Flcl (dub) Episode | 4

“This is a pivotal scene that captures the importance of 'swinging the bat.' Up until now, Naota has never tried to swing the bat once... he doesn't want to know his limits and thus moves through life without swinging in fear of failure.” WordPress.com

: Haruko deliberately flirts with Naota's father, Kamon, to build up Naota’s pent-up frustration and emotional energy, which she uses as a beacon for her own plans. FLCL (Dub) Episode 4

: Naota strikes out "looking" because he is terrified of knowing his own limits. By not swinging, he avoids the definitive failure of a miss, but he also ensures that nothing in his life ever changes. “This is a pivotal scene that captures the