The current pacing makes me wonder how long the manga will still be running. Are the mangaka and editor on some kind of deadline to reach a conclusion?
@Matze51- Next inning is the last inning. Unless they go into extra innings Yonemura isn't going to get a chance to bat. Hopefully they close out in the next inning with some boss pitching and catching.
Second half already? Is Ryuu always going to be day dreaming when going up against tough marking? Wake up for once without the manager, Sakuraba or an opponent having to remind you.
I think Ashito should focus equally on distributing the ball and improving his technique. Erasing his fixation of being the goalscorer to be considered "complete" in attack and defence should probably be the priority.
If Ryu struggles to shake off his mark after going toe to toe with Ogi, I am going to be a little disappointed.
Nevertheless, SO FUCKING HAPPY Tanaka sensei is back.