Asano's novels revolve around Takumi Harada, a young man who moves to a mountain town in Okayama prefecture during the spring break before he enters middle school due to his father's job transfer. Takumi is a pitcher, and after the moves he loses faith in his own talent, when suddenly his classmate Gou Nagakura appears in front of him. Gou has a strong desire to form a "battery" (a combination of a pitcher and catcher) with Takumi. (Source: Anime News Network)

Kouki Uchiyamaas Takumi Harada
Tasuku Hatanakaas Gou Nagakura
Ayumu Muraseas Fumito Sawaguchi
Kaito Ishikawaas Keita Higashidani
Ryouhei Kimuraas Shunji Mizugaki
Yui Fujimakias Seiha Harada
Yuuichirou Umeharaas Kazuki Kaionji
Yuuki Onoas Shuugo Kadowaki
Shuuta Morishimaas Eiji Nobunishi
Hozumi Goudaas Makoto Tomura