No Side Game

After automobile company worker Kimishima opposes his superior, he is demoted to general manager of a factory and must lead its struggling rugby team.

Kimishima struggles to find a head coach; he offers the job to an old college acquaintance and rugby star named Saimon, but he isn't very receptive.

Hoping to make the Astros profitable, Kimishima works to increase their local popularity; but it requires a showdown with Takigawa over the budget.

Sasa makes a mistake that costs the company a 90-million yen deal; Takigawa moves to cut unprofitable divisions, threatening the rugby team.

The Astros winning streak continues, but Takigawa's downsizing efforts dampen morale; the team prepares for the upcoming match against the Cyclones.

The Astros' second-place league finish enables Kimishima to secure a budget for their next season; Wakisaka asks him to return to the office.