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...
Well, I suppose it's just as well
to experience a loss this early.
حسناً، أعتقد من الجيّد تذوّق طعم الخسارة
في هذا الوقت المبكّر
War vielleicht ganz gut,
Bueno, supongo que podemos
decepcionarnos ahora.
Bueno, supongo que está bien
decepcionarse ahora.
Bah, ce n’est peut-être
pas plus mal
Beh, immagino che a questo punto
sia normale essere delusi.
Bem, acho que tudo bem
ficar decepcionado agora.
Что ж, сейчас самое время
 испытывать досаду.