Clang!
Beep~
"Foul!"
"Full Count. The next pitch should decide it, huh?"
Standing on first base and watching the drama unfold, Su Qing chatted with To Akitsudai's first baseman. He actually wanted to talk to his own base coach, but unfortunately, the man was too far away.
To Akitsudai's first baseman was irritated beyond belief. Why was this runner so chatty?! Instead of thinking about stealing a base, he was standing here talking to him! Did his coach know he was neglecting his duties like this?!
Clang! Another foul ball. To Akitsudai's right fielder tried to catch it for the out, but failed. The ball hit the ground before he could reach it, and the showdown continued.
Shuichiro picked up the cap that had flown off because he had put too much force into his pitch, then wiped away the sweat already forming on his forehead.
This guy really wasn't holding back at all.
Shuichiro looked again at Su Qing, who had shown no movement since getting on base. That was almost too well-behaved. Being so obedient would put him at a serious disadvantage. But Inashiro's affairs after this had nothing to do with him, because losers had no reason to worry about winners! And if they were the ones who won, Su Qing would not need to worry about what came next.
This couldn't go on any longer. If it did, Harada would definitely get a hit. Masanori had already seen enough pitches; the situation would only become more unfavorable for him from here on. He had to finish him quickly.
Shuichiro pressed down on the brim of his cap, then tugged it left and right. Su Qing immediately noticed the gesture. Naturally, he had not been doing nothing on first base. He had been cracking the signs between