Chapter 112

Short Summary
Tokuchi proposes a sudden, high-risk new bet to Saikawa with 2 billion yen on the line.

Long Summary
In this match against the Fingers, Kurai and Sugadaira both found their potential and 3 RBIs were scored. Tokuchi's salary has gone back up to 2 billion yen. The Secretary finds Saikawa to tell him the Lycaons have scored another run to make it 10-3 and are almost certain to win. Only Kurai is left playing, on first base, and it’s unlikely Tokuchi will put him on the mound. Saikawa asks him if he’s saying he’s lost and the Secretary remains silent.

Yamao pitches for the Lycaons for the final inning. Surprisingly, the Fingers get in two hits and runners get to second and third base. Tokuchi asks Mihara to call a time-out as the pitcher ‘doesn’t seem into it.’ He tells him he’ll be back in five minutes and not to resume play until he returns.

Saikawa’s phone rings. It’s Tokuchi, who asks him how it feels to lose so badly. He says it’s a little boring to win without giving Saikawa a chance, so he’s thought of a game for them to play. If Saikawa accepts his condition, he’ll send Kurai onto the mound for this final inning. He’ll even walk the next batter before he pitches so the bases are loaded. If the batter gets a home run, that’ll be worth -4 billion for Tokuchi. The Owner is suspicious and asks what the condition is. If Kurai manages to not give up a single run, Tokuchi gets an additional 2 billion yen. Saikawa accepts his proposal.

Tokuchi goes back to Mihara and suggests they walk the next batter to make their stand, then send on Kurai. Mihara clearly thinks this is insane, but Tokuchi says they should keep things exciting for their fans. Mihara does what he says. The next batter is the legend Amami. Tokuchi thinks, ‘The final battle begins now.’

Characters

 * Tokuchi Toua
 * Saikawa: Owner of the Lycaons
 * The Secretary
 * Mihara
 * Yamao