The narrator and the other students discuss the spring season at the high school. They've made it to the top eight in the spring, and they've got a lot of work to do. One of the students says that the spring is the most important time of the year because it's the time of year when the kids learn how to play the game. The narrator points out that the school has a reputation for building a strong team every year, and that the coach of the school, kataoka, is known for his passion for his players. The other students agree with the narrator, saying that they need to help the school get over the "complex" of the spring so that they can compete with the top schools in the country. The students agree that they'll have to work hard to do so, but they're excited about the upcoming season.