Sawamura's Entrance

At the end of the fourth inning, the score was still 4-0!

In the fifth inning, hoping to continue the momentum from the previous inning, Kuramochi got on base with one out.

He then successfully stole a base, turning it into one out with a runner on second. It was Tojo, the second batter's turn!!

"Pfft!"

"The runner is off!!"

"Again?" Hakeda, behind home plate, was starting to feel mentally exhausted!

"Whoosh!"

"Clink!"

"Seidou chose a bunt. The ball landed in an interesting spot. Can the batter get on base?"

"It's too late to get him at third!" Itou, the pitcher who had also been worn down by Seidou's tactics, glanced at Kuramochi, who was already about to reach third, then turned to throw to first.

"Home!!!" At that moment, Kuramochi showed no intention of slowing down. Just as Itou was about to throw, the third baseman suddenly shouted.

Itou froze for a moment at the shout. By the time he turned around, Kuramochi had already stopped and started running back.

Realizing he had been fooled, Itou turned back again, and Tojo safely reached base!!

The repeated Tactical Torture had left the players mentally drained, making their reactions sluggish.

Whether it was the third baseman shouting so carelessly or Itou stopping his movement because of that shout... that was why they made such a basic mistake.

"Nice judgment, Kuramochi!!"

"Nice play, Kuramochi!!"

"Nice bunt, Tojo!!"

Once the dust settled, Seidou's stands loudly cheered for the two players on the field.

The placement of Tojo's bunt had created the opportunity, while Kuramochi's bold judgment had been equally indispensable.

"As expected of Tojo! Nice bunt!!" Sawamura, in the Bullpen, struck a bunting pose and grinned smugly.

"Third batter! Second baseman, Kominato-kun!"

"With one out and runners on first and third, Seidou once