In the rest area on the freshman's side, Yukiichi, who was sitting with Kuraza Naoya, also looked at the situation on the pitcher's mound, and recalled that he had been with Kurosaki Ichitaka during this period (mainly in the cafeteria, because the rest of his free time basically belonged to Chris's seniors), and he found that Kurosaki Ichitaka was a person who was extremely particular about the relationship between the upper and lower levels, and he was very polite when facing the older second and third graders, and when he treated them at the same level, his attitude was also gentle and friendly. It seems to be a person who is diametrically opposed to him in daily life, but ......

Kuroza Naoya's impression of Kurosaki Ichitaka is similar to that of the others at first, with a sense of relationship and a passion for planning, but the plan he comes up with is too simple until he, like Miyuki, discovers the essence of Kurosaki Iktaka, an eccentric person who likes to pretend to be gentle and friendly to others.

On the field, the defenders of the infield are returning to their respective positions, leaving only the pitcher and catcher who are still on the pitcher's mound for the final exchange, and Yukiichi and Kuroza Naoya in the rest area are staring at Kurosaki Kazutaka's actions behind: I don't know what kind of way you will bring me (me) a different excitement next? "Gentle" and "friendly" Kurosaki-san.

……

"Kurosaki, you don't have to worry, just throw the ball into my sleeve." Hiroshi Ono seemed to be on the other side of Kurosaki Kazutaka, and the unusually bright smile on his face was a little uncomfortable.

Kurosaki Kazutaka tilted his head, revealing his snow-white front teeth, and his tone was full of trust in Hiroshi Ono: "Okay, Ono, don't worry, I will definitely throw the ball according to your match." ”

Ono Hiroshi felt a little uncomfortable for some reason, and the pitchers said that they trusted their balls, he nodded at Kurosaki, and said "Let's work hard together" before turning away from the pitcher's mound, but Kurosaki's voice came from behind him again.

"Ono, I really envy you......"

Ono Hiroshi looked back in surprise, the faded smile on Kurosaki's face, and the glint flashing in the corners of his eyes, were all very heavy on the topic of the next topic: "I envy you Yin Yin knows how difficult it is to become the main battle catcher in Qingdao, and still choose the courage of Qingdao......"

After a pause, the pitcher slowly lowered his head and continued, "I ...... The school I originally wanted to go to was actually the city's three major or Daocheng industry, but I was afraid that I would not be able to compete with the seniors or even peers there, and I would not be able to become the ace of the team after the seniors retired......"

Ono Hiroshi was a little caught off guard for Kurosaki, who suddenly became depressed, and just wanted to comfort him, Kurosaki suddenly raised his head with a look of adoration, "Ono, I really envy you!" You're so good...... So hard! ”

There was only admiration for himself in his tone, which made Ono Hiroshi stunned, came back to his senses, a trace of blush appeared on his cheeks, and he looked away and scratched the back of his head, "...... Also, it's not that powerful......"

Because of the thought of the existence of Miyuki'ichi and Kuroza Naoya, Ono Hiroshi's whole person began to become lost again, "I'm not as good as you say, after all, ......"

"Ono, you can definitely become the main battle catcher of Qingdao!"

Kurosaki's affirmation of him once again surprised Ono Hiroshi, as if he was the only one in Kurosaki's world, and he was his only light to move forward.

"Smack!"

Kurosaki Ichitaka clenched his right hand into a fist and pressed it against Hiroshi Ono's chest: "Let me be your help on the road to the right choice!" ”

The speed of the heart beating faster and faster, Ono Hiroshi's eyes reflected Kurosaki Iktaka with a very serious expression in front of him.

"Tell the Overseer, tell everyone about your efforts!"

Ono Hiroshi swallowed when he heard this, and seemed to be able to hear the sound of his own saliva.

"Catcher!"

Overseer Kataoka, who was acting as a referee not far away, shouted to Hiroshi Ono and the two of them, signaling them to start the game as soon as possible.

Ono didn't dare to linger any longer, turned around and walked towards home plate, only to find that he didn't know when he was clenching his right hand tightly when he reached home plate.

Ono, you can! Ono Hiroshi secretly made up his mind in his heart.

Superintendent Kataoka, who was standing behind home plate, looked at Hiroshi Ono, who was walking towards him, and the catcher seemed to have suddenly changed people, not only did he not have the frustration and unwillingness he had before, but he also looked very confident, as if he had a strong will that would never admit defeat.

After Ono Hiroshi nodded to Superintendent Kataoka, his gaze did not linger on the senior next to him for a second longer, but turned to the other defenders on the court and shouted, "Let's cheer together and keep this game!" ”

"Come on!"

The loud responses of the infielders who served as the guards of each of the inner and outer fields reverberated over the court.

“Play Ball.“

With the order of Superintendent Kataoka, the second half of the eighth game began.

"Whew!"

"Huh!"

"Bang!"

……

"Huh!"

Someone keenly noticed: "The momentum of the new life seems to have changed again!" ”

The people around nodded one after another, "It seems that the momentum of the second and third graders has weakened again." ”

"Could it be because of the new first-year pitcher?"

"No, it won't! Can he be a pitcher like the two catchers before him? He alone can influence the whole team......"

Kengo Kawashima listened to the discussion from the audience outside the court, frowned, and looked up at Kurosaki Kazutaka on the pitcher's mound.

Just now, Kurosaki Kazutaka said with a smile on his face: "Everyone is really lucky now!" ”

"What are you talking nonsense?" Someone asked dissatisfiedly.

"Huh!" Kurosaki made a surprised expression, "Didn't you all notice that the momentum of the seniors in these rounds has been hit by the outstanding performance of Miyuki, Kuroza, Kimura, and even Kawakami?" ”

Many people were slightly stunned, and looked at the rest area of the old students in disbelief, and sure enough, they found that the faces of many seniors were indeed not good-looking, different from the first three games at the beginning of the game.

Kijima Mio retracted her gaze, turned her head to look at Kurosaki Kazutaka, who still had a bright smile on his face, and asked rather unpleasantly, "So what?" ”

The smile on Kurosaki Kazutaka's face became brighter and brighter, "Miyuki and Kuroza, they are really amazing!" ”

The playfulness in Kurosaki Iktaka's tone made the others feel uncomfortable, and even Kengo Kawashima couldn't help but ask, "So what?" The tone is not good, and he has vaguely brought his anger.

Someone noticed this and was rather uneasy to look back and forth between the pitcher and the first baseman.

The smile on Kurosaki's face was as good as ever, and he asked the others, "Are you willing to be like this now?" ”

Willingly?

Damn, who would be willing!

No one will be reconciled!

We didn't choose the Qingdao Baseball Club to experience the joy of baseball.

We chose Qingdao for the sake of victory!

"Then we've come to an agreement." Second baseman Mio Kijima gritted her teeth and looked at Kurosaki Ichitaka in front of her, her eyes seemed to be burning with fire, "I'm also unwilling...... Special, special unwillingness! ”