Ace of Diamond / Big Windup! / Original Baseball Fiction 钻石王牌/大振/原创棒球

1 棒 [The Crimes of Diamond / Ace of Diamond] Baseball Hero [钻石的功罪/钻石王牌]棒球英雄 Star Formula星之式No CP42k WordsOngoing What kind of legend will you make on the baseball field? Hibino Chisato isn’t particularly devoted to anything. He likes showing off and hates hassles. His greatest dream in life is to live freely and happily, but even someone as carefree and unruly as him eventually encounters the one who changes his fate. The first time I visited the Louvre, I wasn’t particularly impressed, because I had already met my very own Mona Lisa. Asked about the fact that the first thing he ever fell for in his lif 192Favorites326Clicks/ch767Gifts

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Wow! This is so good! The protagonist, Chihiro, is a standard protagonist in a wish-fulfillment novel, with a strong personality. He has great chemistry with every pitcher he interacts with [doge emoji]. My favorite part is after Ayasegawa and Hina's arranged marriage fails, and he's arranged to remarry the protagonist (not really), showing how the two grow closer. The author doesn't directly write Ayasegawa or Chihiro's opinions on this, but instead changes from a third-person perspective to Ayasegawa's first-person monologue, describing the scene where Ayasegawa tenderly strokes Chihiro's gloves after Chihiro accompanies him to buy equipment. The feeling that stems from loving someone because of them is so wonderful, like the bond that blossoms between the pitcher and catcher like in The Little Prince... In terms of character development, Chihiro has a chivalrous spirit; he's really going to use his shovel to help those in need [laughing emoji]. He's sharp yet has a clear mind, living the kind of life that everyone loves and aspires to. The game descriptions are also excellent, focusing on the character relationships and performances at key turning points. The amount of information is well-paced with subtle open endings, which, to some extent, enriches the baseball experience, avoiding the monotony of just playing through every game (not that the games are bad). However, the update frequency is almost unstable, with weekly updates [crying emoji]. There's no next chapter for Lucy. I was smiling when I was halfway through (Chapter 7?) When I saw the author wishing me a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, and my smile vanished instantly. P. S. I haven't read baseball novels in a long time, but there was a pretty good one called "Diamond Ace: From Tokyo to Japan I" by Dianjia before, which you could check out if you're looking for something to read. This one is characterized by its well-developed characters and expressive dialogue. I've honestly forgotten the specific plot highlights, but it was consistently good up to chapter 90. Also, the author is a Takano fan, so there are no major errors in the baseball rules and gameplay. They also know how to use references and make fun of the naive Tokyo baseball team.

2 双 Chasing Each Other 双向追赶 Ji Qu佶屈Danmei (BL)125k WordsCompleted Miyusawa fanfiction Theme: Play ball and fall in love. 2kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch1.8kGifts

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I haven't read this a second time yet, I'll add my review later, but the two baseball-headed guys exchanging feelings as opponents in their pitching and batting duel really tugged at my heartstrings. It's great and I love watching it. P. S. I highly recommend the Taiwanese BL baseball novel, "He Under the Summer Sun." You can find it on Bing and Google. The writing is of publishable quality. Getting it for free is a steal! [Doge emoji with rose in hand] The genre leans towards youthful school life over intense sports. The protagonist, a first-year student, spends his time diligently training without ever playing in a formal match, which feels a bit overly realistic. However, the romantic character development and complex relationships involving family, friendship, and competition compensate for this. The portrayal of the playful and energetic personalities of high school boys is spot-on, creating a lively and engaging ensemble cast where every character is memorable. The protagonist, short and unassuming, is a cute, unassuming pitcher—honest and without any aggression—but surprisingly, he utters some very cool lines in the baseball arena. His rival, the male lead, is a slightly cunning, outgoing, and somewhat ditzy pitcher who, while being cared for by the protagonist, reciprocates with enthusiasm—a warm and affectionate "big polar bear." Overall, it's a very realistic novel with a romantic, anime-like feel, and the descriptions are incredibly detailed. One thing I particularly liked was that since no one was the catcher in the first year, both pitchers wanted to be on the mound, but when needed, they were willing to change positions for each other, becoming the ones crouching behind home plate [starry eyes]. During their first pitching and catching pairing in practice, they did a "no secret signals" challenge, and the catcher completely accepted the response, saying, "Catch all my balls!" What an unconventional romantic gesture…! P. S. Ugh, why do Taiwanese people have to speak so cutely! *Sighs* *walks away angrily*

3 蝶 [Ace of Diamond] Metamorphosis ［钻A］蝶变 August Dog Fur八月的狗毛No CP61k WordsOngoing If Chris hadn't been injured, Miyuki would have competed with him for the starting catcher position... If Sawamura had had some baseball experience and better control, Furuya's steady growth wouldn't have been derailed by injury, and Tojo would have gotten a chance to take the mound... If Kataoka had stopped being so fixated on having an ace, and Ochiai had joined the coaching staff sooner... If the former third-years, including Tetsuya Yuki, Jun Isashiki, Ryosuke Kominato, and Toru Masuko, had 378Favorites377Clicks/ch723Gifts

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The story features Eijun as the main character without a romantic pairing, and the setting is incredibly wonderful and perfect—a world where no one gets hurt! The baseball knowledge presented in the story is quite rigorous, and the author clearly cherishes their writing. It's a story that doesn't follow the original's formula and is worth savoring.

4 重 Reborn: I’m Inside My Younger Brother’s Body 重生之我在弟弟身体里 Yan Zhi嫣旨Danmei (BL)39k WordsCompleted What does a lover's betrayal matter? What does it matter if the team abandons you? What could be more tragic than dying to your own ball?!! After Tamiya Toru lived out his tragic life burdened by humiliation and resentment, fate gave him an unexpected chance to be reborn in the body of his twin brother. Awakening? No, a true awakening! This time, he will take back what should have been his. Some say it's like a hot-blooded Japanese manga, but I think it's not that much like one. Why not judge f 39Favorites1kClicks/ch10Gifts

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A classic baseball BL short story. An ordinary person who pins his obsession on baseball suffers from unrequited love, separation from loved ones, and resentment, and all sorts of pain in his life's low points are healed by a miracle. P. S. I recommend a bittersweet sad bad ending short story from the other pairing called "The Pitcher's Choice (ABO)," which is similar to this story but completely opposite. The story takes place in Karasuno High School's baseball team, which has broken through to reach Koshien. The protagonist, the pitcher, forms a delicate love triangle with the team's catcher and fourth batter. But the youthful exuberance and tender romance of the beginning abruptly end—five or six years later, the former ace pitcher has exiled himself, wandering the lower rungs of society. The more I enjoyed the beginning, the more heartbroken I became later. [Heartbroken] The author vividly portrays that shining figure on the pitcher's mound with evocative prose; even his stubbornness and willfulness seem endearing. But he can't grasp what he wants, can't get what he desires, and can't let go, stubbornly banging his head against a wall, reminding me of Shang Xirui or Cheng Dieyi. After finishing it, I felt like this: unable to let go [crying][crying][crying]

5 运 Sports Anime Protagonist Simulator 运动番主角模拟器 Qi Qi Ti Ya奇奇提亚No CP195k WordsOngoing "This game offers a wide range of options, letting you try your hand at baseball, tennis, volleyball, and more." "Every playthrough is guaranteed to be unique, with no repeats. Even after multiple runs, the game will still feel fresh." "98% immersive gameplay that feels like stepping into a second life! To celebrate the launch, enjoy tons of bonuses when you buy now!" Intrigued by the promotional text, the player clicked on the game. "Completed" Playthrough One: Pitcher: Tianshun Lizhi "In 3.9kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch5.5kGifts

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An original baseball story featuring a protagonist who's a pitcher, it looks like a mix of The Sims and a crampon game (?). What? You haven't played it? Then let's compare it to Princess Maker. The protagonist is a complete idiot who spoils his nemesis 5 in skill, 5 in strength, 1 in intelligence, and weak in willpower but still an ace. The baseball arc is currently complete.

6 体 [Oblivion Battery] The Fan Favorite Segment [失忆投捕]体验派保留节目 Fei Wo Xiao Mou非我小谋No CP279k WordsOngoing Player, player, your baseball romance strategy is certainly strong, but there just isn't enough of it. Is there anything with enough chapters to really satisfy me? There is, brother, there is. I've made nine saves like this [Hogu] What's wrong with wanting to be a strategist's dog? HE: Three batters, six outs, let's go! BE: One hand each, and you still can't get me into the Yang Alliance? [Teito] Renamed the Pitcher Kingdom HE: You start, he relieves, I close. Perfect. BE: Unattainable… always 2.2kFavorites2.5kClicks/ch23kGifts

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An original pitcher, a pseudo-human with a touch of liveliness, a fickle player who collects everything using save/load techniques. The game descriptions are quite interesting, using different formats such as direct description, forum style, and live broadcast. You wouldn't understand the jokes if you don't play games much, like "rabbit head controls the brain." P. S. The author's other novel, "Diamond's Merits and Sins: Rebirth," is really good! My friend, Xia Fei Shi Cai Ji, has a wonderful story about the clash between her innocent baseball mindset and the reborn person's subtle, calculating nature. Especially the dialogue between the protagonist, Cai Ji, and the substitute pitcher, Xiao An, is so subtle and unsettling. The last time I saw a protagonist like that was in "Takanono," and I can't even see what happens next! [Crying emoji] So much more lighthearted and fun baseball daily life!

7 投 [Baseball] Do Pitchers Dream of Koshien on the Mound? [棒球竞技]投手在投手丘上会梦到甲子园吗？ Yun Jian Shan云见山No CP332k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete; revisions are being uploaded...] As a relief pitcher for the Fuji Yang Little League team, Shuangye Takuya never got a chance to play. All the spotlight belonged to the other pitcher. So after moving away, he came to Xijing, far from Dongdu, and started his pitching career over at Aobatai High School. But why does this look so much like the final boss?! Shuangye: Yukimura, come practice batting today. Until you get used to the pitches, I'll keep throwing inside. Yu 465Favorites521Clicks/ch719Gifts

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Original baseball story. The protagonist is a pitcher by profession and a troll by side. He can take on 8 opponents and verbally abuse his teammates until they lose all sense of reality. Amidst the venom, only true baseball lovers remain standing thanks to their buffs. But the childhood friend catcher saw everything. He came for you. Keywords: The King's Avatar (?), Underdog's Rise to Power, Childhood Sweetheart Appears Out of the Blue, Unconcerned in Public but Extremely Hardworking in Private

8 运 The Athletic Demon King Has Arrived! 运动系大魔王来了！ A Bowl of Rice, Please来碗大米饭No CP1.2M WordsCompleted Going VIP on October 23! Anti-theft set to 40%. Bonus baseball arc: 35% complete. Parallel Lives is a game produced by Millefiore, and the player is a devoted fan. The game is all about training through sports. After one playthrough of getting brutally beaten up by NPCs, the player's skills are on a whole new level. So he decides to start a second playthrough and take on the challenge again. Baseball arc! Second playthrough. In the player's ideal scenario, he becomes an incredibly powerful 7.9kFavorites8.8kClicks/ch42.1kGifts

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An original catcher, a cheerful and boastful character, emphasizing a sunny (and refreshing) baseball atmosphere where everyone is happy. Since the pharmacist is already at his full potential in the second playthrough, his strength in the game is absurd; those concerned with realism might find it jarring, such as the 100% batting average. Comparatively, the first game is more action-packed and youthful, while the second leans more towards a cute, slice-of-life style.

9 棒 A Guide to Surviving on the Baseball Field 棒球场生存指南 Universal普世Danmei (BL)532k WordsOngoing A pure white bird settled on a branch at Seido High. Its feathers were damp, and it looked utterly weary from a long journey. On that diamond-shaped baseball field, countless people struggled through the dirt for their dreams. Sweat, tears, and blood blended into a dark mess, while cicadas echoed in their chests with every breath. Under the blazing sun, youthful dreams can only evaporate or be tempered into brilliant diamonds. But there is only one crown, and the only way is forward, ever forw 2.5kFavorites3.4kClicks/ch8.8kGifts

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An original pitcher, chasing after the footsteps of his dream's white moonlight, took up baseball (Kaname: ? Me?), But since there's no such person in reality, he can only secretly reminisce [doge]. Such a talented and secretive pitcher is like catnip to Miyuki... Oh no! The catnip is biting! *This is a rare instance of a stable update with a backlog of chapters. Author, as long as you update daily, I'll do anything.

10 本 What Should I Do When My Childhood Friend, Who Was Supposed to Play Volleyball with Me, Got Kidnapped into Playing Baseball? 本该一起打排球的幼驯染被拐去打棒球了怎么办 Turmeric Little Tea Cake姜黄小茶饼No CP30k WordsOngoing Impenetrable defense, flexible offense, and brainy players holding it all together. In the middle of the night, the cat-loving coach from a certain high school still can't help sighing: "Ryosuke, you should have come to Nekoma!" Ever since that game, Sawamura Eijun has known... He's done for. He'll be obsessed with baseball for the rest of his life. So he says goodbye to his friends and travels down countless difficult roads no one else knows about, all so he can stand on a higher stage, ex 258Favorites1kClicks/ch130Gifts

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Falling into the pit is my destiny... The highlight of this book is the crossover. Kogoro and Haiji have a great influence on Eijun. The original work's cheerfulness is mixed with a bit of sensitivity and eccentricity, but here he seems more open and easygoing because of his friends in Tokyo. P. S. This time I'm recommending an original baseball novel called "God-Eyed Strong Baseball Player," featuring a catcher as the main character. It's also unfinished; the book has been taken down from print, so you can only read pirated versions. This story captures the fun of baseball, but it's not as intensely youthful and passionate as Japanese manga. Personally, I think it's a rare gem of writing in the baseball fandom—well-paced, insightful yet easy to understand, avoiding lengthy, technical jargon, and skillfully explaining amusing anecdotes about Japanese baseball. I laughed throughout the entire reading. The main character is incredibly likable. Although he's a baseball prodigy, he's very down-to-earth and sometimes even a bit silly. The scene that stuck with me the most was when he tried to fake a stolen base to distract the pitcher, but his terrible technique got him thoroughly humiliated by the opponents. He even tripped and fell flat on his face while leaving the base, forced to watch his captain hit a home run. When the captain reminded him to run the bases, he arrogantly declared he'd walk back to home plate. Watching the game was so much fun, it made me laugh out loud!

11 钻 Ace of Diamond Fanfic: Qingbo 钻石王牌同人青波 Mr. Changqing常青先生Danmei (BL)7k WordsOngoing Original character, paired with Miyuki Third-person narration The story starts in middle school. A tale of mutual healing. During middle school, their relationship should be friendship only. I really love Ace of Diamond and every character in it, but there are too few stories of the kind I want to read, so I decided to write one myself. I've tried to learn about baseball and watch games, but I feel like there's still a lot I don't understand. Please bear with me if I get anything about baseb 83Favorites312Clicks/ch—Gifts

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Original content creator, with more drafts saved on Lofter. Miyuki finds Miyuki's rare lazy and shy personality difficult to deal with, but surprisingly, he's quite smitten with her, and he's already let her into his home before chapter 40 (even though she's still in the first year of junior high). This story focuses on daily life with the competition as a secondary element. Although a new map has been introduced, the engaging introduction and narrative pace are refreshing. The original supporting characters are vivid and endearing, and it feels like the author has poured a lot of gentle kindness into it. P. S. This is a long novel by Krize, written by Bamboo Shoots and Chili Stir-fried Pork. It's available on Tomato. This story flows smoothly and updates consistently, but it didn't quite appeal to my taste. Perhaps it transitioned too quickly into the "old married couple" phase; I prefer stories with more back-and-forth.

12 钻 Ace of Diamond: Our Generation 钻石王牌之我们的世代 Bittercress碎米荠No CP1.2M Words There will be a long break in updates. Please don’t wait for me. I’ve been working overtime constantly, and I’m already getting white hair. T.T I’ve barely had time to turn on my computer lately. I’m very sorry. The chapters are locked because I plan to revise the story. My writing was poor and there were too many plot holes before. I’ll unlock them once I’ve finished revising. I’ve already started. Warnings: 1. (Major spoiler) The ace of the second-year summer qualifiers is Tanba, not the prot 3.4kFavorites2.8kClicks/ch16.3kGifts

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Chris, the original pitcher, has a lot of screen time. Because of the strong "destined battery" atmosphere, he felt a sense of guilt and guilt after Tanba took over. Later, Miyuki also tried hard to poach him. The matches were very entertaining, and although it followed a progression system, it didn't follow any predictable tropes. Abezu in this story is incredibly powerful, but during the matches, he keeps stumbling into traps, or he tricks his teammates into doing so, which is hilarious (this kind of temperamental protagonist is too realistic and can be a bit annoying). P. S. I also recommend Naruto's "The Rest of My Life Facing the Sun" from Lofter. This "Inamori IF" story is unforgettable at first glance. The question, "Where should the camera be pointed at?"—The author didn't follow the original story's formula and added their own interpretation of the characters. One of the funny parts: Seido's admissions officer, Miyuki Kazuya, narrowly loses to Narumi Naruto! The reason? Using an old-fashioned phone without LINE.

13 キ [Ace of Diamond] Sparkling, Like My Dream 【钻石王牌】キラキラしていて、私の夢です Dingdong Psyduck叮咚可达鸭No CP36k WordsCompleted The complete story is finished at 36,000 characters. Genfic I just finished the whole story, and I really can't come up with a blurb. Theme: None 159Favorites974Clicks/ch7Gifts

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A heartwarming story about a hidden gem. With the help of others, Rong Chun, a white-collar worker, picks up baseball again. The story captures the shyness and trepidation of returning home, and the process is very touching.

14 视 [Miyuki X Sawamura] Beyond the Field of Vision 【御泽】视野之外 Shi Yi Gong诗以弓Danmei (BL)29k WordsCompleted A certain future what-if route for Dr. A, with angst, but a happy ending. Theme: Speak plainly 303Favorites1.7kClicks/ch5Gifts

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Based on the original timeline, the overall taste is just right in terms of sweetness and savory flavor, making it worth a try. The texture is similar to Bright Dairy's Rushi yogurt. P. S. This author also has another frequently recommended book, "The Shiba Inu Dumb of Daocheng Industry," where the elementary school kids fighting will make you chuckle. If you have access to Tishangao 3, you'll discover even more hidden short stories and surprises from her.

15 御 [Ace of Diamond] How Miyuki and Sawamura Got Together [钻石王牌]御泽是如何被促成的 ReachDanmei (BL)12k WordsCompleted How an original male passerby character brought about the pairing of Mikasa and Sawamura Afterward, the protagonist said that his life felt utterly bleak OTZ Just a plot bunny, don't overthink it Even so, it somehow feels really heartwarming Theme: 231Favorites16.2kClicks/ch—Gifts

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I'm not sure how to rate this book. The male protagonist's character is very interesting, and his views on Alpha Diamond are insightful. It's written and developed in a long, drawn-out style, but then it suddenly ends in one chapter? Huh?

16 稻 (Ace of Diamond) Inashiro’s Catcher Tryouts （钻石王牌）稻实捕手竞争上岗 Evergreen Mountains青山长在No CP105k WordsOngoing Ritsu Sawamura is Eijun Sawamura's fraternal twin brother. Since his aunt and uncle had no children, they took him in when he was six. From then on, he lived in Tokyo with his aunt and only returned to Nagano for the New Year. He began his baseball journey in Tokyo. His dream is to become the best catcher in Japan. Along the way, he met Narumiya Mei and the genius catcher Itsuki Tadano. As they competed to become Inashiro's starting catcher, they pushed each other to improve, and Inashiro enter 438Favorites1kClicks/ch144Gifts

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A promising young player. The original protagonist is Sawamura's younger brother, a catcher who somewhat dotes on the pitcher. The story begins after Harada's retirement, with the two catchers vying for Naruto's attention. P. S. In Daoshi's writing, I also recommend Dianjia's "Diamond Ace: The First Pitcher and Catcher," an original catcher novel, a free long story currently being re-updated. The protagonist's initial impression is that of a bland, even boring, bumbling guy, but he actually has a strong, resilient, and interesting personality, especially when it comes to targeting Miyuki's sharp tongue. For example, when he and Naruto planned to take advantage of Miyuki's weak and incompetent thrower, I burst out laughing. The supporting characters are very talented, and the matches are full of Koshien laughs, making them entertaining and enjoyable. However, because he has a debuff, he swaps scripts with Seido, facing many hardships and not guaranteed to win (although Naruto, being a third-year student, will definitely win; Harada-senpai: poor life).

17 钻 Ace of Diamond: The Selfish Pitcher 钻石王牌之自私的投手 таняNo CP468k WordsOngoing On the night Sawamura Eijun won the MLB championship, he transmigrated back to his high school days. But something was strange: this time, he hadn't chosen to stay in Nagano and had instead enrolled at Seido. Fortunately, he was still playing baseball. Pitchers are sensitive and willful creatures. And Sawamura Eijun is the most selfish of them all. The manga broke my heart. I felt sorry for Sawamura, always having to swallow his pain alone and watch his hard work go unrewarded. So I want to wri 4.9kFavorites8.5kClicks/ch3kGifts

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The "if" story of Rong Chun's rebirth is now being updated again! How would Eijun, who didn't study at Seido University and is now an MLB champion, view his other seniors? This perspective is very interesting: Ryouka Eijun, who has a great relationship with his older brother; Miyuki, who is no longer as adept as before after his thoughts have been figured out; and Furuya, who seems to have a chick complex and relies on Eijun more than the catcher… Left-click to view Shiba Inu's affection level ↓ The author has developed entirely new interpersonal relationships in the original storyline, which are interesting and funny, and the competitions are also very exciting! P. S. Another book with excellent character interactions is Tomato's "I'm a Cheat Code in Seido," but unfortunately it's unfinished. The original protagonist is Eijun, and the main couple is Miyuki. It's also known as "Me, My Brother, and That Annoying Catcher's Three-Person World," and guess who's the third wheel? (I'm making this up.) The delicate dependence and trust between the brothers is very touching, and the brother-complex aspect is off the charts!

18 钻 Ace of Diamond: Reborn Battery 钻石王牌之重生battery Clouds Dream白云做梦Danmei (BL)47k WordsCompleted To the very end, he and A-Ming never got to celebrate together the way Seido did. Tadano thought perhaps he just didn't have that kind of talent. Given another chance, he made a completely different choice and rewrote Narumiya's final summer at Koshien. But perhaps he misjudged someone else's choice. Theme: Being too kind can be a kind of cruelty 191Favorites518Clicks/ch106Gifts

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Battery, but doesn't play baseball. A lighthearted romantic comedy about a comic book editor and a professional baseball player, a new story by the author of "Intersecting Lives." The process of uncovering the secret is very enjoyable! P. S. Many people have already recommended the author's previous work, "Miyuki's Path," so I'll skip that and talk about the previous Lofter translation of "Miyuki's Path" ("The Path We Walk"). The most interesting part of this story is the conflict between the soulmate AU and Miyuki's character design; this guy completely avoids the issue with feigned composure. When he first met Miyuki, he was sullen upon hearing that Eijun was his soulmate; upon hearing that he was a pitcher, he became incredibly energetic, making one wonder what his expression would be when he said to Eijun, "Even if you didn't play baseball, I would still like you" w

19 打 Playing Baseball Is So Much Fun 打棒球真开心啊 Wooden Pen木笔人No CP246k WordsOngoing During a vacation, Aikawa was reborn as himself in a parallel world after a plane crash. In this world, he was still in his third year of middle school, but he couldn't find any of the classmates or schools he remembered from his previous life. So he decided to join a local baseball powerhouse and coast along, letting the big shots carry him to Koshien. Things didn't go the way Aikawa expected, though. Before he knew it, he found himself wondering: “Wait, how did I become the ace?” What other p 2.5kFavorites3.5kClicks/ch9kGifts

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Recommended. Original story, protagonist is a pitcher, character development is interspersed throughout numerous games, a heartwarming tale reminiscent of Daishin Shinichi's style. The narrative weaves two threads: the overt thread is the protagonist leading the team to Koshien, and the covert thread is the protagonist's story before his rebirth. Beneath Aikawa's gentle and kind exterior lies a self-protective passivity and utilitarianism, making the later scene where Aikawa, while thinking of taking advantage of others' vulnerability as the CPU catcher, softens and hugs Mikai (crying puppy. Jpg), opening up his defenses, all the more endearing. P. S. Good news: The catcher was not CPU'd by the pitcher. Another piece of good news: the catcher wasn't overwhelmed by the CPU either. P. S. The most fun part of this book is that everyone has their own agenda, especially the protagonist, Aikawa Tsuneyuki, who has his own scheming. The other pitchers and catchers on the team are also awkward characters. It's a chaotic situation without any honesty innings—it's really intriguing!

20 钻 Ace of Diamond: The Golden Generation 钻石王牌之黄金世代 A Cat Seen Through a Tube管中窥猫Danmei (BL)167k WordsOngoing A plane crash sent Sawamura Eijun, an ace pitcher in Major League Baseball, back to the age of sixteen, just after graduating junior high. That was the year he was recruited by Seido High, beginning the legendary baseball career that lay ahead of him. [He had no regrets about this life, so why on earth did he inexplicably return to the past? The only explanation is that the God of the World is playing a joke on him!] No matter what, figuring that getting another chance at life was better than 3.7kFavorites11.3kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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Highly recommended. This is my favorite novel about Rong Chun's rebirth. The writing is excellent, and the ensemble cast and the backstory setting are what attract me the most. Kirakira, the dazzling Sawamura player (reluctantly) is reborn! Who among those who watched Diamond A hasn't dreamed of the aftermath of Furudate Haruichi's career? This story is based on that approach, showing a pure Sawamura who, despite trials and tribulations, hasn't become withdrawn, injured, or drastically changed in personality. His pure baseball path guarantees victory (not really). Also, I really love Chris's solo episodes! "I care about you, so your feelings are important too." This is the most crucial yet easily overlooked point in interpersonal relationships. Many things cannot be judged solely on right or wrong. This feeling of being caught alleviated the loneliness and anxiety of being rejected, allowing Chris to confront his inner self in the batter's box and resolutely swing the final baton. P. S. The author also has another great story on AO3 called "Unexpected Base Score" by Zhenze. I read it over and over again, savoring every word.

21 泽 [Ace of Diamond] Sawamura Eijun's Regret [钻石王牌]泽村荣纯的遗憾 White Tea Mountain白茶山Danmei (BL)210k WordsOngoing "If you could trade sixty years of peaceful, uneventful days for six years to fulfill a dream you couldn't realize when you were young and reckless, would you?" "Don't you want to make up for your regrets?" One day, she asked me that and reached out her hand. I want Eijun to have wounds open in his heart over and over, to be defeated by himself time and again, then clean himself up and get back on his feet. Because someone like that can face an 3.4kFavorites10.4kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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This is a story about Rong Chun's rebirth. While reading, it felt like there was a needle constantly pricking Rong Chun's butt, a constant reminder that his days were numbered, which wasn't very satisfying. The Akagi Middle School arc felt like a scene from a season cleanup where a pro player is ranked against a newbie friend. The way they solve this problem and how the team's mentality changes is described very well. P. S. If you find this a bit heavy, feel free to check out my other CP (couple) story, "Diamond Days," a double rebirth tale featuring Miyuki and Sawamura. It's super interesting and even more hilarious! Miyuki even makes his first appearance on the mound for Eijun!

22 大 [Big Windup! Fanfiction/TaSan] The Three-Legged Bird's Long Sleep 大振同人/田三/三光鳥的長眠 Sleepy Boy睡仔Danmei (BL)106k WordsCompleted Big Windup! alternate-universe fanfiction / Tajima x Mihashi / long-form In the early Meiji era, Japan's aristocracy fell into decline as foreigners encroached on its sovereignty. One night, Tajima Yuichiro, a young thief from the Hagami Society, sneaks into the British consulate and rescues his old friend Mihashi Ren, who disappeared three years ago. At first glance, it seems the matter is settled, but it leads to an unforeseeable ending. Should these homeless boys hold out hope for the new e 86Favorites1.2kClicks/ch20Gifts

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This is an AU fanfic of "Ace Pitcher," which has absolutely nothing to do with baseball. Although the style is old-fashioned, the characters are vividly portrayed. It's a gem from 14 years ago, and reading it feels like appreciating the same bright moon in a different time. P. S. The Lofter translation of Dr. Da Zhen's AU "Oben" is also highly recommended! In this story, the doctor's character isn't relegated to the background; instead, he replaces baseball as the main plot point. How could Mitsuhashi, clumsy, timid, and barely able to speak clearly, become an emergency room doctor? Starting from this seemingly impossible premise, the author, while inheriting the core of the original work, created a unique piece of his own: What is a doctor? Through a series of emergency room stories, Mitsuhashi provides his own answer—awkward, firm, yet gentle—as he finds his own path. It has a powerful aftertaste; I really want to self-print and keep it as a collector's item.

23 来 [Ace of Diamond] Let Me Join the Yakushi Team [钻石王牌]来个药师阵营 NikiyoNo CP72k WordsOngoing I'm back to reread the stuff I made myself. The reason I haven't wanted to write for a while is that I have to cut a lot from the original outline, starting with major cuts to the [Enrollment] chapter. The East Tokyo and Inashiro friendship game, which I spent a long time writing and planning, has to go too. It's a huge undertaking, so I've been putting it off, orz... I'll start revising, from the character profiles to all the character growth arcs. The progress might be slow, but you can't take 765Favorites4kClicks/ch126Gifts

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Hoping the author will revive and update sporadically— I believe the most crucial aspect of an original, indigenous protagonist is the portrayal of their family background. This book is neither verbose nor perfunctory, providing Iori with a perfect opportunity to integrate into the pharmacist team. The batter under the bridge becomes the pitcher under the bridge—overcome the unfavorable environment to play baseball! A passionate heart cannot be hidden! The identity of a pharmacist-turned-passionate protagonist is confirmed.

24 投 [Ace of Diamond] Pitcher [钻石王牌]投手 FirebrandNo CP172k WordsCompleted The main story is complete. It's short, told in first person, and the protagonist is male. The text is currently being revised. ※ First-person narration has its limits, so the focus is on the male lead's inner journey. A practice piece written for fun, with no logic to speak of. It's basically my own indulgence in a high-school baseball fantasy. An Ace of Diamond fanfic, the [Pitcher] arc. The [Fielder] and [Catcher] arcs are being updated, but the [Pitcher] arc should be the shortest. 3.7kFavorites18.5kClicks/ch313Gifts

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A sensitive and delicate original pitcher, second viewing complete. Passionate × Cute × The keywords for this book are "trauma from one's family of origin" and "building relationships through baseball." It's more realistic. There's a similar book called "Ace of Diamond: The Wilderness" by Dianjia (it's super good), but this one is more childlike. The protagonist hopes to develop a new "family" relationship outside of the capture, scaring Miyuki away ww Kuramochi is as considerate and caring as ever inside, the three of them are in a love triangle scene, start!

25 B Battery [Big Windup!, A3!, Tian San] Battery[大振、A3、田三] Qian Luoluo阡落落Danmei (BL)27k WordsCompleted The second bonus chapter of The Proposal. A story about the Nishiura boys facing rivals from the next year after they move up to second year. What kind of battery should Abe and Mihashi form as they keep fighting on? Theme: 162Favorites1.6kClicks/ch—Gifts

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A classic bittersweet battleground between the pitchers and catchers, including the catcher's declaration of war: "If you don't care, just hand him over to me." For the sake of the team's victory, the original one-on-one pitcher-catch pairings in A3 were changed to multiple pitcher-catch pairings. During this process, both sides were a bit anxious about winning or losing, which is why they needed to openly express their feelings! P. S. For those with a VPN, you can check out the author's new novel, "In Front of Seibu Stadium," on AO3. The title is in Traditional Chinese, or you can find it by searching for the tag "Da Zhen" and filtering for Chinese. My eyes are watering! The author is still shipping a couple from ten years ago. It's about pitcher Mitsuhashi becoming a professional baseball player to fulfill a promise (one-sided) he made with catcher Abe in high school, and how he rekindles his relationship with Abe, who was in the stands.

26 高 [Ace of Diamond] High School Baseball Simulator [钻石王牌]高中棒球模拟器 SpiderDanmei (BL)45k WordsCompleted Not long ago, player Kawaku Amana got into a game called High School Baseball Simulator. Honestly, before that, he knew absolutely nothing about baseball. He was also hopelessly unathletic and had no interest in real-life sports. But since playing a game doesn't require him to break a sweat, it doesn't matter if he knows nothing about sports or doesn't love them. The game has two modes: role-playing and custom character. After playing the role-playing mode to his heart's content, Kawaku Amana 1.4kFavorites7.4kClicks/ch137Gifts

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I've watched "The Amazing Story of Inari Pitcher" three times! Short stories are just so wonderful. The protagonist travels through time, treating his second life like a game while being extremely cautious, thinking, "If I can't go back, I still have to be serious." This contradiction often creates hilarious moments. In addition, this sharp-tongued personality really has Narumiya Mei completely under his thumb ww The two of them are fighting but also getting along well, like elementary school kids pecking at each other.

27 荣 [Ace of Diamond] Rong Shiba's Koshien Adventure [钻石王牌]荣柴柴甲子园历险记 Meow Three, Woof Four喵叁汪肆Danmei (BL)160k WordsOngoing Blurb One: Starting in his first year of middle school, Sawamura Eijun began having dreams. In his dreams, he played baseball at an incredible school, surrounded by amazing hitters and catchers. He went from a country boy to an ace pitcher leading his team to three consecutive championships, and then became the "Magician" known throughout MLB. The dreams were so beautiful that he woke up smiling every day. From then on, Eijun learned from the version of himself in his dreams every day. He learn 4.5kFavorites16.4kClicks/ch1.8kGifts

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This is a story about Rong Chun's rebirth, but it's a rebirth like drinking the Meng Po soup. The baseball idiot completely treats fragments of his past life as a dream! The only good thing about being forgetful is that I can reread it like a new story; it's so interesting. The writing style is concise and lively, and the first three chapters captivated me. Apart from a few abrupt all-Ze Shura scenes, it feels like playing a second playthrough, searching for Easter eggs everywhere.