: A brilliant female pitcher who cannot play in official high school games due to gender regulations, but serves as Ko’s unofficial coach and rival.
: A girl who bears a striking resemblance to Wakaba, adding a layer of emotional complexity to Ko and Aoba's evolving relationship. Why It Stands Out Cross Game
: Licensed in North America by Viz Media , the manga consists of 17 original Japanese volumes, often collected into larger "omnibus" editions. : A brilliant female pitcher who cannot play