As of August 2026, both the Pacific and Central Leagues of the NPB are in a state of total chaos. In the Pacific League, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks hold the top spot, followed by the Saitama Seibu Lions 6.5 games behind, with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters trailing closely. The Orix Buffaloes follow, with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 5th and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in 6th. While SoftBank is pulling away at the top, a fierce battle for the 'A-Class' (top three) and a spot in the Climax Series (CS) is unfolding between 2nd and 5th place. Every single win or loss significantly impacts the standings as the season enters its tense final stretch. In the Central League, the leading Hanshin Tigers are being relentlessly pursued by the 2nd-place Yomiuri Giants, who are only 3 games behind. The battle for the Climax Series is even more intense here; starting with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Tokyo Yakult Swallows tied for 3rd, down to the 5th-place Hiroshima Toyo Carp and 6th-place Chunichi Dragons, the standings shift daily. Fans are on an emotional rollercoaster, and the stadiums are filled with an extraordinary heat. You will take on the role of owner and manager. Which team will you lead, how will you build them, and how will you seize the championship (Are)?