Walking to the Final Batter's Box

"We have to win!!"

"Yeah!!"

At the end, Seidou gathered in a circle formation and shouted at the top of their lungs.

"Top of the Ninth Inning, Seidou High School's final offense!!!

They're still down by one run!!

If they can't catch up, the game is over!!!"

"Top of the Ninth Inning, Seidou High School's offense,

Second batter! Left fielder, Tojo-kun!"

"I have to get on base!!!"

Tojo's gaze was practically tangible, but Hongo Masamune remained unmoved.

"Psh!"

"Piu!"

"Thud!!!"

"Strike!!"

"151!"

"A low outside fastball! The batter swung and missed!!!

And that velocity!!"

"There was still no sign of his condition weakening at all!!!"

"What is this game going to turn into?!!!"

"Psh!"

"Piu!"

"Thud!!!"

"Ball!!"

"Thud!!"

"Strike!!"

"All right! He's got him cornered!!"

"Nice ball, Masamune!!"

"Go! Go!"

"Psh!"

"Piu!"

"Thud!!!"

"Strike!!

Batter out!!!"

"The last pitch was a Fast Forkball!

The batter had absolutely no answer for it!!!"

At that moment, Hongo Masamune looked toward the figure emerging from Seidou's bench.

Sendou noticed his gaze as well. He gave him a faint smile and slowly walked toward the on-deck circle.

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

"Go!! Haruichi!!"

"Please! Get on base!!"

"It's not over yet!!

I... can't let it end like this!!!

If I can't support Sendou-kun, then what... are we?" Haruichi gripped the wooden bat in his hands tightly and made up his mind.

"I'm counting on you, Haruichi!

We can't let Sendou and that bastard fight alone!!" Senior Kuramochi had already steadied himself and silently cheered on his partner in his heart.

"Finish him here!

Face those two with two outs!

Honestly, if they get a hit, we'll be in serious trouble!

This is the end. Go all out!!

Now it's a contest of Fighting Spirit and willpower!!" Enjo stared resolutely at Hongo Masamune