
Black Out
ブラックアウト
Kuroki is called to replace an injured pitcher at the Koshien tournament. He performs well until a critical accident occurs in the final inning, causing his team to lose. After the game, Kuroki notices a strange smile on Suzuki, the catcher who missed the crucial catch. Unable to control his anger, Kuroki starts a fight, resulting in his school being banned from Koshien.
Two years later, Kuroki has stopped attending school. He receives a mysterious letter from Suzuki, and soon after, he sees news that Suzuki has committed suicide. Convinced by the letter that this is not a simple suicide, Kuroki vows to uncover the truth behind the incident.
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