Ep. 6: Minami optimizes recruitment and establishes team leadership structure
Aired on May 2, 2011

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Minami introduces a top management system to handle increased responsibilities, dividing tasks among herself, Masayoshi, Ayano, and Hanae. Concerned that the influx of applicants might leave other clubs understaffed, she focuses on optimizing the selection process. She interviews candidates to reduce the pool from 30 to 12 based on their motivations, recommending rejected players to other teams, though she neglects the player evaluations. After reviewing her observations and interview results, Minami and Makoto finalize the starting lineup for the upcoming tournament. They also appoint Masayoshi as the team captain to lead the group during the competition.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · Minami explores marketing strategies while addressing team dynamics and communication gaps.
- Ep. 3 · Minami Addresses Team Demotivation and Recruits New Members
- Ep. 4 · Minami Advises Masayoshi on Innovation as Makoto Reveals New Strategy
- Ep. 5 · Minami confronts past regrets while team executes defensive strategy before Yuki's surgery
- Ep. 6 · Minami optimizes recruitment and establishes team leadership structure
- Ep. 7 · Minami Reflects on Outcomes as Team Advances to Quarter-Finals
- Ep. 8 · Minami Considers Management Strategies for the Team
- Ep. 9 · Minami struggles with grief and guilt after Yuki's death, eventually returning to support her team.
- Ep. 10 · Minami Inspired by High School Baseball Leads Team to Victory