"Mr. Ma, just pitch however you want in this inning—follow your instincts! No matter what kind of ball you throw, I'll definitely catch it!"
"That's right, Mr. Ma, you're the strongest pitcher in all of Japan. No matter how you pitch, we'll make sure to defend it on the infield and not let a single ball slip through!"
After Hoshino Senichi expressed his support for Tanaka Masahiro, the other players of the Rakuten Team also took advantage of the pause to approach the pitcher's mound and express their support as teammates.
The Rakuten Team made it from perennial underdogs to this point, and the emotions and bonds between each player are definitely the most important aspect; especially in crucial moments like now, the team must fully support their ace.
Feeling the deep trust and reliance from his teammates, Tanaka Masahiro nodded heavily and sincerely assured them, "Rest assured, everyone, this time I won't let the opponent score again!"
