At five-thirty in the morning, the alarm woke the restless freshmen. Today was officially their first day.
The seniors they had only just gotten acquainted with stood behind Kataoka Manager. Most of the freshmen found themselves exposed to a sea of unfamiliar faces, and the first thing they had to do was introduce themselves.
To be honest, Kōshū hated self-introductions the most. With so many people, everyone was too busy being nervous to remember anyone else. Speaking was pointless; they would still have to get to know one another gradually in daily life.
Still, watching others introduce themselves was fine, especially since he wanted to see whether there were any promising talents this year.
"I'm Yuki Masashi from Akadō Middle School. If I want to go to the Major League in the future, then high school is a necessary stepping stone for me."
The Major League? This kid really dared to say that. But judging by his expression, he did not care much about the stir his words had caused.
Kōshū did not pay it much mind. Then his ears caught a phrase: "Cleanup hitter for the Kokubu Little League Team."
The first person to introduce himself was from Little League?
"I'm Yui Kaoru from Mamiya Little League. My defensive position is catcher."
"I'm Mogami Takeshi from Akebono Middle School. My defensive position is shortstop."
"I'm Seto Takuma from Daikyo Little League. My defensive position is second base."
"I'm Okumura Kōshū from Daikyo Little League. My defensive position is catcher."
"I'm Takahashi Kō from Kinoshita Little League. My defensive position is center field."
"I'm Suzuki Mori from Kinoshita Little League. My defensive position is first base."
The second- and third-years, who had initially looked relaxed, kept hearing "Little League," "Little League." The freshmen were densely packed with Little League graduates,