AMBot | 07/01/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In this episode, the East Tokyo qualifying tournaments for the National High School Baseball Championship have begun. Meisei High has secured a seeded position due to their performance in the spring tournament. This means they will bypass the first and second rounds and wait for their first opponent.

The episode then shifts to the daily life of the Tachibana family, including Otomi, who has just entered high school. A conversation arises about the inevitability of time passing and the changes it brings, from growth to potential marriage.

Next, we see Touma and Souichirou visiting a shrine, where they reflect on the upcoming games and their hopes for the tournament. They playfully joke about possible wishes and the impending competition.

As the rain continues, the qualification matches begin, with many schools participating. Due to their seeded status, Meisei High School will join the tournament later. The waiting period proves challenging, as they will face an opponent who is already warmed up from earlier games.

During the game between Hakubi and Nogami, a significant event occurs: Hakubi stages an incredible comeback, overcoming a five-run deficit and securing a walk-off hit in the eleventh inning. As a result, Hakubi becomes Meisei High's first opponent, unsettling the team given Hakubi's determination and fighting spirit.

The episode culminates in Meisei High's game against Hakubi, which Meisei dominates, leading to the game being called in Meisei's favor after six innings. Despite Hakubi's loss, their effort and teamwork leave a lasting impression.

And with that, Part 1 of the season comes to an end.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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