Chapter 35: Consecutive Victories
The victory in the first match truly established Eijun’s confidence.
In the subsequent practice games, unless the opponent was particularly strong, Coach Kataoka generally assigned the second-string team to take over. After his outstanding performance in the initial match, Eijun Sawamura was cons...
Chapter 34: Wonderful Dorm Interactions
"Game over!"
"Line up."
"Salute!"
"Thank you for the match!!!"
After Seidou High School's second string successfully defeated Komashiro High School, claiming victory, the first string also gained an advantage against Teito High School. In the end, the first string won aga...
Chapter 33: First Signs of Ferocity
Komashiro number three batter was determined to show Seidou what he was capable of, particularly wanting to give Eijun, the freshman pitcher, an unforgettable moment. However, the ever-changing dynamics of the game soon left him and his team stunned.
“Whoosh!”
“Clang!”
“Ha...
Chapter 32: The First Practice Match
"One-two, one-two, one-two..."
After completing the scheduled training regimen, Eijun began his personal practice, following the instructions Chris had written down on the scroll he gave him. Chris had already discussed this with the coaching staff.
"In addition to strengthening my lower ...
Chapter 510: The War Has Already Begun
"Knock, knock."
As the sound of knocking echoed, they all quieted down, and Yukino, as the club president, spoke up.
"Come in."
The door to the clubroom slid open with a "whoosh," and two familiar figures walked in.
"Yumiko, Hina? What brings you here?"
Yui was a bi...
Chapter 31: Training and Daily Life
Of course, Chris didn't let his emotions show on the surface. The slight softening of his expression was fleeting, gone in an instant.
At this moment, Chris's first impression of Eijun was evidently a positive one, but it remained just that—a first impression. Furthermore, in his words, Chris h...
Chapter 30: First Meeting
Facing forward, with the expected emotionless expression and lifeless eyes.
This was the current state of Chris, a young man who had endured the harsh realities of high school baseball. But no matter what, in that instant when Eijun saw Chris, he couldn't forget the deep inspiration and motivation Chris ha...
Chapter 509: Restless Girls
Time flew by, and soon it was February.
The atmosphere at school became lively because February included a holiday that every adolescent boy and girl paid close attention to—Valentine's Day.
In Second Year Class F, Tobe and his friends gathered as usual, but this time their conversation inevitab...
Chapter 29: Takigawa Chris Yuu!
Late at night, inside Coach Kataoka's office.
Three figures stood in the dim light: Coach Kataoka, Director Oota, and Vice Director Rei Takashima—the current top three leaders of Seidou High’s baseball team.
"Coach Kataoka, I believe that kid should be promoted to the first-string for furt...
Chapter 28: The Stance of an Ace!
“Whoosh!”
As that flash of light blazed through the air, the roaring white streak speeding straight towards the batter’s box sent a fierce chill through Masuko Tooru.
An inside pitch, just as expected!!!
Masuko's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of ferocity. His foot slammed dow...
Chapter 27: Eijun’s Resolve
Pure Power and Precision
Pure, absolute power, combined with precise detail management—this is what defines a batter who can hold a spot in Seidou High’s formidable lineup, even among a team of exceptionally talented players.
Eijun stood on the pitcher’s mound, his eyes locked onto the imp...
Chapter 26: Eijun's Brilliance!
"Safe!"
When Coach Kataoka paused briefly before shouting those words, the surrounding crowd was stunned. A wave of disbelief washed over everyone, not just Miyauchi at home plate, who wore an expression of utter shock.
Most of the people present couldn't believe their eyes.
"No way! He...
Chapter 508: Both Mother and Daughter Are Completely Satisfied
Seeing Mrs. Miura walk into the living room, Hachiman felt a bit of dread.
Why does she always have such perfect timing?
As for Yumiko, she seemed puzzled about why Hachiman had suddenly stopped. From what she knew of him, he wouldn't stop until he'd had his fun....
Chapter 25: He Will Not Choose to Back Down!
Indeed, in this area, I still have some shortcomings.
A bitter smile crept onto Eijun's lips as he thought about his weakness in batting.
Even so, I will never back down.
At this moment, I can only fight harder.
I'll bet on it, even if there's only a 20% chance!
<...
Chapter 24: The Only Choice Is to Attack
The upperclassmen's performance in the fifth inning left the spectators murmuring in amazement.
Originally, everyone thought that having someone as talented as Furuya Satoru among this year’s first-years was already a stroke of luck. But now, the emergence of this new pitcher far exceeded ...
Chapter 23: The Potential of the Future Core
“Crack!”
"Out! Three outs, change sides!!!"
As Coach Kataoka's voice echoed across the field, everyone around couldn't help but gasp, their expressions showing signs of astonishment.
The seamless coordination with the catcher, the calm pitching, the perfect outcome—th...
Chapter 22: An Easier Performance!
“Hey, it’s that kid’s turn now?”
“Let’s see what this self-proclaimed ace, Sawamura, can do.”
“At the very least, his spirit is commendable.”
“I’m a bit intrigued now.”
As Coach Kataoka’s words settled, the crowd’s attention shifted to Eijun on the ...
Chapter 507: The Couple Caught Red-Handed Again
After an indeterminate amount of time, their lips parted.
Suppressed breaths escaped from the girl's lips.
Yumiko's face was flushed with a captivating crimson, her arms still wrapped around Hachiman's neck, her eyes shimmering with tears.
"Yumiko, I love you."
Lo...
Chapter 21: He Will Not Yield
"Whoosh."
"Smack."
"Strike! Batter out! Three outs, switch sides!"
One pitch changed the momentum of the game. Even though the upperclassmen couldn't fully accept Furuya, the undeniable truth was that his pitch had stirred something deep within them.
In the top of the fourth inning...
Chapter 20: A Different Kind of Shock
"Haha, that kid's finally stepping onto the mound."
"Just watch, I'm going to crush him so hard he won't leave the mound without crying and apologizing."
"Kid, you better be ready. If you think Miyuki's going to catch for you, you've got another thing coming!"
As Furuya Satoru, wi...
Chapter 19: His Perseverance, Everyone's Shock
"Bang!!"
At the moment when the intense sound of the bat striking the baseball echoed across the field, everyone present showed expressions of shock. Even Coach Kataoka, standing behind Miyauchi Keisuke, had a flicker of astonishment in his eyes.
"Whoosh."
A bright streak...
Chapter 18: Eijun's Debut
“Whoosh!”
“Smack!”
“Strike! Batter out! Three outs, switch sides!”
In the bottom of the second inning, the first-year team’s offense was quickly shut down with three strikeouts. Tanba Koichiro and Miyauchi Keisuke showed no mercy, with precise fastballs and sharp-breaking curves...
Chapter 506: Please Be Fair to Me
"Which university do you all want to apply to?"
"University, huh?"
Hearing this question, Hachiman pondered for a moment.
For him, getting into any university would be a piece of cake, so his choice depended entirely on which university the girls wanted to attend.
With that in ...
Chapter 17: Expected Restraint
Tojo Hideaki could no longer hold on. The most telling moment came when Coach Kataoka, observing Tojo’s performance, frowned slightly before decisively changing pitchers.
However, even after the pitcher change, the first-year team remained powerless, struggling to fend off the relentless onslaught f...
Chapter 16: The Limitless Disaster at the Start
"Whoosh"
"Clang!!!"
What!?
Tojo Hideaki, the pitcher on the mound, suddenly turned pale, staring at the flash of white light that shot out.
"Center field!!!"
The first-year catcher at home plate also stood up with a look of shock, shouting loudly towards ce...
Chapter 505: First Meeting with Mother-in-law
"Hikigaya-kun, I've heard your name mentioned many times before. Meeting you today, you certainly live up to your reputation," Haruno's mother said with a faint smile.
Seeing this, both Haruno and Hayama were somewhat surprised. For the typically cool and reserved Mrs. Yukinoshita to s...
Chapter 15: Something Feels Off About the Atmosphere!?
The next morning, at 9 a.m., on Seidou High School's A Field.
Since it was the weekend, a large crowd had already gathered near the field. Among them were alumni, reporters from various magazines, and baseball enthusiasts from the nearby neighborhood. It was quite common for a ...
Chapter 14: The Eve of the Red-White Match
The Red-White Match was scheduled for the weekend.
The first-year students would form one team, while the second- and third-year students would form another. Every first-year student would have the opportunity to play, and most of the regular starters from the upperclassmen wouldn't partic...
Chapter 504: The Legendary Hachiman
After leaving the clothing store, they arrived at a glasses shop.
“Hikki, are you buying glasses for Yukinon?” Yui asked with some confusion.
“Well, sort of,” Hachiman replied casually.
“Recently, Yukino has been using her computer a lot, so I thought I’d get her a pair...
Chapter 13: Everyone Has Their Own Thoughts
Ever since Kariba agreed to form a battery with Eijun that evening, Eijun no longer had to worry about lacking a practice partner. Every night, during their self-guided practice sessions, Eijun immersed himself in various pitching drills, enjoying it so much that he couldn’t stop.
Of co...