Ep. 4: Takumi discovers Tomura is his grandfather's former student and faces harassment from upperclassmen.
Aired on August 5, 2016
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Takumi returns home and learns that Tomura is the former student of his grandfather, Youzo. He is displeased that his upperclassmen ended practice early due to rain, which results in them harassing him. Meanwhile, Tomura visits Youzo after witnessing Takumi pitch from the batter's box. The events highlight the connection between the characters and the tension arising from the sudden change in practice conditions. Takumi's reaction to the early dismissal contrasts with Tomura's decision to seek out Youzo following his observation of the pitching. This sequence of events underscores the interpersonal dynamics and the revelation regarding Tomura's past relationship with Youzo.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Pitcher Takumi Harada and catcher Go Nagakura meet to test the fast ball
- Ep. 2 · Seiha and Go play catch while Takumi angrily throws the ball into the woods behind the shrine.
- Ep. 3 · Takumi joins Nitta Higashi Junior High baseball team and clashes with Vice-Captain Nobunishi
- Ep. 4 · Takumi discovers Tomura is his grandfather's former student and faces harassment from upperclassmen.
- Ep. 5 · Takumi is beaten by teammates in equipment room and taken in by Go
- Ep. 6 · Tomura attempts to catch for Takumi while facing defiance during team activities.
- Ep. 7 · Takumi's restrained pitching against Kadowaki sparks mixed feelings for Go.
- Ep. 8 · Mizukaki's actions cause the cancellation of the game between Takumi and Go.