After losing the final, things are looking grim at Seido. Haruichi has locked himself in his room. "Somewhere in my heart, I was waiting for this day." Maezono tells him how he feels. After Maezono's eye-opening remark, Haruichi rises and grabs a bat.
Even without you, we have 
the ultimate team this year.
Selbst ohne dich haben wir 
dieses Jahr das ultimative Team.
Aunque no contamos contigo, 
este año tenemos el mejor equipo.
Aunque no contamos contigo, 
este año tenemos el mejor equipo.
Mesmo sem você, temos o
 time supremo neste ano.