Ep. 73: Yuki shares Kataoka's resignation news, prompting a third-year plan while Maezono mentors the team.
Aired on March 15, 2015
Yuki informs the third-year students about Kataoka's impending resignation, leading them to devise a strategy intended to persuade him to stay. During the team's grueling hell week, Maezono offers guidance to the players who are not taking the training seriously. Miyuki observes Maezono's increased reliability and finds himself impressed by this change. At the same time, Miyuki becomes curious about the reason behind Coach Kataoka's apparent secrecy regarding his future. The episode focuses on the team's reaction to the potential leadership change and the growing dynamics between the players and their coaches as they navigate these challenges.
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