Diamond Ace's Passionate Swing

"He used to look like he was enjoying his duels with the pitchers."

"This was his last time performing a ritual."

"This is the first time I've wanted to swing for the team."

"It's not for myself, it's for the team."

"By the way, he didn't participate in the baseball team in elementary and junior high school."

"Instead, he practiced his swing alone by the river."

"I want to meet everyone's expectations."

Ironically, this feeling turned into pressure.

"That probably made his bat heavier."

Raizo looked at his foolish son and fell into deep thought.

Referee: "Line up!"

The players from both sides lined up on the field.

"salute!"

Thank you for your guidance!

The resounding cheers signaled the end of the competition.

"You did a great job!"

The Seido team members shouted at the Yakushi team members.

"Keep it up next year!"

"Don't cry, Lei Shi."

The teammate next to him patted Raichi, who was looking down.

"Even you couldn't hit it, so I admit defeat."

"Nobody blamed you."

The third-year pharmacists approached Coach Raizo.

"coach!"

They bowed deeply.

"Thank you for your guidance over the past year and a half!"

"Thank you so much!"

"Although you are very strict with us."

"But we make the most of every day..."

One of the team members choked up as he spoke.

"Don't always think about relying on others; think for yourself."

"Be responsible for your actions."

"You taught us all of this, and there's much more..."

Raizo looked at his disciples with a complex expression.

"If we lose, it's all over..."

He said in a low voice.

"When you lose a competition, well..."

Even so, we are still very happy to learn baseball from you!

"It's always so fresh!"

"A year and a half has flown by!"

"Coach Hitsugaya, thank you for your guidance!"

Thank you for your guidance!

The team members bowed again.

"Sanada, you absolutely have to bring the coach to Koshien next year!"

Captain Akiba, who was about to leave the team, patted Sanada on the shoulder.

"good!"

Sanada nodded vigorously, his eyes reddening.

"Akiba, Mishima".

He looked at the two seniors.

"In our eyes, you're already at a monstrous level. Keep it up!"

Qiuye said with a smile.

"Thunder City".

He turned to the silent figure.

"We're waiting."

"Waiting for the moment when your name resounds throughout the nation."

Raizo looked at all this, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Let's start from scratch.

Whether it's me or you...

These kids have always been the ones teaching me so much.

He walked over to Lei Shi and gently patted him on the back.

"Let's get stronger together, Raishi..."

"To grow stronger together with everyone in this team..."

Meanwhile, Seido is enjoying the joy of victory.

"Miyuki!"

"Ah Zhe!"

"Well played!"

"Well done, Lin Xiao!"

"Boss!"

"Coach Kataoka!"

Cheers erupted one after another.

"Two more games to go!"

"We absolutely have to make it to Koshien this year!"

"This team can definitely do it!"

"Seido, the strongest!"

"Senior A-Zhe!"

"Lin Xiao!"

"Isashiki!"

Sawamura shouted excitedly, but suddenly stopped and looked in the direction of the pharmacist.

"What's wrong?"

Kuramochi Yoichi asked curiously.

"It's nothing."

Sawamura shook his head, but his eyes remained fixed on the lonely figure.

The two sides lined up and shook hands.

"salute!"

Thank you for your guidance!

When it was Sawamura's turn to shake hands with Raichi Todoroki, Sawamura suddenly spoke loudly.

"boom!"

"I won't lose to you next time!"

"Wait, Rong Chun!"

Kuramochi was greatly alarmed.

"You've already won! Are you here to cause trouble, you bastards!"

He quickly pulled Sawamura back.

"I'm sorry... this person is an idiot..."

Kuramochi said awkwardly to Raichi.

"I will definitely win!"

Sawamura was still struggling to shout.

He looked down at his hands and recalled the sensation he had felt when they shook hands.

That guy's hands were as hard as rock...

It was covered with thick cocoons.

How many swings does it take to make your hand look like that?

after all…

A strong fighting spirit ignited in his heart.

We absolutely cannot lose.

"You guys aren't having an easy time either, having to compete against those monsters in the same region for the next three years."

The departing pharmacist team members said to the Seido players.

"That team will continue to get stronger."

In this way, Seido entered the top four.

To qualify for Koshien, we need to win two more games.

"A powerful batting lineup centered around fourth batter Yuki and Hayashi."

"Plus, there's the offensive relief tactic with four pitchers."

"More importantly, there's the ace, Lin Xiao."

"They completely halted the pharmacist's offensive."

"What's more, former ace Danba is protecting us from behind."

The reporters in the stands were analyzing the situation.

"Perhaps, it's even better than rice..."

A first-year contestant who feels immense pressure due to everyone's expectations.

And the third-year contestant who turned everyone's expectations into motivation.

In the final match, they will decide the winner.

Perhaps it's the difference in how much time they spent together with their teammates.

In high school, there are only two and a half years to participate in competitions.

However, even though the time is short, people can achieve tremendous growth.

The final whistle blew, ending the game, pierced the air above the stadium.

Daocheng Industry advances to the semi-finals!

On the television screen, the commentator's voice was filled with excitement.

From ace Narumiya to substitute Iguchi, they completed a beautiful, scoreless follow-up.

The battle for the West Tokyo Grand Prix is ​​raging in every corner.

The final four spots have been decided today.

Division A is Seido High School, which boasts four pitchers with distinct styles.

Division B is Sensen Academy, a regular participant in the quarterfinals and known as a "powerhouse in the West".

Division C is home to Inashiro Industrial, the champions of the West Tokyo Grand Prix who stood at the pinnacle of this land last summer.

The camera then shifts to Division D.

There stands the only metropolitan high school, renowned for its astonishingly high college entrance rate, Sakurazawa High School.

Which team will ultimately win the ticket to that dream stage?

The commentator's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of suspense, echoing in the air.

Which team will win the ticket to their dream stage...?

The atmosphere in the lounge of Seido High School was heavy and focused.

Chris adjusted his glasses, his voice steady.

"The first match will begin at 10 AM the day after tomorrow..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"In short, with Daocheng Industry's victory, the semi-final groupings are now finalized."

Kuramochi Yoichi grinned, revealing a slightly provocative smile.

"Our opponent in the semi-finals is indeed Xianquan."

Chris nodded and continued to provide information about the opponent.

"With a total of over 80 players, they are a strong team that is a regular in the quarterfinals."

"In this year's spring tournament, they narrowly lost to Ichidai-San High School's pitcher by just one run."

Kuramochi stroked his chin, reminiscing.

"I remember they had some ridiculously tall pitchers."

"It seems... to be over two meters?"

Chris's eyes sharpened behind his glasses.

"I've been carrying the ace jersey number since first grade."

"Even the professional baseball world is closely watching his immeasurable potential."

"'Big Titan', Yosuke Maki."

"He used his absolute height advantage to throw a fast, straight ball with a tricky angle."

"And, the curveball that is said to have been thrown from 'the highest point in Japan'."

Kominato Haruichi's eyes widened slightly.

"The tallest in Japan?"

Sawamura was suddenly startled, as if he had thought of something.

"Using height to throw a curveball... isn't that just like..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Coach Kataoka's calm voice.