Chapter 5: The Scouts of the Giants (Part 2)
It's both strange and somewhat familiar.
It was a very peculiar feeling, but Sawamura understood where he got it.
He didn't know the other party, but that didn't prevent him from knowing the other party's identity.
In Sawamura's previous life, the other party had already done business in the major leagues and was a well-known star agent in the major leagues.
Why is Nobuhiko Okamoto here?
He should be on the Giants now, and the reason why Sawamura knows this is because he once watched an interview with Nobuhiko Okamoto. In that interview, he knew that Okamoto had built up contacts since the Giants.
Okamoto is very much like an islander, he doesn't have the traditional 'loyalty' qualities of an islander, and he doesn't like to start from scratch.
This is a very enterprising person, he loves challenges and thrills......
Very unusual.
"Wow, the feeling here still hasn't changed. It's no wonder that Kataoka guy has to go back to school anyway, it's really a nostalgic place. ”
Nobuhiko Okamoto said to himself.
Sawamura nodded politely at the other party and didn't say a word, he didn't really know what to say at this time. After all, regardless of the previous life or this life, Sawamura and the other party don't know each other.
But listening to the meaning of Okamoto's words, he was also a member of Seido High School, so he should be considered his senior.
After his own performance, Sawamura didn't give much reaction, which made Okamoto Nobuhiko a little embarrassed. Fortunately, he is thick-skinned enough and can handle it easily. Since the other party can't splash the water, Toshihiko Okamoto doesn't mind going straight in.
"Sawamura-san, right?"
He greeted with a smile.
Sawamura was stunned in his heart, he was not a master who had never seen the world, as soon as Okamoto spoke, Sawamura had a premonition that the other party was coming for him.
It wasn't an unintentional encounter, it was a premeditated meeting.
Want to sign up with me?
Sawamura frowned, he hadn't graduated from high school yet.
But it's not that you can't talk about it, it's just that it's a bit too much to come to yourself at this time to talk about a broker contract.
Want to take advantage of the opportunity to lower the price?
Sawamura was originally not very sensitive to money, but now there are tens of millions of debts promised outside, and Sawamura has to be careful with his calculations.
Not to mention that he already has an ideal agent candidate in his heart, even if he doesn't, he will never accept an agent who 'plays tricks' with him.
"An agent can ruin your life!"
The words of my friend are still in my ears. Although Sawamura has never suffered a loss, he also knows that he must not be careless in this kind of thing.
Looking at the skeptical gaze on the other side, Okamoto didn't know what to do next.
This vigilance is too strong, even the professional players he has come into contact with are probably not so vigilant.
Don't be angry, I'm not angry.
Forcibly calmed his little heart, Okamoto said seriously.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm not a bad person."
It's good that he didn't say this, but now that the words came out, the scene immediately became more embarrassing.
What is this place?
Bathhouse!
A forty-year-old man said to a boy who was only fifteen years old that he was not a bad person.
At this time, even if Sawamura withdraws, it is all good. He can completely sue the other party for molesting a teenager.
I don't know how many years it will be sentenced?
Okamoto also realized that the occasion in which he spoke might not be appropriate, but fortunately he was thick-skinned enough, otherwise he might not be able to go on.
"To be official, I'm Toshihiko Okamoto, the Giants' chief scout. My boss and I have carefully studied all your information, which is why we have this rash visit, please take care of it! ”
Okamoto, who is serious, even in the embarrassing environment of the bathhouse, makes people unconsciously put their eyes on him.
Sawamura nodded: "Hello, I'm Sawamura, please take care of me." ”
Then, there is no then. He didn't say a word, waited for the other party to speak, and didn't mind giving the initiative of the conversation to the other party in the slightest.
Sell at a price!
Such an old-fashioned and spicy approach surprised Okamoto.
It seems that Sawamura knows his position very well and knows how to use his advantages, he is a very smart person.
Yes, there are very few sports players who can get this far, and there are very few fools. Of course, it can't be said that there is no one, for example, the other player he likes has a much simpler head.
A big war has begun!
It is silent, but it is related to the future of the two.
"I've heard Kataoka say that Sawamura-san's ambition is a big league, and it's really admirable, and every time this happens, I think it's good to be young."
Okamoto said with a smile.
Even in this process, Sawamura Eisumi didn't say a word, and Okamoto was still full of interest.
"When I was younger, I also liked to read those hot-blooded comics, and I often fantasized about whether I could go straight to the big leagues after graduation like Takero (a manga character). Even if no one wants me, I can go to the minor leagues first and look for opportunities......"
Okamoto talked to Sawamura about his dreams as if no one was around.
Let Sawamura summarize these words, just two words.
Nonsense! It's okay to use the word garbage.
"What do you have, just say it!"
couldn't bear it, Sawamura didn't want to waste his brain cells, so he interrupted directly.
Although it was a little rude, for Sawamura, who had just experienced failure, he really had no interest in listening to Okamoto's dreams.
Okamoto, who was talking eloquently, did not make any unpleasant moves because his conversation was interrupted.
Instead, under his drooping eyelids, a pair of eyes sparkled.
No matter how cunning a hunter is, he can't fight a good fox.
Phew~
Who is the fox?
Okamoto, who is proficient in psychology, saw two problems through Sawamura's questioning.
Sawamura didn't simply interrupt, but let them have something to say directly.
He obviously guessed his intentions, but he didn't refuse.
This shows that Sawamura is not uninterested in this proposal, he is just waiting for the price to sell.
This is one of them.
At the same time, he also explained another problem, he had already gained the trust of Sawamura, without introducing it with Kataoka.
It's a good start.
Of course, Okamoto wouldn't know, although he didn't know Sawamura, Sawamura knew him. Otherwise, if it were another person, Sawamura would have turned around and left.
Scammers are rampant these days, and they are all thriving in any country.
"First of all, I would like to make a statement to Sawamura-san. There have also been many star players who have graduated before, and they have signed directly with the major leagues. But few of them have played directly in the major leagues. Most of them are sent to minor leagues for a year or two of training. “
Sawamura nodded quietly.
There is no one who knows this better than he, who has experienced it.
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