Ep. 6: Eijun and Haruichi collaborate against upperclassmen until Eijun faces roommate Masuko on the mound.
Encouraged by first-year Haruichi Kominato, Eijun successfully reaches base. Haruichi then hits a spring single to bring Eijun home, securing a run for the first-years. Despite this success, the team quickly records three outs. Coach Kataoka threatens to end the game unless all first-years agree to continue. While most wish to quit, Eijun’s encouragement convinces them to stay. Eijun takes the mound while Haruichi plays shortstop, and their coordination against older students appears effective. However, the dynamic shifts when Eijun’s upperclassman roommate, Masuko, steps up to bat as the number five hitter for the JV team. The narrative explores whether Eijun can strike out his roommate. This segment adapts chapters 13 through 16 of the source material.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Kazuya supports Eijun during a tense match against Seido's Azuma
- Ep. 3 · Eijun Oversleeps and Faces Coach Kataoka's Strict Pitcher Challenge
- Ep. 4 · Seido plays Ichidai Third High while Sawamura trains with Furuya
- Ep. 5 · First years compete against upperclassmen in a crucial tryout match for starting positions.
- Ep. 6 · Eijun and Haruichi collaborate against upperclassmen until Eijun faces roommate Masuko on the mound.
- Ep. 7 · Furuya and Eijun receive varsity and JV promotions with assigned training partners.
- Ep. 8 · Chris's Hidden Struggles and Eijun's Realization of His True Dedication
- Ep. 9 · Sawamura seeks Chris to find his pitching specialty after failing to control speed.
- Ep. 10 · Eijun Refines His Pitching Skills Before the Final Junior Varsity Match