Sixth Round (22)

"F- Foul!" - The umpire announced with a hint of shock. The ball had been hit deep into the right-field stands but ended up a few feet to the right of the foul pole.

"Ahhh, so close!" - Ren, who was in the on-deck circle, sighed in frustration. If Shun had hit that home run, Shoto would not only have taken the lead, but all of Kasuga's morale would have been shattered.

Several sighs could also be heard from the stands, and of course, there were two types of them. There were those rooting for Shoto Junior High, who sighed in disappointment like Ren, and there were those supporting Kasuga Junior High, who sighed in relief.

But regardless of which side you were on, it was undeniable that the atmosphere in the stadium had changed. Imai stood on the mound, staring at Shun in shock as a few drops of sweat ran down his face. Although he felt relieved, he couldn't deny that he was also a bit scared after seeing Shun's hit.