The catcher in the ballpark Episode 10 review

Thoughts on Episode 10 of Catch me in the ballpark

Vignette 1: Us back then

Natsume Uda a failing actress and former idol, is having a hard time landing gigs, she makes her way to the stadium where she is recognised by Kohinata. Natsume worked as a vendor girl at the same time as Kohinata. Both look back at the club and their time together. Natsume compares her ailing career to that of the club.

Look at them two beauties!

It’s really great they added a backstory to the episode where they showed Kohinata and a former worker together in a pic. Well, this is that worker. I do feel bad for Natsume, all her efforts aren’t being rewarded, no matter how hard she tries. It is pretty funny how she compares herself to Motorsuns – both try but not achieving what they want. It’s funny, because they are now in a position to be in the playoffs. So, I suspect, Natsume could be getting a major gig as well. Kohinata is close 2nd after Ruriko.

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Vignette 2: Whack that bottom!

Dennis is wondering why his fellow teammate Bryan is getting the team’s ass pat. Bryan hinted that, the issue is Dennis not making eye contact with his teammates. With him up to bat, he gets a homerun, with a very nice outfield shot.

I wish I could say the same BryanWell, you are, duh!

I am laughing at this vignette. The english is pretty much your typical Engrish, where the VA’s do their best in speaking English. However, that isn’t the only thing that got me laughing, and it is a nice nod back to episode 9 where Ruriko mentions Murata by name. She finds it awkward to look him in the eye, Dennis who witnessed Murata being friendly with her, is outright staring daggers into his soul. In a bid to show his worth, he hits a homerun. The hilariousness is that his homerun smacked Ruriko on the butt, you lucky damn ball! and finally, he gets to meet his baseball goddess who gives him a receipt.

Vignette 3: The double T-duo

Koijo is being congratulated for his first born. Everyone except his best friend Tsubaki is informed. So, he decides to use a spare empty room to give his best friend that he is expecting. They both remanence on how they couldn’t join up together. With Tsubaki leaving for the states. However, the phone call led to a startling revelation.

I got work too, to bad it’s on a weekend doing this!Who this mysterious guy?

This vignette is quite touching. The two friends that wanted to play together in the same team, their fates and destiny weren’t aligned. With Tsubaki having to leave Japan. Throughout the series, they have been mentioned. As the call went on, it is slowly hinting at something. I didn’t expect the revelation

Spoilers

Tsubaki is Sun-shiro, Motosun’s mascot

I really enjoyed watching the final scene with Kojiro.

Overall Conclusion: 

I got what Natsume is going through, always trying and never really getting that break, whilst others who also try, eventually get that break much earlier than you. And that is demoralising. Whilst keep trying is a thing, there is also diminishing effort. Meaning that, you’re wasting energy in pursuing something that might not happen occur. The second vignette got a laugh out of me, that baseball is lucky to hit Ruriko in the ass. The final one is very touching.

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