Chapter 549: Mrs. Yukinoshita's Visit
When Hachiman entered, Yukino let out a sigh of relief.
Before she could speak, however, Shizuka, sitting next to her, was the first to break the silence.
"Kid, you're finally here. Come over here," she said.
As she spoke, Shizuka stood up, guided Hachiman to take her seat, and mo...
Chapter 169: The Time of Opening
"Tanba, Kawakami, be ready to jump in at any time. From here on out, we’ll need the combined strength of our entire pitching staff to win each game. Understand?"
"Yes, sir!" Tanba and Kawakami responded immediately.
Starting Furuya was an expected choice. It had already been decided that th...
Chapter 168: First Battle Opponent
In Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, at the hotel where Seidou High School is staying:
On August 3rd, as Hiroshi Ochiai departed from Seidou High School to head toward Koshien Stadium, Seidou drew their first opponent in the tournament lottery—Nanagamari Tech, the representative team from Miyagi Pr...
Chapter 5: The Talented Literary Girl
Utaha Kasumigaoka, the literary prodigy of Toyogasaki Academy, is probably what people would call a model student. Since enrolling, she has consistently held the top spot in her year.
With a white hairband in her long, silky black hair, a tall and curvaceous figure, and an elegant demeanor, she...
Chapter 167: Hiromitsu Ochiai
At this moment, a figure appeared on the grounds of Seidou High School.
While some might not recognize him, fans of Diamond no Ace would undoubtedly be familiar with this pivotal character.
He made his debut after the summer tournament as a key supporting figure and was even instrumental in Sei...
Chapter 166: Nishinomiya City, Koshien
From the perspective of Tokyo, on the other side of Mount Fuji lies a large and well-known city: Nishinomiya City in Hyogo Prefecture.
This city holds national recognition and is even famous across East Asia for one main reason: it is home to Hanshin Koshien Stadium, a revered location in the...
Chapter 548: The Graduation Ball Under Siege
"We should go take some purikura before we head back."
"Eh... Purikura?"
Upon hearing Hachiman's suggestion, Mafuyu felt a bit intrigued.
In Japan, taking sticker photo is quite popular, as many people enjoy keeping handwritten journals—the kind that you carry around.
...
Chapter 165: National Powerhouses
The school administration was thrilled, but the players of Seidou High School's baseball team, despite their joy and excitement, remained composed.
They understood well that reaching Koshien was only the first step; the real challenge was just beginning. As the saying goes, "Now that we’ve come ...
Chapter 164: After the Game
The game had ended.
The intense summer battle finally reached its conclusion.
On the bus ride back, the atmosphere among the Seidou team was filled with laughter and celebration.
For the third-year seniors, achieving their dream in their final summer was an indescribably sweet victory.
Chapter 163: The King, Seidou!
"The finals of the National High School Baseball Championship, West Tokyo Regional Tournament. With Seidou High leading by just one run, the game is now down to its final attack in the bottom of the ninth inning. The crowd gives a resounding cheer for Seidou's defense."
"Let's go!!!" shouted the capta...
Chapter 162: The Final Stand
The air was filled with ecstatic cheers and wild shouts.
It was the most thrilling moment for Seidou High School.
However, this excitement was quickly overshadowed by the sight at home plate—a streak of blood running down the boy's forehead, the crimson trail dripping down his cheek.
Ev...
Chapter 547: How About I Give You A Little Buff?
K.O.!
As the two large red letters "K.O." flashed on the screen, the character from UMR fell to the ground, unable to move.
Watching the match come to a conclusion, the host excitedly shouted:
"Oh! The match is over! The winner is player Hachi-Gatsu, who has defeated ou...
Chapter 161: His Pride!
"He hit it!!! Right in front of center field, the ninth batter, Shirasu, successfully tracked the slider's trajectory. A single to center field! Now, there are two outs with runners on first and third... No!!! The runner is heading straight for home plate!!!!"
On the commentary platform, the host's voice, wh...
Chapter 160: Giving It Their All
"Ohhhh, he's on base! What an intense battle of speed! He managed to seize this decisive moment. The offense isn’t over yet; Seidou High School is still in it! Batting eighth, Sawamura Eijun gets on base!"
"Ohhhh, Sawamura!"
"Eijun-kun!"
"Great hit, you crazy guy!"
"Sawamura E...
Chapter 159: Inashiro Showdown - A Race Against Time
Top of the 9th inning, two outs, no runners on base, with the game tied.
Seidou High School stepped up for their final at-bat of the game.
Perhaps it was fate—this matchup would be decided by the aces of both teams.
"Batting eighth, pitcher, Sawamura-kun."
...
Chapter 158: The Battle of Mount Tengu – Inashiro vs. Seidou
Top of the ninth inning – Seidou High School’s last chance to attack
This was Seidou High School's final chance to attack in the top of the ninth inning.
If they couldn't score here, they would either be struck out by Inashiro Industrial in the bottom of the...
Chapter 546: Give Me a Buff, and I’ll Definitely Win
After the forms, both of them successfully registered. Upon arriving in the preparatory area, they found quite a few people already waiting.
As he looked around, a particular girl caught his attention.
She had golden hair and wore a red hoodie, black cotton stockings, ...
Chapter 157: Inashiro Game - The Last Chance
After striking out Yuuki, Masuko was the last batter standing.
However, even he couldn’t withstand Narumiya, who was pitching like a god. On just the second pitch, he hit a high fly ball to left field, but it was easily caught by Inashiro’s left fielder, Sugi.
The cleanup hit...
Chapter 156: Giving It Their All in the Inashiro Match
After Sakai’s out, Eijun came up to bat but was unable to stand against Narumiya.
Not only was Narumiya in peak form, but the intense pitching battle in the previous inning had drained much of Eijun's energy and focus. He wasn’t fully adjusted for this at-bat.
Eijun...
Chapter 545: Public Display of Affection Is Detrimental
Seeing Hachiman wiping the sweat from her forehead, Mafuyu's heart was filled with immense happiness.
Is this what it feels like to be cared for?
Mafuyu remembered that ever since she started practicing figure skating as a child, no matter her achievements, her parents ...
Chapter 155: The Equally Formidable Inashiro Match
"Whoosh."
"Ping."
"Bang."
The baseball smacked down hard onto the ground as shortstop Kuramochi quickly slid to intercept it, then swiftly threw it toward first base.
"Smack!"
"OUT!"
"Three outs! Switch sides!"
"An impressive performance! E...
Chapter 154: Inashiro Match - His Resilience
The soaring white flash.
The ever-changing field.
At this moment, every spectator's gaze was locked onto home plate, that small yet vast space, where a clash was about to unfold. Everyone’s hearts were pounding with anticipation.
The gleaming ball flew towards the plate, ...
Chapter 153: Inashiro Match - Unwavering Determination!
The stadium buzzed with noise, the atmosphere electric.
At this moment, on the expansive Jingu Stadium field, the tension between the two teams grew even stronger. One out, a runner on first.
Standing in the batter's box was Inashiro Industrial High School’s most depe...
Chapter 152: The Inashiro Match – Instinct and Conviction!
“Whoosh!”
“Clang!”
“Thud!”
“Foul ball!”
“For the third pitch, they've chosen another fierce inside fastball. Even in the latter half of the game, Seidou’s battery is staying aggressive!”
“They’re really pushing the att...
Chapter 544: Dance Machine
Thud, thud, thud...
The rhythmic sound of pounding echoed as Mafuyu Kirisu raised her inflatable hammer, swinging it down at each mole head that popped up.
Though she had tried to act confident, it was clear that little Mafuyu had almost no experience with games. Soon enough, she became completely...
Chapter 151: The Inashiro Match - Fierce Assault
In front of the third base dugout, the Inashiro Industrial team gathered solemnly. All the starting players stood before their bench, their expressions serious, while Coach Kunitomo stood with his hands behind his back, face calm yet stern.
"A freshman left-hander... five innings, fo...
Chapter 150: The Clash of Wills Against Inashiro
"Seidou High School!!!"
On the pitcher's mound, Narumiya's eyes blazed with a fierce red, as the "Prince" finally unleashed his pent-up rage. At this moment, every fiber of his being was tense to the limit.
He had vowed not to give up a single run, yet here he was, in the sixt...
Chapter 149: The Unexpected Battle Against Inashiro
"Whoosh!"
"Pop!"
"Strike! Batter out!!!"
"Three outs, switching sides!!!"
"In the end, a fastball down the middle was chosen, and Seidou High School’s battery secured the third out. This inning, they returned the favor with a three-up, three-down! The teams ...
Chapter 148: Eijun’s Resilience in the Battle Against Inashiro!
"Batting ninth, right fielder, Shirasu-kun."
With one out and a runner on first, the game remains in a balanced state. But given that Narumiya is still in top form, it's difficult for Seidou to break through his defense and add more runs.
Shirasu, batting for ...
Chapter 543: Mafuyu's Dating Adventure
As the music ended, Mafuyu also concluded her performance.
Just as she was calming her emotions, she heard applause nearby.
"Clap—clap—clap—clap—"
Looking in the direction of the sound, she saw Hachiman standing not far away, his hands continuously applauding.
“I...