Ep. 4: Honda plans a late proposal to Goro's teacher while arranging a special birthday outing.
Aired on December 4, 2004

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Honda develops romantic feelings for Goro's nursery school teacher and intends to propose to her after Goro graduates. To facilitate this plan, he asks the teacher to take Goro out for his birthday celebration. This arrangement allows Honda the necessary time to organize a special surprise for his son, which is scheduled to occur one day after the actual date. The narrative focuses on Honda's dual efforts to advance his relationship with the teacher while ensuring his son receives a memorable birthday experience through this delayed arrangement.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Goro's Dream and Daddy's Dream
- Ep. 2 · Goro defies his father to pursue pitching while Shigeno advises Honda on his baseball future.
- Ep. 3 · Goro's Friendship and His Father's Strict Ban on Little League Baseball
- Ep. 4 · Honda plans a late proposal to Goro's teacher while arranging a special birthday outing.
- Ep. 5 · Major League pitcher Joe Gibson arrives in Japan for substantial payment
- Ep. 6 · Honda dies after beanball injury, leaving Goro to Shimizu
- Ep. 7 · Nine-year-old Goro Honda joins the struggling Mifune Dolphins baseball team
- Ep. 8 · Sawamura Saves Goro's Mitt and Joins Mifune's Baseball Team