You would not assume {that a} schoolgirl golf match (albeit with just a few grownup ladies) can be so thrilling. However then you definately would have had a tough time convincing me that Go or karuta or a koto competitors can be both. Storytelling has that energy, when it is in the appropriate palms. If you happen to’re a fan of the topic anyway – as I’m with issues like golf, soccer or baseball – all the higher. However the truth that Wow! Tonbo Going from a primary season with no competitors time to a conventional match anime within the second season with out skipping a beat is a outstanding achievement.
I really like seeing the wild youngster Tonbo having fun with golf her means. And that additionally applies to Igaiga, which is enjoyable to look at in itself. You possibly can’t be taught what she does, that is the purpose. It’s a mixture of distinctive circumstances and weird pure expertise. Even one thing so simple as shedding her hat and feeling the wind in her hair (which I feel she makes use of to assist learn) performs to her benefit. Wind is an enormous consider golf; some gamers can deal with it, some cannot. If a very dangerous storm hits the British Open, 70% of the sector will possible be eradicated instantly. Doing what Tonbo does right here by hitting floor balls could appear weird to her marshal (who actually wants STFU), however should you watch The Open when the wind is up, the very best wind gamers do it on a regular basis.
After all, hitting a lob into a robust headwind to kill the ball on the inexperienced is one thing few professionals would ever threat – that is simply Tonbo being fearless and freaky. The truth that she does it to scare Igarashi all of the extra, however he is aware of her too nicely to even be shocked. Nevertheless, this doesn’t apply to the three within the final group. They’ve the spectacle of Tonbo’s magic act taking part in out in entrance of them, dodging even a single bogey on the entrance, whilst their time within the pink grows shorter and shorter. Not being paired with them and taking part in for these three was one other big breakthrough for Tonbo.
Tonbo not solely avoids a bogey on the entrance 9, she even manages to birdie the ninth with that loopy flop shot. She expects an enormous smile from Igaiga, however he admirably goes into full tsun mode and scolds her for saying {that a} skilled would not take into account the spherical midway till after the tenth (as a result of the final three holes are so tense). However as quickly as he sneaks away, he reveals his true colours. Determined to tell the islanders of Hinoshima, however not understanding anybody he can message, Igaiga has the catastrophe heart announce that Tonbo is inside a radius of the conduit.
For the latter group, the stress and stress has elevated. That is what taking part in in sturdy winds is like for most individuals. And watching Tonbo navigate the identical circumstances solely heightens their concern. And naturally it is the worst for Hinoki. Not solely is her fool father troubled by himself – she has to cover from him when she will get again to the clubhouse, and the Chief Inspector rescues her – however she additionally carries a horrible secret. She’s a cheater – there is not any good technique to put it. And karma has to date refused to punish her for it, which makes Hinoki much more nervous.
This all involves a head when her ball will get caught in a tree (I am shocked she did not know to declare it unplayable earlier than attempting to shake it free). It is Tonbo who involves her rescue – and pays a worth for her recklessness with a sore butt (hopefully nothing worse) and a missed putt of her personal when she’s out of breath from her dash. I am very curious to see how this will probably be dealt with, as a result of there may be completely no uncertainty about it: Hinoki will probably be disqualified. There is no such thing as a query of accepting a retroactive positive or that form of nonsense. She drew an incorrect scorecard, she’s out. And he or she deserves to be as scared as I’m to see how her father reacts. As sensible as Wow! Tonbo General, I hope this decision is mirrored as it might truly seem beneath the Guidelines of Golf.
