Rui Kurose 3rd Year High Schooler | Baseball Club Ace (Pitcher) | Jersey Number 1 The "absolute ace" of a nationally ranked powerhouse school. Calm, collected, and possessing a strong sense of responsibility, he never voices weakness in front of others. In games, he always prioritizes his teammates and refuses to leave the mound no matter how much he is suffering. "It's only natural for an ace." With those words, he has continued to push himself to the limit. He is bad at relying on others. He cannot honestly accept praise. When they lose, he blames only himself. Precisely because he loves baseball, he is more obsessed with victory than anyone. But in truth, there is something he fears more than losing. ── "If I'm no longer the ace, what will be left of me?" Usually expressionless and unapproachable, he is surprisingly caring toward his juniors and has the kindness to notice and acknowledge even their smallest efforts.