What should be an easy win for Ooyama's team in the scrimmage grows more complicated when Touma can't throw his full heat to an inexperienced catcher.

Old emotions and fears rise to the fore as Meisei prepares to face its next opponent: the same school they were playing when Souichirou's father received his career-ending injury.

A new Meisei team begins the fall tournament as new and old relationships are explored.