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Batter Batter! Ren Mihashi’s story is one that shows just how morally damaging nepotism can be to even the beneficiary’s own sense of self-confidence. based on the manga series of the same name, Mihashi enjoyed fame and success as he excelled as a pitcher on his Grandfather-managed baseball team in high school.

However he soon found himself wading in deeper water when he graduates to his highschool team. With no Granddad connect and bullies waiting to chip away at his ego and spirit, Mihashi uses the game of baseball to bit by bit build up his confidence and ability, whilst warding off his self-doubt. Albeit it takes a mighty long time with much crippling loses on and off the pitch.