Chapter 334: Sharpening, Transformation, and Progress
That night, inside and outside the Seidou High indoor training facility, four figures stood—three active high school baseball players and one coach.
A conversation unfolded, igniting two hearts, stirring three profound realizations, and intertwining four waves of emotion.
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Chapter 333: Set a Small Goal for Yourself First!
Specialization in Expertise.
When it comes to mastering professional baseball knowledge and teaching players specific baseball techniques, Ochiai truly excels, effortlessly guiding players regardless of their type.
Faced with different types of issues, he is able to quickly p...
Chapter 332: Strategy Advisor Ochiai
Under the glow of the setting sun, the members of Seishou High left the field in defeat.
Their journey had transformed drastically—from the initial high morale, to the dejection during the match, and finally to a strange self-consolation at the end.
All these emotional shifts took pla...
Chapter 331: The Formed Seidou Batting Lineup
The third preliminary game was one where the outcome was essentially decided in the very first inning.
Despite the players of Seishou High School demonstrating unprecedented resilience, managing to somewhat recover from the shadow of that disastrous first inning, no surprises or twists ...
Chapter 330: The Numb-Faced Coach
Whoosh!
Pop!
"Out! Three outs! Inning change!"
A dominant and undisguised display of overwhelming strength.
In just the first inning, Eijun showcased the crushing power worthy of Seidou’s ace.
Three pitches to strike out the leadoff batter, Nakai.
One fastball f...
Chapter 329: What Makes an Ace? The Ace Is Here!
“Ohhh! Sawamura is finally starting as the pitcher!”
“Haha, the ace’s debut! After the summer tournament, we can finally see Sawamura stepping onto the mound wearing the ace’s number!”
“Starting as the pitcher? That’s not so easy.”
“Huh?”
...
Chapter 328: The Arrogant Extra
Late September.
At Seidou High School's baseball field, today marks the third round of their pre-season matches. If they win this game, they’ll secure a spot in the official Autumn Tournament, which starts in October.
On the A-side of the field at Seidou High, both teams have already entered...
Chapter 327: The Exclusive Fastball!
Night, Seidou High School, Indoor Training Ground.
"Whoosh."
"Thud."
"Okay, okay, okay, the feel is really good."
Miyuki caught the incoming ball firmly, tossed it back with a backhand, and smiled as he spoke.
"Hmm, basically, there's no problem now. I could take the ...
Chapter 326: A Different Place
This adjustment was made after the conclusion of the first game.
It was a suggestion from Ochiai to Coach Kataoka. In fact, Ochiai’s recommendation was not limited to promoting Shirasu to the third batting position. He even proposed removing Maezono from the starting lineup entirely.
However,...
Chapter 325: Shifting Thoughts
Bang!
Dazzling and radiant.
In that fleeting moment when the ball sped through the air, the bat swung brilliantly.
Eijun's energetic figure leapt into motion.
The next second—
A deafening sound exploded, resonating across the stadium. The dazzling trajectory of the ball s...
Chapter 324: Unstoppable Momentum and Areas for Improvement
It must be said that at this point, Maezono's performance at bat was truly underwhelming.
Throughout the entirety of the autumn tournament depicted in the original storyline, Maezono did deliver crucial hits during key moments—whether it was the decisive three-run hit ag...
Chapter 323: Reality Is Harsh
Nine pitches, a bold trio of strikeouts.
In the top half of the first inning, Furuya showcased the demeanor expected of a kingly high school ace. His performance hinted at the makings of a future elite pitcher.
"What a brilliant pitching style. A pitcher like that should undoubtedly be the ace o...
Chapter 322: Lofty Ideals
The coach of Toyosaki High frowned deeply upon hearing the demotivated comments from his players.
Indeed, the strength gap between the two teams was undeniable, but having a defeatist attitude before the game even started?
What was the meaning of this? It was essentially giving up without a fight. ...
Chapter 321: First Match of the Preliminary Round
Seidou High School, Seishin Dormitory, Seidou Baseball Club's exclusive dining hall.
At this moment, gathered here were Seidou's 20 first-string players, the coaching staff's four key members, three female managers, and second-year scouting team members such as Watanabe.
Even...
Chapter 320: The Joyful Everyday Life Once Again
"Heh."
It seemed that Eijun could sense the faint hint of urgency in Wakana's voice.
A soft, melodious laugh rang out from Wakana, the sound like the chime of a bell, making Eijun’s heart feel warmer.
"By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, Seidou’s ace. Every...
Chapter 319: One Step, Then Another Step
It's not just about strength.
Fame is also a symbol. Just look at the crowd around the baseball field during training at Seidou High. Among the onlookers, there are many young girls holding signs, shouting Eijun's name.
You can tell from their excited and joyful screams just how huge ...
Chapter 593: Heading to the Yukinoshita Residence
A black sedan cruised along the road, with Hachiman, Yukino, and Haruno sitting inside.
As expected, plans never keep up with changes. Originally, Hachiman had intended to meet Mrs. Yukinoshita after graduating from his third year of high school to settle things. Unexpectedly, the m...
Chapter 318: Joint Training of the New Team
The impassioned speech from the newly appointed captain, Miyuki Kazuya, reverberated throughout the field, igniting the hearts of everyone present.
Players, spectators, and even reporters felt the unyielding spirit of a reigning champion emanating from Seidou High School's baseball team....
Chapter 317: The King Sets Sail
"No. 2, Catcher, Miyuki Kazuya."
"Yes!"
After Eijun received his jersey number and returned to the lineup, Coach Kataoka continued announcing the rest of the team's numbers.
Miyuki, rarely seen with a solemn expression, stepped forward and took the jersey number from Coach Kataoka.
...
Chapter 316: The Ace!
The Entry of Thirteen Members.
This marks the official formation of the new team at Seidou High. Some were excited, while others felt a sense of loss.
Eijun especially noticed something subtle.
When Coach Kataoka announced the new roster, there was a slight reaction from Coach Ochiai when a few s...
Chapter 315: The Completion of the Lineup
“Speaking of the team, you know how things have been. After the seniors left, the strength of our team has dropped significantly. Especially after captain and Jun-senpai left, the batting lineup's quality has declined, and the defensive formation also needs a lot of work. The infield requires be...
Chapter 314: Two Weeks
After returning to Seidou High School, under the leadership of Coach Kataoka and the hands-on guidance of the third-year seniors, the Seidou baseball team quickly returned to its disciplined routine.
Everyone seemed to have forgotten the glory of their championship victory, immersing themselves entirely in t...
Chapter 313: Personnel and Disputes
On the field, as everyone was immersed in intense training, a serious discussion was taking place just outside the dugout.
“Coach Ochiai, what are your thoughts?” Coach Kataoka finally spoke, breaking the silence.
“Heh, for most of the positions, I think your arrangements are spot on...
Chapter 592: Simple, Monotonous, and Boring
The third year of high school was rather uneventful.
After advancing to the third year, there weren't many new courses. Most of the time was spent on elective classes, leaving the days feeling quite free.
Moreover, for Hachiman, exams were never something to worry about. This meant...
Chapter 312: The Candidates
The baseball field was bustling with energy.
The third-year seniors, except for a few who had personal matters to attend to, were all on the field, individually mentoring their first- and second-year juniors, passing down as much of their skills and experience as possible.
For example, Yuuki was g...
Chapter 311: Coach Kataoka and Coach Ochiai
Seidou High School, Seishin Dormitory, inside Coach Kataoka’s office.
As the Seidou High School baseball team wrapped up their training and returned to their dorms, Coach Kataoka welcomed a special guest in his office.
After a brief introduction facilitated by the principal and ...
Chapter 310: The Same Daily Routine as Always
Late August.
After winning the national championship on the stage of Koshien, the entire Seidou High School baseball team returned to West Tokyo.
In anticipation of their arrival, the school organized a grand welcome ceremony, making the usually quiet campus come alive despite t...
Chapter 309: The Return Journey, Heated Discussions, and Preparations
Although they had claimed the championship, the third-year students of Seidou High School didn’t simply wash their hands of the team and focus solely on their own futures.
As Coach Kataoka had mentioned, the team relied heavily on its third-year players. Compa...
Chapter 308: The Calm After the Tournament
After the match, the faces of everyone from Seidou High were filled with joy.
The scene of exuberant laughter on the field was forever captured in that moment when they lifted the championship flag.
In the center of the photo was Eijun's smiling face, holding the flag along with th...
Chapter 307: The King's Triumphant Return!
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!"
As the commentator's impassioned voice echoed across the stadium, the previously silent crowd erupted like a dam bursting, an explosion of cheers and roars reverberating through the air.
Everyone was in shock, their faces reflecting unprecedented disbelief.