Ep. 6: Tomura attempts to catch for Takumi while facing defiance during team activities.

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Tomura attempts to catch for Takumi as the baseball team resumes regular activities. Takumi continues to act defiantly toward Tomura despite the ongoing practice. Tomura proposes an exhibition game against Yokoteni Junior High to improve their skills. The principal rejects this request, preventing the match from happening officially. However, the team captain Kaionji devises an alternative plan to proceed with the game. This strategy allows the team to challenge the opposing school despite the administration's initial refusal. The narrative focuses on the tension between the players and the authority figure while highlighting Kaionji's leadership in finding a solution to the blocked opportunity.