When the players' formation stood on the infield, the flag-raising ceremony of the opening meeting began.
In Koshien Stadium, the flag of the "92nd National High School Baseball Championship Memorial Tournament" was slowly rising.
At the same time, the sound of the classic high school baseball tune began to play—"For You, the Crown Shines," a song that has been used as the theme for the Koshien games since 1948, known by everyone in Japan.
At this moment, the entire audience stood from their seats and, along with the vibrant high school baseball players in the stadium, softly hummed the familiar lyrics:
"Clouds rolling, brilliance spreading, high skies and light clouds, pure white ball, today it shall fly high."
"Energetic people, just in the cheer of response. Revitalize your spirits and bloom with hope."
"Ah, the laurel shines for you! Ah, the crown shines for you!"
