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Now, it's the Bats!

It's the top of the ninth inning and the Bats have two outs with the bases loaded.

Their closer, Shigeno, takes the mound.

However, Shigeno hasn't been at his best lately.

Can he defend their one run lead?

Ball!

Ball four!

Dammit!

I tried to hit the corner, but...

It's gone!

Shigeno fails to get the save again!

The pennant is just in front of their eyes and the Bats have made no progress today either!

Dammit!

I've been so caught up in perfecting my control...

that my pitches end up being easy to read instead of being subtle.

Just a little more.

I'm just a step away from perfecting it.

Yo, Shigeno.

You're still training at this hour?

Yeah.

Are you still hung up on today's loss?

You're really wearing a glum face. There!

Shut up!

You seem really frustrated.

You should take a break.

Hey, how about we go for a cruise?

Let's have some fun on our day off tomorrow!

With just three guys?

That's a lame cruise.

Of course not.

We'll try and invite some hot girls too.

All right.

I'll join you guys for a bit.

Nice!

All right!

Hey, Maki.

Do you have any plans later?

Not really.

Then, do you want to stop by the batting cages?

I have a free ticket.

No way! I'll pass!

Why?

It's free! Free!

Because you get serious too easily.

You'll probably start saying things like, "I won't leave until I can hit all the balls," or start whining.

Just go have fun by yourself.

I'm not like you. I can't dedicate my whole body and soul to softball.

What does that mean!?

You make it sound like I'm addicted to softball!

Not "sound like." You are.

Yeah. Yeah.

That Maki... Saying whatever she likes...

Damn!

It looks like softball is Shimi-chan's boyfriend.

But does she really have no interest in men?

It really seems like it.

Well, it's really complicated, but there is a guy that's kind of like a boyfriend.

Huh!? No way!

Hey, what's he like!? What's he like!?

Simply putting it, he's addicted to baseball too.

He's in America at the moment.

That means they're in a very long distance relationship.

Yeah...

But she let him go without making any sort of arrangement.

It doesn't seem like she's confessed to him either.

Wow. That's complicated.

I know.

And he's also aiming for the Majors on top of that.

Who knows when he's going to come back.

But, that sounds more like they're baseball buddies than a couple.

That's true.

Yeah.

I wonder if Honda's doing well over there.

Oh, it's from Maki.

Hello?

Hey, Kaoru?

It's about tomorrow.

We've decided to have a joint training practice game with another university.

Really?

Okay. Okay.

Okay. Okay.

I see! Then I'll see you tomorrow!

All right!

It's a game! A game!

All right!

I'm going to do my best!

Good morning!

Huh?

W-What's with those outfits?

Morning, Kaoru.

W-Wait! What are you doing!?

Misaki! Asami! Let go!

Makiko! Don't we have a joint training session today!?

We do.

We're going to have a joint training session about love for your sake.

Huh?

We can't sit still, because we're really worried about your future.

So we decided to give you a helping hand in getting you a guy.

We've gathered some good-looking guys from a famous university, so do your best!

Y-You tricked me!

Stop squirming.

Shigeno-kun probably has a girlfriend with a nice body in America too.

That's not possible!

So you're 18?

You're hot!

I-It's a bit hard to breathe.

Why do they like him so much?

Like I'd know.

Hey, we're almost there.

Thank you!

You saved me by giving me a lift.

You're getting off already?

That's boring.

Now, get out. Get out.

It's a short walk from here.

I hope it's a good game.

See you, Shigeno.

Shigeno!

All right.

We got rid of that nuisance.

Hey, where do you want to go?

Requests, please!

We want to go home.

Oh, here it is.

Come to think of it, the last time I saw a Major League game was when I was a kid.

Let's have this punishment game some other time.

Until I can pitch a ball as great as yours.

Goodbye, mister.

Strike!

A knuckleball, huh?

Strike out!

It must be hard when even the pitcher doesn't know where it's going.

And if it changes like that every time, it's a magical ball.

Now hitting, number 55: Itao!

Wow! It's Itao! Amazing!

I'm really lucky!

I get to see Itao live!

Now, what's going to happen?

The slugger, Itao, versus the magical ball!

I have a feeling I'll get to see an interesting duel.

Wow! Amazing!

He went for the knuckleball right away!

Safe!

Who are the Titans going to bring out as their pitcher now?

Gibson!

This is a free fansub. Not for sale or rent.

Wow! They look so good!

They smell nice!

Just what you'd expect from real Chinese steamed buns!

Really.

We co-ordinated you so you'd look cute, but if you act like that...

She seems more like a "dumpling" rather than a "flower" type.

Yeah. Yeah.

Hi!

Sorry we're late.

Oh no. We just arrived ourselves.

Then let's all have a nice time today.

Same here.

Let's have a nice time.

Let's have fun on our date.

Yes.

Then let's go this way first.

Okay.

Geez!

Um... Could I have a Chinese steamed bun-

What are you doing, Kaoru!?

You're coming too!

Wait a second, Maki!

Can't I have one?

This one's cute!

This one's cute too!

This is really good!

No way! Really?

It's true!

So that's how it was.

I was really surprised!

That's something.

Yep. This is delicious!

Isn't it?

Please try some, Hayashida-san.

Thank you.

All right!

Wow!

I got it! I got it!

Asami, you're amazing!

Yeah, really!

Ow, ow! What are you doing, Maki!?

What am I doing!?

We arranged this date for you and all you're doing is eating, sleeping, and yawning!

What are you thinking!?

But I'm bored.

I'd rather be swinging away at the batting cages than be here.

In that case, they have one here too.

The batting cages are on the roof.

You want to go together?

Yeah! I'll go. I'll go!

Then this way.

Have a nice time!

Well, in the end, it's the batting cages...

Oh well.

Good luck, Kaoru!

So you like baseball?

You're sort of strange, Shimizu-san.

Huh? How so?

You become more lively once you're holding a bat.

Well, I'm not used to that sort of situation.

The first inning is finished.

Thanks.

I think this suits me best.

I think this suits me best.

I get it. I get it.

Huh?

When I was little, I used to play baseball all day too.

So to be honest, I'm not used to having conversations with girls.

I see.

So I feel more at ease...

when I'm swinging the bat like this.

That was a great workout!

You bat really well, Shimizu-san.

As I'd expect from someone on the softball club.

You too.

Being the cleanup hitter on a university baseball team is amazing!

But I never thought I'd be practicing batting somewhere like this.

I'm sorry.

I got carried away.

It's cool.

It was fun.

R-Really?

Yeah.

Hey. If you'd like, would you like to come here again?

That sounds great!

How about we all compete and see who can hit the most?

Okay?

I would like it if it was just you and I, Shimizu-san.

I'd like you to go on a date with me.

A-A date... with me?

Yeah.

It's fun being with you,

and I get to talk about baseball.

U-Um...

U-Um...

That's...

Well...

You don't want to?

No... well... How can I say this... It's...

What should I do!?

In that case, what kind of person do you like?

What kind?

Yeah.

U-Um...

U-Um...

I guess someone that is chasing after a big dream.

How big?

Like someone that goes to challenge the Majors right after graduating from high school.

The Majors? You mean the Majors? In America?

Yeah. It was a big surprise.

He has always been the type that would run straight for his goal once he decided what it was.

And if he came across a wall, he'd smash straight through it.

I guess he's a bit reckless.

I wonder if he's still doing the same thing in America.

Geez...

You really like this person.

But he's in America, right?

Y-Yeah.

Y-Yeah.

Aren't you lonely since he isn't by your side?

I think challenging the Majors is a great dream.

But to be honest, I also think it's reckless and that he's running away from reality.

If it was me, I would choose a stable life.

And I would always be by your side.

I'm sorry.

I'm going home.

Shimizu-san!

Ball!

That was close!

He almost hit him.

Strike!

I get it!

He threw that inside pitch on purpose to set up the next pitch outside.

That old man has the perfect control I'm trying to get.

That's why he can risk going for that tactic.

Strike!

But his pitching style sure has changed.

He used to push the batters back with his fastballs...

Strike out!

Amazing...

He held that guy with his strength in the end.

That old man has increased his skills.

Dammit!

I need to hurry up, so I can fight him on the greatest stage!

I don't have time to stay in the Minors.

You've become weaker, old man.

I'm going to smash your ball into the stands when I rise up to the Majors.

I'm going to crush your baseball beliefs.

Completely and utterly.

"A stable life"!?

What's wrong with chasing a dream!?

The game is over when you give up on your dream!

That girl is amazing.

Maybe she could make it to the Majors.

But he's in America, right?

Aren't you lonely since he isn't by your side?

Of course I'm lonely...

I'm back.

Upsy-daisy.

I'm kind of tired.

Now, today's Titans game...

Maki is probably angry.

I need to apologize to her later.

They're leading 4-1.

In the top of the eighth inning, the Titans have one out and runners on first and third.

The next batter is Itao.

The Titans have a chance at scoring another insurance run...

The Majors, huh?

I wonder how he's doing.

He hit it!

Itao's hit stretches far, far into the right field stands!

It's a home run! A home run!

It's a home run! A home run!

Itao hits a three-run home run!

I-It's Honda!

Just you wait, Gibson!

I'll be there soon!

Oh dear. It looks like the crowd member who caught the homer is over-excited, and he's shouting something.

What an idiot.

He hasn't changed, even in America.

Don't come back here until you achieve your dream, Honda!

This is a problem.

W-What!?

H-Hey, Honda!

What the hell is with that kiss mark!?

I'm going to kill you the moment you come back!

Hey.

How was the game yesterday?

Did you learn anything from it?

Yeah.

I was reminded of what I was really aiming for.

I see.

I'm glad.

All right!

Just you wait, Majors!

The Memphis Bats only need one more victory to win the pennant for the first time in 15 years!

15 years ago?

No wonder the Bats' fans are excited.

All right!

We'll do it!

Next time, on Major:

Alice's Dream. Everyone's Dream.

Run towards the stage of your dreams!