Synopsis

The scrimmage concluded, Kataoka finalized the lineup for the starting eleven, a decision that sparked a mixture of elation and disappointment among the first-years and veterans alike. In the classroom, meanwhile, Miyuki engaged Kuramochi in an extended discussion about the team. Despite his pronouncements that no amount of time could truly capture the essence of baseball, Kuramochi observed that Miyuki seemed to derive genuine pleasure from the conversation.