Chapter 569: The Dumpling Finally Gets Eaten
On the second floor, in Hachiman's room.
With a loud "bang," the door shut, and Yui, sitting on the bed, trembled slightly.
After all, this was her first time; it was impossible not to feel nervous.
"Hikki, what should I do?"
"Just leave it to me."
After secur...
Chapter 239: The Importance of Pitchers in the Battle Against Ikuei
High speed, precise control, and that velocity.
145 km/h—no wonder it’s hard to follow with the naked eye.
That pitch felt heavy, not quite like Narumiya Mei’s overpowering fastball, but the ball quality made up for it.
Its impact was almost o...
Chapter 238: Observing the Battle of Ikuei
"Three outs, switch sides!"
"Strike!"
"That was excellent pitching, Sawamura!"
"Haha, that's the aggressive approach we need, Sawamura!"
"Keep it up, crush those guys completely!"
"Great pitch, Eijun!"
As the umpire's voice rang out, the cheers from the S...
Chapter 237: Soaring Spirits in the Battle Against Ikuei
Eijun adjusted his cap, his right foot lightly pressing into the mound's dirt.
His calm expression exuded absolute confidence.
“Batting sixth, first baseman, Sato-kun.”
Sato gripped his bat tightly, his gaze fixed on Eijun on the mound. His strategy was cle...
Chapter 236: Turmoil Reignites in the Battle of Ikuei
Miyuki was struck out.
It must be admitted, Ikuei High School's ace truly lives up to his title.
While he appears rough and aggressive, and might actually be so, on the field, he exhibits excellent control and composure.
He sticks to his beliefs but doesn’t act...
Chapter 568: A Way to Become Smarter
As Yukino and the others left, the now-empty living room had only Hachiman and Yui remaining.
Glancing at the girl sitting not far away and playing with her phone, Hachiman didn’t hesitate.
After all, the time he had left was, at most, an hour, and he couldn't afford to waste it.
Chapter 235: Ikuei Match – Another Tactical Shift
"No outs, runners on second and third. The ace, Kimura, steps onto the mound under the spotlight. Here comes the first pitch!"
In this critical situation, there’s no need to overthink—go straight for it, Matsushita.
Kimura bent slightly at the waist, his expression cold...
Chapter 234: The Beginning of Counterattack
Bottom of the Third Inning, Ikuei High School’s Offense, Starting with the Ninth Batter.
Ikuei High School maintained their aggressive approach from the first round, continuing their attack on Tanba.
Despite the ninth batter being seemingly easier to deal with, he proved particu...
Chapter 233: The True Rhythm of the Ikuei Battle
Bottom of the Second Inning, Ikuei High's Offense. Batting Sixth, Pitcher, Sato.
With sharp judgment, exceptional skill, and Ikuei being a team with dual aces, having their pitcher bat higher in the lineup was a completely viable strategy.
Heh, has Coach Kataoka’s words fire...
Chapter 232: The True Ikuei of the Ikuei Battle
The infield ground ball.
Fortunately, Yuuki’s sharp reflexes allowed him to barely step on second base in time.
If not, this play could have easily resulted in a double play.
It was nearly inevitable that Masuko would have been out as well.
His powerful swing,...
Chapter 567: The Great Dumpling Tasting Battle
At 8:30 in the morning.
Hachiman and his little sister had just finished breakfast when the doorbell rang.
Yesterday, Hachiman had already informed Komachi in advance that Yukino and Yui would be coming over.
Hearing the doorbell, Komachi immediately guessed that it was t...
Chapter 231: The Rhythm of the Battle Against Ikuei
Due to the impact of the first forkball, Yuuki’s swing on the second pitch deviated slightly. He failed to fully read the ball's trajectory, and his timing was just a fraction off.
"Whoosh!"
The ball shot forward after contact, ricocheting sharply toward third base.
Chapter 230: The Counterattack in the Battle of Ikuei
Choosing the right strategy at the right time is the essence of Ikuei High School.
Under Coach Natsume’s leadership, Ikuei High School has always been known for one thing: stability.
Their strategy revolves around staying consistent and adapting to any situation.
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Chapter 229: A Confused Seidou in the Battle Against Ikuei
At this point, Ikuei High School was well aware of their opponent’s weaknesses.
Lacking a strong power hitter—or more accurately, having a relatively weak capacity for long hits—Ikuei’s fielders adjusted their defensive positions slightly forward.
Their focu...
Chapter 228: The Opening of the Ikuei Battle
In the third game at Koshien Stadium, as the match between Hanada East High School and Yamamori Academy reached its final stages, the players of Seidou High School and Ikuei High School arrived outside the Hanshin Koshien Stadium.
The victory of Komadai Fujimaki High School was briefly s...
Chapter 566: The Silly Dumpling Is Ready to Eat
After the celebration banquet ended, everyone went their separate ways.
Naturally, Hachiman, Yui, and Yukino headed home together.
As they walked along the road home, Yui suddenly broke into a joyful laugh.
"Yukinon, Hikki, today was really such a happy day," she said ch...
Chapter 227: Clash Between Prestigious Teams
August 18th, Hanshin Koshien
Today, the entire stadium was packed to capacity.
Not only were the seats inside the stadium completely filled, but the pathways, as well as the areas outside the stadium, were also teeming with crowds.
These included general spectators, school...
Chapter 226: Starting Lineup Arrangement
As the quarterfinals approach, all necessary preparations are essentially complete.
Strategic plans, tactical guidance, and player analysis for the eight teams have been finalized.
Now, everything depends on the players' performance on the field and the strategic decisions of their ...
Chapter 565: Sorry, Ma’am, But You’ve Got It All Wrong
The ball went off without any mishaps, as expected.
After all, it had been meticulously planned by everyone involved, ensuring that every aspect was flawless.
Even the parents who joined out of concern couldn’t find anything to criticize.
When Yukino, the d...
Chapter 225: Analysis and Apprehension
Intentional walks are a valid baseball strategy, fully compliant with the rules.
Even if a team relies on them to win, it's permitted by the game.
However, in practice, this strategy cannot be used recklessly.
After all, it's unrealistic to think a team can rely on walking eve...
Chapter 224: Ikuei's Reaction
As Seidou High School prepared for their quarterfinal match, and even looked ahead to the semifinals and finals, the other teams were far from idle.
Each team had its goals, ambitions, styles, and levels of strength, but they all shared one common trait, even the teams that had already been eliminated:...
Chapter 223: Preparations
The ERA of Ikuei High School’s second-year pitcher surprised the Seidou players.
With an ERA just shy of 2, it means that in his starts, he typically allows only one or two runs before being replaced, rarely giving up three runs.
This is a remarkable and eye-catching statistic.
However, b...
Chapter 222: Opponent in the Top 8
While Eijun continued to refine his Numbers pitch series, Coach Kataoka returned from the drawing ceremony with the brackets for the quarterfinals.
This marked the final stage of grouping for the tournament.
Overall, Seidou High School drew a fairly moderate opponent, neither overly chall...
Chapter 564: Mrs. Yukinoshita’s Delight
After finishing another dance, the two stopped.
"Hikigaya-kun, I'll leave my matters in your hands."
Leaning her body close to Hachiman, Haruno whispered softly into his ear, her breath brushing against him.
"Consider this an advance reward for you."
As she spoke, she p...
Chapter 221: A Fundamental Problem
Eijun scratched the back of his head awkwardly, letting out a sheepish laugh.
He had thought the issue with his pitch might stem from his grip or his stance, leading to the instability and lack of precision he was experiencing.
Yet, it turned out to be a fundamental problem—control.
...
Chapter 220: The Top Eight Assemble
After Seidou High School's victory, the remaining matches over the next two days concluded, determining the final results.
The Top Eight have officially entered the national spotlight: Komadai Fujimaki High School, Seidou High School, Yamamori Academy, Yoshinaga High School, Osaka Kiryuu High Sch...
Chapter 219: Post-Match Interview
In the end, apart from Sano, no one from Seihou High could truly decipher Eijun's pitches.
Eijun allowed only a single run throughout the game.
Watching Sano remove his cap at first base, his expression a mix of disappointment and calmness, Eijun shook his head silently.
Deep down, ...
Chapter 218: The Conclusion of the Seihou Battle
"Whoosh!"
"Pop!"
"Strike! Batter out! Three outs, change sides!"
With Eijun successfully striking out Seihou High's eighth batter, Seidou High ended Seihou's offensive drive for the inning.
The scoreboard displayed a "1," signifying that Seihou High had managed t...
Chapter 563: There's Only One Answer
Is Haruno planning to make herself a tool to resist the Yukinoshita family, just like Yukino did?
Besides this reason, Hachiman couldn't think of any other explanation.
The idea that Haruno might genuinely like him was utterly impossible.
After all, there was no emotional foundati...
Chapter 217: The Decisive Battle of Seihou's Summit
"Are you hesitating, Miyuki-senpai?"
There's no need to hesitate, Miyuki-senpai. If he’s so eager to hit, then let him hit. Our goal has always been singular—to dominate the nation.
If I can't defeat this guy here, how can I even dream of climbing to the pinnacle?
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