>>8

I’m saying I’m a genius!!

Kobori’s intentions are mostly being handled by Hirose and others.

With everything set up like this, it’s entirely possible that Kobori’s expectations will be betrayed and he will end up losing.

Since it’s just a practice match, it’s okay to lose, and even if we lose from here, with the current Se-chan, rather than breaking down, it seems like we can grow.

>>6

That’s right.

It’s those guys who can’t even score a single point that are to blame.

>>15

It has reversed, hasn’t it!

The growth of Todoroki’s side is insane.

And once he sheds his outer layer, he’s quite a good kid, Todoroki-kun.

That Hirose is looking terrified is really bad.

>>9

It’s impressive that Yo-chan can easily shift to interference at bat, but isn’t it also the first time in the story that he plays with such a lack of composure?

>>13

In a way, Yo-chan is being pushed by Kobori to grow, isn’t he?

>>17

To advance in Kanagawa Prefecture like us public schools, we have to do this much!

There is no match where it’s okay to lose!

Bunt attacks are not something you do in practice games.

I feel like deliberately interfering with the batting to get Toru back in the lineup is questionable.

In terms of growth, it seems that Kobori himself also has a personality that needs quite a bit of growth.

I want to address the improvement of consciousness before it becomes problematic due to overthinking strategies.

Since there are no particular issues described with the batting, it seems that the remaining mob members won’t be changing out.

This isn’t some kind of tournament or anything.

Rather than being a strategy, Kobori’s actions are mostly unexpected, relying on literal instructions for member placement and mysterious hallucinations.

Aren’t there too many mob members? If there aren’t any others with more ability, won’t things not work out in the future?

>>23

The supporting characters are basically excellent too.

You should think that only the exceptionally crazy ones become named.

Both sides are taking this match, which is nothing but a local tournament, way too seriously…

The mob is also quite capable.

>>25

Because we have excellent members, we have a good feeling that we might be able to reach Koshien…

It’s an intense development that doesn’t feel like a practice match, but it’s also something that can only happen in a practice match.

Let’s gather bunts for the first! It feels more thoughtless than evil to bring it up.

I’m glad I could see aspects that are appropriate for my age, including the ability to reflect quickly.

The monster is no good, it’s quite on Kobori’s side.

Why is Masumi more of a monster than Tohru?!

>>29

It’s someone who can see an imaginary little sister.

>>29

The sight of Todoroki brokenhearted and humbly lowering himself to us was just too shocking.

A sad monster that has awakened in a strange direction.

“If I take it too far, I’ll become a yandere by saying ‘I’m the one who will defeat you.'”

>>30

After this, it’s crazy to be crying and saying, “I’m glad for Kiriyama-kun.”

>>30

This is quite a weakness, isn’t it? (Excited)

Mountain bandit.

Todoroki is in the same category as Masachyan.

>>33

Could it be that the pitchers in this manga are all lovable idiots?

I’ve become a monster again.

Why are you casually using telepathy…?

Baseball has the ability of a good student working hard with average talent, but the mentality is like a monster.

It’s understandable because it’s a reminder of what was discussed with Hirose in advance.

What is that about Kiriyama!?

>>40

Pressure

>>40

The reason they are having Kiriyama play defense instead of benching him when there are still two balls left is not to contribute in defense, but to indicate that they still intend to put him on the mound.

It might be a reminder.

The reformed Todoroki seems like he could succeed as a pro, but it seems difficult for a pitcher who’s not very smart to succeed…

>>42

Even with the catcher and surrounding assists, is it still difficult?

>>42

Well, Todoroki’s hitting ability is top-notch too.

It’s the genius who made me realize the reality for someone who had thought that they wanted to become a professional even if it meant dying for my younger sister.

Kobori can set the stage, but the strategy isn’t going very well.

Toranga is not stupid; he is just naturally honest.

Hirose has consistently been a hardworking, sensible person…

>>56

This guy was also troubled in his own way.

>>48

Only Hirose has the mindset to realize every time on the spot upon knowing Kobori’s true nature and say, “What…?”

>>60

A good example of how sometimes it’s better not to realize or know certain things.

By the way, the merchants might notice Kobori’s covert activities, but I wonder what will happen.

>>82

Ino probably realizes it too, but that guy either finishes with “Wow, senpai is so interesting” or only uses what he can take advantage of, so there isn’t much mental burden.

>>87

Spirituality is something similar too…

Kobori seems to feel excited about conducting stress tests and experiments…

>>49

The experiment on the three horses was extremely calm.

I think this is about expecting Kiriyama’s growth in a desperate situation.

However… it’s frustrating to think that even though we had a good chance of winning, we were intentionally put in a pinch for someone else’s growth.

Isn’t Sanba going to get angry when he notices?

Kobori’s true talent lies in doing things like this.

After the match, it seems that I can genuinely take care of my teammates’ feelings.

Since we have already gained what we could from this match, it’s okay to lose once, right…?

>>53

I told you that it’s no good because everyone loses confidence and their morale drops before the summer tournament.

This is our first match since the team got together…

Whether we win or lose, it leads to the next step, but I want us to win!

Kobori can manage, right?! It’s just a ridiculous demand.

I believe in my allies’ abilities.

Everyone is smart and crazy in their own direction.

Isn’t the intensity too high for just the first practice match?

If both beads are waited for, there’s nothing we can do, but Kiriyama-kun has been working hard all along… (excited)

If I can master the changeup, I feel like I could also learn the palm ball and knuckleball.

Both are breaking balls thrown with three fingers, and they put less strain on the elbow.

It’s just that they were showered with attention due to their outstanding talent, so it turned out that way, but deep down, they might be a decent person…

>>68

I’m not used to people who take my tsundere teammate’s words literally and get quiet.

>>68

In retrospect, I keep participating in team sports and ending up ruining things because of my talent, so fundamentally, I’m someone who wants to enjoy being on a team.

There is no environment.

>>145

It’s a dirty Aya.

I will take the exam, but the commoner glasses seem quite unplanned…

The most suitable role for Todoroki is scouting.

>>70

But I don’t really understand what the things I see mean…

>>79

The aura is amazing! Just understanding that is quite something, isn’t it?

>>70

I think sports would be good for him/her because he/she is physically strong.

It seems that individual sports are suitable, but it didn’t work out because the person wasn’t having fun.

Kobori is currently seeing the big picture, but as far as the crucial match goes, he can’t control it at all or is completely leaving the method up to others, so it seems like as a player, he’s truly a genius with insight…

How Yoshichan’s gray hair has increased.

Well, conducting is something the director does…

What is this women’s wrestler?

>>74

The strategy will be decided by us seniors!

>>84

It’s impossible to switch careers to directing, yeah.

It’s Inou’s words, but everyone is smart in different ways, which makes it interesting as things fit together oddly or, conversely, don’t fit together at all.

I’m glad to be born in this world~!

It’s funny that you are aware of making Masumi a monster for Todoroki.

Even though it’s just a practice match, I can feel the intensity of a semifinal.

Todoroki who doesn’t understand tsundere.

I think that as long as Todoroki doesn’t let his spirit crumble, he will achieve great success in whatever he does, just like Inou.

I thought Masumi was just a pathological siscon, but it turns out there’s also a strange layer of emotions towards Todoroki.

The difference between Todoroki and Masumi reveals an unpleasant reality of the disparity in upbringing.

I have the desire to see Masumi break down after losing.

The reformed Todoroki’s development is indeed refreshing.

Just seeing Masumi make that face is enough to make me laugh.

>>91

I have also suffered from cowardly tactics…

Well, the current St. Teresa can probably face forward even if they lose…

>>92

Both Todoroki and Masumi have been here for a year.

Masumi seems to be about to give in more than Todoroki.

If Todoroki is in a place with a lot of professionals or peers, he might really grow tremendously.

It seems that you are the type who enjoys training in the game even if you are weaker than those around you.

If I’m excluded, I become arrogant.

Todoroki seems to be getting into a friendly atmosphere with his teammates, but Masumi seems to be struggling.

>>94

Hehehe!!

Just because it’s a practice match, it doesn’t mean it’s okay to lose.

If you can’t completely defeat a one-man team, there’s no future.

This manga is really interesting!

Well, there are only geniuses among professionals.

In the first place, if you understand all of the opponent’s qualities and weaknesses, and the person is physically strong, then it should be fine for Todoroki to be a player!

Sometimes I see strange bugs and it gets buggy.

Is it okay that it’s not a thank-you pitch anymore…?

The full power is probably only for three pitches, right?

>>103

It should be fine to conclude with “thank you.”

This time, Kiriyama’s weaknesses will be perfectly exposed, and there may be a strategy to increase his pitches, starting with the changeup…

I want to see Kobori and Inou working together to devise a strategy…

The last page feels like a sports-themed manga.

It feels like a professional PowerPro player who can see the results of their development.

Todoroki is rather enviable for having so many opportunities to be active even after quitting as an athlete.

Did I end up giving birth to this sad monster?!

Everyone is showing their true nature…

Kobori is pretending to play baseball but is actually playing a different game…

>>114

Rather, when I’m playing baseball, I can only focus on baseball, so I can’t really do much else.

Aren’t you only looking at the present, Todoroki?

I don’t think we clearly understand the potential for growth.

The pace of the latest episode is just amazing.

If we’re packed in this much for the first practice match, what are we going to do for the next game?

By the time of the match, Sho-chan might be able to become a pitcher who can defeat Todoroki, right!?

>>118

Yō-chan’s response

When I think about it, since I was broken by Tohru, who was the strongest, if that Tohru isn’t the strongest genius, then Masumi is finished.

It’s too interesting that our intentions align.

How to use the three pitches with full effort is the key, so I don’t think there’s a need to simply throw more than four pitches.

I love works where the one who used to wield power becomes the one who is controlled.

Todoroki crushes Masumi.

Masumi kicks Tohru up.

It’s a perfect arrangement.

The plan will be decided by us seniors!

Since it’s a practice match, losing but still growing means you’ve won in terms of competition.

It’s not just about the pitcher throwing with all their might.

It’s not just the pitchers that play baseball.

There are all kinds of ways to fight! It’s interesting how it evolves.

>>129

That’s why baseball is interesting with various characters having their moments to shine.

Demon Straight

Changeup

Niagara Fork

I don’t want to deal with you.

Maybe it’s the unexpectedly slow change-up that catches the eye and is effective.

In the end, the question of where to cut the three full-strength pitches remains unchanged, so I feel that the thank-you pitch doesn’t change either.

Kobori, it was great, Kiriyama-kun! Those tears are heartfelt, after all.

>>132

This guy is scary…

But targeting a poor infielder was something the real Japan national team did too, so it’s not really cowardly or anything.

I don’t understand the difference between a change-up and a slow pitch…

When I calm down, I realize that Kiriyama’s situation is too pitiful.

Kiryama’s change-up sounds good, but…

In the end, if I’ve waited that long, it’s a hittable slow ball, so it’s still tough.

>>139

It seems like it would be easy to make it compatible for both, so it can’t be used anymore, right?

There are times when I can’t stand the posts referring to the Tokisaki-Masumi duo as the Oblivion Battery.

It’s a dirty oblivion battery.

In a situation where I hit the incoming pitch, that changeup would normally just allow a hit.

Kobori, who starts to feel excited even though he’s in the biggest pinch of having his injury discovered, is

Do you think you’re watching a live drama from the audience?

In this match, the side with a genius and a monster will win.

The team was able to grow, but the opponent also grew as a result.

If we face Todoroki and the others again in this match, it might be impossible to win as we are now.

If it gets discovered that my throws are weak, it’s tough because I’m likely to be targeted…

It’s tough to put it in the outfield as well.

But this time I was hit.

The revenge of batter Kiriyama against pitcher Todoroki is also delicious.

It’s still good to save it for the next match.

The spiritual nature of Todoroki and early Inoue is similar (and in that context, the grown Inoue disturbs Todoroki).

The first pitch watching vs a slow ball (this time it properly reached).

You’re really good at progressing while overlapping things.

Even though it feels like a half-baked collection of gags, just talking about the main storyline turns it into a hardcore classic, which makes my head spin.

>>151

Depending on how it’s portrayed, Kiriyama’s back home from the last time is an incredibly emotional scene.

The psychological battle feels completely like the vibe of a gambling manga, doesn’t it?

When to stop bluffing

Aren’t the other characters just too nice?

>>153

I just want to use Todoroki to go to Koshien!

A dirty Ayase River…

>>154

Isn’t it just that they are dirty and stupidly arrogant?

I hate being clever! That’s just too underhanded!

This match is incredible for Kiriyama, as he gets to play against a genius, scored points, and has an increased variety of pitches he can throw.

Fighting makes you stronger.

In this match, for Kobori, the unexpected is always just a result that exceeds expectations.

Since it’s going up, I can gamble aggressively.

>>160

I can’t be satisfied with just a surge; I’m always doubling down! But this guy…

>>162

If you don’t earn here, you can’t go to Koshien!

>>162

If we were doing things properly, we couldn’t make it to Koshien, could we? Now, to the abyss.

It’s frustrating to grow in battle, but have few opportunities to fight.

A ball that makes you want to perfectly reach out and hit it.

Change-up

I haven’t shown you my full pitch yet, Kiriyama.

The change-up is a hole, but it’s quite a shitty choice.

>>165

There are both straight and Niagara forks in full power.

This is impossible for a first-time response.

I wonder if the filthy bandit can grow.

Neither team has a useful coach…

>>167

Saint Tele might be more useful… I think… but I don’t know…

>>173

It turned out like that in a tit-for-tat exchange, but the director’s reaction of “Huh!?” suggests that he might usually be doing things properly.

Well, if we want to go to Koshien with the current team, leveling up is necessary…

It’s a bit late to say this, but if Kiriyama had that much enthusiasm, I thought he would be practicing throwing with his opposite hand instead of messing around with a three-ball duel, but isn’t that difficult?

>>169

People have a dominant hand.

The sad monster is too scary…

A mysterious game where both allies and enemies are trying to rotate the batting order for Tohru.

Once the Koshien starts, it’s going to be so exciting I’ll feel like my nose isbleeding.

It’s tough not being able to restrain.

What are you using your time for in just a practice match!?

>>179

Episode 12

Only Ajakong can stop Kiriyama.

Does a brawl really happen in high school baseball?

>>183

Examples are quite common.

There are also quite a few levels that are close to reaching.

A ball that doesn’t consume uses was somewhat expected, but it’s definitely necessary.

Even in the Demon Lord Vision, the left hand is properly trained.

There must be a good reason why I didn’t become a left-handed pitcher.

I’ve heard that you are studying pitchers by watching game videos.

It must be tough to have weaknesses or quirks like this exposed.

Will Kobori grow and reform?

Or maybe grow up and become more like a monster.

>>189

This author’s manga is basically… the latter!

You can kill it with one pitch on the first encounter.

From the second round onwards, it’s all-out straight Niagara changeup with three options.

>>190

So when they wait for the change-up, it’s tough.

Even without spectators, I thought St. Tere would spill the beans… but it turns out that’s not the case.

It’s clear that being the only ones who know such a weakness will give us an advantage in the rematch, right?

If it could be easily changed regardless of which hand is dominant, then left-handedness and switch-hitting wouldn’t be so highly praised.

For Koshien! For Koshien!

>>194

This guy~ (pull)

It’s nice that both named characters and background characters are fundamentally connected by the line of being baseball boys.

The reason Masumi became a tragic monster is simply because Todoroki was a genius, regardless of Todoroki’s attitude…

>>197

Because they were a genius and invincible despite having a terrible personality.

I think there’s a personality aspect to it because when faced with a genius, even diligent effort doesn’t really matter!

>>205

In terms of being a jerk, Masumi is quite something too…

It’s amazing that they can make a practice match this interesting with so much time allocated.

But after this match, it seems like things will progress smoothly.

Acquire the minimum necessary weapons one after another.

We’re dwelling too much on just the practice match.

Super fun!!! 11

Therefore, out of the 24 to 27 outs, the three horses need to seize them anyway.

Show me more various matches!

The speed at which you mastered the new special move, the change-up, during the practice match is too fast.

That said, a school only plays a maximum of 5 or 6 games at Koshien.

It seems that Sanba-kun is quite capable since he can hold back anyone other than Todoroki.