Ryota Nagano

Shintaro Yokota, at 18, fulfilled his childhood dream with a dazzling pro debut. Embraced by a loving family and his team, he had a bright career lay ahead—until something felt wrong with his vision. A medical examination delivered a diagnosis no young athlete should ever hear: a brain tumor. Driven by a single desire to play baseball and supported by those who never stopped believing in his comeback, he fought on until his final game, which saw a miracle no one had imagined. The true story of Yokota that continues to move and inspire us all.

Makoto, who lives in a port town, sees a TV broadcast where Go world champion Park mentions having a rival in Japan, sparking anticipation for a possible match with Sara in a major tournament. A TV director discovers that Makoto is their childhood friend and an online champion, and encourages him to compete despite his trauma with playing in person.