"In stage three of the advancement exams, Soma must beat the new Council of Ten's ninth seat- and it's Akira Hayama?! Although Soma isn't happy to see Hayama sporting Central's badge on his chest, he can't hide his excitement over a rematch with the very person who snatched the Fall Classic win from him!"--Back cover.

Reads from right to left in the traditional Japanese format. "First published in Japan in 2012 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo"--Colophon. Parental advisory: recommended for ages 16 and up; volume contains sexual situations/humor.