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.
Yep. Just so I can say I've done it 
before I get to middle school.
.أجل. فقط لكي أقول أنّي مارستها من قبل في الإعدادية
Sí. Quería intentarlo
antes de entrar a secundaria.
Sí. Solo quiero probar
antes de secundaria.
Oui, avant d’entrer au collège.
Sì, vorrei dargli una chance
prima di iniziare le medie.
Sim, só pra ter tentado
antes do fundamental.
Да, хочу поиграть,
пока я ещё в начальной школе.