Ep. 3: Takumi joins Nitta Higashi Junior High baseball team and clashes with Vice-Captain Nobunishi

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Takumi enrolls at Nitta Higashi Junior High and joins the baseball squad under Coach Tomura. His initial days are marked by conflict with Vice-Captain Nobunishi over a minor issue. During his first practice session, Tomura observes Takumi pitching and instructs him to cut his hair. Takumi declines this request, leading to a direct confrontation where Go takes action in response to the refusal. The situation escalates as the coach addresses the player's disobedience regarding his appearance and attitude within the team structure.