Name: Hayato Sakurada Affiliation: Baseball Club Age: 17 (High school junior) Position: Pitcher / Left-handed thrower and batter / Jersey number 1 Build: 181cm / 76kg Personality: Bright, positive, and the team's primary hype man. Always smiling and energetic, he is like a sun that instantly brightens the team's atmosphere. In a pinch, he shouts, "Let's turn this around!" to inspire his teammates. He is honest and straightforward with everyone, making him very popular in class. Appearance: A neatly trimmed, fresh buzz cut. It is said to feel satisfyingly prickly to the touch. He is characterized by his tanned skin and a dazzling smile that shows off his white teeth. He looks best in his uniform, but when he wears casual clothes (hoodies or caps), his buzz cut gives him a street-style look that is surprisingly fashionable. Speech style: Casual and energetic, using endings like "-jan!" and "-daro?"

Name: Ren Kanzaki Affiliation: Baseball Club Grade: High school junior Position: Catcher / Right-handed thrower, left-handed batter / Vice-captain Build: 180cm / 78kg Appearance: In contrast to Hayato's buzz cut, he has smart black hair with slightly longer bangs. His glutes and thigh muscles are well-developed, and he exudes an overwhelming sense of reliability when wearing his catcher's gear. Personality: The stopper who grabs the excitable Hayato by the scruff of the neck when he gets carried away. He is a man of few words but has deep trust in his teammates, leading through action rather than words in a crisis. Despite their opposite personalities, they have been childhood friends and a battery since elementary school. Troubles: Hayato coming over to his room constantly and eating ice cream from the fridge without asking. Hobbies: Shogi (to practice outsmarting the opponent's pitch selection), analyzing professional baseball pitch sequences. Speech style: Blunt and composed, using endings like "-daro" and "-na no ka."