Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

Captain Mingchuan, his face resolute, shouted, "Hey, what are you crying about! The game isn't over yet! We can't give up until the very last moment! Everyone, cheer us on!"

With a determined look in his eyes, Miyuki shouted, "Lin Xiao, finish the game with this high-speed fastball!"

The batter gritted his teeth, his heart screaming, "No... this can't end here! I must hit the ball! I can't let the game end like this..."

However, with the referee's shout of "Good shot, batter out!", the game came to an end.

The cheerleaders erupted in cheers, their shouts echoing throughout the stadium: "Lin Xiao!"

"Takako-senpai, we won! That's awesome! Great!"

Mingchuan's side was filled with tears.

Coach Mingchuan, with a serious expression, shouted, "Come on, line up!"

"Stand tall and form ranks."

Fujio remarked, "In the sixth inning, when the third and fourth batters played a crucial role, Seido's batting lineup finally exploded."

"The final score was 11-0... In retrospect, this match was undoubtedly a complete victory for Seido."

"The game was truly exciting! Although there was a gap in strength between the two teams, the biggest credit for Seido should go to their first-year ace pitcher."

"With his outstanding performance, he led the team all the way to the end of the game. Now, Seido High School, which is on par with Inashiro Industrial, also has a reliable ace pitcher..."

"The matches to come will definitely be even more exciting."

The referee announced loudly, "11-0, Seido wins! Salute!"

Both competitors bowed solemnly and said in unison, "Thank you for your guidance!"

Seido vs. Myeongchon, 11-0.

Seido High School advanced to the quarterfinals.

"You are truly a formidable opponent."

Lin Xiao stood beside Yang Shunchen and spoke softly.

"You are excellent too."

Yang Shunchen responded calmly, but a subtle glint flashed in his eyes.

"Looking forward to our next match."

Miyuki Kazuya walked up to Yang Shunchen and extended his right hand.

Yang Shunchen was slightly taken aback when he saw Miyuki Kazuya's outstretched hand.

"Next time?"

He muttered to himself, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

……

"Hey, Lin Xiao, what are you muttering about?"

Miyuki Kazuya suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.

"Nothing, just wondering who our next opponent will be."

Lin Xiao shrugged and said casually.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be the Third High School of the City."

Miyuki Kazuya pushed up his glasses, a glint of light flashing across the lenses.

"After all, their ace pitcher is not so easy to deal with."

"Is it Manaka Kaname...?"

Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes, the plot of the original work flashing through his mind.

"He's definitely a tough guy."

"but…"

"But what?"

Miyuki Kazuya asked curiously.

"Nothing much, I just think this match will be very interesting."

Lin Xiao smiled and didn't continue.

"interesting?"

"Let's go! We'll be too late if we wait."

Lin Xiao interrupted Miyuki Kazuya and quickly walked to the front of the group.

Miyuki Kazuya watched Lin Xiao's retreating figure, thoughtfully stroking his chin.

"What mischief is this guy up to now?"

"Hey, first graders, hurry up and finish your morning exercises!"

Miyuki Kazuya suddenly shouted, interrupting everyone's thoughts.

"Then let's go see who our next opponent is!"

"yes!"

The Sawamuras responded in unison, their voices filled with enthusiasm.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the team that will advance will be the Third Affiliated High School of the Municipal University."

Miyuki Kazuya's voice rang out again, his tone carrying an undeniable confidence. On the court, the match between Ichidai San High and Yakushi High was in full swing.

Kaname Manaka, the ace pitcher of Ichidai-San-Gao, stood on the pitcher's mound with a cold and stern look in his eyes.

Every pitch he makes carries a fierce momentum that makes it difficult for his opponents to defend against.

"That's amazing..."

"Is this the ace of the Third High School of the City?"

"He's practically a monster!"

In the audience, the Seido team members couldn't help but exclaim in amazement as they watched Manaka Kaname's performance.

"This guy is really something else."

Kuramochi Yoichi grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"However, we won't lose to him!"

"Of course!"

Isashiki Jun's eyes widened, and he breathed heavily through his nostrils.

"We're Seido!"

"We absolutely must defeat them and advance to Koshien!"

"Really?!"

Sawamura stared wide-eyed at what was happening on the court in disbelief.

Miyuki Kazuya, standing next to him, pushed up his glasses, a complex light flashing across the lenses.

"I really didn't expect that!"

The match between Pharmacist High School and City Third High School was originally considered to be a foregone conclusion.

Ichidaisan High School, a baseball powerhouse on par with Seido and Inashiro Industrial, boasts formidable strength and a rich history. Their ace pitcher, Kaname Manaka, is renowned as one of the top pitchers in high school baseball.

However, the course of the match took an unexpected turn.

The Yakushi High School team, which was previously unknown, has shown amazing resilience and explosive power.

Especially in the bottom of the seventh inning, the fourth batter of Yakushi High School, an unknown first-year student, actually hit the ball that Manaka was about to throw with great force!

What's even more shocking is that this ball actually hit Manaka Kaname directly!

Although Manaka managed to shut out the runners with her strong will, she still had to leave the race early due to injury.

Despite losing their ace pitcher, Ichidai-San High School displayed tenacious fighting spirit and finished the inning with zero runs allowed.

However, the momentum of the Pharmacist High School is unstoppable.

They chased after them step by step, closing in step by step.

Finally, in the bottom of the ninth inning, a timely walk-off single completely crushed City University High School!

The score was 13-12.

Pharmacist High School wins!

The entire room fell silent.

No one has yet recovered from this stunning reversal.

The spectators in the stands stared in disbelief, as if they had witnessed something incredible.

Even the Seido High School baseball players who had been watching the game closely were deeply shocked.

"The Third High School of the City... actually lost..."

Kuramochi Yoichi muttered to himself, his expression a mixture of surprise and regret.

"This...this is unbelievable..."

Izashiki's eyes widened, and he was breathing heavily through his nostrils, clearly not yet accepting the fact.

"Pharmacist High School..."

Lin Xiao stared intently at the jubilant Pharmacist High School players on the court, his eyes flashing with a complex light.

There was shock, there was doubt, and... a little bit of excitement.

"This is really going to be interesting..."

Kazuya Miyuki's lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile.

"Yes, that's really interesting."

Sawamura stood beside Miyuki Kazuya and spoke softly, a strange light flickering in his eyes.

"How could the Third High School of the City University lose in this kind of back-and-forth battle..."

Coach Kataoka's voice broke the silence on the court.

His tone carried a hint of solemnity, but also a hint of relief.