#chapter 307.5

Nori & Shirasu

Nori said he planned to quit baseball after high school, but Shirasu definitely seems to think that he'll continue.

On a side note, I'm really happy that Nori had a chance to shine in the second Koushien game, before Eijun came on. Nori has had a tough run at times - he deserves to be out there on the mound.

Kuramochi

My favourite part of the whole chapter. Although he plays it down to Haruichi, Mochi's had university offers, and the incentive that if Seidou make Koushien's top four, he could get a scholarship.

Haruichi Although he has another year yet to go, Ryousuke is still very much backing his cause. "Believe in your own potential. Go show the national tournament what Kominato Haruichi can do."

Zono

Zono's pretty much the chapter's comic relief, but I think we can read into his determination that he isn't planning on quitting any time soon.

What's also nice about this chapter is that the first years - Koushuu, Seto, but especially Asada - are reflecting on their own future and how things will be for them going forward.