"Huh? Eijun's pitching posture has changed?" Kōshū looked across half of the classroom and saw the back of the man lying on the table, "It was probably taught by senior Chris." '
"Hey, what we are discussing is about your homework, don't change the subject!" He grabbed Lang Zhi who was about to run away, Kōshū was exuding black energy, "Yesterday I went to your dormitory to urge you, but you still forgot?"
"I'm sorry - I accidentally fell asleep and it was already morning when I woke up!"
Then the two brothers went to the teacher to apologize.
The classmates in the classroom seemed to be chatting about their own things, but the moment the two brothers went out, everyone's eyes were focused on the figure who lowered his head to go out.
"Today's Kōshū is still the same..." A girl muttered accidentally.
"Is that still the case?" In an instant, she was angered by her good friends around her.
"Don't be like this, it's really annoying, and you know it."
"We don't understand." Then several girls huddled together, chattering like sparrows gathered together.
"Damn, this guy is so popular. I don't know what attracts girls." Kanemaru sat in the back. These girls seemed to have made an agreement behind their backs. On the surface, everything was calm. As soon as the two brothers went out, it would be like a frying pan. Everyone shared, "How is Kōshū today? How is their interaction with the brothers?" When asked, they would only answer "contrast cuteness." So what does contrasting cuteness mean? I really don't understand it at all.
Having said that, he didn't have time to care about other people's affairs. The Kōshū brothers were always sitting together discussing Baseball Club's arrangements, and he would sometimes overhear them.
"Second String will compete again soon, maybe it will be the last one."
"What the last scene."
"Tsk, I heard the news that Training Camp will start soon. Then First String's big list must have been determined by then."
"That is to say——"
"Yes, First String doesn't have enough people right now, and this game is the final test for you. Since you joined Second String, you have had several games. I think the supervisor will consider these games comprehensively to select candidates to join First String."
When Kanemaru heard this, his ears almost stood up, but the other party stopped talking. He looked over anxiously and looked at Kōshū.
"Buzz--" Kanemaru's mind rang. He eavesdropped on other people's brothers' conversations and was caught. This is really true..
But the other party immediately looked away and continued, his voice seemed to be a bit louder. "In my opinion, the number of people who can enter First String is actually 2, well, but even if they are selected, they are just substitutes, so the supervisor will probably select those people who he thinks are likely to become Regulars next year and go to the competition to see the world."
"Hey - so, my chances are probably not good. Next year, senior Kuramochi will be in the third grade, or Regulars, so it won't be my turn."
"That's not necessarily the case. A position like shortstop cannot be filled by just one person. It is very important to always have a substitute who can play immediately." Although Kōshū also believes that there is little hope that Lang Zhi will be on First String this year. After all, there is also Senior Nanmu who is a substitute shortstop. If Lang Zhi also enters, the shortstop position will be too bloated.
'In terms of fielding, the difference between the first graders and the second and third graders is the amount of actual training, so there is a high probability that the first graders will choose to be good at batting, and only do Pinch Hitter without doing fielding, or pitching. In this case, it will have little impact on the overall team strength. '
Kōshū dared not tell Lang Zhi. According to his speculation, among Second String, the most likely ones to enter First String are Haruichi and Eijun. Among First year five-man group, he may be the only one left behind.
"Then I will perform well this time. What aspects of myself do you think I should focus on?" Lang Zhi, who was kept in the dark, was still thinking about the competition.
"You just need to behave normally. As long as you perform normally, you are already much better than others."
"What you said is so disgusting. Have you made up your mind to be a good brother?"
"If you don't like to hear it, don't listen. I don't like to talk yet."
After that, it was all a quarrel between the two brothers. Kanemaru stopped paying attention and the pen tip unconsciously scratched back and forth on the paper, 'First String? ' Before he came to this powerful team, he had already planned to sit on the bench in the first grade. Although he had planned this, he had even made up his mind to slowly accumulate training volume over a year, and he would eventually get to First String, but...
'Damn it, why can someone get into First String in the first year? Comparing it like this - doesn't it show the huge difference in talent between us? I really feel bad. He did nothing wrong, but I just feel so bad! ' This kind of mood has made him feel awkward recently.
'I must discuss it with Tojo this afternoon, although it won't change anything. '
During the break after dinner, the two teenagers, who had spent their junior high school days together, chatted about First String in front of the soda fountain.
"Did Kōshū say that?"
"Eh? How did you guess that?" Kanemaru was surprised at Tojo's keenness.
"Haha, in your class, there are brothers Kōshū, Eijun and the team manager Yoshikawa. Among these people, only Kōshū is the most reliable, so of course it is what he said."
"Cut-"
"What's wrong? Didn't you have a good relationship with Kōshū when you first started school?"
"It's nothing, it's just that every time I see him, I'm very angry with myself, so I probably vent my anger."
"Well... Shinji, I'm going to coach the outfielders." Tojo threw the finished drink bottle into the trash can, and the two of them walked out together.
"Huh? Don't you want to be a pitcher? You are the ace of our Little League."
"Let's forget about junior high school. Now I have realized that Seido's Pitcher Lineup may not need me for the time being. In order to be able to play, I have to switch to an outfielder." Tojo did not get a response from his good friend. "Hey, don't look like that. I have thought about it. Outfielders can exercise arm strength, and it is not that I will not practice pitching. I will take time to practice the pitcher's menu, but for now, I want to ensure that I can play."
"..."
"Shinji, what's wrong?" Tojo heard Kanemaru whispering something and leaned closer to listen.
"How infuriating!" Tojo only heard this sentence.
"Sorry——"
"No, I'm talking about myself. You are all thinking a lot in order to climb up, but I myself, it seems, haven't thought much about it recently. At that time, Red and White Game also just vented his emotions. If it weren't for Kōshū and them Leading from the front, we don't know what we are going to do. It's really disappointing. I have been thinking about getting on First String all day long, but I just lay there and dreamed about it, without thinking about how to get on First String."
"Xinji, don't do this."
"It's okay. I think I need to think carefully. You can go ahead and do the independent training tonight."
That night, Kanemaru thought a lot. The most important thing is to take brave steps and challenge your comfort zone, such as——
"Senior Chris, you are back. Can you take up a little of your time tonight? There is something I don't quite understand." Kanemaru and Kōshū became familiar with each other because he often came to stay He would rather talk to senior Chris about baseball-related things, but because those two people talked very professionally, Kanemaru would just be a listener and never participate. Now, he thinks he needs to change.
"It's possible, but I can't guarantee that I can solve your problem." Senior Chris remained as indifferent as ever, but he did not refuse.
"It doesn't matter." If there is nothing to gain from chatting with you, I believe that Kōshū, who is so thoughtful, will never come to ask for advice.