Touch: Cross Road - Kaze no Yukue

Synopsis

Continues the story of Touch

The story centers around Uesugi Kazuya, his older twin brother Tatsuya, and their childhood friend Asakura Minami. Kazuya is adored by his community for his skills, hard work, and position as the ace pitcher on his middle school baseball team. In stark contrast, Tatsuya is seen as a lazy individual who has always taken a backseat, allowing Kazuya to be in the spotlight even though Tatsuya might have more natural talent. Minami, who is treated as a quasi-sibling, views both boys equally. Society, along with Tatsuya himself, anticipates a romantic relationship between Kazuya and Minami. However, Tatsuya's viewpoint evolves over time, leading him to realize that while he is willing to sacrifice anything for his brother, he cannot accept giving Minami up to Kazuya. The narrative delves into Tatsuya's journey to carve out his own identity amidst his brother's fame, examining how this conflict affects their relationships with Minami and their joint pursuit of fulfilling her long-held dreams.

In this installment

Tatsuya heads to the United States to play baseball on his own, trying to step out of the shadow of his brothers' renown, and becomes a pitcher for the Emeralds, a minor league team that is having difficulties. In Japan, Minami looks for a new direction after ending her gymnastics career; motivated by a snapshot of her final routine, she chooses to work as an assistant to a photographer.