Ep. 26: Kengo embraces baseball while Riki assumes leadership duties and faces strategic challenges.

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Kengo displays unexpected excitement about joining the baseball team, surprising his peers. The group congratulates Riki on his new leadership role, with Kyousuke emphasizing the importance of managing batting orders, fielding positions, and game strategy. Kyousuke advises Riki to surpass him and grow stronger. Although Riki struggles with the complex planning required, he receives support from Haruka, Mio, Komari, Kudryavka, and Yuiko. After completing the game plan, Riki reaffirms his determination to improve. The team ultimately loses the match, but they prioritize their shared bonds and experiences over the result, choosing to take a commemorative group photo to mark the occasion.