–This article will be published after the results of THE SECOND Grand Prix Final were announced on the 18th, but we’d like to receive two versions of your comments: the “winning version” and the “non-winning version.”

TomohoThat’s great. Let’s take a really serious one.

—Right after you won, you two looked a little teary-eyed.

TomohoFirst of all, congratulations on your win.

KobayashiHow many years have you been a writer?

—Excuse me. Congratulations to Metal Bat on achieving your long-cherished dream of winning THE SECOND!

Kobayashithank you.

TomohoI think it was a well-deserved victory.

—Please tell us your honest feelings right now.

TomohoAs expected, Beshari never disappoints, thank you 38chi.

Who do you most want to tell about this victory to?

TomohoTo my father, my mother, Sanpachi, Yoshimoto Kogyo, all the fans who supported me, and everyone in Osaka.

KobayashiI don’t think this victory was achieved by our own strength alone. It was only possible thanks to everyone’s support. Shueisha Online, where the series is serialized, has been very supportive.

–The editor in charge made a problematic statement, saying, “I don’t want Metal Bat to win because it would make it harder to keep the schedule in order.”

KobayashiI took that as encouragement. It was kindness.

Tomohothank you.

–A message to the kids who saw Kinzoku Bat today and want to become comedians when they grow up.

TomohoDon’t dream, grab a dream. Never give up. Just remember this. “Lotus blooms in the mud.” Just this.

—So what you’re saying is, never give up, no matter how many years pass.

TomohoThe more time you spend with it, the better it gets. Look at the Jomon cedars. The tree rings tell the story. Make the most of your years. Don’t be discouraged.