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Red!

Good.

White!

Blue!

Nice.

You guys are getting the hang of it.

Don't try to think about it.

Just react to it.

White!

That was just luck, Miss-shima!

N-No, it wasn't!

Totally was.

Blue!

Red!

His swing always sounds so fearsome.

Everyone's gonna have data on Raichi from now on,

so it'll come down to you guys to make the difference.

Akiba,

Mishima,

and this guy.

Blue!

'Kay.

Wow! Sanada-san!

How are you hitting them so easily?

It took us a month to get it down.

What?

This isn't hard.

It's hard for normal people!

When Sanada gets in the zone,

he can easily bat better than Akiba and Mishima.

Though he can't beat my Raichi.

It's different this time.

I've overcome the past!

The Kings' Roar

You're still practicing?

You guys sure love to practice.

Kosei.

Practice Bats Game Bats Knocking Bats

Oh, do you guys sleep with your bats?

Of course not!

What?

I sometimes do.

Are you serious?!

You seriously don't?

It's nice and cool during the summer.

Damn, I have nothing but respect for you guys.

I don't really like working hard.

Then why are you drenched?

You were running.

No, I wasn't.

So you're the type that likes studying in secret.

But seriously, thanks.

Thanks for taking me in without a word after coming back.

You should thank the coach.

Sorry, but...

He's the one who politely asked us

to forgive you about leaving the team.

We've got nothing to say if it's what the coach wants.

Toshi-chan did that?

Though we knew you'd come back.

That day.

All I could do was just watch.

I couldn't forgive myself.

If only...

...I'd been on the field during that game.

I'm going back to my room.

Yakushi High School.

Raichi Todoroki.

I'll take you down

and become the ace of this team.

Seido Spirit Dorm

Oh, a weakness?

Yeah.

I can only talk about statistics,

but left-handed batters frequently hit your change-up.

What... did... you... say?!

It's an off-speed pitch, after all,

so if it goes a little high, it's just a meatball.

When you pitch the change-up to left-handed batters,

really focus on pitching low.

Left-handed batters.

Low.

But it's incredible that you only gave one run to the first-string.

Oh?

Furuya, your problems are the early game and base on balls.

But you quickly recovered in the second inning, so you're improving.

There were a few good sliders in there, too.

You've gotten tough.

It's not easy to get a compliment out of Nabe-san.

Now, let's talk about you.

It looked like your sinkers were effective,

but you aren't swinging your arm fully.

So it wasn't effective the second time around,

which is why you gave up a run at the end.

We're the same grade, so I won't sugarcoat it.

Your pitching wasn't as good as the result.

Kuramochi, are you gonna quit being a switch-hitter, like Coach Ochiai said?

What? Of course not.

I'm not gonna let him change my style.

But it was an order.

Oh, yeah.

You tried only going left before.

It dropped your batting average.

Shut up!

You've gotten on base more when you bat left,

so maybe taking advantage of that is a good idea.

I guess so.

What are you gonna do?

The bat.

To be honest, I haven't adjusted.

Using a metal bat just feels so awkward.

Your body's used to using the flexibility of the wood.

You don't have to force yourself to change.

The coach knows that, and that's why he hasn't said anything.

We have two days until the semifinals.

Let's do what we can to help us play better.

I'm so hot.

My thighs are on fire.

Hey!

I told you to put some clothes on!

We've gotten complaints from the other teams, too!

But Masu!

I can't help showing off after lifting.

I can't help taking my clothes off.

I don't care! And don't strike a pose!

Don't tell me...

...you guys are satisfied with just getting to the semifinals.

In order to make up for the summer,

we have to win the tournament.

The draft yesterday was intense.

Sano-kun from Seiho went to Chunichi,

Tachi-kun from Osaka Kiryu went to Hiroshima,

Harada at Nippon Ham

and Harada-kun from Inashiro went to Hokkaido.

Many kids also went to college, like Yuki-kun from Seido.

It'll be an exciting four years.

Yeah.

Seiko Academy

Wow!

The ball draws a beautiful arc.

Their swing isn't as big as I thought.

They wait for the ball until the last second and swing quickly.

It's only possible if they have power and a fast swing speed.

Even if they swing a little late, they just overpower the pitch.

This lineup might be a big threat to pitchers like Sawamura-kun.

Their first three games were called,

and they've scored a total of forty-five runs this tournament.

If we ranked the top four in terms of offensive explosiveness,

these guys might take the top spot.

Good question.

Seiko Academy Coach Kazuyuki Oga

We probably lift more than the average team.

More muscle means increased performance.

They can throw faster and swing faster.

Muscle is very important.

So diet is part of training, as well.

You have to replenish the energy you lose during practice,

while maintaining an agile body with a well-balanced meal.

Do you have a nutritionist, then?

Yes.

In order to drive a large body,

the engine is important, but so are the battery and gas.

Maintaining a large build despite a lot of movement...

I wonder if it's similar to wrestling or sumo wrestling.

However, this is all done under Coach Kumakiri's instructions.

I'm a figurehead filling in for him.

I'm simply doing what he's always done.

Seiko's famous coach,

Jin Kumakiri, left the team after the summer tournament.

In order to fill the hole he left, Coach Oga became the head coach.

If I recall, Coach Kumakiri was suspended...

Yes.

Until next spring.

Not a bad pitch.

But...

What's with those eyebrows?

You have hardly any left!

Don't I look good?

Not in the slightest!

Oh, I don't?

Besides, you've got more important things to be doing.

Did you look through Seido's data?

I didn't.

Then do it!

Masu-san, you always yell at me,

but I'm always thinking, too.

Oh? About what?

About what we need to do to make nationals.

Tsune, you...

And after thinking and thinking,

it's up to me.

Say what?

I have to awaken my full potential and take the team to nationals!

Quit dreaming, stupid!

Oh, man.

That bases-loaded walk...

I'd heard really good things about this year's team.

Why'd he use a first-year pitcher there?

Quit crying!

Stand up already!

That's Coach Kumakiri's poor decision making.

I've always thought this, but...

Stand up!

Let's go home!

Yeah, he does have those moments.

What? Suspended?

Coach Kumakiri?

One of the third-years' parents

called the school to report that he kicked a player in the dugout

during a practice game last spring.

Last spring?

I struck a student due to my carelessness.

I have no excuse.

I'm sorry.

Moreover, I can't apologize enough to the third-years

who couldn't prove themselves.

Oga, Masu.

It's about Ogawa.

No matter how talented he is,

his heart is still frail.

He may put himself down because of the loss.

Please help him stay strong.

I'm really sorry I have to leave at such an important time.

Okay!

The browless pitch looks good!

Browless?

What's that?

That sounds cool.

I was making fun of you, stupid!

Sheesh.

In the summer tournament,

we lost in the first round because we weren't good enough.

I didn't like

how everyone placed the blame on how the coach does baseball.

We're not here because of someone else.

We're here because we chose it ourselves.

We'll take Coach Kumakiri

to nationals.

We have to prove to everyone

that his baseball isn't wrong.

Seido Spirit Dorm

Two more wins until we make nationals!

We won't let you leave after we win!

Don't run away, Tesshin.

Did you already

tell the captain who's starting tomorrow?

It's just two more games, however you look at it.

The bitter defeat in the summer

kept the team strong against tough competition.

They're only

looking ahead.

And what Sawamura-kun said.

I'm sure it's what everyone on the team thinks.

What's that?

It's rare to see them talking.

Are they exchanging information about their newly learned breaking balls?

Wait. That's it?

Yeah, you don't want to try to break it.

I throw like this.

With all your fingers?

Hey, boys!

Being curious is good, but the game's tomorrow.

I won't ask for anything you can't use effectively.

Of course I know that!

I know I have no dexterity!

Do you think we were born yesterday?

We're using our heads, too!

You're like a mom, Captain!

Oh? Good for you, then.

We'll shut him up tomorrow.

Right?

Oh, I forgot.

The coach told me to tell you.

What do you want?

Furuya's starting tomorrow.

H-Hey!

Your ankle looked healed in the intra-squad.

Height and control will be important.

Everyone on their team swings at full speed,

so we have to be wary of big hits.

It would be ideal to get the first batter of every inning out.

Yeah.

Oh, Sawamura.

Make sure you're somewhat ready, too!

Somewhat?

Not just tomorrow, but looking ahead to the final,

we're definitely going to need you.

I can start tomorrow, if you'd like!

Don't stay up too long tonight.

How can I sleep after such regrettable news?

You didn't have to say that when they were together.

I didn't like how those rivals were getting along.

You're so mean!

You want to swing some later?

Yes, sir.

Somewhat?

To be honest...

When all I could do was watch from the dugout in the Oya game,

I was really frustrated.

In fact, I was a little scared.

I've only been looking forward,

and I didn't realize...

...he's right behind me now.

I can do it.

This isn't my limit.

With this team, I can get even better.

I'm glad I came to this school.

I'm glad.

I... I don't exactly feel that way!

Oh, you don't?

You'd better play a good first inning tomorrow, Mr. Ace!

I'll be somewhat ready so I won't drag you down!

Why am I so frustrated?

Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium

Today's Games: Seiko vs Seido at 10:00, Ichidai vs Yakushi at 12:30

Wow! This place is packed!

Both games today are gonna be exciting.

Ichidai's got a rematch against Yakushi.

Is Furuya pitching today?

The fastball monster versus monster batters!

Seiko has a monster batting lineup!

They all look like wrestlers or something!

This tournament's been so exciting.

The southpaw who pitched against Oya was good, too.

Oh, don't forget about Kawakami!

I'm grateful for their feelings,

but I can't take back my resignation after already submitting it.

But you can.

I feel responsible for not being able to take the third-years to nationals,

but I also want to watch baseball from the sidelines.

It's not that I'm running away from baseball.

It's a big decision for me in order to move forward.

I'll stay at the school.

And I'll help out in every way I can.

I'm sorry for being so selfish.

Hey, they're here!

They're huddling up!

Does that mean what I think it means?

Are they doing the roar?

It's rare that Miyuki wants to do it.

We...

...are not kings.

We're challengers.

Yeah!

Who's shed the most sweat?

Seido!

Shed the most tears?

Seido!

Are you ready for the fight?

Yeah!

Bearing pride in our hearts, we're after the national crown!

Let's go!

Yeah!

The Seiko game finally begins.

Let's do this, Furuya!

Let's take out the monster batters!

Do you think I should grow my hair out like him, too?

Tsune, you'd better be ready.

Don't worry, Masu-san.

I can warm up with just three pitches.

Besides, if things get dangerous, I have him on my side.

Who?

Next time on Ace of the Diamond Season 2: The Courage He Gave Me.

The Courage He Gave Me

Let's win the national title!