
But, you know, Takeuchi-kun… that’s not good enough.
The mind evolves more and more…
>>1Fluffy and floating.
Kobori Theater…
Takeuchi’s acting skills are amazing…
I saw a strategist doing this kind of trick!
Isn’t this manga’s Kobori the one with the worst personality?
>>5Because I have to be cruel.
It’s originally the director’s job.
>>6So let’s assign numbers in order of strength…
In the end, Kobori is just a hardworking villager.
Will Takeuchi-kun be able to get paid for this later?
>>8If it’s something Kobori has decided!
It’s nice to see that Professor Ajawa is trying to take responsibility.
>>9I’m scared of Kobori, who might have read up to the part where he said, “Since it’s what you, whom I respect, have decided, I’ll honestly follow it!”
>>9I was subtly taking some curry as well.
The sense of security as an adult is amazing.
If the villagers want to become professionals, they need to do at least this much.
Not knowing the aim is really scary.
>>12You, who were chosen for the starting lineup that Takeuchi-kun wanted so desperately that he cried, are…
Aren’t you putting pressure on yourself to try your hardest as if it’s a matter of life and death?
Kobori is just doing everything he can to the best of his ability.
The jersey number may change when it comes to Koshien.
Taking this regret as nourishment, Takeuchi-kun, who has rapidly grown, may also win a uniform.
I was unable to focus because Senpai Takeuchi was talking about something uninteresting in great detail.
You’re properly mourning and struggling, aren’t you?
It’s just about making use of the current situation that can be utilized.
With this, Sho-chan will become even stronger.
>>17The relief is almost zero, so we need to do our best…
Once it’s decided that Inou-kun will join, it’s certain there will be disputes, so I’ll use it for team-building…
Maybe Takemura-kun will have his turn a few times in the cheering section.
>>22Aren’t you the record keeper (manager) on the bench?
What’s scary is that it’s not a lie that I was troubled right up until the moment before.
You can say that I decided it, you know?
It’s really admirable, but no one thinks that they can properly decide on a member…
It’s nice to see Kiryama seemingly feeling the weight of his jersey number.
Thank you, Takeuchi-kun.
It’s too funny that a named player has been left out of the bench after such a long time.
I hope Ino can sense my intentions and tremble in fear.
I wonder if that guy would laugh.
People do have feelings, you know…
If you’re going to do it, do it to the fullest extent.
If ranked by combat power, Kiriyama would be number one, and it seems like a big commotion would occur.
>>31Don’t destroy Shou-chan’s mental state that has just improved a little.
The glasses are strict while the director is lenient!
Takeuchi-kun will join the drama club.
It’s not surprising to be angry, but I’m just pretending to cry enthusiastically.
It’s scary that Takemura-kun is not angry about this story and just goes along with it.
>>35If it’s what Kobori says…!
I hope it ends with saying that Takeuchi-kun is a good guy…
But this manga might be difficult…
This time, I’m hiding behind the teacher, Kobori, and Takeuchi-kun, but Yo-chan is really disgusting…
>>39But…
I get carried away easily.
Masaru is also… good.
It’s scary because I don’t understand Kobori’s purpose just this time…
I didn’t know that the jersey number was related to the position.
>>41It doesn’t really matter for a pro.
>>41In the commentary of Power Pro, saying something like 643 double play…
It means that the ball was passed in the order of short, second, and first.
>>41Since I’m a beginner, I understand that the infield positions are numbered 3-4-5 for first base, second base, and third base, but why are the outfield positions numbered 7-8-9 as right, center, and left in the same counterclockwise direction?!? Why are the outfield positions numbered clockwise only?!? It’s confusing!
How many times has Kobori been through life?
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What does it mean for you, Takeuchi-kun, to become an actor in the Saratto Kobori Theater?
If I were secretly asked to put on a performance for some grand plan, I would honestly be excited…
Not only can they make harsh judgments, but they also have the trust of others, so the team does not fall apart.
It’s not the way of life for a villager.
It’s a talent to start with “Wahhh, I’m told to cry!”
Is it Takeuchi-kun the saint?
I suspect the evaluation of the armed villagers by Todoroki might be a blind spot.
>>52I think the armament is right.
The fighting style is like the Viet Cong.
>>52Todoroki can basically only see through things related to sports.
Look at that Minecraft guy.
While my eyes are captivated by Kobori’s cruelty,
I genuinely think it’s amazing that you maintain your practices without missing a single one, are the first to arrive for maintenance, and stay the latest.
>>55This is the Kobori Theatre made possible by this, right?
>>55If you can say this, doesn’t it mean that Takeuchi-kun also comes in second earliest every day and leaves second latest?
>>64You’re trying so hard, yet still not improving…
>>77Don’t get a double kill on Kobori and Takeuchi-kun with a single bullet!!
Takeuchi readily accepts dropping to regular status and goes along with the acting; he’s just too nice…
>>57Although I dropped from the bench members, it seems like there will still be various opportunities to appear, which is concerning.
>>57But I’m a high school boy, you know?
If there were some amazing strategy that only I was taught and it could help everyone, I would probably get excited and perform enthusiastically.
It’s definitely true that glasses are not much of a threat for a baseball player.
It’s to win the championship at Koshien!
I think Takeuchi-kun has more talent for theater and things like that than for baseball.
I became sad when I thought about why Takeuchi-kun knows that Kobori comes first every morning.
I want to go to Koshien even though I can’t become a professional.
>>63The college baseball club is said to favor those who have appeared in Koshien, so isn’t it something many want to achieve?
>>63Even if you’re not a professional, there are things like wanting to win a competition in your classes or wanting to win a game tournament, right?
Kobori simply loves baseball.
In addition, participating in Koshien can also serve as an advantageous ticket factor in job interviews and job hunting.
What’s up with Yo-chan’s hairstyle…?
Inoue is not in the starting lineup.
>>66That guy is specialized in one area.
Even if there are players better than Kobori, no one doubts or disagrees that Kobori is the captain…
It’s hilarious that it makes me say “not impressive” twice in the same panel.
I’ve come to like Senior Takeuchi, who has been understanding and cooperative from start to finish.
Senpai Takeuchi may engage in various forms of behind-the-scenes work moving forward.
>>73If I become like Kobori’s right-hand man, it seems like I’ll have more chances to appear in the manga than being the 20th regular out of 20.
I don’t understand the aim! The person who keeps saying that.
I guess it was someone who expected Kobori to remove themselves.
They are still not used to this manga.
>>74So, do you have any predictions for the next episode?
>>74I think of myself as smart for stepping back and looking at things from a broader perspective without making assumptions.
Even though Mr. Agawa shows adults so properly like that…
Kobori-kun is trying to become a filthy adult.
I’m performing energetically, but I still think I’m properly sad during the act as well.
>>76I’ve been working hard for three years, and this year is amazing! I might get to play at Koshien!! But that was right in front of me and then it was taken away.
There’s no way I wouldn’t be sad.
>>76He was treated like Tsukishiro in Golden Kamuy.
I feel like those places are the same too.
Despite being said to be unremarkable, my junior still wishes for me to be on the bench.
I guess Takeda-kun is a good senior in aspects other than just being serious.
Today alone, I saw several people mistaking Mr. Ajawa for the 4th in the batting order.
Are you not going to become an actor after graduating, Takeuchi-kun?
If genius doesn’t see through Kobori’s true nature, they’ll lose again.
So, what number is the director?
>>85In high school baseball, coaches do not have jersey numbers.
>>96No way~~~!!
>>103Some kind of strong and big guy.
It’s scary that this outrageous operation is still just a prelude for the theater…
They were a person worthy of having the right to vote.
I’m glad this talent is being used for nothing other than baseball.
In team sports, there are those who say, “I’ll do anything for the team!”
Even without a uniform number, there are definitely those who can push others from behind.
Even though Takeuchi-kun agrees, there might be times when it’s tough if he doesn’t raise his spirits.
This is not within the scope of the director’s job.
Kiryama, who understands Takeuchi-kun’s feelings better than anyone else,
It’s really sad to think that he would be like that if I didn’t come…
>>95I feel like this is also within Kobori’s grasp.
>>106It’s about cornering Kiryama and Inou to aim for a power-up, right?
>>110Everyone on the team is motivated by this.
>>106In other words, that’s why I’m making Takeuchi-kun perform a little play.
Aiming for a positive influence on determination and motivation, including others besides Kiriyama.
There are many interesting mangas about daily life other than baseball.
A manga that is interesting outside of the baseball games is quite rare.
In short, it’s either a motivator or Takeuchi-kun.
However, there are many members in the school’s baseball club in this Reiwa period…
I can think of some targets within the realm of my imagination, but…
There is an expectation that this devil may carry double or triple intentions.
I see… I guess it won’t work out, huh? But that’s okay! If it’s something Kobori decided, then…
That part really hit me.
>>102But you see… being ordinary isn’t enough…
>>102That’s not good enough.
Senior Takeuchi who sees Kobori coming early and staying late more than anyone else…
This manga is too good at earning character likability, even with few appearances.
I hope the former baseball club captain who was hunted down will make a reappearance.
Why does Mr. Agawa act like a proper adult in front of Kobori?
Isn’t it usually the other way around?!
I wonder who would believe that it was decided by Mr. Agawa’s jersey number…
It’s about the level of Kiryama and Masao-chan.
Yo-chan is a safe leisure person, so it’s good.
Kobori is aiming to become a professional, just so you know.
It’s at a level where I’ll do it if I can.
I believe that the author, who successfully depicted a triple win ending during hyperinflation, will somehow manage to do it again this time.
I don’t know what’s happening now, but wasn’t it possible to exchange in the region, prefecture, Kanto, and nationwide?
Was that from middle school?
I like age-gap relationships, but Ms. Agawa is too proper.
I decided that I wouldn’t have a romantic relationship with a student.
The shorts seem obviously mob-like, but is that okay?
>>120If we’re talking purely about appearances, Kobori looks like a background character too.
It’s important to not only disperse the hate directed at Inou but also to ensure that Kiriyama doesn’t feel any unnecessary burden.
The teacher is really a good teacher, but if they announce the starting lineup, it would be obvious that Kobori thought of it immediately.
>>123In case of an emergency, it’s just a matter of me taking full responsibility, right?
>>134Seeing the student in pain
Just telling me to rely on the teacher.
An incredibly good teacher.
When Dr. Ajawa shows an understanding of such subtleties,
I feel a sense of assurance that the teacher is not just someone who is simply interesting.
If you’ve been reading from volume one, the part where he says, “There’s no way I’m drinking with other high school coaches! It’s a soft drink!” is really funny.
Actually, I didn’t really understand 643 until now…
I just learned that jersey numbers are basically determined by position.
>>128Reading this manga often makes me realize that I can’t laugh at Mr. Agawa.
>>128It’s not surprising that people may not know about professional baseball and the majors, which are more likely to be featured in the news, as they are not constrained by positions like high school baseball is.
Mr. Ajawa for that explanation.
The ones who play shortstop are often the best fielders.
Even if it seems like a mob, I think that area is quite solid.
If you overschedule, Mr. Agawa is an incredibly good teacher.
In Koshien, the bench capacity increases.
>>132Ah… I see.
>>132Shirason
>>132I want to encourage Takeuchi-kun to sit on the bench, right?
This guy isn’t exceptionally smart or exceptionally good at baseball.
A villager with the ability to make ruthless judgments and a high skill in manipulating people’s hearts and communication.
There are probably many people in this thread with knowledge at the level of Director Ajawa, so it would be just right to explain it carefully.
>>135I understand the rough rules and batting order, but I have no idea about the meaning of jersey numbers at all…
Kobori will definitely become a big shot in the future, so it’s definitely not a mistake to get close to him now.
I have the feeling that the series has been continuing for quite a while, but isn’t it strange that they’ve only had one practice match so far?
>>138In this manga, there’s no change of generations, so it doesn’t bother me particularly.
>>138At this point, just playing the match makes it a top-notch sports manga.
It’s said that the manga that hasn’t been done smells of cancellation.
>>147No, it’s not that I’m dissatisfied, but it’s surprising that it feels like things are advancing so much and yet there’s still this much left!? I’m sorry for being unclear.
The advisor who has no knowledge of baseball may not be able to decide on positions, but they should be able to decide whether to put a lackluster third-year student or a first-year student playing Minecraft on the bench.
When the ball is thrown from short to light, does it become erotic…?
>>146First of all, that kind of scene doesn’t exist!
At first, there were predictions that Kobori would exclude himself.
In the Holy Telé battle, there’s narration, but it’s quietly active, and it’s not like the gameplay is bad at all.
I really think it’s impressive how the theme of “the strongest pitcher who can only throw three pitches” is so captivating even for someone who has almost no knowledge of baseball.
“No reader would think, ‘There’s no way someone can be a pitcher if they can only throw three pitches!'”
>>150So then, pretending to be the strongest for just one at-bat, “Three pitches? One pitch is enough.” That’s thrilling!
The local bench had 20 players at Koshien two years ago, and before that, it should have been 18 players…
The strongest pitcher who can only throw three pitches
The serious man who feels guilty about being in the starting lineup even though he can only throw three pitches, that’s the storyline the author delved into, right?
It’s rare for a strategist character not to be an intellectual character.
In this manga, they explicitly state that if they’re aiming for Koshien, it’s only this year.
Just remembering a few names of the ones currently appearing and those expected to appear in the future will be enough to keep up with the conversation.
If we’re going to Koshien, we’ll probably come up with an additional warrior slot.
That teacher, even though he doesn’t know anything about baseball, starts to show concern just because he heard that the third-year students might fail.
It’s not about whether it gets found out or not; I like how adults can ultimately answer that they should take on this responsibility purely.
>>160You know that I fully understand that you’ll be caught saying that, right?
It seems like the teacher’s uniform has the number casually added.
>>161It’s number 375 (Minako)…
>>164The one that the team mascot does.
It’s great how Masachan is the first to worry about Takeuchi-kun…
>>162Yo-chan’s response
>>170Kobori said that it’s Masaru who is kind to his friends.
Even though Taketuchi-kun is a mob character, he’s so handsome that he seems likely to be popular.
The author’s skill in incorporating a story that is difficult to read each time, while ensuring that readers without knowledge of baseball can properly understand it, is truly impressive.
>>165I was able to utilize my experience of drawing a comic that made the majority of readers, who have no experience with counterfeiting, understand currency counterfeiting…
>>174Don’t write as if there are only a few readers with experience in forgery.
When I was in youth baseball, the coaches and managers were in their late 20s to 30s, but was that only in youth baseball?
There are predecessors who have tested various ideas in baseball manga.
The subject where the author’s seasoning is questioned on where to bring out freshness.
>>167It’s surprising to see that even after reading baseball manga from the last 20 years, there are still so many things that can be depicted.
I think it’s tough to develop the characters of the starting nine in a baseball manga from the beginning.
Well, if it’s this author, it should be fine… so I’m reading it.
Hirose’s discomfort is leaking to Inou…
By making Kiriyama cry, are you cutting off his escape route?
It’s about whether to include this in the bench, so there’s absolutely no way to exclude Kobori…
Well, there might be some treatment like a manager.
I think it’s interesting to quickly switch scenes and only show the necessary parts before moving on to the next.
It feels good that this author is properly teaching, even though their perspective and conversations are just strange.
I can’t think of any other baseball manga that depicts the order of jersey numbers.
At third base, I was saying something like “There’s no way the number 3 would be at third base.”
I think there might not be any members who feel resentment towards Kiriyama, not just because he is strong but also because he is sincere.
Sho-chan is fueled by a competitive spirit, but it’s healthy.
>>181I wonder if Sho-chan is the one who hasn’t formed the strongest friendship with Kiriyama.
>>186We had a showdown in Struck Out and ate curry together, so our friendship is definitely strong, right?
I trust Kiriyama with Todoroki because I have faith in his abilities.
It’s just a matter of whether my possessiveness over Yo-chan exceeds that.
Since Kiriyama came, I’ve just been pressing the accelerator, and the third-year students have already been with Kobori for two years.
Is it true that coaches don’t have jersey numbers!? I googled it and found out it’s really true…
Shiraso…
The unity and inspiration of all team members.
Perhaps it’s to make the somewhat superficial Inou a serious player.
Is it an unimaginable and sinister plot?
I can’t read it at all.
Why is it interesting that they distribute the assigned jersey numbers in this manga?
In “Ookiku Furikabutte,” there was a story about a second-year pitcher with the number 10 from the opposing high school, but they were saying that he is essentially the ace.
>>188It’s quite common in baseball manga that the player with the higher jersey number…
Even though Mr. Agawa is a drinker, he doesn’t drink in front of his students and can take responsibility when necessary. Isn’t he a really great teacher?
New club members!? And they’re third years!? Buzz buzz.
It’s not decided that he’s a bad guy yet—hey, Inou!! Why are you on the bench!? Are you planning to play in the match!? Did you get proper permission from Captain Kobori? This guy is up to something!!
I was there.
Most baseball manga are written under the assumption that readers have some knowledge of baseball, so it’s refreshing to see a baseball manga that includes explanations and details even for readers with zero knowledge.
>>191It’s probably the only sport that is fairly understandable without any explanation at all.
The show “Champions” from back in the day had a lot of detailed explanations.
A sacrifice fly does not affect the batting average.
Kirishima, Sei-chan, and the other members are united by Takeda’s tears, which have boosted their morale.
Inno will later secretly say, “Wow, Kobori-senpai, that was an impressive script.”
It’s common to have a backup main event, right?
It’s nice to see this mob stop being a mob.