ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me?: Our Playball / Our End Run / Our Game

Hose is the quintessential romantic comedy protagonist—effortlessly outshining the narrator in every conceivable way. As Nishikizuta and Toshobu high schools clash in the fateful regional baseball tournament finals, a parallel rivalry unfolds off the diamond. The narrator prepares to face Hose in a high-stakes popularity contest, with both young men vying for Pansy’s affection. Knowing that the odds are overwhelmingly stacked against him, the narrator quickly abandons any pretense of playing fair. Since Hose is certain to follow the rules to the letter, the narrator resolves to do the exact opposite, fully embracing underhanded tactics to secure victory. However, his devious plans unravel when unexpected new regulations are suddenly introduced, all seemingly designed to benefit his flawless rival. To make matters worse, Himawari, Cosmos, and Asunaro—the very allies he counted on—turn against him, leaving him entirely isolated. With no one left on his side and the rules twisted hopelessly against him, the narrator realizes his subtle scheming has failed. Cornered and desperate, he decides to abandon all shame, preparing to unleash every dirty trick in his arsenal in plain view of everyone watching.