Ep. 9: Jirou's Old Wounds

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The Tobita Club encounters the Manganji Cup, leading to pressure on Takeshi to allow an exhibition match against the Mighty Gears, the new team in the Manganji empire. Jirou faces his first opponent, who turns out to be his former Little League teammate. This unexpected reunion creates a difficult situation for Jirou, forcing him to confront past connections during the game. The narrative focuses on the tension between competition and friendship as Jirou must decide whether to defeat his old friend or lay down his Gear to ensure his teammate's victory in this high-stakes encounter.