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 had I ever imagined he would look ready
to wear the ace number this soon?
لكن هل تخيّلتُ يوماً أن يبدو جاهزاً لارتداء
رقم اللّاعب الأوّل بهذه السّرعة؟
Aber hätte ich mir erträumen lassen,
Pero hoy…
Pero hoy…
Mais aurais-je jamais imaginé
Oggi, però...
Mas hoje...
Но сегодня...