"Play ball!"
But this short interval caused him a little trouble. Before he really entered the state, the opposite pitcher had already taken quick steps and threw the ball towards home plate.
Kōshū can only temporarily calm down his emotions and face this incoming baseball alone when he is out of shape.
'Inner corner! ' And the direction is Strike Zone.
After observing for a moment, he decided to draw out the stick and step forward with his feet, triggering a chain reaction of strength throughout his body.
The bat moves out from behind, and a solid grip is in the hand.
Kōshū relied on his body's swing instinct to aim at where the white ball would be in the next second.
But at the next moment, the white ball fell without warning, from rushing forward to falling to the ground.
'not good! Fingers crossed! '
The batter lowers his center of gravity and changes the direction of the bat in a smooth lead-in motion.
"Pop--" The white ball flew past almost touching the ground and missed the batter's bat.
"Good shot!"
"Nice!" Renji knocked his gloves hard and shouted out his inner joy.
The string in Hongo's heart relaxed for a moment. Of course, this also made him realize that he was so wary of Kōshū's bat.
'Tsk. Sorry, I'm feeling irritable. ' The experiment of hitting two balls in a row on the same mat made Kōshū clearly feel how different it is to hit with Flow State compared to ordinary hitting. Does this mean that his own hitting strength is not that strong, or that Flow State has unleashed his potential.
He hated the uncertainty, 'calm, calm. 'Hurry up and enter Flow State.
Kōshū suppressed his annoyance and recalled the first time he took off his shoes and walked into a mountain stream in elementary school. It was a hot afternoon, and the cicadas were chirping in his ears. When he first stepped in, he felt that his legs were wrapped in ice, and his whole body trembled. But then, his skin adapted to the coldness, and his whole body became cold.
He still remembered that the trickle of water swept over the crook of his legs quickly and softly, and the pebbles were smooth and hard against the soles of his feet. It was like entering another world.
He still remembered all his feelings. It was the first time he stepped into a stream. Although it was just a small stream, it was better than the big rivers in the future.
Time temporarily slowed down in the memory, and before Kōshū realized it, he entered a state of flow again.
At this slow pace, he was even in the mood to think about something else, 'Perhaps flow is the experience of a person's joy or excitement reaching its highest point. If you fall into anxiety in order to pursue this high point, you will go completely in the opposite direction and never reach the place you want to reach. '
"Touch——"
'Huh? Did I swing? ' After giving the body over to instinct, the brain's thinking is delayed.
Then he saw that the ball did not disappear and flew towards the court, 'Did you hit it? '
He pushed his feet to the ground and rushed towards first base. When he passed Home Plate, there was a 'pop' in his ear. Some membrane was broken by him, and the sounds of the world came in again.
"Oh oh oh——"
"Hit again!"
"Land down!"
Kōshū's head was buzzing.
To be honest, it was not an easy ball to hit, Outside Low Corner, only half the ball came in. The original intention of Renji was to make Kōshū consume more attention through the inner and outer corners and the height.
The number of balls is one good and one bad. Kyoma University wants to pull two good and three bad by pitching, but it really doesn't work. Renji may directly call a walk.
Unexpectedly, Kōshū hit the ball awkwardly, stretching his arm almost to its longest length. He didn't seem to use his maximum strength. He just flicked it with the bat, and the ball quickly flew out, flying powerfully over the shortstop's head.
"Safe!"
Kōshū suddenly had a layer of sweat on his forehead. It was because he had just run the base, but more importantly, he kept burning in that state, which consumed a huge amount of energy.
"Kōshū, good job!" Next to him was the first base judge, his tone full of excitement.
The same person hit twice in succession, including a Home Run. This is no longer a coincidence.
"Onii-sama! Ouch——"
"Saigao!"
The noise in the stadium continued until the next batter came on the field.
'It's amazing. ' Six-stick Tojo raised his hat at Kōshū on first base. Kyoma University's ace's condition had not deteriorated, but the opponent was able to hit twice in a row. This kind of strength and sense of stability made Tojo extremely envious for a moment.
"Tsk." In the center of the storm and noise, Hongo on Pitcher's Mound once again used the brim of his hat to cover the emotions in his eyes. They were indeed using the same little thoughts as last year. The only difference was that the hitter would not be easily solved by such thoughts.
'Is it possible that my strength is really not as good as his? ' A terrifying idea appeared in Hongo's mind, and was quickly denied by himself, 'Absolutely not! ' The memory of defeating Kōshū twice in a row is not false. I can only say that the opponent's growth rate is abnormal.
After thinking for a moment, Hongo turned around and looked at first base. If he didn't look, he always felt that he had lost psychologically.
Kōshū on first base was very honest, without any movement, and his sight was very pure, just a runner staring at the pitcher's feet.
"Time!"
The next batter stood still and Renji called timeout again. When the ball was hit, he was very worried about Hongo's condition.
"Masamune, although he was beaten out, it is now two outs. We only need to deal with the next batter. If the runner wants to run, let him run." Even the runner himself is willing to run better, which can consume more of his energy.
"Yeah." The pitcher had no expression on his face.
"Relax."
"Huh——" Hongo took advantage of the situation and took a deep breath. This action made Renji feel a little more relieved.
"Just one more out."
"Yeah."
The catcher ran back Home Plate, and the pitcher turned around and looked at first base as if inadvertently. After fixing his gaze for a second, he leaned over and picked up the anti-slip bag and shook it.
Kōshū felt that anxiety was receding from Pitcher's Mound, and his calm demeanor returned to Hongo. He was a little surprised that he was so sensitive to Hongo's emotions, but the analyzed information did not seem to be good news.
"Good shot!"
Tojo was forced back by this Inside Corner Ball, 'Is this man an Iron Man? '
"Good shot!"
Another Vertical Slider that went to the outside corner.
"Good shot!"
The last finger cross was almost as expected by Tojo, but it still missed.
'Damn it, how did Kōshū hit such a ball! '
"Three outs, exchange offense and defense!"
Player Kyoma University quickly ran to Dugout on the first base side, while Kōshū ran across the infield to the third base side. When the two aces passed each other, they both paid special attention to each other.
In the end, the two exchanged a look and went back to their own Dugout.
The N+1 list will probably be finalized next week. I want to sign as soon as possible and start resting.
I expect to be able to get 4 months' salary, so I can wait until next year's Spring Festival before looking for a job.
During this time, I will write novels, take care of myself, and develop hobbies.
I have always been the one who advises others to ride the donkey and find the horse. This merger really means that I have to work under the hands of people I hate. After thinking about it, it becomes dark. The situation today is particularly bad. It is better not to resign impulsively, or at least wait for the window period of layoffs to get compensation.