Chapter 12: The First Battery!
The impact created by Satoru Furuya was only temporary.
Talent is talent, but the ability to truly convert that talent into personal strength and to secure a place on the team varies—some succeed, while others fail. Furuya's presence posed a threat mainly to the first-year students aspiring to be pitchers, creating a sense of crisis among them. However, after the initial shock, the other first-year students no longer paid much attention to Furuya...
2024-08-27 22:59:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 11: Testing and Shock
Amidst all these people, two gazes stood out distinctly. One belonged to Furuya Satoru, who would eventually become Eijun's greatest rival. His indifferent glance swept over Eijun, though it was fleeting, it carried a meaning unlike that of the others. The other gaze came from Hideaki Tojo, the ace pitcher of the Matsukata Senior League team.
Compared to Furuya's enigmatic gaze, Tojo's eyes reflected a much more complex mix of emotions. His look was...
2024-08-27 22:54:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 10: A Slight Difference
That person—yes, whether it was in the original story or for the current Sawamura Eijun, that person held a uniquely significant place among the catchers at Seidou High School.
Even though he initially came to Seidou High because of Kazuya Miyuki, it was truly after meeting this person that Sawamura Eijun's baseball journey underwent an even greater transformation. When reading the original story in his past life, he felt the same way.
Th...
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Chapter 9: Eijun's Thoughts
“I am...”
After Eijun's self-introduction, there were only a few people left to introduce themselves, and most did so rather conventionally. One of them, nervously biting his tongue, elicited some suppressed laughter from the second and third-year students, making the first-year student feel quite embarrassed.
Of course, aside from Eijun's attention-grabbing speech, the real focus of this year's first-year students was the pair from Matsuka...
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Chapter 8: Introduction
"Alright, now you can introduce yourselves in order," Coach Kataoka said with a nod, his voice deep and firm.
"Yes, sir!"
"I'm Daitou Sugiyama from Miyakawa Junior High. I hope to play center field, and I'm confident in my defensive abilities!"
"I'm Uesugi Kinya from Nakaji Junior High. I aim to play first base, and when it comes to hitting power, I’m confident I can compete with anyone!"
"........"
"I'm Kominato Haruichi fro...
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Chapter 7: The First Day in Seidou
The next morning, at 5:30 a.m.
At Seidou High School, in Room 5 of the Seishin Dormitory.
A sudden, urgent alarm sounded, waking up Sawamura Eijun. He instinctively reached out to silence it and immediately got out of bed. Thanks to his past life experiences, Eijun had developed a habit of waking up between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m.
However, today was his first day as a member of the team, a day of great importance. Naturally, being lat...
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Chapter 6: Surprised? Unexpected?
In the evening, the setting sun bathed the land in its golden afterglow, casting a dazzling light over everything.
Sawamura Eijun followed Takashima Rei for the second time—and for the first time to—Seidou High School.
After completing the necessary registration and getting a brief introduction to the essential areas of the school, Takashima Rei led Eijun directly to the dormitory entrance of Seidou High.
The Seishin Dormitory ...
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Chapter 5: Change and Departure!
"Eijun, you've changed a bit, haven't you? You've become kinder, more handsome..."
"But, Eijun, ever since you came back from Tokyo, there's this faint sense of unfamiliarity about you..."
"Hey, Eijun, are you really going to Tokyo?"
"Tokyo... it's so far away... Eijun..."
"Eijun... you seem a little different, not quite like yourself..."
"I'm sorry, I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. Eijun is still Eijun, righ...
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Chapter 4: The Terrifying "Childhood Friend"
Aotsuki Wakana is a character familiar to fans of the Daiya no Ace (Ace of Diamond) series. Although she is often considered the female lead of the series, her screen time is quite limited, and some fans even argue that she’s more of a secondary character, with others believing that the confused manager is the true lead.
Regardless, Wakana holds a unique and significant place for Eijun Sawamura. She is Eijun's childhood friend and h...
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Chapter 3: Gradual Changes
Having made his decision, there's no room for hesitation.
From the start, Eijun had never really hesitated. Going to Seidou was his dream and obsession, a drive born from both his previous life and this one. It was not merely a lingering hope or aspiration for Eijun, but a fixed goal deeply rooted in his heart.
For Eijun now, his previous self’s yearning for Seidou, for Miyuki, and particularly for the senior members of that year, was an uncha...
2024-08-27 07:17:26 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 503: Yukino, I’m Sorry
Today was the day Hachiman and Yui had agreed to go gift shopping.
At the Solo Shopping Center.
Hachiman arrived at the meeting spot first. After looking around and not seeing Yui, he decided to sit on a bench and rest.
About ten minutes later, he heard footsteps approaching.
Looking up, he saw a small pink figure running toward him.
"Ah, sorry Hikki, did I make you wait long?"
Seeing Yui, slightly out of breath...
2024-08-27 07:11:43 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 2: A Slightly Different Reality
"Do you think something's off with Eijun?" Behind a screen in the backyard, three shadowy figures huddled together. A middle-aged man, looking worried, spoke as he glanced at Eijun Sawamura’s distant figure.
"Yes, dear, I think so too. Ever since he returned from Tokyo yesterday, he’s been acting a bit strange," the middle-aged woman beside him said with concern.
"Could he be possessed or something?" The man suddenly seemed alar...
2024-08-26 07:57:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 1: Am I Eijun!?
October, a season of golden hues, even though summer has passed. The lingering warmth of summer still lingers in the air.
In Nagano Prefecture, located in central Honshu, Japan, nestled between the Kansai and Kanto regions, it is known as one of Japan's eight major inland prefectures. At this time of year, Nagano's weather still carries the heat of summer. As dusk settles over the land, the golden atmosphere becomes even more intense.
In a resident...
2024-08-26 07:46:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 502: Hmph, Men
After agreeing on the meeting time for tomorrow, Hachiman and Yui exchanged smiles.
At that moment, Komachi, who had also gone to line up for snacks, came running back.
While munching on a candied hawthorn, the little girl suggested, "Onii-chan, Yui-nee, let's go buy some omamori."
"No problem," Hachiman nodded.
Omamori, commonly known as protective charms, come in various types such as those for financial luck, health, love, academics...
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Chapter 501: New Year's Visit
"Over here! Happy New Year, Hikki, Komachi!"
Turning towards the voice, they saw a cheerful pink-haired girl waving enthusiastically at the siblings.
Since it was winter, this silly girl knew how to dress warmly. She wore a khaki coat over a wool sweater, with a scarf wrapped snugly around her neck. As for her lower half, she had on a pair of navy skinny jeans, and her little hands were tucked into mittens, which she kept waving in the air—...
2024-08-24 13:49:24 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 500: The Harmonious Hikigaya Family
Watching the "parent-child interaction" in the kitchen, Mrs. Hikigaya couldn't help but feel delighted.
She thought this girl might make a good girlfriend for her son.
This scene didn't escape the attention of the other girls, either.
While most of them could take it in stride, Yumiko wasn't pleased at all. She already had a bit of a rivalry with Saki Kawasaki, and now seeing her use her younger sister to get closer to H...
2024-08-22 14:14:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 499: A Sense of Déjà Vu for the Family of Three
At first, when Hachiman saw the middle-aged woman suddenly walk in, he was momentarily stunned. Then, he quickly recognized her in his mind and blurted out instinctively.
"Mom?!"
That's right—the middle-aged woman was none other than Hachiman and Komachi's mother, Mrs. Hikigaya.
Hearing Hachiman's surprised shout, the drowsy girls, who were still half-asleep, were also taken aback.
Hachiman's mom......
2024-08-20 13:43:40 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 498: Shocking Mrs. Hikigaya for a Hundred Years
Although the party had ended, the lively atmosphere in the living room showed no signs of diminishing.
Before long, the girls came downstairs from the second floor, each carrying a blanket.
After tidying up a bit, they prepared to set up their sleeping area in the living room.
The space in the living room was large enough that there was no worry about running out of room for everyone.
As they spread out...
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Chapter 497: Sharing the Same Bed
As time passed, the atmosphere of the party grew increasingly lively.
Not only was Hachiman getting into the spirit, but the girls also began to showcase their talents. Though it was just simple singing and dancing, their beautiful faces and graceful movements made it all quite enjoyable to watch.
After all, beauty is a powerful force.
As the party got livelier, drinks became inevitable.
This time, however, they weren’t dr...
2024-08-17 14:51:23 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 496: Komachi: My Status is Being Threatened
"In my heart, you are all priceless treasures, much more valuable than these pendants."
Hearing such a sentimental statement, the girls in the room blushed.
"Hikki, what are you saying?"
"Are you starting to babble nonsense? Looks like you've fully turned into Hikigaya bacteria."
"Hikigaya-kun, what are you talking about? I'm your teacher!"
"Hachiman-kun, we... we can't do that."
"......"
<...
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Chapter 495: Hachiman's Limited Edition Amulet
Looking at the room full of girls, a smile appeared on Hachiman's face.
Judging from the arrangement of the room, it seemed that Erina and the others had gotten someone to help out. The sofa and TV had been moved to one side, creating a large enough space in the living room.
It was fortunate that his living room was originally spacious enough; otherwise, it wouldn't have accommodated so many people.
The dining table wa...
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Chapter 494: Tonight, the Hikigaya Household is Quite Lively
As dusk fell, the Christmas event came to a successful conclusion.
The elderly attendees gradually departed, their smiles indicating their satisfaction with the event.
The remaining task was to clean up the hall.
Chairs and tables needed to be rearranged, decorations taken down, and trash swept up...
While Hachiman was tidying up the aftermath, Rumi Tsurumi walked over.
Looking at this "mini...
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Chapter 493: The Christmas Blessings of the Little Angels
"Hiikigaya-san, about the venue for the event..."
"Ah, we can coordinate with the local community about the venue. Also, how's the preparation for printing the event posters coming along?"
"The posters should be ready for printing by today."
"Great, once they're done, please put them up immediately. There aren't many days left until Christmas."
"Understood."
"And about assembling the Christmas ...
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Chapter 492: Now, This Place Is Called Hikigaya Conference Room
"I don't think that's going to work!"
Unexpectedly, Hachiman directly rejected the idea, which put Tamanawa in an awkward position. After all, being contradicted by Hachiman in front of so many people was a bit of a blow to his pride.
"May I ask why this student is against my suggestion?"
"Because there isn't enough time. There's only a few days left until Christmas, and we've already wasted too much t...
2024-08-08 09:01:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 491: Stealing Someone Right in Front of Us
The meeting ended, and Hachiman and the others sat in their chairs in silence.
What exactly had they gotten out of this entire meeting?
The answer was simple: nothing. From start to finish, all they heard were empty formalities, with Tamanawa and his group leading the charge. There was no substantial progress made regarding the Christmas event at all.
No wonder Iroha had said she was at a loss—dealing with teamma...
2024-08-06 14:47:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 490: Embarrassing Past
In the end, after Iroha Isshiki offered up a year's worth of club funds, Hachiman and the other two accepted the request.
Though Yukino initially hesitated to take on the task, Hachiman had already agreed before she could object, leaving her with no choice but to go along with it. So, the three members of the Service Club decided to tackle the job together. After all, Yukino wasn’t about to let Hachiman and a certain sly "cat" spend time alone to...
2024-08-04 14:30:33 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 489: Senpai, You Have to Take Responsibility for Me
Time flew by, and the student council election officially concluded.
Thanks to Hachiman's efforts, Iroha Isshiki smoothly became the new student council president. With him stepping in, neither Hayama nor Yumiko had any objections to lending their names to the cause, making the process surprisingly easy.
There were no schemes or underhanded tactics—everything went smoothly and simply.
After this little e...
2024-08-03 15:07:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 488: Another Dinner
"Hey, Isshiki-san, how about becoming the student council president?"
As Hachiman spoke, Yui and Yukino, standing nearby, exchanged a helpless look.
One particular airheaded girl leaned close to a certain Yukino and whispered softly in her ear.
"Yukinon, I think you were right earlier. Hikki really does look like one of those scheming villains pulling strings from behind the scenes."
Yukino gave a small nod in agreement. "Yes, it'...
2024-08-01 14:28:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 487: Want to be the student council president?
“Student Council President?!”
Both Yukino and Yui were somewhat surprised to hear this title.
“Iroha-chan, are you running for Student Council President? That’s amazing,” Yui exclaimed softly.
Yukino, standing nearby, also asked, “So, Senpai, you came today to help us support Isshiki in winning the Student Council President election?”
Unfortunately, Yukino was mistaken. Meguri shook her hea...
2024-07-30 14:45:23 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 486: I'm Super Strong
Stare—
Noticing the two gazes from either side, Hachiman forced a smile.
Why are you both looking at me like that? Are you expecting me to confess here?
I could, but are you both ready?
Wait, maybe... probably... they really are ready.
Hmm...
As for Yui, no doubt if he confessed, the success rate would be 100%. This silly girl was already completely head over heels.
And Yukino... after spending so much tim...
2024-07-28 14:26:49 +0000 UTC
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