I'd like to think that Rei has got some clarity about his situation now. His identity is no longer just about shogi; he's got people who care for him, and that's something he can hold on to - more than his job as a pro player.
@taesu thanks for checking it out for us. I guess it's not so strange for Korean artists to get published in Japan these days, though, especially with web platforms. IIRC Boichi (Dr. Stone, Origin) is Korean but he's published in Japan.
So if I'm reading the afterword correctly, the artist for this adaptation is not from Japan? Either way, all the best to them and I hope to see more cool work from both author and artist.
It's a small detail, but I like how the artist draws Satou's stray hair strands. It's not to the point that she appears unkempt; just that she doesn't spend a lot of time brushing her hair, which fits her character
I think it's good that the series is ending where it is now, it's a good stopping point for the story. Satoru has found a new source of strength, and I'm confident that people will take their side in the whole "Saotome has a girlfriend?!" fiasco.
That last page, though. My heart.
@raifive IIRC if the catcher drops the ball or otherwise fails to catch, the batter can run to first base. The catcher can still throw to first base and take out the batter, but it's still a critical error.
Also, you've probably seen it here and in other baseball manga, but catchers work closely...