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.
"Higher league," my ass. 
Who does she think she is?
ماذا تقصد بدوري من مستوى أعلى؟ من تظّن نفسها؟
Von wegen höheres Niveau.
Wie arrogant.
¿Cómo que un nivel superior?
¿Cómo que un nivel superior?
D’un haut niveau, tu parles !
C’est qu’un match d’entraînement.
Livello superiore un corno.
 Chi cavolo si crede di essere.
Liga superior o caramba.
Quem ela acha que é?
«Лига постарше», блин.
Кем она себя возомнила?