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The golden eggs of Japan, which hide infinite possibilities!
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LION'S FUTURE MONSTER!
After hearing that there is a future monster, we went to...
We flew out of Japan and spent about seven hours on the plane.
The world's favorite resort area, Hawaii!
We are at Hawaii's university now and we are going surfing!
Let's go surfing!
There he is!
He creates beats with light sticks.
He is today's future monster!
Wow!
You are really good at drumming.
Thank you.
When did you start?
I've been doing it since I was five.
I've been doing it since I was in sixth grade.
Is it your first opportunity at five?
My mom loves Yoshiki of X-Japan and I'm a big fan of him.
His mom loves Yoshiki of X-Japan and he created beats with light sticks.
What kind of future monster is he?
I think he surfed in Hawaii.
Baseball!
Baseball in Hawaii!
Future monster of the baseball club.
Itsuki Takemoto, 19 years old.
He is a first-year student of Hawaii University.
His height is 189 centimeters.
Speaking of the baseball club,
the most attention-grabbing player is...
Major leaguer Shohei Ohtani, who signed a contract of about 1.15 billion yen and announced his marriage ten years ago.
Itsuki is chasing after Ohtani's great back and trying to play baseball in the U.S. like him.
His number is 17 like Ohtani.
Of course, it's my dream to be a major leaguer.
His career is a future monster.
When he started playing baseball in the second grade of elementary school,
he went to Chiba-iwakayama High School, which is one of the top three universities in Japan.
Then...
He participated as a pitcher in his second year and contributed to winning the Koshien.
Even in his third year, he participated in the Koshien for two consecutive years.
He is active in high school baseball.
Hi, my name is Itsuki Takemoto.
He is an all-star high school student who is active all over the U.S.
He is an all-American classic and a first-ever Japanese player in history.
He played against top players of his generation in the U.S. as a pitcher.
He threw a leaning and hit three times.
He kept the ball in sight and drew attention.
He also participated in home run competitions.
He showed his presence in batting.
After graduating high school, he is expected to become a professional player soon.
He chose to study at a university in Hawaii.
If you study at a university in Hawaii, you have the right to apply for a major league draft when you are 21 years old.
That's right. If you apply for a major league draft at an American university, you can apply for a major league draft without waiting for your graduation.
In Itsuki's case, he will be 21 years old in April 2025, so he may apply for a major league draft next year.
Such a university in Hawaii has a wide range of training environments.
It was a series of surprises.
What's more...
He's really good.
He's a professional baseball player.
A professional baseball player?
Yes.
An ex-professional baseball player who has been supporting Itsuki-kun in a foreign country where he's not used to...
I'm really happy that he's playing for me.
This time, Itsuki-kun will play for the first time in an official match for an American college baseball team.
In 2022, Itsuki-kun played four years with Mississippi University, which won all-American championship.
However, Itsuki-kun's debut at an American college has a big wall.
There are 21 pitchers in the team.
What's more, the batting is the same as that of Otani.
Machato, a third-year student who boasts a batting rate of 40% and a sixth of seven pitchers...
Will Itsuki-kun be able to make a two-time debut in these four years?
However, a week ago, Machato played a blank match to decide the regular season.
It's the worst.
It's a zero chance.
What is it?
Machato, a third-year student who boasts a batting rate of 40% and a sixth of seven pitchers...
Will Itsuki-kun be able to make a two-time debut in these four years?
A two-time major from Hawaii!
A brilliant debut in the United States!
A future monster!
"Lion's Future Monster" is brought to you by "Lion", which we love today.
Mira Nitouriu, who belongs to Hawaii University and CUBE, also practiced with Itsuki-kun.
Wow!
That's amazing!
It's black.
Can I go in there?
This stadium is dedicated for Hawaii University and CUBE.
This stadium is full of people and can accommodate about 4,300 people.
It's amazing!
Moreover, this stadium is located in the school district of the university.
When we say "gym" in Japan, it looks like this.
But gyms of Hawaii University and CUBE are...
Wow!
Moreover, when we ask for directions in the training room...
Wow!
It's like they're practicing in a professional environment.
Hawaii University Baseball Club is a team with a history of 101 years.
"117 players" are selected for major draft meetings.
Currently, there are 21 pitchers.
There are 40 players in total.
More than half of them are pitchers.
Wow!
How many pitchers are there on the ground?
Five.
That's right.
In American college baseball, there is a strict pitch restriction in order not to injure the players.
Even compared to the first college league in Japan that introduces a pitch restriction, there is a difference.
In addition, since there is a maximum of four pitches, a large number of pitchers is required.
In addition...
A pitching coach who put something in Itsuki's hat. What is this?
First of all, it's called "pitchcom". By putting it like this on the side of the hat, you can hear it from the coach and you can sign it.
This machine is an item introduced in the major leagues - "pitchcom".
In Japan, pitchers and catchers usually decide which ball to throw with a hand sign, but in the United States, they use "pitchcom" and decide the pitch based on the coach's voice.
You can get a sign from your opponent's team and you can sign more accurately.
By the way, which part of Itsuki aims for the major league in the second division is amazing?
First of all, it's pitching.
His teammates praise straight and cut ball.
Straight is fast!
Fastest speed is 152 km/h and you can hit a batter with a fastball.
And cut ball.
Cut ball has almost the same speed as straight, but it changes sharply with a ball in the batter's hand.
With this slight difference, a batter may not be able to catch a ball with his heart.
This cut ball creates Itsuki's physical characteristics.
7 fingers of middle finger.
In the end, middle finger hits me.
There are 6 types of ball, such as slider and curve.
Inside, a straight and a cut ball are attached with a piston.
On the other hand, what is a batting weapon?
His bat speed is close to... I think it's a little above MOB average.
His strength is his swing speed.
Itsuki's swing speed is 114km/h, which is lower than the average.
Because of that, he can throw the ball for a long distance.
It also allows him to use his opponent's ball for a longer period of time.
This day's team practice ended in about 2 hours.
The practice time is not short.
There is a rule for that.
A rule?
In fact, in American universities, team practice is limited to 20 hours a week.
Because of that, they can only practice for 2 or 3 hours a day.
Because of that, the priority should be students, which is the principle of the university.
No matter what kind of player you are, you can't participate in club activities depending on your grades.
Looking at Itsuki's schedule for one day,
He is busy practicing baseball and studying.
Most of them are closed.
Itsuki's swing speed is 114km/h.
English
His English class covers 80% of the class.
I can't speak English at all, so I need English.
You're hardest.
With that experience, he seems to be able to communicate with his teammates little by little.
What's your favorite Japanese word?
Japanese what?
Japanese word.
W-o-r-d.
What's wrong?
Word.
I'm pronouncing it like this, but he's pronouncing it differently.
It's really hard.
There are still things that can't be conveyed.
Itsuki, who is having trouble communicating with his teammates, has someone who supports him.
Good morning.
Are you Japanese?
Yes, I am.
Are you Japanese?
Yes, I am.
He's really good.
He's a professional baseball player.
A professional baseball player?
Yes.
Mr. Yamazaki, a former professional baseball player who played for the Eagles in the Northeast after graduating from Hawaii University.
Currently, he works as an assistant coach for the baseball club while attending a university college in Hawaii University.
Mr. Yamazaki supports Asaren with all his might.
He says he goes out with Asaren of Ichiki-kun almost every day.
He trains me, communicates with me, and teaches me English.
The fact that I have Mr. Mark is a huge help for me.
There is a reason why Mr. Yamazaki is so supportive of Asaren.
When I heard that you were coming to Hawaii, I rushed over.
Oh, really?
You didn't know, did you?
Are you serious? Are you here because of me?
Of course.
Are you serious?
Let me give you a big hand.
A big hand?
You didn't know?
I didn't know that at all.
To tell you the truth, Mr. Yamazaki,
I heard that Japanese athletes who follow the same path as you will be entering Hawaii.
I heard that you decided to become an assistant coach to support you as much as you can.
I spend my time with Asaren every day like this.
Chimenga...
Since I couldn't play as much as I wanted to, I want him to leave a great result.
Every match is different.
Every time, I'm determined to win. That's all.
Itsuki wants to play as much as he can in the opening four matches of the season.
One week before the match, an important white-and-black match to decide who will play has arrived.
The white-and-black match is held for two days. On the first day, Chimenga will play as number six. On the second day, he will play as a pitcher.
Whether I can play as a pitcher and hit the ball, or whether I can hit the ball and hit the ball, or whether I can attack and hit the ball...
First of all, will he be able to attack and hit the ball and appeal as a batter?
The first batter looks at the ball and hits it with a four-ball.
The second batter has a no-out and a runner-one-three chance.
Will he be able to return the runner?
The first batter hits a sacrifice fly.
The third batter has a no-out and a runner-one-two chance.
The runner-one-two hits the first ball beautifully and the runner-one-three runs home.
The first batter adds a point.
The second batter has a no-out and a runner-one-four chance.
Wow, a save!
Today is a big day for Nyanda Nida Ten.
My goal is to reach my goal.
Nitsuki was able to get a satisfactory result in batting.
Will he be able to appeal even in pitching with this condition?
Tani is making a fuss about sports news every day.
He is focused on batting.
He is looking forward to it, too.
It's a race that attracts attention all over the world.
That's right.
Like Tani, Nitsuki graduated high school and went to the United States.
Segine, how did you like his batting?
It's a good chance for him.
He hit that sacrifice fly.
It's important.
That's right.
Nitsuki has a sense of plus thinking.
That's right.
It suits Hawaii, doesn't it?
That's right.
I went abroad with my sister.
Australia?
I want to go to Hawaii.
Hawaii?
What are you going to do there?
I'm going there for dinner.
It's the second day of the white and black matches.
Will he be able to appeal even in pitching with this condition?
He is fast.
Let's watch the second half of the video.
Three, two, one...
"Mirai Monster"!
Nitsuki is going to study at a university in Hawaii and play an active role in the official match.
The white and black match was held a week ago.
First of all, it is most important to get the first strike.
First pitch strike.
That's the most important.
On this day, Nitsuki was entrusted with the first pitch.
Will he be able to get the first strike and hold it down every time?
From the first ball, he strikes with his specialty, straight ball.
The second ball continues.
Left fly and one out.
Here comes his specialty, cut ball.
He gets the first strike.
It looks like it's shaking more.
And...
Two in a row, he stands up.
He continues no-hit pitching up to three times.
Four times with no hits.
Two in a row.
Itsuki, here's your first hit.
And with no outs and one in a row, will he be able to get over it?
He gets it.
Two in a row.
He gets it with a double play.
It's a lot easier now.
The batter continues.
Three in a row.
And that's it for today's pitch.
Four in a row.
Four outs and three in a row.
He succeeded in appealing as a pitcher as well.
How did you feel about the blank line?
It's the worst.
It's zero points for me today.
- Why? - It's zero points.
- Zero points? - Yes.
Why did it become like this?
I'll correct it.
Itsuki-kun looked back at the blank line that looked great at first glance.
Will he be able to correct the blank line and make an official debut?
First of all, how was the pitch?
It was great.
I agree.
He's strict with himself.
Zero points...
Is this how people who aim for major titles feel?
It's amazing.
I'd like to know what went wrong.
Itsuki-kun, you've always been cheerful and now you've become negative.
Yui-chan, what would you say to him?
Shall we go eat pancakes together?
Next week...
Will he be able to make an official debut?
Tell us about it!
Everyone's matchmaker, Miramon Kitchen!
What is Itsuki-kun's matchmaker of the Baseball Association of Miramon Kitchen?
Here is my matchmaker!
It's Pokeballs!
Itsuki-kun's matchmaker is a Pokeball student from the University of Hawaii.
Pokeballs are a Hawaiian dish.
It's a bowl of rice topped with fresh seafood cut into cubes.
Can I eat it?
Wow!
This is a typical Pokeball dish.
It's a cut of tuna, onions and other vegetables mixed together and seasoned with soy sauce.
You can eat it twice a week and it's one of your favorites!
Well then, Itsuki-kun, while your teammates are eating and studying English, please tell us about the food!
It's so tasty!
That's fresh!
That's perfect!
I wish I had what he has.
That's the way he describes you.
It sounds good.
Nine!
High score!
Amazing!
That's ten!
Here is your matchmaker of the Baseball Association of Miramon Kitchen!
Out of those who submitted their matchmakers, we will randomly select five people each week and give them...
High Cleanliness and Absorption...
The only detergent that helps clothes retain their original color...
High concentration Complete Gel and Nanox Bars...
And Aromalitch.
The fourth Mirai Monster is...
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