Thanks to the perpetually slumping Tabuchi-kun, the Lions continue their losing streak, remaining a regular fixture at the bottom of the Pacific League. The more their star player Tabuchi-kun hits, the more they lose. To make matters worse, Yasuda shows up at the ballpark with his resume, and Nomura, inspired by Dokaben's words, suddenly starts hustling, causing a huge commotion. At their wits' end, Manager Nemoto and Owner Tsutsumi plan a "Tabuchi Day" to appeal to his charm, but it's a massive failure. Just then, Mrs. Miyoko appears—as a cheerleader, no less!