Episode 1: The Boy Who Dreamed of BoundariesThe episode opens with a vast aerial shot of a sleepy coastal town by the sea. The sun rises in blazing orange, and the sound of waves collides with another rhythm: the thwack of a bat hitting a ball on a dry pitch.We see a boy, 15 years old, dark hair messy, a determined spark in his eyes—Mohith. His clothes are worn, his bat cracked at the handle, but his shots echo power. He isn't just playing cricket. He's fighting destiny.Scene 1: The Dream FieldThe camera zooms in as Mohith slams a ball into the sky. It soars over the broken fences of the local ground. The kids around him cheer, but Mohith's eyes aren't on them. He looks far beyond the ball, into the horizon.Mohith (inner voice):
"One day… I'll prove myself to the whole world. Cricket isn't just their game… it's my story. And this town will remember my name."A whistle blows. An elder in a dusty cap, Coach Raghavan, storms into the frame.Coach Raghavan:
"MOHITH! How many times do I tell you—this ground is for practice, not for your daydream heroics! Play straight or go home!"The kids snicker. But Mohith doesn't back down. He calmly replies:Mohith:
"Coach… if I play the way you want, I'll just be ordinary. And I refuse to be ordinary."This startles even the coach.Scene 2: The Rival AppearsEnter another boy, tall, stylish, confidence radiating—Arjun, the richest kid in town, already selected at district level. He tosses a brand-new leather ball, its shine catching everyone's attention.Arjun:
"Ordinary or not, dreams don't win matches, Mohith. Skill does. And last I checked… you've never beaten me—not once."Flashback: scenes of Mohith losing to Arjun's pace bowling play quickly in black-and-white. Crowds taunting him, bat shattering, and Mohith kneeling on the ground.Mohith bites his lip but clenches his cracked bat.Mohith:
"Then let's change history today."Scene 3: The One Ball DuelThe kids clear space. The orange evening sky makes it look almost mythical. Arjun runs in with perfect form, hurling a deadly fast ball. Dust whirls around Mohith as the ball screams forward.The screen freezes for a split second. Mohith's inner voice begins:"This speed… this fire… no one survives Arjun's pace. But still—"His eyes widen. Time slows. His heart pounds."Cricket isn't just runs or wickets. Cricket is me. And I'll carve my name into this world—right here, right now!"The bat swings with force. Sparks fly as it connects. The sound is thunderous; the ball rockets higher than anyone thought possible, disappearing into the stormy clouds.Everyone is shocked—silence. Then, cheers erupt.The camera zooms into Mohith's determined gaze. His voice declares, as the opening theme of the anime blasts in the background:Mohith:
"This is just the first step. My journey begins today!"