didnt want him to worry and naoki went ''There u see...'' and Riko realised how ironical it was and smiled and apologise. naoki whipped out the sunflower and riko exclaimed she is really happy as she like sunflower best. then she mentioned about the sunflower at the shopping mall concert too, but naoki didnt say it was from him but instead he said ''Hey, I only like riko, so please, believe in me.'' Riko looked at him pretended to pout but broke into a beautiful smile and thanked him for his assurance.

Back at home, mai asked riko if she was serious about returning to her hometown. Riko explained she was also a little loss as there isnt any violin job either. Mai shyly asked if her relationship with shuji might have played a factor, riko laughed and assured her not but she might feel envious at times. Mai cutely laughed and said she love riko best and hugged her. Just when the 2 best friends were hugging, the unknown call came thru again and riko answered...

Meanwhile at training, as natsuki stared at him, she recalled the conversations with riko where riko had told her off for underestimating naoki's dream, and how naoki had told her he is starting his own path. While playing against yoyogi, naoki twisted his foot and incur the onset of the nezumi problem.

At the doctor, while naoki had INITIALLY REJECTED as he didnt want to miss the key game. The doctor went on to explain if he have the surgery and rehab, he can still make it for the later half of the season. however, naoki was agitated and insisted not as this is the only chance he have to work hard. natsuki interrupted, ignored naoki and insisted that he should have the operation immediately. Naoki demanded how could natuski make that decision for him. Natsuki retorted she did it for his sake as it would be worse if the injury relapse during the game, what sort of problem he will add to the team. ''i know this season is impt to u and precisely so, you cannot engage the competition in this condition. sorry, if i had been by your side still, i would have made this decision much earlier. '' with that said, natsuki turned and walked off.

at the meeting, riko realised with shock she was meeting with the man who had critised her at her previous workplace. the assistant explained they are the backing foundation for concerts, and riko realise the man was a director to the musical foundation. the man started with an apology for the last incident, but that is also partially resulting from her. The emotions rise and fall rapidly with each time she played, which means she did not possess a professional mentality. He started to bombard her with a series of questions with the last asking how often riko practised. Riko replied haltingly that she practiced about 3 hrs a day. the man said no wonder, she will never play well with so little practice, he added that he ask her for one week of her time starting tomorrow. he explained he is short of one violin player in the concert commencing in one week's time. ''If you practice hard enough, perhaps u can make it for the concert. think abt it and call me' he said. as he left, riko called out to him and asked timidly i dont have to undress rite.....'' the man replied her ''i am sorry, i have no interest in your naked body.'' riko smiled and thanked him. the man knew exactly who riko was refering to...and said to the assistant that she has much potential after much coaching.

Riko called naoki immediately abt the good news on the possible opportunity. ''this is all thanks to naoki. because u said someone will hear me play.'' naoki encouraged her on to work hard.

To avoid worrying riko, naoki did not tell his problem to riko immediately as he knew she had to train hard to ''qualify'' to be a candidate to perform at the concert.

at practice, riko was critised by the coach she had played badly.

that nite as they were chatting was one of my fav scene. below are some more teaser screen shots to get you excited... riko commented that this is the first time they are meeting outside the park and it seems like a date. naoki said aint we already in a date. riko laughed. naoki almost wanted to tell her about his feet injury but stopped himself and changed the topic to her training. riko commented she had so much mistakes that she is almost depressed, feeling she is pretty lousy and prob wont make it as a candidate. To naoki surprise, Riko confessed she almost thought abt returning to her hometown, and that her mum had asked her to give up her dreams to return. She too thought she has reached her limits but now she wants to give it another shot and try harder. Naoki said its true that she should work hard since there is a chance. ''moreover, naoki is by my side.'' With that said, she bumped naoki.

Naoki hugged Riko and Riko playfully ''signal'' for a chaste kiss... it was soooo sweet. [I LOVE THIS SCENE. My goodness, when naoki grinned and smiled at riko, he was sooooo cute i JUST have to capture the moment down to share ....i am swooning, fluttering butterflies all over....the whole moment felt soooo magical.... i want to kiss him too damnit.... ;p ]

After this moment, shit it gets depressing towards the end.

Riko's practice seem to go well.

In the court, Naoki talked to yoyogi. He apologised for the sudden bashing the last time. yoyogi asked if he is gg for the surgery now, Naoki said yes and then added tips to yoyogi. yoyogi asked why is naoki saying all that and naoki replied its all counting on Yoyogi now if ARCS wants to win, so please trust your teammates more. Yoyogi said he doesnt need to hear Naoki preaching but Naoki asked didnt Yoyogi come here to win. As Naoki was walking away, yoyogi said ''nezumi is no big deal, so quit preaching and hurry back to rejoin the team after ur recovery.'' naoki smiled at the fact both of them had made peace.

On riko's end, she passed the audition. The man made some comments about her playing but that he will have faith in her to play in the concert and so she should practiced harder for the concert in 4 days time.Rriko was overjoyed and promise to work hard. Unable to reach Naoki who was in surgery, so she messaged him. as Riko shared the good news with mai, mai told her about Naoki's surgery.

Hearing that, Riko rushed down to the hospital but stopped in her tracks when she saw natsuki in the room caring for Naoki. She overheard naoki said it was thanks to her that he finally decided to go for the surgery. Natsuki was happy to hear that and help to tuck him to bed.

Naoki's family arrived and Riko hid herself but Natsuki spotted her. knowing riko is outside, Natsuki deliberately make a dramatic action of apologising formally to Naoki's mum, saying its because they split and hence she wasnt able to care for Naoki well that's why he ended up like that. She later cried, calling Naoki mum as 'mum', confessed pitifully that she still like Naoki alot and cannot forget him blah blah like how much she regretted, and how much she realise what she has lost, that she only have naoki left...its ok even if she is now harboring one sided love but its good enuff even like this to be in the same team as him, staying by his side. she declared she will always be by Naoki's side to protect him, until Naoki realised he needs her too. naoki's mum who has always like natsuki hugged her and comfort her that she would support her too much to dismay of riko... as Riko left,Natsuki knew Riko had witness the whole scene and overheard her ''undying love' confession.

Meanwhile, Naoki was estatic about riko's recruitment news. he texted her that he is happy for her, and about his surgery and he is only telling her after her critical test moment so as not to worry her. he explained the surgery went well, but he will miss partial match and it was regrettably Riko couldnt see him play. However he is better able to see the strength and weakness of the team and adjust his play.Sso he asked her not to worry for him and he look forward to her concert. Riko replied asking him not to overexert himself and she love him.

even with clutches, he dressed up in suit to attend her concert bringing along a huge bouquet of sunflowers for her.

After Riko's successful concert, naoki congratulated Riko on her success. she was happily sharing about a invite to join the musical foundation in another place. It will starts the following week, with long training hours, so she decided not to go because she wont be able to be by naoki's side and cheer him on in his basketball. However, Naoki became quiet as he suspect riko may say no to the invitation as she wanted to stay by naoki side. ''but...'' Naoki wanted to comment but Riko added ''I want to stay by Naoki's side, to be nearer than anyone else, and never want to leave u. I feel so blessed, even if its just this once in my lifetime, to perform in such huge concert and having Naoki to attend it. Just being so, i feel really blessed already. from now on, i will stay by naoki's side, and continue to work part-time, attend exams, and practice harder.'' Naoki listened on quietly with a heavy heart, and made a decision....

at home, Mai asked her if it is really ok, for her to reject the invitation. Riko confessed she has no confidence, that being apart, she can still be with Naoki, and that person Natsuki will be close to naoki all the time. Mai said its pointless to worry about his past but Riko said she really fears about parting with Naoki, so its really ok.....

that nite the couple reunite at the basketball court. naoki commented he like riko's face without makeup the most. riko recalled that was how it is when they first met as well. naoki said that was also the first time he had heard riko played her violin. riko said today is like a dream.

''at that time, everything didnt go well. ''Riko commented.

Naoki said same goes for him. ''Me too, I kept telling myself i am fine, i am strong but i suck in reality, it seems all my dreams are crashing down soon. that nite, I met Riko for the first time, obviously someone who knows nothing about basketball yet proclaim she will be my first fan, a Riko who had complimented my skills, a Riko who yelled at me and said I was strong. the person who has been supporting my dream till now is you riko, so,Ii hope for Riko to accept the invitation [to go kamizawa]. I wish for Riko to continue to pursue her dream too.'' Riko objected but Naoki added ''Its ok, even if we are in different places, I will always cheer u on. iIam also riko's number one fan. so work hard. Even if we had reach an age where we should not dream anymore, to an age where we must face reality, we must never give up till the end.'' Riko cried and said she understood.

Before she left, she gave the mug to Naoki. ''if i had known we are going to be saying this, i would have prepared an even better present.'' Naoki said he is happy with this. 'i will never give up until its is the very very very end. this is our promise to each other.'' Riko said. ''with just thoughts of Riko, i will become stronger.'' Naoki said and Riko said same for her. she will become strong too she said. ''if we meet again, parting will be even more painful. so ...goodbye.'' Riko said. ''goodbye'' Naoki said.

That very nite, with great sorrow and sadness, the two went their separate ways in tears....

AFTERTHOUGHTS
how can this season ''last episode''end like that...i wanted to scream and rant.
thank god they will be following up with a 75mins special episode....

i dont want them to part....please be together......they look too good together. i hope the episode next week will end in a better note. this is too depressing for me....