Ace of Diamond: The Pride of Nagano

This novel is also known as Wild Ambition. They were like wild grass from the countryside: inconspicuous, yet tenaciously growing. "Hey, kid, do you like playing baseball?" Because someone had finally caught one of his pitches cleanly for the first time, Sawamura, then in eighth grade, accepted without hesitation the smiling middle-aged man's invitation to attend the high school where he taught. But, Chris-senpai, why didn't you tell me this school teaches pig farming too?! Maeno and Kuramochi passed by and patted Sawamura on the shoulder. "Why not transfer to our engineering class? You can learn to use wrenches and operate machine tools." Chris, who was in the general studies program thanks to his excellent grades, ruffled Sawamura's hair. "You can feed the pigs while memorizing the baseball notes I've put together for you." Sawamura burst into tears. "Chris-senpai, you don't love me anymore!" "Don't be a baby. Even if you cry, I won't let you pitch one extra ball." This is the story of a group of baseball-playing boys from every corner of the country, striving with all their might as they chase their dreams of reaching Koshien. *No transmigration or rebirth. Some original characters are partly inspired by real-life players or coaches. Important notes: 1. Sawamura's age is manipulated in a certain way, which will be explained later in the story. 2. Aside from a few former Seido members, there is basically no Seido storyline. 3. The protagonist's school will not ultimately dominate Koshien. 4. The author is sensitive. If you don't like it, please quietly move on. No writing advice, please. Thank you very much. Theme: Passionate youth and tireless striving