QilinBeast

In a forgotten corner of Japan, where weeds cover the baseball field and the school gave up on sports long ago, one boy refuses to let go of his dream.



Thirteen-year-old Haruto Saito is a baseball prodigy born in the wrong place. Gifted as both pitcher and batter, his talent burns bright—but in a rural middle school with no team, no coach, and no one who believes, it’s like screaming into the void. Except… one person still listens.

Sōta Nakamura, his quiet best friend, would rather read math books than swing a bat. But when Haruto asks, he picks up a catcher’s mitt—not out of love for the game, but for the friendship they share. Together, they form a club from scratch: no equipment, no strategy, just raw heart and late-night dreams.

As they gather misfit teammates and find unexpected support in their stern math teacher—once a forgotten player himself—the boys discover that baseball isn’t just about winning championships. It’s about building something where nothing existed before. It’s about scraped knees, quiet encouragements, shared bentos, and the girl who stitches their uniforms by hand.

But the road to glory isn’t smooth. Injuries, failures, heartbreaks—and the haunting knowledge that talent might not be enough—test every ounce of their resolve. Because no one expects legends to be born in countryside classrooms.

Will their dream reach Koshien—or will they remain the team no one remembers?
A story of friendship, failure, and the field that held their youth.
⚾ The dirt may forget their footprints… but the sky never will.

Baseball:No Diamond For The Forgotten

Folded, slightly damp, slipped under the staff room door.

Coach Inoue opened it during class break. His brow arched. Then furrowed. Then—just for a split second—he smiled.

> "Challenge Game Request — Yamashita Middle School. Saturday. 2 PM. Friendly."

"Wait… an actual match?!" Jun nearly dropped his water bottle.

"Friendly?" Takeshi frowned. "That's what they call beating us for fun."

"Why now?" Haruto looked to Coach Inoue.

The old math teacher stood with arms folded, chalk dust still on his sleeves. "Because one of you recorded that scrimmage and posted it online."

"You tagged it: 'Team of Miracles. Future Champs.'" Coach said flatly.

"Okay, but 56 enthusiastic views!"

Yamashita Middle School was neat. Their uniforms matched. Their coach looked like a professional gym trainer. And their players? Tall. Sharp. Confident.

Team Miracles wore mismatched jerseys, borrowed cleats, and Reina was still stitching someone's number on with pink thread.

"They're laughing at us," Sōta muttered as they arrived.

"They should," Haruto said. "Let's make them stop."

Top of the 1st Inning – Yamashita Bats First

Sōta crouched behind the plate. "Don't try to strike everyone out. Just play your rhythm."

The batter swung too early. Strike three.

But Yamashita was no amateur team.

The next two batters connected—deep hits down the right field line.

The first run came in. Then another.

By the end of the inning: 0 – 2.

Bottom of the 1st – Team Miracles at Bat

Takeshi whispered, "Just touch the ball."

Takeshi hit a grounder but got tagged out trying to stretch a single into a double.

The ball flew high… but short of the fence.

Inning 2 to 4 – Chaos & Learning

Reina got distracted waving at a dog that wandered onto the field.

Haruto struck out two with his signature forkball.

Sōta threw out a runner stealing second with perfect precision.

Takeshi dove to stop a grounder, saving a run.

Their coach squinted. "This team… isn't trained. But they're dangerous."

The crowd gasped—few parents and teachers from both schools had gathered.

Even Coach Inoue's pen stopped moving for a second.

The ball flew. This time, farther.

Chapter 23: The Uninvited Challenge