Early April, the season when cherry blossoms bloom in Tokyo—arguably one of the most beautiful times of the year.
At this time, the new school term was also beginning for high schools across the city.
Seidou High School, located in West Tokyo, was a private school famous nationwide for its baseball program.
Here, baseball was always the main theme!
At the gates of Seidou High School, a sixteen-year-old boy stood with a backpack slung over his shoulder, wearing the school uniform, his face glowing with excitement.
Beyond the gate stretched the wide, open baseball training fields.
The boy’s name was Kanzaki Yuto.
He was a transfer student.
More accurately… he was a transfer student from another world.
Because in his original world, there was no Seidou High School in Japan.
No genius catcher Miyuki Kazuya.
None of it.
In short, the moment Kanzaki Yuto opened his eyes in this world and noticed all the differences from his previous life, he was certain he had arrived in a parallel dimension.
Obsessed with finding proof, he finally found it in this world.
That proof was the high schools he had only seen in a manga in his previous life—Seidou, Teito.
The excitement nearly made him tremble.
For a baseball fan, this was sheer bliss.
Alright, truth be told, Kanzaki Yuto loved baseball but only as a semi-knowledgeable fan.
Yet nothing could curb his urge to come.
It was for Seidou, for that foolish protagonist, for that genius catcher, that he fell in love with baseball despite being a baseball ignoramus.
He swore he would never forget those days of following the story, watching the foolish protagonist grow stronger step by step, and gradually learning the world of baseball himself.
So, Japan!
Here he came!
And, to his greatest fortune, Kanzaki Yuto discovered he was in the same grade as Eijun!
This meant he would not miss that important tournament!
This was crucial.
Since childhood, Kanzaki Yuto had practiced baseball with purpose.
A pitcher?
Well… he had no special talents: no natural pitch speed, no signature curveballs, and every throw just felt wrong.
Given that, his only choice was to become a powerful batter.
With no foundation, his approach was clumsy but steady—swinging the bat a thousand times every day, adjusting up or down as his body allowed.
And now… “Seidou!
Miyuki!
Eijun!
I’m here!
This time, I won’t let you have any regrets!” Kanzaki Yuto muttered, clenching his fists as he strode toward the faculty office.
As a foreign transfer student, he needed to meet his homeroom teacher first.
“Oh, you must be Yuto-kun.
Yes, I’ve already spoken with your father on the phone, so don’t worry.
I’ve also informed the vice-captain of the baseball club—you can join directly.
Whether you stay or even become a starter depends on yourself.” “Yes, Yamanaka-sensei.
I understand.
Thank you very much!” Kanzaki Yuto bowed in gratitude.
The teacher before him was not just an educator but also an elder deserving of respect.
“Mm, if you ever have any difficulties here in Japan, come find me.
Now, let’s head to your classroom.
Your dorm has already been assigned, so there’s no need to worry.” “Yes, thank you!” Kanzaki Yuto bowed again.
Honestly, the strict hierarchy and constant bowing in Japan still felt unusual compared to his world, but… well, Japan is Japan.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Following Yamanaka-sensei, Kanzaki Yuto arrived at the classroom he would spend the year in.
Ahem.
Everyone, I believe you know by now… we have a transfer student.
Come on in!
“Hello everyone!
I’m Kanzaki Yuto.
I look forward to studying with you this year!” With a warm smile, he stepped into the classroom, introducing himself politely.
As he looked around, two figures caught his eyes: a tall, thin boy with short black hair and a deadpan expression, and another with pink hair nearly covering his eyes.
“Furuya Satoru!
Kominato Haruichi!
Luck!
Even though I’m not in Eijun’s class, this isn’t bad at all!” Kanzaki Yuto’s lips curved into a faint, inexplicable smile.
The rest of the day passed with the usual high school lessons.
Honestly, as a former university student in his previous life, Kanzaki Yuto found these classes relatively easy… except for history.
By the time school ended, Kanzaki Yuto had memorized the faces of classmates around his desk.
As for Kominato and Furuya… well, he could at least recognize them now.
The same icy expressions, the same shy silence.
Kanzaki Yuto didn’t push for closeness yet.
After all, there was plenty of time ahead.
Seidou Spirit dorm—a modern dormitory built for Seidou baseball club members living on campus.
Of course, regular students joining the baseball team had to pay for housing.
Star recruits like Miyuki Kazuya received full tuition and housing exemption.
Naturally, Kanzaki Yuto was not a star recruit.
He was a transfer student who had entered Seidou via the proper admissions exam.
Luckily, his family was well-off.
His parents had always supported him.
When Kanzaki Yuto expressed his desire to study baseball, they agreed without hesitation.
Even when he asked to attend high school in Japan to focus on baseball, his parents consented, arranging everything for him, though his mother had been a bit reluctant.
Looking at the note in his hand, Kanzaki Yuto found his dorm.
Seeing the nameplate outside, his pupils constricted slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
So, we’re in the same dorm… the next two years are really going to be…!
He pushed open the dorm door and called out loudly.
“Hello, seniors!
I’m Kanzaki Yuto, the new member of the team!
I look forward to your guidance in the days ahead!”