Seidou High School faces off against Ichidai Third High School, the school that beat them last year. While their top-level offense rakes in runs, the ace Tanba isn't doing too hot. The game turns into a batting game. On the other hand, Sawamura is back at school, training by himself. During his training, Furuya, another first-year pitcher approaches him. Showing sympathy to Sawamura's peculiar training method, Furuya offers to play catch with him. Sawamura is in a cheery mood with Furuya's kindness, but the speed of Furuya's throws far exceeds his expectations.
That ball came flying from 
the plate like a white arrow.
Es war als wäre der Ball 
wie ein weißer Pfeil von der Homebase weg geflogen.
Esa bola pasó volando 
como una flecha blanca.
Esa bola pasó volando 
como una flecha blanca.
C’était comme une flèche blanche
lancée du marbre.
A bola veio voando da base
principal como uma flecha.