Chapter Eighty-Five: Press Conference? (3rd Update)
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The impact of Qingdao High School's victory over Xibang High School was much greater than everyone originally imagined.
It is said that the ratings of the live game broadcast also hit a new high for TV stations!
After the game, as is customary, the school song of Seido High School was played on the court in Koshien.
Seido High School contestants stood in a row and sang along.
Except for the lovely classmate Xiao, everyone else can sing along. Even Sawamura, although he sang stumblingly and not very well in his ears, he could be regarded as singing it completely.
All the fans in the stands who supported Seido High School gave a standing ovation and sent their blessings to Seongdo, hoping that they could go further.
The cheerleaders exclusive to Qingdao High School didn't care about the summer heat at all at this time, and they jumped and jumped one by one, bringing the atmosphere to the top.
At this time, Superintendent Kataoka was also notified by the organizers.
Let Qingdao High School be interviewed by the media in the evening.
This matter, Superintendent Kataoka refused in his heart.
Until his proud disciples won the national championship, Superintendent Kataoka didn't want them to be harassed too much.
But there was no way, and under pressure from the organizers and the school, Superintendent Kataoka could only agree.
"How many people are needed"
Media interview, although all the players of Qingdao must be present. But they don't all have to be interviewed.
There are probably only a few people who will be asked questions at the scene.
I don't know if the organizers have any requirements for these people.
Even if Superintendent Kataoka doesn't like these things anymore, he knows that this is an opportunity for the players to make a name for themselves.
In addition to the results, the contestants also have a good media image and a good publicity platform, which will also give them a bright future.
Whether it's a college draft or a professional baseball draft, players who can make a name for themselves in Koshien have an honor bonus.
"Sawamura, Tsunashi, Chris, Miyuki, and Ryosuke Kominato, these five players will be asked a lot, and other players may also be asked."
The organizers effortlessly gave the list.
This is also a matter of course, if the media wants to interview whom, if even the organizers are not clear, then they will be in vain.
"Okay!"
Kataoka agreed hesitantly.
"Koshien is how it should be, the more famous it is, the easier it is!"
Coach Ochiai couldn't understand that Kataoka was reluctant to be interviewed.
In his opinion, the more exposure the players are at Koshien, the better for their future, isn't it?
Really wait until the day Qingdao High School fails, and then try to make amends, and the topic will pass.
Speaking of topicality, there are still a lot of good stories that can be unearthed in Qingdao High School.
The best story is, of course, the poor harvest year of the third grade, which can be regarded as a typical example of the counterattack of the weak. Such a story full of positive energy is very much in line with most people's values. Although it has been reported before, there are still many things that can be played.
After all, the entire third grade is called a bad harvest year, not one or two, but a whole group.
Most of the main forces of Qingdao High School are precisely this group of people.
In addition to the story of the bad harvest year, the story of the Great Demon King is just as fascinating. Although this story has been reported many times by the media when Seido High School first entered Koshien. Now I take it out again and stir-fry, it has a bit of a fried cold rice taste.
But there's no denying that it's a delicious dish after all. No matter how many times it is fried, its taste will always be the same.
Moreover, the first-grade elementary school brother entered a wealthy high school, served as the team's main trump card, led the team to Koshien, and the story of the resurrection of the king. It's so much in line with the heroism of the manga plot that some anime production companies want to find Akagi Middle School to buy the copyright.
There are also some powerful reporters who interviewed other members of the Akagi High School baseball team in the previous days.
These interviews have not had a chance to be released, and now Seido High School has defeated Saiho High School and has become the most likely candidate for the Koshien championship this year.
The championship candidate for Eijun Sawamura, the big devil, crushed by Saibon High School, only scored three hits.
What better time than this time?
Akagi Middle School, which was originally famous all over the world, is afraid that it will take advantage of the east wind of Sawamura to become popular again.
Not only Sawamura in the third and first grades, but even the two outstanding contestants in the second grade, when they came out, they were also full of stories.
Yukiichi was also robbed of the position of the main catcher by Chris, and the road to high school baseball was bumpy. But his own strength is excellent, and his performance in the days when he was rotated on the bench was also remarkable.
Plus he was originally known as the savior of Seido High School.
These are all topics, they are all stories, they can all be brought out to talk about, they can all be taken out to attract attention, and they can all be taken out to make money......
Naturally, Kuramochi's story is the same.
The country boy was favored by a wealthy high school and wore the jersey of Qingdao High School to participate in the competition.
All the way to Koshien and fulfill your childhood dream.
As long as you dig in with your heart and polish it a little, this is also an incomparably wonderful story.
It is conceivable that after the media interview, Qingdao High School will definitely be on fire.
This will definitely have a big impact on their next draw, studying their opponents and the game.
After all, Koshien is only two weeks in total, and the average interval between each game is only two days.
In the next two days, it will be difficult for Seido High School players to calm down and study their opponents.
Superintendent Kataoka's concerns are not unreasonable.
But Coach Ochiai's thoughts can't be said to be wrong.
Koshien's opponents, especially after the quarterfinals, are really one step at a time. No one dared to pat their chests and say that they would definitely be able to go to the end.
Don't take advantage of the spring breeze to be interviewed and increase exposure. If you really wait until the sun is thin, it will be too late.
Whether it's from the perspective of the school or from the perspective of the players' personal development. When you are able to be interviewed, it is ideal to be interviewed.
It's not that Superintendent Kataoka doesn't know this, but he has rejection in his heart. He always believes that this year's Qingdao High School will definitely be able to fulfill his dream and dominate the country.
Of course, reason told him that this was the best time to be interviewed.
Coupled with the pressure from the organizers and the school, Superintendent Kataoka finally gave in.
It was decided to cooperate with the organizers to hold a press conference for Qingdao High School.
Of course, this will be after all the Koshien games are over today.
The press conference was also broadcast live, and although the interviews were mainly conducted with Seido High School, it did not mean that other schools did not have any share.