Winning Inagi, Qingdao is equivalent to getting half a pass to Koshien in advance.

The remaining half is just a formality.

But even so, Superintendent Kataoka and the friends of the Seido High School baseball team still didn't dare to be careless.

Especially Kataoka.

Nothing on the baseball field can be said for sure. It is not uncommon for the team to overturn in the gutter because of arrogance.

Therefore, he put an end to all interviews from reporters and let the players concentrate on preparing for the finals.

In the face of various interview requests from reporters, he completely ignored them.

Requests for interviews are conveyed through the principal, the director, and even the school board.

Superintendent Kataoka also refused.

Although the leaders of those schools felt angry about this, they were not really angry.

They are still in line with the big goal of Superintendent Kataoka.

That's to get the team into Koshien!

Everything outside of this goal has to be in the back row.

Superintendent Kataoka said that the children had not made it to the finals for several years, and that their mentality was very fragile right now.

At this time, they can't be asked to think about anything else, they have to concentrate on preparing for the finals.

The leaders of the school pondered and said that it made sense!

The crux of the matter is that they also do not dare to give coercive orders. If this team really capsized in the gutter, who will be responsible?

The principal and director are expected to take the blame and resign.

The school director didn't have any real losses, but in private, he wasn't scolded by those supporters of Qingdao?

Forget it, wait until you win the finals, and then give an interview.

They were persuaded by Kataoka.

The bus hurried and finally arrived at the school gate of Qingdao Road.

The contestants got off the bus at the school gate and were greeted by their classmates and school leaders.

Come celebrate their reach to the finals!

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Although Kataoka tried his best to refuse, the teachers and students at the school spontaneously came to greet him.

As a baseball giant, they are not players in the baseball club, but they see that the baseball club can rise again.

They're still genuinely happy.

In the future, when you brag to others, you won't be exposed.

They said I was studying at the baseball giants Qingdao Road.

People must have a roll of their eyes.

"I haven't made it to Koshien for several years, so I'm embarrassed to call it a baseball giant?"

This time the team turned over, and they had to point at each other's noses and scold back.

"Who said we couldn't get into Koshien!"

"Bang bang! Bang Bang !! ”

First there was a round of applause, followed by blessings.

"Superintendent Kataoka, he's so handsome!"

"East, a beautiful home run!"

"Finally got rid of those two hateful teams, and we're going to be able to make it to Koshien this time, right?"

"Yuuki, take care of you!"

"Miyuki, good job!!"

"Xiuze is big, and he is getting more and more like a trump card."

Players who are in the spotlight will naturally receive more praise.

In contrast, the substitutes and the players who are not very good on the field.

It's not so glamorous.

Zhang Han still had a few people cheering him on and praising him for doing a good job.

Jun Izaki and Ryosuke Kominato didn't receive anyone's blessings except for their acquaintances.

Both of them had expressions of disbelief on their faces.

Next time, next time, I must let these guys take a good look, and I didn't give it for nothing.

After pestering for a while, these people dispersed.

"Don't get carried away, we still have a game to play!"

Kataoka reminded.

The players all had a sense of disappointment.

Is now the time to talk about this? Isn't the most important thing right now to be happy?

Although they were a little disappointed, their eyes were firm, and when they heard Kataoka's question, they all gave a calm answer.

"Yes!"

Dong Qingguo patted his belly and touched the back of his head: "Haha, don't worry, coach, isn't it the Nioh Academy?" They can't afford to make waves......"

The surrounding players also nodded.

In good conscience, they don't think that the Nioh Society can make any of them.

Although Nioh's strength is good, there is still a clear gap compared to the three giants.

As for Qingdao High School, it is now ranked first among the three giants.

"Xiuzawa, do you feel uncomfortable in your shoulders?"

Kataoka nodded secretly, then turned around and asked Hidesawa beside him.

Xiuzawa raised his arm and shook it, shaking his head.

"I'm just a little tired, but I don't feel any discomfort."

"Good!"

They survived these two fierce matches, and the final came in a week later.

There is plenty of time left for Seido High School.

Their players can replenish the stamina they have consumed.

Especially Hidezawa as an ace.

Pitched for two days in a row, with a total of nearly 300 balls.

Even if his physical strength is good, he has exhausted all his physical reserves in the past two days.

If you don't rest, it's hard to survive.

Thinking of this, Kataoka had another worry.

In a place like Nishitokyo, there are strong teams.

Even if it is not against the other two giants, the other games should not be too careless.

The consumption of the players is also very high.

Xiuze was lucky, and with the help of excellent teammates, he was lucky to survive.

What about later?

It is difficult to cope with such a dense game by relying on the strength of the ace pitcher alone.

It seems that one or two substitute pitchers need to be prepared.

This not only allows the ace pitcher to take the pressure off the team, but also allows the team to be more flexible in their tactics.

Not to mention, it's just a regional competition.

Once you enter Koshien, there are three fierce competitions in a week.

And the arrangement is not necessarily good.

Sometimes, you have to play three games in five days.

The opponents are stronger, the pressure is greater, and the schedule is more intense.

Compared with regional competitions, Koshien's demand for pitchers is probably greater.

As a result, the matter of the substitute pitcher had to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Kataoka set his eyes on Tanba, frowned slightly, and then set his eyes on Zhang Han again.

The third-year bench pitcher was really not a deterrent.

Hopefully, it is these two in the first and second grades.

Looks like it's time to talk to them.

Zhang Han saw Kataoka looking at himself, raised his hand politely, and sent a smile.

Kataoka didn't say a word and turned his head in other directions.

Just as they were about to walk into the school, a man suddenly rushed out of the gate.

Impartially in front of the team.

The players were taken aback.

Including Kataoka, there are more than 20 young men in the Seido High School baseball team, and the average height is almost 1.8 meters.

Dare to rush out and stop so many people, what kind of hero is the other party?

Zhang Han peeked with his eyes, and happened to see a young man who was one meter tall and in his early sixties, and his body did not add up to 100 pounds.

Where did the second force come from, this is too reckless!

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