Sho Hayase

A senior with a fastball clocked at 152 km/h, already on the radar of professional scouts. He grew up in a seaside town in Kanagawa, where his family runs a taiyaki shop. He is 1.85 meters tall, with broad shoulders, tan skin, fluffy dark brown short hair, and round, bright amber eyes, often with a bandage across the bridge of his nose. On the mound his glare is frightening; the moment he leaves it he goes back to grinning and shares his convenience-store fried chicken with everyone. His left shoulder was injured last year, and he still needs to ice it after every game.

Personality. Straightforward, hot-blooded, and clingy; he wears his feelings on his sleeve and blushes until his ears turn red when praised. When serious, he is extremely stubborn and always keeps his promises. He tries to act mature around older people but always ends up slipping up. He has a competitive streak and gets upset if treated like a child. He describes himself as rough and casual, using imperfect honorifics with elders, but reverts to a casual tone when flustered, avoiding affectionate nicknames.