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| Fine episode for sure, but I'll reiterate what I said last week - the conclusion to the match would've been much more effective and gratifying if it had been done last week, I mean, they only needed another 2 minutes. It was still cool seeing it this week, sure, but the tension wasn't there anymore and it sort of just ended. They pretty much butchered the climax of the game for anyone watching this on a weekly basis. |
beaunaratau said: There's nothing wrong with the main character having a gag-like quality about him; for many people, they get won over because of his personality. It's like Zono said in the show: he has a monster like Furuya right next to him, but he (Sawamura) doesn't give up on being the ace. Sawamura is quirky, definitely, but he's driven and focused as well. He's multi-faceted. That's what makes him interesting, and that's why people like him over Furuya. +111 This yo I love him because of his spirit and peppiness c: |
| I see what you're all saying, I just didn't notice how much people disliked Furuya in comparison, like they really don't like him at all. In the last episode I loved Sawamura's stern talk with Furuya, and I want to see more of him with that attitude, beyond his inner monologues. To me the ace pitcher on a baseball team needs to be either the stoic type, Furuya, or the relentlessly cocky, Goro. Sawamura when he's not yelling could be the relentlessly cocky type like Goro. And just to be clear this mostly a desire for during the games, on the mound or in the dugout. Outside of the games I actually like his personality, to a point, mainly because that's when it seems like the whole team is meant to be the main character and the mesh of all personalities is really enjoyable. |
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| Shunshin rocks. Wish they won. I seriously hate that damn side coach. He loves off Furuya too much. Kataoka isn't think the same things as you! Grrrrr (that other background coach/assistant guy is super annoying too) |
| I really enjoyed this episode. Seidou beat Ugumori although it did end quite abruptly. Glad to see Sawamura's pitch caught Umemiya off guard though. Shunchen vs Raichi was also pretty awesome. It's such a shame Shunchen's pitch ended up being hit by Raichi and it was a homerun too; Raichi is such a beast. The drama in the 2nd half was quite interesting. That one character noticing Furuya injured his foot was very surprising. Hope it's nothing too serious. |
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| I liked how they focused on other teams after Seido's match finished up. Was good to see Shunshin again, I like the guy. Well with Furuya injured, maybe Sawamura can finally play a full game without anyone taking away his spot. One step closer to ace! |
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| Well, i think we all knew that was coming but still, it was great. |
| Furuya's injuries come to light OMG OCHIA GRRRRRR DIE!!!!!! |
| Na its clear the Coach want Sawamura to become the ultimate closer for seido while Furuya improves accuracy & stamina |
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| Sawamura with a good breaking ball will be a huge threat considering that he already has control over his incourse and outcourse and a normal pitch that has weird timing. |
| I was so confused when they said "Game Set!" after the OP. I didn't realize that they also got the 3rd guy out without really showing it. Looks like Furuya won't be playing in the next game, or will be limited at least. Looking forward to more Sawamura! :D Oh yeah, Ochiai can fuck off. Why'd they have to make the guy so dislikable?! |
| Ochiai, why you gotta be so rude? :( Kataoka doesn't favor Furuya, he wants both Eijun and Furuya to keep improving. But Ochiai says such hopeless things, ugh. Man that play in the beginning was amazing, with Eijun quickly picking up the ball and then Kuramochi jumping over the player to throw to first base. Couldn't not rewatch it. I don't care much for Ugumori, except Nao's backstory did get me, so I didn't get quite as sad as I do when the opposing team loses (well Taiyou's team was alright too). But I'm kind of sad that Shunshin's team lost. Raichi's funny, but Seidou's already faced Yakushi twice, even if once was just a practice game. |
| Drop the score from 6 to 4 after this match. why the fuck the author became a retard and drop Inashiro as next opponent. FUCK HIM! he messed his own story! |
| Yay a breaking ball coming for Sawamura in the future :3 |
| That game ended fast! Poor Shunshin... Why would he need a shot? Lol |
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| Most retarded cliffhanger I've ever seen. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Shunshin :( I'd like to see him play Seido one day. Unsettling episode towards the end. Nabe, come on, just say your thing whatever you meant to say! Ochiai, stop being so head over heels with Furuya, argh. |
| It's sad for Nao ;( but I'm happy Seidou win!!!! ❤ ohh Akikawa vs Yakushi!! I want another Yakushi vs Seidou though but I think Ichidai will be next opponent of Seidou, they haven't play against each other before! I feel sad again for Shu huhuhuhu but he's really good! So annoying to always heard about "ace" competition!! that's irrelevant!! as long as they pitch, they're all ace!!! grrr |
| Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
| Pointless cliffhanger last episode and showing Eijun's last pitch here really killed all the tension. Ochiai is such a huge joke. 'Sawamura is just stimulant for Furuya', I mean the reverse is also true hence the rivalry Kataoka wants is good for both of them. |
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| Oh, there’s something wrong with his feet. Zono, my dude, you’re taking this way too personal. again this horrible assistant coach, all you do is talk negatively about Eijun’s skills. He could win nationals, and this coach will somehow manage to speak poorly of him. Anything Eijun does is luck for them, getting tired of this narrative. Just respect his skills like you do Furuya's. |
Sun_ChanJul 10, 2023 10:01 PM
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| Ochiai and his harsh words again! Well, I don't think Furuya's foot hurts too bad. At worst, maybe the coach will bench him out for the next game, and it's up to Sawamura. |
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| Great ep. Cool to all the other teams as well. Still on Miyuki’s side for sure Yea I don’t like the new side characters on Seido. Annoying “na” kid every 2 seconds, angry nobody with spiked hair, bald Tanba 2.0 but boring… I definitely prefer those three 2nd-years who were contemplating quitting (sorry to hate lol) |
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| Dont put words inside coach Kataoka's mouth you fraud. I'm glad the three guys who seemed like they wanted to quit turns out to be a valuable member of the team as well. Looks like they're going to stay in the team |
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