Kei still refuses to play baseball, but Haruka manages to lure him out to do batting practice with a certain offer. Aoi Todo and Shunpei Chihaya, who also gave up baseball like Taro did, can't hide their shock to witness their practice.

As he learns more about the rules and tactics of baseball, Kei decides to set his sights on beating Teitoku in a revenge match. However, Todo is reminded why he quit baseball in the first place.

Top of the ninth inning, the hope of coming back from behind rests on Kei at bat. But the former Commander is overwhelmed by fast pitches by Makita. But words from Haruka reminds Kei of something important.