In the stadium, the final of this Summer Koshien is still ongoing, but at this point in the game, not many people are focusing on the outcome of this match:
Even though only five innings have been played, the 7:0 score, as well as the morale of the Koushing Academy players which has already hit rock bottom, clearly indicate that the outcome of this match is no longer in question—some might say that there is still plenty of time left in the game, and Koushing Academy has ample time to make a comeback, but this is ultimately just a wishful thinking too idealistic:
