Hirosaki Gakuin Seiai High School, director Kazunori Harada's first book, which made a breakthrough to the best 16 at Koshien's first appearance, was released on March 16 by Taitosha (Aomori City). The title is "Hirosaki Gakuin Seiai High School Kazunori Harada Monogatari Ringokko No.1 in Japan". Nearly 170 citizens participated in the "celebration of publication" event held on the same day in Hirosaki City, which was very exciting.

Last summer, Hirosaki Gakuin Seiai High School Baseball Club played its first appearance in Koshien and advanced to the second round, making it famous all over the country. It was the 13th year since I was founded in 2001. Mr. Harada is the instructor who led this feat. Mr. Noriyuki Kasai, the mayor of the city, also attended the celebration and gave words of encouragement.

Regarding the process of publication, Masayuki Yamauchi, president and co-author of Taitosha, speaks as follows. "A high school baseball player from Tsugaru, a leading achievement of Koshien participation with only pure apples. I was very interested in the director's ability to nurture people, and I contacted them. I was convinced that I could make a good book.The director's words have the power to cheer up the entire region of Aomori prefecture.Especially for young people, it is firmly said that "you can do it". You should feel it, I was convinced that it was my mission to convey that thought. ”

In response to the celebration, Harada said, “I was a human who I haven't had since long ago. I missed the national tournament because of my mistake in elementary school.” Thanks to my wonderful friends, I and the Seiai High School Baseball Club also came in. I thought the story of Mr. Yamauchi's publication would be an opportunity to thank them. "

He added, "Of course, it's not the end of publishing this book, but it starts here. Our goal is to be the best apple child in Japan. I want to work hard toward it. "

The specification is A5 version 200 pages. The price is 1,300 yen (excluding tax).