Chapter 147: The Call to Attack Against Inashiro
No wonder he was chosen as the cleanup hitter by Coach Kunitomo in the Autumn Tournament.
Eijun furrowed his brows as he glanced at Yamaoka, who had just stepped onto second base.
He thought to himself that it couldn’t be helped. Even though that pitch wasn’t easy to hit, with good timing and positioning, given his strength, it wasn’t impossible for him to blast it out.
Luckily, the next batters were easier to...
2024-11-03 13:17:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 146: The Pitchers' Duel Against Inashiro
The cheers from Inashiro Industrial's dugout echoed through the stadium, blending with the gasps and murmurs of the crowd, filling Jingu Stadium with a powerful intensity.
This was the skill of a top-tier team—a team that had already adapted to Eijun’s pitching by the second round and devised a strategy to counter him.
Eijun glanced at home plate, where Carlos celebrated with a victorious leap, before letting out a dee...
2024-11-03 13:13:35 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 145: The Power of Inashiro's Strength
"Safe on base!!"
Although Kuramochi quickly intercepted the ball in front of him, Eijun’s error in interception caused the ball’s trajectory to change, costing Kuramochi some extra time.
Just as he managed to stop the ball and throw it toward first base, Carlos had already stepped onto the bag.
This darkened Eijun’s expression on the pitcher’s mound.
At home plate, Miyuki shook his head slightly and could...
2024-11-02 12:44:59 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 144: Tenacity in the Battle Against Inashiro
After Eijun secured an out against the seventh batter, Hirai, Seidou High School firmly established its early-game lead.
In such a high-stakes final, gaining the upper hand from the outset is a crucial advantage for Seidou.
However, both Seidou and Eijun know well that Inashiro Industrial’s lineup won’t be suppressed indefinitely.
Once they adjust to Eijun’s pitching, it could trigger Inashiro’s counter...
2024-11-02 12:40:18 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 542: The Ice Queen's Waltz
With her lips parted, the suppressed breaths that had built up for so long finally found their release.
At that moment, Mafuyu looked at Hachiman with eyes like autumn waters, her face a deep shade of crimson, and her hands unconsciously wrapped around his neck.
Breathlessly, she spoke, “H… Hachiman, this is inappropriate!"
Hachiman couldn’t help but smirk at her words.
Hey, wait a minute. You were the one who kissed ...
2024-11-02 12:38:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 143: Intense Showdown Against Inashiro
"Safe on base!!!"
Watching Harada step onto first base, Eijun's brow furrowed slightly.
That pitch had slipped from his control just a bit; he hadn’t fully mastered the low ball path.
But for Harada to seize that small gap and execute such a precise hit—it was no wonder he was the cleanup hitter for Inashiro.
Eijun thought this to himself.
"Sawamura," at home plate, Miyuki subtly motioned with his r...
2024-11-01 11:07:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 142: The Power of Inashiro’s Cleanup Hitter
In a flash, Narumiya successfully shut down Seidou’s lower lineup, crushing their hopes of extending their momentum.
This made Eijun realize inwardly that Narumiya was not an easy opponent.
If Narumiya hadn’t let his guard down early on, Seidou might not have secured those two runs so easily.
“Sawamura,” Eijun heard his catcher call his name softly.
“Yeah.”
With just that call, Eijun ...
2024-11-01 11:04:35 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 541: Don't Worry, I've Got It All Covered
Looking at those tempting, luscious lips, Hachiman felt an irresistible urge to kiss her.
In fact, he had kissed before.
Back when he took the drunken Mafuyu back to her room after a day at the beach, he had succumbed to the impulse and kissed her.
It was also during that time that Hachiman discovered Mafuyu's tendency to get drunk easily and her adorable trait of randomly complimenting others when she was intoxicat...
2024-11-01 11:01:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 141: Key Moments in the Game Against Inashiro
After just two pitches, Harada gained a clear understanding of Eijun's hitting capabilities.
Unaware of this, Eijun didn’t realize that Harada had already seen through his level with only two pitches.
In the original story, Eijun’s understanding of Harada wasn't very detailed, likely due to his own limited knowledge of the Inashiro player.
Harada, chosen by the scrutinizing Coach Kunitomo as team captain, c...
2024-10-31 09:49:26 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 140: The Battle of Left-Handed Pitchers
In the first inning of the battle between Seidou High School and Inashiro Industrial:
Seidou High School took the lead with Eijun’s remarkable memory of the original players, allowing for an accurate analysis of the pitcher-catcher duo, Harada and Narumiya, paired with Coach Kataoka's decisive strategies.
Most importantly, it was the top three batters’ skillful performance that set the stage.
Jun Isashiki’s pow...
2024-10-31 09:47:31 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 139: Inashiro Match – The Sharp Edge of the Pitch
As the ball left his hand and the umpire’s voice confirmed the out at first, Eijun finally breathed a sigh of relief. Watching Carlos, who gave him a quick look before heading back to the Inashiro dugout, Eijun wiped an imaginary bead of sweat from his brow.
Fortunately, he chose the right angle.
If that grounder had even slightly hugged the boundary line, it might have been questionable whether he could secure...
2024-10-30 08:46:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 138: Inashiro Match – Debut in the Finals
"Whoosh!"
"Pop!"
"Out! Three outs, switch sides!"
"He's done it! Ace Narumiya Mei didn't allow himself to give up another run. After that walk, he successfully shut down Seidou High's batters, keeping the score within two runs!"
Narumiya's unshaken presence slightly dampened the joy in Seidou High's dugout. Narumiya remained as formidable as ever; one home run wasn’t enough to rattle him. To completely co...
2024-10-30 08:43:16 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 540: Mafuyu's Lap Pillow Service
After dinner, Hachiman followed Mafuyu to her apartment.
Opening the door to her place, Mafuyu spoke shyly, “P-please, come in.”
“Thank you for having me.” Hachiman nodded and stepped inside.
Looking around, he noticed that although the room wasn’t exactly tidy, it was at least much better than the first time he’d visited.
After all, he’d taught Mafuyu a few cleaning basics, so she’d learned to manage ...
2024-10-30 08:40:59 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 137: The Inashiro Match - The Furious Prince!
The white flash soared through the sky, illuminating the furious expression on the Tokyo Prince’s face as he stood on the pitcher’s mound.
Narumiya’s disbelief was evident as he stared at the ball rocketing over the infield, clearing the outfield without any sign of slowing down.
Inashiro’s left fielder, Sugi, and center fielder, Carlos, sprinted back, yet no matter how fast they moved, they couldn’t match t...
2024-10-29 03:28:51 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 136: Seidou’s Fierce Attack Against Inashiro
“Ohhh! Did you see that speed?!”
“Wasn’t that a grounder to third base? And he still made it to first? No way!”
“Unreal, he's so fast!”
“The leadoff batter swings at the first pitch, even though it wasn’t a clean hit, and he still made it to base.”
“Wow, that speed is just insane!”
“Look! Even the Inashiro players are shocked.”
Kuramochi’s explosive speed sent ...
2024-10-29 03:25:47 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 135: Taking the Initiative Against Inashiro
"Go for it!"
"Ohhhhhhh!!!"
Amid thunderous applause surrounding the field, the young players from Seidou High School and Inashiro Industrial make their grand entrance.
"The appearance of these two teams has ignited the stands with applause—a tribute to their journey thus far, but also a display of anticipation for the showdown that’s about to unfold. What kind of epic battle will they present to us today? Now,...
2024-10-28 04:37:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 134: The Showdown Begins
July 31, Jingu Stadium. As the first rays of sunlight hit the ground, waves of people were already flooding in.
This was it—Seidou High vs. Inashiro Industrial. The final battle for the ticket to Koshien.
Though the game wouldn’t start until 1 p.m., by 11 a.m. the stadium seats were already alive with excitement.
Baseball fans from all over Tokyo, and even some from neighboring prefectures, gathered eagerly to witness this long...
2024-10-28 04:33:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 539: I Can't Shake the Feeling That You're Bullying Me
After missing his stop by two stations, Hachiman finally got off the train.
He checked the time on his phone and saw it was only a little past five, so he walked leisurely toward his home without any hurry.
As he passed a small park near his house, Hachiman noticed a familiar figure.
It was Mafuyu Kirisu, sitting on a swing, swaying back and forth.
Since it was a day off, she wasn’t wearing her...
2024-10-28 04:32:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 133: Inashiro’s Dread, Seidou’s Starting Pitcher!
Inashiro Industrial High School
In the spacious screening room, all members of Inashiro's first-string team were gathered.
While Seidou High School was thoroughly analyzing Inashiro from every angle, Inashiro was also gathering as much information as possible about Seidou, focusing particularly on analyzing each pitcher in Seidou's rotation.
Unlike Seidou, Inashiro had an undeniable ace—Narumiya Mei. F...
2024-10-27 12:46:18 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 132: Eijun’s Analysis
Seidou High School, Seishin Dormitory
After Coach Kataoka announced the meeting's end and everyone had left, Eijun paused on his way back to the dorms.
Something seemed to come to mind, and he turned around, heading to the door of Chris-senpai's dorm room.
“You want to watch the Inashiro Industrial semifinal footage?” Chris asked, a bit surprised by Eijun's request.
“Yes, Chris-senpai. There’s something about Narumiya...
2024-10-27 12:45:50 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 131: Narumiya Mei's Strength
The arrival of Eijun's friends and their brief conversation lifted his spirits.
However, due to Coach Kataoka's instructions, Eijun couldn't chat with Wakana, Shin, and the others for too long.
After a short exchange, he followed the team to the stands to watch the semifinal game between Inashiro Industrial and Sakurazawa High School.
Eijun's interest in the game was low.
Inashiro Industrial versus Sakurazawa?
...
2024-10-26 01:27:26 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 130: Advancing to the Finals!
After the fifth inning, Seidou High School completely took control of the game's rhythm.
In the top of the sixth inning, despite some adjustments in Sensen High School's defensive formation, they barely managed to prevent any runs from being scored. However, in the bottom of the sixth inning, they did score one run against Furuya, who had just taken the mound, reducing the lead to four runs.
But in the top of the seventh inning, Seido...
2024-10-26 01:25:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 538: Successfully Grabbing an Arm
As the “clang clang” sound of the roller coaster coming to a stop echoed, the ride came to a smooth halt.
Iroha’s face was slightly pale, but there was a rosy tint to her cheeks, and her eyes still held a trace of excitement. It seemed she was a bit scared but mostly thrilled by the roller coaster.
“Wow, that was so exhilarating, Senpai,” she said excitedly as she stepped off the ride.
“Yeah, yeah, it was all ri...
2024-10-26 01:23:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 129: The All-Out Battle Against Sensen
Danger!
In Sensen High’s dugout, Coach Ugau furrowed his brows. He hadn’t anticipated that Seidou High would suddenly accelerate their offensive tempo here.
One out, bases loaded, and they were facing the cleanup hitter.
There was no option to walk him—the lead was only by one run. But thinking about that fourth batter's powerful swing, the gloom on Coach Ugai’s face deepened.
Being cautious, conceding r...
2024-10-25 09:16:40 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 128: The Intensifying Battle Against Sensen
"Safe at first!"
After confirming that the ball had hit the ground, Shirasu sprinted toward first base.
By the time the Sensen High School left fielder managed to retrieve the ball, Shirasu had already safely reached the first base bag.
Observing the fielder's stance, he wisely decided to stay at first rather than attempt to advance further.
"Nice, Shirasu!"
"Haha, that was a great hit."
"Th...
2024-10-25 09:15:49 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 537: You’ve Got to Be Kidding, I'm Super Brave!
Seeing Hachiman eating the ultra-spicy "Arctic Ramen" without flinching, the two girls who had been in tears from its heat couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.
"Koizumi, look, look! That guy is eating the Arctic Ramen without any reaction—he’s incredible!" murmured the girl with purple twin-tails.
The blonde girl, Koizumi, glanced at Hachiman with a calm expression and replied, "That’s impressive, bu...
2024-10-25 09:13:53 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 127: The Trumpet of Attack in the Battle Against Sensen
“Whoosh.”
“Pop.”
“Out!”
“Three outs, switch sides!!!”
"Great job, Tanba, you're in excellent form today.”
“Haha, that's the way, Tanba-san.”
“Koichiro, stay focused, keep it up.”
“Good catch, Sawamura.”
“Your fielding is getting better and better.”
As they switched sides and jogged back to the dugout, Eijun was greeted by a hea...
2024-10-24 13:08:47 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 126: Sensen High School vs Seido High School
"Currently underway is the first semifinal match in West Tokyo, where Seido High School is facing off against Sensen High School. Both teams have overcome numerous obstacles to reach Jingu Stadium, but only one will advance to the finals the day after tomorrow. Sensen High School, who scored first, is temporarily in control as we enter the third inning..."
The commentator was passionately describing the ongoing semifinal from...
2024-10-24 13:08:18 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 125: A Joyful Pre-Game Atmosphere
The teasing laughter from everyone turned Masuko's face beet-red. His lips moved, but he couldn’t find the right words to say.
"I just grabbed the wrong blade for my razor this morning, that’s all..." Masuko muttered weakly, trying to explain.
"Hahahahahaha!!!!"
Of course, no one was interested in Masuko’s explanation. The laughter continued, filling the dining hall with a lively, festive atmosphere.
Especially...
2024-10-23 08:46:27 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 124: Laughter Before the Game
Time passed quickly for the young men.
During the tournament, the days seemed to fly by, and with the passage of time, a growing sense of urgency crept into their hearts.
On the morning of July 29th, at 5:40 a.m., the alarm clock in Seishin Dormitory went off right on time. Eijun slowly opened his sleepy eyes, stretched lazily, and then gradually got up.
After putting on his team uniform, he grabbed his toiletries and headed to...
2024-10-23 08:46:02 +0000 UTC
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