Shuugo Kanou

As a talented right-handed pitcher for the Mihoshi Academy baseball team, this first-year student shares a deep, lifelong bond with Mihashi. Having grown up together, he remained a steadfast supporter of his childhood friend even when others doubted him. While the rest of his teammates were skeptical, he was the only one who truly believed in Mihashi's potential. Driven by this loyalty, he actively worked to encourage Mihashi to persevere with baseball despite his recent struggles.