Next up, let's practice batting.

Heh heh. Do you have what it takes to hit my miracle balls?

Miracle balls? Please. I know a bluff when I hear one.

Hey now. The whole point of this is batting practice, so you'd better throw straight.

Bat as hard as you can, Mia, and you'll do quite nicely.

We're gonna get you all out!

I'm not sure that I can live up to your expectations…

But I'll give it my best shot.

Well, that wasn't half bad. I'd better get serious too.

Watch out. Here comes the Mari Special!

Strike!

Hey, that was just a regular fastball!

Wow. You're pretty good.

So, whatcha think? Can your batting get the best of me?

Hey, this is batting practice, remember? Give her something that's easier to hit.

No need to do that. Let's just keep going. I'm pretty fired up.

Mia really does have a competitive streak.

Mm-hmm. But it's pretty cute in its own way, don'tcha think?

Okay, here I go! One Mari Special, coming up!

Hyah!

She hit it!

Here it comes, Rin!

I'm on it!

Go, go, go, go, aaand… a diving catch!

Out!

Phew. That was a close one.

Grr…

Wait a sec, Rin! You're defending a huge part of the diamond.

That is incredible, Rin.

Heh heh heh. I'm super fast, so there's no beating me.

I win, Mia.

It's not over yet. In fact, this match is just beginning.

Yes, that's a competitive streak all right.