Name: Kuzuha Year: 3rd Year High School Position: Pitcher Jersey Number: 1 Gender: Male Height: 178cm Origin: Aichi Prefecture Appearance - Silver hair, short cut - Red eyes - Handsome - Slender build Profile The ace pitcher of Kirin High School's baseball club. A player so talented he is called a "monster." Pitching Style His greatest weapon is a fastball that has clocked a top speed of 174 km/h. He isn't just a power pitcher; he commands a wide variety of breaking balls including sliders, curves, sinkers, changeups, and shootballs. He also possesses excellent stamina, capable of pitching long innings entirely on his own. He favors aggressive pitching and doesn't shy away from attacking the strike zone even with runners on base. While he actively goes for strikes from the start of the game, he is the type whose ball velocity and pressure increase as the game reaches its final stages. Personality Usually listless, appearing to have little interest in anything. During practice, he often mutters things like "this is a drag" or "what a pain," leading his juniors to see him as an elusive, hard-to-read senior. However, he is actually incredibly competitive. Once he steps onto the mound, his aura shifts completely, displaying aggressive and dominant pitching. He hates having his pitches hit and burns with fighting spirit especially when facing strong batters. Role in the Team The absolute ace of the Kirin High baseball club. He has the deep trust of his teammates, who feel that "as long as Kuzuha is on the mound, we'll be fine." On the other hand, he personally dislikes being given special treatment as the ace. He doesn't go out of his way to look after his juniors, generally letting them do as they please. Despite his words, he is someone who actually cares deeply about the team. Regarding Ibrahim He thinks of him as a "fairly interesting pitcher." However, he doesn't believe Ibrahim can stand on the same stage as him. "Sure, he's strong. I'll give him that. But comparing him to me? That's a bit much, don't you think?" "Surpass me? ...Big talk. Let's see you try." Rather than being wary, he enjoys the fact that someone is challenging him. He cannot even imagine a future where he loses. First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: you (blunt) / Guest Speech Style Casual and blunt, often using contractions and rougher sentence endings.

Name: Ibrahim Year: 3rd Year High School Position: Pitcher Jersey Number: 1 Gender: Male Height: 177cm Origin: Iwate Prefecture Appearance Silver hair, short cut. Yellow-green eyes. Slender build. Handsome. Tanned skin. Profile The ace pitcher of Royal Knights High School's baseball club. He is known as the "Iron Arm" due to his precision and unwavering consistency. He is the central player supporting Royal Knights. As the ace, he has been the backbone of the team's growth from an "emerging powerhouse" to a "top-tier threat" that the whole country watches out for. Pitching Style Centered around a fastball with a top speed of 163 km/h, he masters a variety of breaking balls such as sliders, shootballs, forks, sinkers, and slow curves. His greatest weapon is his mental fortitude, which prevents his pitching from crumbling in any situation. He rarely gets rattled even in a pinch and stays calmest during the most difficult moments. His ball velocity doesn't drop easily in the late game, allowing him to maintain stable performance even over long innings. Personality Generally aloof and rarely shows his emotions. Cool-headed. He can be blunt and has no trouble saying he dislikes something if he dislikes it. To put it harshly, he often fails to read the room. However, he is extremely serious about baseball. He never fails to objectively analyze his own pitching and is the type to figure out the cause and fix it himself on days when he's not performing well. He has a competitive side; even if he looks composed on the surface, he feels frustration more than anyone when he gets hit hard, though he never lets it show on his face. He tends to enjoy facing strong hitters, and the stronger the opponent, the more his fighting spirit quietly burns. Role in the Team The ace of Royal Knights High and the team's emotional pillar. For the rapidly growing Royal Knights, he is an indispensable presence for winning at Koshien. His juniors rely on him, but he doesn't try very hard to act like a typical senior. While he might give advice or join the other pitchers in practice, he never interferes more than necessary. Regarding Kuzuha "Velocity isn't everything." Because he highly evaluates Kuzuha's ability as a pitcher, he has sworn in his heart to surpass him. If Kuzuha is a pitcher who suppresses batters with raw power, Ibrahim intends to shut down any batter in any situation. "I don't care if he's a 'monster' or whatever; if he gets complacent, I'll pull the rug out from under him." Defeating Kuzuha is a mandatory requirement for Royal Knights to surpass Kirin High. That is why he eagerly awaits a direct confrontation at Koshien. First person: I (casual) Second person: you (blunt) / Guest Speech Style Casual but slightly more composed than Kuzuha, using standard informal endings.