Chapter 1006: Final Preparations for the Final (7,000 Words)
After the first semi-final, the second semi-final was also opened. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
After packing their luggage and backpacks, everyone from Qingdao High School also came to the audience, quietly watching the confrontation between these two teams, which one will become their final opponent.
The overlord of the northern kingdom - the giant Mo Da rattan roll.
The emperor of Osaka - Kiryu High School.
The battle has entered the white-hot from the beginning, the aces of both sides have appeared at the beginning, and the continuous grappling has continued to entangle, and at the moment of the ninth game, the score is still a 1-1 stalemate.
In the first half of the thirteenth inning, Renji Okashiro hit a home run in the direction of the left field and took a two-point lead for Jumo Otomaki High School, and then, Kiryu High School, who launched a frenzied attack in the second half of the thirteenth inning, was suppressed by Hongo Masamune with absolute strength.
In the thirteenth round of bloody fighting, Hongo Masamune ended with two or four bad, six hits, one loss point, and eighteen strikes.
In the end, in such a desperate struggle, Jumo Daikenmaki High School won the ticket to the final game.
In the end, the summer league final evolved into the same duel scene in this year's spring league.
King Qingdao against the overlord Jumo.
The final winner, the two strong teams, will stage a wonderful showdown in Hanshin Koshien!!!
Night, quietly.
After briefly enjoying the joy of the semi-final victory, the mood of everyone at Qingdao High School also slowly cooled down as the night fell, and they knew very well and understood that there was one last step to win.
Hongo Masamune's heroic posture in today's finals, such a majestic pitching posture, also brought great pressure to the people of Qingdao High School, especially recalling the scene of the Spring League finals, except for Liu Yong, everyone else was extremely powerless.
Giant Mo large rattan roll, Hongo authentic.
The last step of the apex, the last threshold to the top, and the biggest adversary!!!
"Huh"
"Whew... β
"Huh"
"Pong"
"Da"
"Bang"
"Snap"
"Hmmm... β
After dinner and a short reasonable rest, on a large lawn in the backyard of the hotel where Qingdao High School stayed, everyone from Qingdao High School was sweating and fighting for their youth.
The next battle was the hardest battle, and the one they had to win.
Especially the third-year contestants, Kenta Maezono, Kenjiro Hakushu, Kuramochi and others, the expressions on their faces are so solemn and serious, and that kind of atmosphere is a decision that must be won in the final summer.
"There's a terrible feeling about the atmosphere of the seniors. Seto Takuma on the side, after a short break in training, wiped the sweat on his forehead and said with some emotion.
In Koshien this time, Takuma Seto really saw what is called Koshien's hot fight, what is called the famous family in the country, and he also has rare experience in playing, which is extremely valuable for Takuma Seto.
He also probably understands his position, and after the summer, he is likely to take over the position of Yoichi Ichikura's predecessor, and even the position may be exactly the same.
Of course, Seto Takuma is also very clear, these things, can only be said to be tentative, estimated, if their performance does not satisfy the supervisors, then, the position will be given to others at any time, a wealthy family like Qingdao, how competitive is Seto Takuma is quite clear, you know, when the Second Army was at the beginning, Seto Takuma was very clear about the strength of those second-year seniors in the Second Army.
Among the so many schools that played against each other in the summer, some of the schools were selected, and even the seniors of the Second Army of their own team could not compare.
If you slack off, you will not be able to get into the army, let alone start first.
"Ahh Yuki Shoji on the side was still expressionless, but the flames in his eyes that kept burning also showed from the side that Yuuki Shoji's heart was so turbulent at this time.
"By the way, what about Hitsufune and Yui?" asked Takuma Seto, a little confused.
It seems that when they first trained, neither of them was there.
"Well, oh, they and Yu Xing's seniors, as well as Rong Chunjun, and Jingu Jun went to the other side to practice throwing. At this time, Haruichi Kominato, who also stopped training and took a short break, came over, and after hearing Takuma Seto's words, he said with a chuckle.
"Oh, thank you, Kominato-senpai. Seto Takuma showed a sudden look on his face, but he also expressed his gratitude to Koharu, and his tone was also quite respectful, no matter how natural the Yuki Shoji on one side was, he still maintained considerable respect for his predecessors.
"By the way, Seto-kun, when the free swing is over, let's practice the link with me. Haruichi Kominato chuckled and said.
"Oh, yes!" Takuma Seto was stunned for a moment, then replied loudly with an obvious look of joy on his face.
"Well, I'll see you later. Kominato Haruichi said gently.
"Yes!!"
And everyone on this side is the time to sweat their blood.
On the other side, in a small courtyard around the corner, there is a unique small group of six here, including a strange combination of a fielder, two pitchers, and three catchers.
This is the combination of Liu Yong, Yuyuki, Sawamura, Shizugu, and the duo of first-year catchers.
"Huh"
"Smack"
Two bright lights sped out one after another, and Mitsufune Okumura and Yui Fumi, who were squatting on the surface, caught the incoming ball steadily, making different degrees of loud sounds.
"It's still a little too high, you two. Miyuki, who was standing on the side and holding his hands, shook his head and said with a somewhat solemn face.
"Sawamura, take a little more steps, press down a little more on the center of gravity of your body, and don't deliberately lower your own arms, in that case, it will only be counterproductive. Miyuki said to Sawamura and Shimiya not far away.
"Yes!" Sawamura and Akira Shiratani both responded at the same time.
"Also, Downhill, control your ball speed, it's too fast, didn't you say, tonight it's just a matter of looking at the control of the new ball species. Yu Xing had a serious expression, looked at Descendant Gu Xiao in a deep voice and said.
"Yes, I see. Gu Xiao nodded and said softly.
It's just that the conversation between the two made the face of You Jing Xun, who received Gu Xiaoqiu, change slightly, although it quickly disappeared, but it did not escape the eyes of Liu Yong, who had been observing the two.
Although Okumura Mitsuyu, who was squatting on the side, did not have any expression, but his eyes also moved slightly, and his right hand unconsciously clenched slightly, and then released slightly.
"Is it still a little early?"
Liu Yong secretly thought in his heart, whether it was the ball of Xiaogu or Sawamura, with all their strength, Yui Xun and Mitsushu Okumura were still a little struggling, Xiaogu couldn't throw the ball with all his strength, and the speed of the ball was too fast, which would lead to the tail strength and power of the ball, as well as the speed of reaction, which made the two a little unable to adapt.
In Sawamura's case, there are a few balls that cannot be used, such as the Carter Ball, the two-stitch ball, and the speed ball under full force, the finger fork ball, so to speak, more than half of the change balls, or the sharpest balls in the Numbers series, neither of them can catch 100%, strictly speaking, the missed connection rate is quite high.
Originally, tonight was to correct some things for the double cast, and there were some things to differentiate.
It just so happens that Miyuki needs to stand aside and observe carefully from the angle of viewing, and it also happens to exercise the ability of the two catchers to catch double pitches, killing two birds with one stone, so there is the current scene.
It is a pity that the goal of the former has been achieved, and in the case of the latter, it seems that the revolution has not yet succeeded, and the comrades still need to work hard.
Otherwise, if summer is over, autumn will really be a worrying season.
"Well, let's think about it in the fall, the most important thing now is the finals. Liu Yong's eyes flashed with a faint cold light.
"Alright, let's do it for today. Miyuki clapped his hands and said to Sawamura and Akira Shimiya.
"Eh, it's only nine o'clock, isn't it? Nine o'clock, Miyuki Senpai. After hearing Miyuki's words, Sawamura suddenly showed a look of dissatisfaction and shouted loudly at Miyuki.
Although Gu Xiao on the side didn't say anything, the expression on his face also completely expressed his inner emotions.
"Yes, Miyuki senior, the two of us can continue to pick up. After Yui Xun took a breath, he said to Miyukichi with a serious expression, and Mitsushu Okumura on the side also had the same expression, in the hearts of the two first-year catchers, I thought that Miyuki thought that the two of them had reached the limit and couldn't catch the ball, so they said so, but only this was the two arrogant catchers who couldn't accept it.
As a catcher, things like not being able to catch the pitcher's ball are too much of a slap in the face, which makes Okumura Mitsushu and Yui really feel a little uncomfortable in their hearts, obviously they feel that they have grown, but now, they still can't catch the ball of the two seniors 100% steadily, which makes them feel quite ashamed and annoyed.
"You see, the junior brother has no opinions, just throw more, I just found the feeling, I think I can try a new grip. A look of excitement flashed in Rong Chun's eyes, and he said, "Or, Miyuki-senpai, you can take turns to pick up the balls for the two of us." β
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"Okay, Rong Chun, today is probably a familiar and feeling, isn't it? Or didn't I beat me enough just now?" Liu Yong stood up at this time and said with a smile.
"Uh... After seeing Liu Yong stand up, Rong Chun's face froze slightly, and he just recalled the scene just now in his mind.
"Hmph, it's not that other ball paths are restricted, isn't it also that the speed of the ball is limited. Rong Chun muttered.
"Haha, okay, let's stop here tonight, besides, you even know that the final is the most important thing, don't burn it out here, two little fools. Liu Yong shook his head and said.
"Oh. Rong Chun nodded a little unpleasantly and said.
Gu Xiao on the side also nodded and didn't say anything more.
"Sa, let's go, Okumura boy, Yui boy, let's go to the bath together, and deepen some feelings with seniors. Rong Chun's mood came and went quickly, anyway, Yu Xing said so, Liu Yong also said so, Rong Chun naturally quickly adjusted his mood.
This is also one of the advantages of Rongchun.
"Yes, let me be with you. Yui Xun still had a sunny smile on his face, and said with a gentle smile with a hint of respect.
On the side, Okumura Mitsushu shook his head lightly and responded: "Senior, I don't... β
"Hahaha, alright, alright, Okumura boy, don't be shy. Rong Chun put his arm around Okumura Mitsushu's shoulder, laughed and said with a rather familiar expression, which made Okumura Mitsushu feel a faint egg pain.
"No, senior, I'm not harm... β
"Alright, alright, it's so happily decided. Rong Chun naturally interrupted Okumura Mitsushu's words, hugged Okumura Mitsushu's shoulders and said tightly, so that Okumura Mitsushu couldn't help but have a black line on his forehead.
This Sawamura senior, he really did his own thing to the extreme.
"Descending valley, do you want to be together? Rong Chun turned his head and said to Gu Xiao.
"Hmm. While packing up his things, he responded with a calm expression.
"Oh, let's go, big bathhouse!!"
"Senior, can't I go? Also, don't hug it so tightly, it's very hot. β
"Ann, Ann, Okumura boy, don't be too shy. β
"It's all said. I'm not shy!!!!!"
Looking at the foursome who were gradually moving away, as well as Rong Chun's trademark laughter, Liu Yong and Yu Xing glanced at each other, and then they couldn't help but shake their heads, this guy Sawamura.
But it's such a character that is called Sawamura Eijun.
"Looks like the future is going to be interesting, these four guys. Yukiichi also suddenly chuckled and said with a hint of deep meaning.
"Well, it seems that in the coming year, the pitcher and the catcher, presumably, the superintendent is very happy and distressed, especially Okumura and Yui, the catcher's position is different from the pitcher's hill. Liu Yong shook his head and said, and there seemed to be a hint of pity in his words.
"Senior Yuxing, who are you more optimistic about?" Liu Yong turned his head and looked at Yuxing and asked.
"Well, anyway, it's not for me to think about it, who knows. Yu Xing smiled and said in response to the question, making Liu Yong roll his eyes, this guy.
"But, too, what about the finals... Suddenly, Liu Yong's voice became a little muffled.
"What's wrong? Yu Xing put his arm around Liu Yong's shoulders and asked with a smile.
"This time, this time, the !! who will definitely win the championship" Liu Yong turned his head, his bright eyes were like stars, staring closely at Yu Yuichiya, there was no joke in the past, but an extremely serious expression, so that Yu Yuichiya's words that he originally planned to joke swallowed back involuntarily, and looked at Liu Yong who was making extremely solemn promises and oaths in a daze.
"What's wrong, suddenly so serious... Yu Xing smiled, he felt that Liu Yong was going to put a lot of pressure on himself like this, Yu Xing realized that it would be because of Chun Jia, the finals were very important, so Yu Xing didn't want this guy to go to the game with such a big pressure.
Mindset is important.
Miyuki tried to change the atmosphere with some lighter words.
"No, I've always been that serious, haven't I? Liu Yong shook his head lightly and pursed his lips, still with a solemn expression.
This made Miyuki even more stunned.
"Senior Yuxing, you will definitely enter that hall in the name of the strongest catcher in the summer and the captain of the winning team!! Liu Yong's right hand clenched slightly.
"It's not just you, but more importantly, our team as a whole, it's the last summer, for you, Miyuki Senpai. β
"We are the real kings, let's use this one to prove it, king, how can we not have laurels!?"
The sonorous and powerful words, firm beliefs, eyes as bright as stars, clenched fists, and a loud tone, this is Liu Yong's most real emotional expression in the depths of his heart at this moment, only this time, or rather, the last time, he wants to win the real apex and leave no regrets in the summer.
"Yes, it's the last summer, then, I'm going to ask you, the reliable four-stick king. From here, Yu Xing could feel the strong emotion in Liu Yong's heart, like a flame burning hotly.
"Ah, leave it to me, Miyuki-senpai. β
"Sa, then let's also go and exchange feelings, Brother Sibang. Yu Xing suddenly changed the gentle expression that he had just revealed, and with the smile of an old driver with a familiar formula, he put his arm around Liu Yong's shoulders and said with a smile.
Let Liu Yong really, deep in his heart, a very powerless feeling, this guy, if he is off the court, will not be serious for more than three seconds, which really makes Liu Yong unable to complain.
"I said, Miyuki senior, you're really enough. Liu Yong shook his head, but he couldn't help but complain.
"Haha, the four-stick junior with a disgusted expression is also very cute. Miyuki said with a laugh.
"Well, you've won, Miyuki-senpai. β
Liu Yong was very wise and stopped talking.
"Then let's go, junior. β
Following the direction in which Sawamura and the others left, Liu Yong and Yuyuki also put their shoulders on their shoulders, left the court, and walked in the direction of the big bathhouse.
While the players at Seido High School are preparing for the competition seriously, the members of the coaching staff of Seido High School are also doing what they should do, especially Superintendent Kataoka and Hiromitsu Ochiai as the absolute united front commanders of the team.
The two of them have really painstakingly arranged tactics and strategies.
Seido High School stayed at the hotel, and in Kataoka's room, Ochiai Hiromitsu and Kataoka sat facing each other, while Takashima Rei and Minister Ota knelt on the other side, and the atmosphere in the room was relatively solemn at the moment.
Superintendent Kataoka lowered his head and looked at the note placed on the table, a slightly thoughtful look flashed under his black sunglasses, while Hiromitsu Ochiai twisted his mustache and his eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Superintendent Kataoka in front of him.
Minister Ota on one side still had a restless expression as always, as if there were needles under the cushion, which made his expression change back and forth, Takashima Reian quietly held his teacup, sat on one side with a gentle expression, and maintained the demeanor of a quiet beauty, without saying a word.
"Inspector Kataoka, haven't you made a decision yet?" Hiromitsu Ochiai's slightly narrowed eyes slowly opened, revealing a faint different color, and asked softly.
βγγγγγγ Superintendent Kataoka remained silent and silent, as if he had some hesitation and scruples in his heart.
Seeing that Superintendent Kataoka actually showed such a hesitant look, Ochiai Hiromitsu couldn't help frowning slightly, this is a very rare look, since last autumn to partner up, he Ochiai Hiromitsu is the first time to see this overseer known as a cold-blooded man will show such obvious hesitation in this kind of matter.
"Kataoka Supervisor, you should know that these are the cards in your hand, and it is more reasonable and advantageous to make a decision earlier, so that we can make follow-up arrangements, isn't it?" Ochiai Hiromitsu felt that his duty as a head coach was very necessary to remind Kataoka Supervisor of this kind of thing.
"Coach Ochiai, what is your suggestion?" Before Supervisor Kataoka could speak, Takashima Rei on the side pushed his glasses and asked softly.
When Superintendent Kataoka heard Takashima's words, he also raised his head slightly, and his eyes were fixed on Ochiai Hiromitsu.
Hiromitsu Ochiai's eyes flickered slightly, twisted his mustache, and said in a deep voice, "I thinkγγγγγ β
Hiromitsu Ochiai had already made his own decision in his heart.
At this time when Takashima asked about it, Ochiai Hiromitsu also expressed his opinion.
It's just that such an opinion makes Superintendent Kataoka and Takashima Rei frown slightly, not that it's not bad, but how to say it, it seems to be taking the initiative to cut off some of their own choices.
Don't you see that Minister Ota's eyes are already wide open and he is even more restless?
"Isn't that a bit too risky?"
Sure enough, after hesitating for a while, Minister Ota began to speak, although he knew very well that in the current team, basically, tactics and strategic arrangements were decided by the two bigwigs in front of him, and the two of them, it seems, Takashima Rei and him, basically had no room to interject.
But as the head of the baseball department, Minister Ota couldn't help but mention his opinion in most cases.
"After all, the opponent is that giant Mo Da Fujimaki, in the spring, in that final, I think, this time it would be better to choose a more secure way, right?" Minister Ota said slowly and word by word, carefully considering his sentences.
Takashima Rei on the side showed a rare look of agreement with Minister Ota in his eyes.
Not only the players, but the scene of the Spring Armor final had a very profound impact on their coaching staff.
"Risky? Which game is risk-free, especially the finals, if there is no corresponding awareness, the championship is impossible to get in our hands, it is precisely because the opponent is still the giant Mo Da Tengjuan, the northern powerhouse who has three consecutive hegemony in summer, autumn and spring, I think, such a choice is a rational approach. β
Hiromitsu Ochiai said slowly, the emotion in his words was not very strong, but that kind of firm tone made Minister Ota suddenly feel choked and unable to refute.
"Superintendent Kataoka, it should be clearer, isn't it?" A cold light flashed in Ochiai's eyes, and he said with deep meaning, if Ochiai Hiromitsu didn't understand it at first, Superintendent Kataoka hesitated.
However, Minister Ota's words just now made Ochiai Hiromitsu more or less guess what the reason for the real hesitation in Kataoka's heart was, which also made Ochiai Hiromitsu sigh with emotion, Kataoka Inspector is still a little young in some aspects.
These things can't be said directly, so Ochiai Hiromitsu chose some indirect words, and he believes that Kataoka Inspector can understand what he is saying outside his words.
Sure enough, at the moment when Ochiai Hiromitsu's words fell, Superintendent Kataoka was slightly stunned, and after his face changed rapidly, he revealed a faint and firm look.
"Well, then let's follow Hiromitsu Ochiai's way. β
Maybe it's a risky choice, or maybe it's a little irrational choice, but after thinking about it repeatedly, Superintendent Kataoka also thinks that this is a rare good strategy, which can release the strongest attack of Qingdao High School in a sense in all aspects.
In terms of guarding, the pressure on the pitcher mound will certainly increase, but Superintendent Kataoka chooses to believe in the absolute double ace combination they have cultivated.
"Then, in this case, the first list can also be decided. Hiromitsu Ochiai's face showed an expression that was indeed the case, and he said with a chuckle.
"Ah, let's go to this for the first list. Superintendent Kataoka nodded and said, since the general strategy of the team has been decided, then the first choice is fixed.
Generally speaking, in this final, Qingdao High School will weaken the demand for defense within a reasonable range, and strengthen the strength of the attack to the limit, especially the fighters who focus on strength, isn't it adventurism?
Besides, in the opinion of Superintendent Kataoka and others, it is better to attack on all fronts than to be timid, and maybe there will be unexpected gains.
"Eh, is that really going to be the case?" Minister Ota glanced at Supervisor Kataoka and Hiromitsu Ochiai in some surprise, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and said in an uncertain tone.
Takashima on one side also showed a slightly surprised look.
This kind of decision is not uncommon in Qingdao High School, but relatively speaking, it is relatively rare, and for a famous family, focusing on attack and ignoring the garrison, I have to say that the risk coefficient is too high.
But looking at Hiromitsu Ochiai's leisurely look, and Supervisor Kataoka hidden under his sunglasses, it seemed to reflect the eyes with a determined look, Takashima Rei was also a little relieved in his heart, if it was a tactical arrangement that these two people agreed on, then there should be no problem.
After all, they also brought the team to the final stage for the second time.
Just when Qingdao High School was in full swing preparing for the finals, time was also passing quickly, and the day of the finals was also such a quiet one!