After the match ended, Naruta Technical High School's players came over readily to shake hands. The loss in this practice match would only make them more determined.
The Last Summer had yet to arrive!!
Seidou had also extended its winning streak since the start of their road trip to seven games!
"What's wrong?
You clearly hit such a satisfying home run, but you don't look very excited!" Miyuki saw that Sendou's gaze was still fixed on the field and grinned as he leaned closer again.
This guy's defining trait was that he remembered the food but not the beating!
"Is a home run really that rare?!
I'm already used to it, just like I'm about to get used to being intentionally walked!"
"Hey!" Miyuki was rendered speechless by Sendou, who clearly knew exactly what he meant but still played dumb while taking the chance to show off.
"Those who played, hurry up and do your cool-down exercises. Everyone else, get your warm-ups ready for the field!
I don't plan on letting anyone play two matches today!!
Don't make me change my mind!!" Coach Kataoka's powerful voice rang out at that moment.
He first mentioned the starting lineup, then fiercely provoked the substitutes.
"Yes, sir!!" Naturally, the response was a thunderous roar.
The substitutes had never intended to admit defeat. After hearing Coach Kataoka's words, their morale only rose higher!!
"Absolutely not!!"
Of course, the one shouting the loudest was... Sawamura!
He was as full of energy as ever!
The substitutes were naturally deeply moved by Sawamura's faith in them!
Sawamura was the kind of person who said whatever was on his mind. He spoke directly and sincerely.
He was nothing like his mama, whose attempts at encouragement and congratulations were always mistaken for provocation.
Speaking of which, the two of