Cross Game Vol. 16 — Manga Raw / Buy Official

This volume brings the showdown with the destined rival school into full force, as the duel between Ko and the opposing ace grows unbearably tense. Aoba takes on a decisive role at the plate, drawing step by step toward the scene Wakaba once dreamed of. In cornered moments, the teamwork of reserves and teammates shines, and the bench's decisions tip the balance. Late on, after a razor-thin exchange, a single hit shakes the game's course and carries the tension over into next volume's climax.