On the day after the first match ended, the spring Kantou Conference games continued at full throttle.
Whether it was the organizers' intent or not, Waseda's opponent in the second round happened to be their long-standing rival, Keio High School—in this tournament's second round, the famous "Waseda-Keio match" would play out once again.
As the most popular and well-known derby at both high school and university levels in Japan, the history of the inter-school competition between Waseda University and Keio University can be traced back to the early 1900s. As two of the most prestigious schools in Japan, Waseda and Keio have fierce competitions across various sports.
From baseball to rugby, then to kendo and canoeing, even academic forums, members from both sides strive to be the best—this atmosphere has extended to their respective high schools, with the face-off between Waseda Industries and Keio High School being a fan favorite among high school baseball fans.
