What a nice breeze. This is perfect baseball weather.

Days like this make me want to visit the ballpark.

*Giggle* You are quite a baseball fan, aren't you?

Hm? Who's that?

[Taking out phone.]

Hey there, Mia!

How's it going?

Hi, Kanan and Mari. What brings you here?

I know it's completely out of the blue, but want to come play baseball with us?

See, one of our classmates asked us to help her out. She wants to play a game, but she said she didn't have enough players.

We know you like baseball, so we thought we'd ask.

Um…

Is something wrong? I thought you said you wanted to go to the ballpark.

Well yeah, I like to watch. But playing baseball's another story altogether.

Well, Shioriko, you're here too. What about you? Would you like to play?

I would.

Sounds like a plan! Nico-chi and Rin're coming too. It'll be a blast!

What do you say, Mia?

You can ask all you want, but there's no way I can play with zero notice.

Then let's train first. I'm afraid I don't have much experience with baseball either, so I'd feel better with practice too.

Would that be all right with you, Kanan and Mari?

Yeah, sounds great to me! Let's have a practice session first.

Yeah! We have to look cool when we swoop in to help out our friend.

I haven't been to Nijigasaki in ages, and I'm dying to go back. How about we practice there?

I wouldn't mind. Would that be all right with you, Mia?

Okay. It's fine by me.

Then let me check when we will be allowed to use the school field.

[Putting phone away.]

I'm surprised how assertive you are, Shioriko.

I'm sorry. Is that a problem?

Nah, not at all. Don't worry about it. By the way, it's almost time for the club. We should get ready.

…I see you have a competitive streak in you, Mia.

What're you doing, Shioriko? Hurry up!

Okay. I'll be right there.