Bungo Ishihama grew up in a quiet town where there wasn’t even a youth baseball team just him, a ball, and a concrete wall. Day after day, he threw until his arm ached, chasing a dream only he could see. Then one day, out of nowhere, Yukio Noda, a rising star from Japan’s national youth squad shows up, and fate throws them into an unforgettable showdown. Years later, their paths cross again in middle school, where both join the powerhouse Seio Junior. What unfolds next is a fierce clash of pride, talent, and raw passion - middle school baseball pushed beyond even Koshien-level intensity. The spark inside these boys is about to ignite!!!! (Source: MANGA MILLION) Note: Includes two extra chapters.