One Wave Had Barely Settled Before Another Rose

"However, Watanabe's notes are really amazing!"

As Sendou was leaving, he heard Ono-senpai remarking on Watanabe-senpai's notes.

"Of course!"

"That's our Dormitory No. 7's property!" Sendou left the cafeteria without getting involved with them any further, muttering to himself.

Coach Kataoka asked him to come over, so Sendou decided to go back and stay for a while.

"Watanabe-san?

"Where are you going?" Sendou saw Watanabe-senpai walking towards him halfway there.

"The Sendou!"

I forgot to tell you the difference between right-handed and left-handed batters.

"Just tell me directly!"

I'll go tell them!

We've been letting you help us so much, which has reduced your practice time!

Besides, Watanabe-san seems a bit introverted, so I can handle this kind of thing! After all, they've lived under the same roof for so long, and Sendou and Watanabe-senpai have a very good relationship.

Even though he only had a few friends, the introverted Watanabe regarded Sendou as a person he trusted, and he would often confide in him about his innermost thoughts.

After listening to the Watanabe-senpai's stories several times, the two naturally became more casual in their conversations.

"Yes! Thank you for your help!" Watanabe-senpai was indeed not very good at dealing with those kinds of people.

"That's too formal!"

Leave it all to me!

Although Sendou finds things troublesome, he never finds Watanabe-senpai's affairs troublesome.

Watanabe-senpai's personality truly necessitates this kind of help; given his different personality, Sendou's attitude towards him also differs.

"... That's it, I'll leave the rest to you!" Watanabe-senpai said.

"Um!

You go ahead and do your thing!

Oh, by the way, Kudou and the others took Eijun to their room. You can go and take a look if you're interested!

Absolutely hilarious!

"No! I'm going back to my dorm first!" Watanabe-senpai wasn't that interested in these things.

It sounds complicated, but it's actually just a few simple sentences. Moreover, it's just Watanabe-senpai's conscientiousness and responsibility that he explained it to Sendou in just a few words.

I just came from there...

But for Watanabe-senpai's sake, I'll make the trip! After Watanabe-senpai left, Sendou turned back.

So, Sendou leisurely walked back.

Did you really say that?!

"This is outrageous!!!" Just as Sendou was about to grab the doorknob and look inside, he saw Maezono grabbing Miyuki's collar and shouting loudly.

In that instant, Sendou immediately remembered what was going on.

The internal strife caused by Watanabe-senpai.

Although I remembered, all I knew was that Miyuki thought Watanabe-senpai was going to leave the club and said some hurtful things, and Senior Maezono didn't approve of Miyuki's words.

That's all.

Therefore, Sendou felt that he should understand their conflict and the details before considering when to intervene.

So, Sendou stood at the doorway listening to the sounds inside.

Senior Maezono glared fiercely at Miyuki, his teeth clenching as he suppressed his anger.

"What are you doing, A-Yuan!"

"Stop!"

The other second-grade students in the room tried to dissuade him, but they hoped that Maezono would let go on his own.

Miyuki met Maezono's gaze directly, showing no fear, which only angered Maezono further.

To put it bluntly, it's a conflict of different personal perceptions!

"If you want to leave, it's fine to leave?"

"Is this something a captain should say?" Maezono roared at Miyuki, seeing his defiant look.

Maezono thought Miyuki's words were utterly absurd, and what was even more absurd was that he thought they were true.

"A-Yuan! Stop!"

"There's another match tomorrow!" Shirazu-senpai said, trying to calm Maehara down as he saw that Maezono was too emotional.

"Then what do you want me to say to him?" Since Miyuki believed he was right, he naturally had his own understanding and judgment of the matter.

"Huh?" Maezono didn't expect that Miyuki would actually try to refute something so obvious.

"We gathered at this school because we want to play baseball!"

"This shouldn't be a group that just hangs out together!" Miyuki said seriously.

However, these words caused everyone present to change their expressions.

"You actually said 'playing around'?!" Maezono was so shocked she couldn't speak.

"It's impossible for everyone to get along well and walk hand in hand on the same path forever!"

Tetsu-san and the others will all go their separate ways!

The only difference is whether it's done a little faster or a little slower, right?

If the person has a strong sense of self-awareness...

"Wait... wait!"

Don't assume that Abe and the others are going to quit!

They didn't say they were leaving!

If they really want to quit, will they consult you?

There must be something I want to tell you!

He has something to say that he thinks Sendou, a first-year student, can't understand!

Don't impose your values on others!!!

Miyuki fell silent at the roar from the Maezono; he realized something was wrong.

He pondered the possibility that Watanabe might have wanted to leave the team at that time.

"Huh! Miyuki!!

I understand what you're trying to say!

"But would someone who really wants to quit take notes to this extent?" Senior Kuramochi sighed.

In that instant, Miyuki finally understood that Watanabe must have something else he wanted to discuss with him, rather than wanting to leave the team.

"Hesitation and unease? Everyone here feels that way!"

Can he become a starter? Will he appear in the matches?

What if I don't get the Back Number?

But... even so, it's still not as simple as just saying goodbye!

"I know, it's not just me who's uneasy!" Ono-senpai voiced the anxiety of these perennial substitutes.

"Cut!

"People who have always been regular starters and only care about winning probably can't understand how we feel!" Maezono said with a sneer.

From everyone's words, Maezono also understood why Miyuki had such a perception.

"But, isn't it the captain's job to lend a helping hand to those who are hesitant and uneasy?"

If you're going to give up all of this and let us fight our own battles!

"I will never approve of you!" Senior Maezono said, and then prepared to leave.

However, the moment he turned his head, the door was already open.

"Where are you going, Senior Maezono?" Sendou glanced at Senior Maezono with a slightly cold look and asked.

"Immortal... Sendou!" Maezono, was stunned by his gaze and managed to speak with difficulty.

This is why Coach Kataoka considered making Sendou captain in his second year; his prestige was too high.

"Sit back down!!"

Could you tell me the details? This happened to the team before the big battle, and I can't pretend I didn't hear about it.

Moreover... this matter also concerns Watanabe-san! Although Sendou's tone was amiable, there was absolutely no room for refusal in his words.

Tojo and Kanemaru, also first-year students, witnessed for the first time an official display of authority.

Oh! Okay!

The supervisor also said that he could discuss anything with you. "Maezono said that he would walk back after saying that.

"Sendou! It's so good that you're here. These two guys are really giving me a headache!" Senior Kuramochi said.

So, the two vice-captains briefly explained the situation to Sendou.

Miyuki remained silent throughout. He was aware of his problem, but it wasn't clear enough, and he was still thinking about it.

Sendou tapped his long, slender fingers lightly on the table.

However, the people inside the room were unusually quiet and tense.

They didn't know how Sendou would persuade... or rather, resolve this problem.

"Although I don't know what Watanabe-san wants to say to you, if you wanted to leave the club, you wouldn't have persisted until now."

He's probably feeling lost right now! He doesn't know what he should do.

However, only people who truly love baseball would feel lost at this moment, right?

"Is Watanabe-san living in such a negative and fearful state, lacking talent but unwilling to give up?" Sendou sighed and said to Miyuki.

Miyuki suddenly opened his eyes wide.

"Not everyone is like you, wanting to become a professional player and be able to join a professional team right after graduation."

This is just a club; liking, dreaming, experiencing, and going through experiences are what make high school baseball real.

It's precisely because I like it that I've stayed here until now, isn't it?

Can you understand why Senior Chris?

"Retiring with everyone in a smile," that's something Senior Chris once said!

For Watanabe-san, it's definitely not about setting his sights on his career!

To be honest, only a few members of the entire team will be able to go on to become professionals.

Watanabe-san is not someone who lacks self-awareness!

Hard Baseball Glove, Running Shoes, spikes, Dedicated Sports Uniform, etc., all need to be replaced immediately if they break!

The annual expenditure exceeds hundreds of thousands of yen!

That person isn't like us, a special admission student, who gets everything for free.

It's not like Maezono -san, a baseball exchange student recommended for a career or university.

Therefore, that person's goal must be to enjoy everything in the Baseball Club!

This is also a part of his life, and a testament to his love for the team and baseball.

Listening to Sendou's words, Miyuki finally realized where he went wrong. All the players in the team wanted to be the starting player, wanted to get the Back Number, and wanted to participate in the competition.

The goals are the same, but they are actually different.

The purpose after graduation is completely different.

Miyuki only knew that everyone would go their separate ways after graduation.

But I never imagined why everyone would persevere in working so hard in the Baseball Club.

Some are full of confidence about their future baseball career, while others are full of confidence about which universities they can be recommended to.

Of course, there are also people who have no interest in this at all!

"Maezono- san, you're the vice-captain too!"

Is the vice-captain's job to criticize the captain?

Upon hearing Sendou's words, the Maezono felt as if it had been struck by lightning!

"This guy is human too, and humans make mistakes!"

Moreover, right and wrong in this kind of thing are all pointless!

There's another match tomorrow; that's the important thing.

If you two are confused about this, how about you talk to the seniors next week after tomorrow's game?

How about the Black-bellied Glasses goes to Tetsu-san, Maezono -san goes to Jun-san?

I don't have time to do such boring things!

That's all!

"I still need to go to Sunglasses Uncle ' place, but it's very full!" With that, Sendou left the cafeteria, regardless of how much Miyuki and Maezono actually understood.

In conclusion, both of them must have realized their mistake.

Even if there are still things they don't understand, Sendou believes they'll definitely go to their seniors and have them properly educate these juniors! (Successfully shifting the blame)

"That scared me to death!"

I never expected Sendou to have such a powerful presence when he's serious!

It felt like being supervised!

"Now I don't even know who the senior is!" Ono-senpai sighed after Sendou left.

"Right!" Senior Asou laughed.

"Hey!"

"Hey, what the hell?!"

The matter seemed to be on the verge of being resolved, and everyone's mood improved somewhat.

On the other hand, they wanted to alleviate the pressure Sendou was putting on them with lighthearted words.

"Hmph!" Seeing that Miyuki was still deep in thought, and unsure if his opinion had changed, Maezono made a disgruntled sound and left.

Maezono at least understood that as the vice-captain, she should also do something instead of criticizing Miyuki.

However, he still couldn't let go of his resentment towards Miyuki.

After all, people of this age care a lot about their image!

We still need some proper guidance from our seniors.

Will Haruichi record it for me?

"It must be really interesting over there! I was originally planning to do it myself!" Sendou muttered to himself as he walked out of the cafeteria, looking at the sky.

When Kudou -senpai called Sawamura away, Sendou secretly asked Koharu for a favor. Although Koharu is a bit shy, she actually has a bit of her old man's cunning.

Sendou handed over all his aibo.

Sendou walked along the road, lamenting how busy he was.

Oh no!

"I forgot about the thing Watanabe-senpai asked me to do!" Halfway there, Sendou suddenly slapped his face...

"By this time, they must have all broken up, right?"

"Let's talk about it tomorrow!" With that, Sendou continued forward.

"Sendou-san!"

At that moment, Sendou heard Furuya's voice.

"Akatsuki?"

What's wrong?

"Have you finished your run?" Sendou asked repeatedly, puzzled.

"This kid should be running at this time of day, it's way too early today," Sendou thought to himself.

He knew about Furuya's diligence, even though the kid's physical abilities were just as poor as his own.

"I don't know if it's just my imagination!"

I experienced a sudden sharp pain in my right foot once when the race ended today, and again when I was running!

"You said you'd tell me immediately if there were any problems!" Furuya said obediently.

Sendou wanted Furuya to get more playing time so he could keep her in line, so Furuya was very honest and didn't hide her past.

Sendou immediately took it seriously and began to inquire carefully.

After asking briefly, I learned that both the race and the run only happen once, so I wonder if Furuya was just imagining things.

However, remembering Sendou's instructions, she still spoke up on her own initiative.

"A momentary sting shouldn't be a big problem."

However, for safety's sake, it's best not to practice and go back to rest!

I need to take Head Manager Oota to the hospital again tomorrow.

I'll speak to you on your behalf when I go to the Supervisor's Room after this!

Don't worry, if it's just as you said, it shouldn't affect your ability to play.

However, if it worsens...

"You should understand! Akatsuki!" Sendou made a quick judgment, and also calmed Furuya's worried mood.

"Hi! I understand, I'll be right back!"

"Remember to take a shower!"

"Understood!" Furuya obediently.

I failed the challenge yesterday and didn't fall asleep until midnight...

Continuing today...

I got Umemiya Seiichi's name wrong before. I can't believe I can remember it wrong right after hearing it.

By the way, guys, everyone should start avoiding staying up late.

Blood sugar and blood pressure can all become dangerously high due to staying up late.

These two bad habits are really something you shouldn't have!

Finally, I'm asking for your votes...