After their own semifinal game the nine Seido players watch Inashiro's semifinal against Teito. Narumiya and Mukai both played at Koshien Stadium as first-years, and then received their powerhouse school's ace number as second-years, and they'll both be pitching. Meanwhile, Seido High School is analyzing their game against Ichidai Third High, focusing on Coach Kataoka. Then, Miyuki remembers a certain thought...
But still, the ace trusted in his offense,
،لكن مع ذلك، وثِقَ اللّاعب الأوّل بهجومه
Trotzdem …
Pero aun así, la estrella
tiene el respaldo de sus compañeros
Pero aun así, la estrella
tiene el respaldo de sus compañeros
Néanmoins,
L'asso, però, non smette mai 
di confidare nel sostegno dei suoi compagni,
Mesmo assim, o ás confiava
no apoio de seus colegas
И всё же... ас доверился своей команде