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Seido Spirit Dorm

What, really?

You're really in the first-string, Eijun?

When I told everyone about it, they were so happy!

They were saying, "Ei-chan really is our hero!"

If your school keeps winning,

we'll go cheer you on!

Good luck, Eijun!

You think I can't see you texting?

Do you even know what you need to do?

No Fail Marks!!

Well... I couldn't resist escaping from reality.

I'm leaving!

W-Wait!

Kanemaru!

Seido High School Practice Field

To the Dream Stage

Yeah! Bring it on!

Uh... You have way too much motivation, Jun-san.

I'll hit and hit and hit and hit!

I'll be the one leading the way.

Fly away!

To infinity and beyond!

Jun-san, that's a pop fly to third.

That's all.

Tetsu-san's just been standing there with a bat for ten minutes.

He has that untouchable aura...

All right.

That was a good practice.

How's that possible?

Captain and Jun-san look really pumped up.

Yeah, we gotta shout more, too.

In the Osaka/Kiryu game,

I couldn't follow up on Tetsu, who was strategically walked.

I stopped our offensive momentum.

I have to give everything I've got for my last tournament.

I don't want any regrets.

The harder you try to swing, the less power you'll get.

Try to remember the game

where you hit Sawamura's pitch out of the park.

That game.

Even if you make your swing smaller, it won't kill your power.

It was none other than yourself who proved that.

Be more confident in your swing.

You're kidding.

He hits really well.

He's just as good as his brother, Ryosuke-kun, in hitting the ball squarely.

And he's made countless clutch plays in practice games.

Moreover, when he stands in the batter's box,

you can expect him to do something meaningful.

His presence in the dugout gets the other players motivated, as well.

He's swinging patiently.

Feels like you can hit anything in that state, doesn't it?

Though...

I'm not giving you my place on the field.

Yes.

You don't learn, do you?

Want to stop?

Did you already forget the game against Kiryu?

You're not going to throw well if you're too tense.

Just throw low and carefully.

What you need right now is control and pacing.

Stamina roll.

Low and careful...

The ball flew just now.

But I threw lightly.

Nice throw.

Don't forget that feeling.

Good job, Furuya.

Until Tanba comes back,

you and Kawakami will be really busy.

You want to avoid needlessly getting tired.

How's this?

Why do I have to throw into the net?

Am I considered useless?

You're inconsistent in how much you raise your foot.

That's why your releasing point is inconsistent.

You need to solidify your form.

Yes, sir.

You don't have anything other than a fastball.

So ball control is your biggest priority.

The other thing is...

...how he holds the ball.

Depending on how I teach him,

I can finely tune the weapon he already has.

What is it?

Nothing.

Just solidify your form.

Yes, sir.

Don't rush.

Right now, we're the only ones...

...who can keep him on a leash.

Senpai!

There's something amazing happening at the campus!

The brass band and cheerleaders are all practicing!

We can't lose to them.

Let's work hard.

Yes!

The only thing we can do is support the players with everything we have, but...

Wait, Haruno!

Didn't you leave to get ice?

Where's the ice?

Oh, no! I'm sorry!

I got distracted by the cheer practice!

Hurry up and go!

Yes!

How's the injury doing?

Good.

The pain has decreased significantly.

Please let me join practice, starting tomorrow.

Wh-What are you saying, Tanba?

It may not be swollen, but it's still cracked!

I know how you feel, but don't push yourself!

I don't want to hinder the team any more than I already have.

Tanba...

Tanba-kun...

The quarter final.

Come back by the quarter final where we'll most likely face Ichidai Third High.

In your best condition.

Everyone is fighting, believing you'll be back.

So you need to trust them, too.

It's a miracle!

Kanemaru, take a look!

I aced this test!

You just barely passed on all of them.

I'm so glad I focused on key topics.

Though I guess he did work hard.

My personal best.

Don't worry.

They'll let you take the make-up before the tournament.

I'll be passing out your numbers.

Come take your number as I call you.

First, number 1.

Koichiro Tanba!

The ace number

when I can't even play?

What's wrong?

Hurry up and come get it.

Yes, sir.

Don't rush.

Get better carefully.

Wait! Why did you shave your head?

Well, I couldn't throw until the end.

Way to be serious!

You look good, Tanba-san.

You're not shaving your eyebrows?

Stop.

Continuing.

Number 2, Kazuya Miyuki.

Yes, sir.

Number 3, Tetsuya Yuki.

I humbly accept.

Number 4, Ryosuke Kominato.

Yes, sir.

Number 5, Toru Masuko.

Yes, sir.

Number 6, Yoichi Kuramochi.

Thank you!

Number 7, Ichiro Sakai.

Yes, sir!

Number 8, Jun Isashiki.

Yeah!

Number 9, Kenjiro Shirasu.

I'll do my best.

Number 10, Norifumi Kawakami.

Yes, sir.

Number 11, Satoru Furuya.

Make sure you take the make-up tests.

Shock!

Glance

Make-ups...

He's 11?

He was 18 in spring, so that's a big step up.

Number 12, Keisuke Miyauchi.

Yes, sir!

Number 13, Masa'aki Kadota.

Yes, sir!

Number 14, Fumiya Kusunoki.

Yes, sir!

Number 15, Shoji Higasa.

Aye, sir!

Number 16, Shin Tanaka.

Yes, sir.

Number 17, Naoki Endo.

Yes, sir.

Number 18, Kunio Yamazaki.

Aye.

Number 19, Haruichi Kominato.

And lastly, number 20.

Eiju—

Yes, sir!

That was quick.

Thank you very much!

That idiot!

He said yes before the coach called him!

My stomach hurts.

Thank god.

I have my number.

It's still two digits right now,

but I'll get to that one number, someday.

For scorekeeper...

Chris, can you do it?

Yes, sir.

And the managers.

You've all been a great help.

Game uniforms?

You'll cheer on the team from the bleachers

as part of the team, won't you?

Hey, you're crying, Takako-senpai.

No, I'm not!

I understand.

I know how you feel!

Shut up!

I'm sure you all understand, but there's no second chance in high school baseball.

Our hard work and the sweat and tears we've shed...

...have all been for this summer!

We came to say good luck, but it doesn't look like we can intrude.

Y-Yeah.

All right.

Do the usual.

Yes, sir.

Wait, how do we do this?

Tanba, don't shout.

Who are we?

Seido, the champions!

Who's shed the most sweat?

Seido!

Shed the most tears?

Seido!

Are you ready for the fight?

Yes!

Bearing pride in our hearts, we have just one goal!

The national championship!

Let's do this!

Yeah!

Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium

We will now begin the National High School

National High School Baseball Championship, Tokyo Qualifier

Baseball Championship East and West Tokyo Qualifiers.

It's hot, and it's cramped.

And I can't see because of Masa-san...

Be quiet, Mei.

There are way too many people here.

There are so many players!

The opening ceremony is for both Tokyo East and West.

The West plays here, starting with the semi-finals.

Coming back here should be our first goal.

Two hundred and sixty schools in Tokyo.

After just three weeks, only one school each from East and West is chosen.

The fierce summer battle to qualify for nationals is about to begin.

Hey!

What are you doing?

It's cramped here, so stand up!

I'm tired from the crowd.

How weak are you?

No, really.

Tanba-san lost his hair because of the ball to his face!

Don't hide behind me.

It scared us when it happened, but looks like it wasn't too bad.

Damn right it wasn't!

Tanba's face is harder than iron!

Iron?

It's not gonna lose to some baseball!

Hard as rice crackers, even.

Rice crackers?

No, those would crack.

Just get yourselves pumped up before you play us!

You guys sure have a lot of energy.

I think you should drink some water.

Furuya, walk on your own! Damn it!

I can't.

Furuya?

He's Furuya?

Hey, the spy from Inajitsu!

Are you here to spy on us again?

You're the one who started blabbing.

Wait...

You're on the first-string?

Indeed!

You need to zip your lips.

You guys had better not stumble before you play us.

Right back at ya!

At the final.

Yeah.

At the final.

We've been getting an awful lot of gifts lately.

Another three boxes came today.

The alumni come to watch every day, too.

So this is pretty normal every year.

We have a lot of alumni who've played in nationals, too.

Really...

Though I'm sure it puts a lot of pressure on the players.

First, I have to catch, then I step on the base.

Nice cover!

Feels good

That was good.

Nice one, Furuya.

I did it.

Ball to third!

You can make it!

Nice fielding!

Not bad!

Probably just a fluke!

Nice fluke.

You, too!

Looks like their practice is starting to pay off.

The big question is if they can do this in a real game.

What are you doing?

That went straight to you, Kawakami!

Don't rush it!

Learn from the first-years!

I'm sorry!

One more, please!

Oh, man.

He's been stiff lately.

Now that I think about it,

he doesn't have much experience as a starter in important games.

Could it be...

Not having Tanba-san here is putting a lot of pressure on him?

Coach.

We went to watch the game.

Our first opponent is Maimon West.

Seido Spirit Dorm

Uniform number 1, southpaw pitcher, Masa'aki Kikunaga.

His fastest pitch is a little under 130 km/h.

His breaking balls are curves and sliders.

He's a second-year who's been chosen as the ace starting this summer.

He was in the outfield as a first-year.

His ball control isn't very good.

He's the second son in a group of three siblings,

and his hobby is playing billiards.

His brother also plays baseball.

H-How much information is in that notebook?

Byakko Maimon

They bunt often, and they make very few errors in defense.

They turn their chances into runs and defend the lead until the end.

I would call them a defensive team.

The clean-up batter hits pop flies a lot.

The left outfielder has a strong shoulder.

Okay, thank you.

The opponent is coming with momentum after a win.

We must not underestimate them.

No matter who we play, play the best you can!

If you do, victory will inevitably follow.

Yes, sir!

As for the starting pitcher this game...

C-Could it be...

Furuya, we're going with you.

I know how important the first game is.

But in order to get through this tournament,

we'll need to cycle through pitchers.

Kawakami.

You need to be ready...

...to go out at any moment of the game.

You're the only one reliable enough to take this role.

C-Coach...

Can you do it?

Yes, sir!

He didn't start Kawakami, but not because he doesn't trust him.

In fact, it's because he trusts him

that he's putting him with experience in the back.

By understanding your role from the start,

you can focus on your own task

without feeling worried.

badump badump

And with Kawakami ready to go whenever,

Furuya can throw without worrying about his stamina.

If that's the case, Mr. Coach!

Should I be ready to go out whenever possible, as well?!

Hm?

Seido Spirit Dorm

Yeah...

Something like that.

You don't sound sure!

Furuya.

You stay a little.

Damn it.

What is this feeling inside me?

I have to run!

I think I'll join you.

Sawamura.

I saw you in the bullpen today.

Your pivoting leg looks solid, and your form's solidifying well.

Your control's a little weak,

but you're throwing more strikes now.

Chris-senpai!

You want to throw some?

Are you going to catch for me?

This is going to be the last thing...

...I'll be able to teach you.

Maimon West High School

How was it?

Were people from Seido here today?

Yes, they were recording the game.

I bet they're looking down on us because we're a public school.

Coach Chiba, I'm not too sure about that.

They are!

I can already imagine their faces turning pale at the game.

Never underestimate your opponent.

With me, Junichi Chiba, leading the way,

Seido High School is hardly a threat!

The summer tournament has finally begun!

We're up against Maimon West High School!

We weren't underestimating them a single bit,

but who would've expected this surprise?

I won't let anyone hit.

Hey, Furuya!

I'm ready to go any time!

So switch with me now!

You don't have stamina, so I'll—

Next time on Ace of the Diamond: Calling for Attention.

Calling for Attention

Let's win the national title!