"The Day Koshien Cracked: The Truth Behind Hideki Matsui's 5 Consecutive Intentional Walks" Kei Nakamura In the summer of 1992 Koshien, Seiryo (Ishikawa Prefecture representative) VS Meitoku Gijuku (Kochi Prefecture representative). Meitoku Gijuku, who avoided a match against "monster" Hideki Matsui and continued to intentionally walk him to victory, was met with criticism from across the nation. "Unbecoming of high schoolers," "cowards." The struggles of each individual began with "that game." Afterwards, what thoughts did the players of both teams carry in their hearts, and how did they live their lives? The book meticulously follows the trajectories of their lives, including Matsui, who would become a major leaguer. "I wish I hadn't come to Koshien." Did the Meitoku Gijuku players really mutter those words after the game? The behind-the-scenes of the "commotion" of that summer, revealed after 15 years. Winner of the Mizuno Sports Writer Award, Best Work. #KeiNakamura #Kei_Nakamura #book #JapaneseLiterature/Essays *We conduct inspections to the best of our ability when listing, but there may be oversights. We appreciate your understanding as this item is stored at home (no pets, non-smoker). ●About the condition of the item There are no noticeable stains or markings in the text, and there are no issues when reading. ●Packing will be done using recycled materials. ●Immediate purchase is possible.