Senior Encouragement

"Eh? Where did today's unsung hero go?" Kadota-senpai suddenly asked while everyone was chatting enthusiastically.

"Yeah! I don't see him anywhere!" Senior Saitou looked around and chimed in.

"Even though Miyuki's block at home plate stole the spotlight, his Throwback Skill was really impressive!" Kadota-senpai said with a smile.

"Huh? Now that you mention it, that really was amazing!" People farther away heard Kadota and the others and turned their attention over.

"It was practically perfect!" Miyuki praised him as well.

"Rather than saying he had a strong arm, it was more that he moved incredibly fast after catching the ball! That guy!" As a former outfield big shot, Isashiki-senpai gave his assessment.

"He's had several outstanding plays in both consecutive games. He's been in really good form lately!" Senior Sachiko said as she explained it to Senior Takako.

"Huh?! That's amazing, Asou-kun!" Senior Takako, who had not kept up with the team for a long time, exclaimed in surprise.

"So where the hell did that guy run off to?!" Isashiki-senpai searched the room again impatiently.

"He went to the bathroom just now..."

"See? The moment it matters, he turns out like that!!" Since Guan-senpai had known him since elementary school, he could roast him without holding back.

"Hahaha! He went to the bathroom? If Asou-senpai knew everyone was praising him right now, he'd cry himself unconscious in there!!" Sendou was nearly laughing himself sick.

Asou-senpai did not just want attention—he desperately wanted people to notice and praise him.

Just remembering how Asou-senpai had shouted, "Look at me!" whenever he scored or got a hit made Sendou unable to stop laughing.

Hearing Sendou's words, the others understood as well and joined in the laughter.

This counted as dropping the ball at a crucial moment too, didn't it?

Usually, he could