Taking place one day after the big game, Mihashi is still sick and is ignoring Abe's text messages thinking he is mad at him for not giving up the mound. However, Tajima reveals that he and Izumi and going to Mihashi's for curry and Hanai and Abe tag along. Abe begins to mull over why Mihashi is ignoring him and concludes that perhaps Mihashi hates him. When they arrive at the house, Mihashi reveals he has lost 3kg making Abe furious and he begins to yell at Mihashi but stops and changes tactics which confuses Mihashi more. Tajima also reveals that he hurt his hand during his last at bat. As the boys eat, they reveal the reasons they all chose Nishiura and watch the recap of the games. Mihashi apologizes for not giving up the mound and Abe tells him that it was a lie, he never wanted him to give up the mound. Hanai shows Mihashi notes from the team meeting and the notes reveal how everyone praises Mihashi's pitching and he is shocked that they think so highly of him. Later, Mihashi calls Kanō and reports their win.