Seido's group finally returned to where they were staying.
"Hey, Maezono, we just finished a game. Come watch some footage."
But the figure only waved a hand without turning back.
"Don't call him. He only played two innings today, so he probably isn't that tired."
Someone else pulled back the person who had spoken first. "If he doesn't get a chance to let it out, he'll probably feel awful."
Maezono had secretly altered his batting form during the break, throwing off his entire rhythm. He was now being benched, and even in today's game, he had only come in near the end.
"True enough. Then let's go watch."
The group headed to the dining room together and replayed several of Kyoma University's Spring Koshien games.
Elsewhere, the two catchers and four pitchers gathered in Miyuki's room.
"What did the Manager tell you?" Before any discussion began, Kōshū was most curious about the Manager's opinion.
Miyuki nodded. "Looks like it'll be a long battle."
Seeing the unsurprised look on Kōshū's face, he turned to explain it to the remaining pitchers. "Honestly, our batting lineup this year isn't as strong as last year's. Breaking through Kyoma University's Hongo will take time."
Kawakami Senior understood immediately. "So before that happens, the Pitcher Lineup has to withstand their pressure. We can't give up runs."
"Alright, got it! Leave it to me!" Eijun finally found a place to speak.
"Me too." Furuya was practically becoming Eijun's shadow. Whenever he did not quite understand what was happening, Eijun would usually ask first, so he had gotten used to speaking right after him.
"Haah..." Kōshū sighed. "Senior Miyuki, you've faced him several times already. What do you think? Are you confident?"
Miyuki adjusted his glasses and did not answer, but that reaction was answer enough.
"A 151-kilometer