The Mifune Dolphins improve their teamwork a bit during a practice match before the summer tournament, which improves their confidence.
On the other hand, having had to transfer to his mother's hometown in Gunma, Hikaru is separated from his Dolphins teammates and was having unhappy days.
In front of his grandfather and mother he bravely put up a cheerful front, but even when he is invited to join the school baseball team, he refuses right away, saying he's not in the mood.
Is it because we're useless old fogies?
ألأنّنا عجوزان مملان؟
¿Es porque somos ancianos inútiles?
¿Es porque somos ancianos inútiles?
Parce que nous sommes
des anciens sans ressources ?
Che c'è, pensi che siamo solo dei vecchi inutili?
Porque somos velhos inúteis?
Потому что мы старые и немощные?