Chapter 13: Doctor Guatai?

The level of these two created a gap almost distinct from the rest of the people; even if some were unhappy in their hearts, they could not voice any objections.

Aside from Huangqian Yangyi and Miyuki, there were other newcomers who stood out.

Kuramochi, who batted from both sides, had a speed that could be called peerless at Seido.

A sinker with a completion level that was not yet high also allowed Kawakami Norifumi to enter the coaching staff's field of vision, and Department Head Ota felt extremely gratified by this.

After spending a few days together, the relationship between Kuramochi Yoichi and the two, Huangqian and Miyuki, gradually warmed up; nowadays, no matter where they went, the three were almost always stuck together.

This was mainly thanks to Kuramochi Yoichi's performance in training these past few days; ever since he discovered that his speed was second to none at Seido, a sense of conviction that he was no worse than others welled up, and he naturally categorized himself among the geniuses.

At dinner time, Huangqian Yangyi had just finished three bowls of rice when he saw Miyuki take advantage of a moment when Kuramochi wasn't paying attention to dump his own rice into Kuramochi's bowl.

"Hehehe."

Miyuki moved quickly, and seeing that he had been discovered by Huangqian Yangyi, he hurriedly smiled sneakily, signaling him to stay quiet.

Huangqian Yangyi was helpless; Kuramochi wasn't a fool, could he really not notice so much extra stuff appearing in his bowl out of thin air?

Just as he was thinking this, he saw Kuramochi, who had finished talking to someone and turned his head back, start eating in large mouthfuls.

Holy cactus, he really didn't notice.

Leaving the cafeteria, Huangqian Yangyi arrived at the office of Kataoka Tesshin.

Knock knock~

"Come in." It was the voice of Takashima Rei.

Pushing the door open and entering, the Seido Big Three were currently gathered around the table discussing something.

"Yangyi, is something the matter?" Takashima Rei asked.

"I'm here to ask the Boss for leave." Huangqian Yangyi walked over to the sofa and said with a smile.

"Leave?" Takashima Rei looked at him in confusion; school had been in session for less than a week, what was he asking for leave for?

"Yes, I want to go to the hospital after school tomorrow."

A shocking statement; as soon as these words came out, the complexions of the Seido Big Three changed drastically.

This was their precious pitcher, after all; what if he were injured?

The three stood up almost simultaneously, giving Huangqian Yangyi a fright.

"Where are you feeling unwell?" Coach Kataoka's tone was even a bit nervous.

"I just want to go for a physical check-up; I'm not injured or feeling unwell."

Phew~

The clear sound of the three exhaling.

"You only say half of what you mean; go run 10 kilometers for me during morning practice tomorrow!" Kataoka Tesshin said, then sat back down.

Huangqian Yangyi was stunned; he had earned himself 10 kilometers in the span of one sentence, how refreshing.

"Um, the leave..."

"Your leave is approved, but find time to make up the training content after you get back," Kataoka said.

Huangqian Yangyi nodded and smiled, "There's one more thing, senior Chris will also be going with me."

"Chris?" Kataoka was nervous again; Chris was currently the team's main catcher, and if he had any problems, the upcoming Spring Metropolitan Tournament would be in danger.

"Senior Chris said he knows a doctor he wants to introduce to me."

Phew~

A few short sentences made the Seido Big Three's hearts flutter for me.

"Fine, let Chris have a physical check-up while you're at it."

Kataoka squinted at Huangqian Yangyi, almost opening his mouth to add another 10 kilometers.

"Got it."

Huangqian Yangyi replied with pleasant surprise; he had originally wanted to suggest it himself, but he hadn't expected the Coach to be so accommodating.

"Hmm, how do you feel these past few days?" Kataoka suddenly asked.

"Ah? Oh, it's pretty good, just a bit tired," Huangqian Yangyi said.

"Get used to it as soon as possible; once official training starts, the intensity will be even greater. Chris should have told you, your current task is physical strength."

"I understand."

Leaving the office, Huangqian Yangyi returned to the dormitory and told Chris about the leave.

The next day, after school, he declined Miyuki's invitation for a walk, and under his surprised gaze, Huangqian Yangyi walked out of the school gate with Chris.

At the hospital, accompanied by Chris, Huangqian Yangyi finished all the physical check-up items, then took the report and walked into a consultation room.

"Yangyi, this is..."

"Gua, Doctor Guatai!"

Huangqian Yangyi's mouth opened wide; this frog face, isn't this...

After the surprise, he saw Chris and the doctor looking at him with confused expressions.

"Sumimasen!!"

"Hahaha, how did you know my name?" the doctor said, scratching the back of his head.

Hmm? Huangqian Yangyi stared at the name tag on the other person's chest.

Naito Guatai.

Oh, you unscientific doctor.

"Chris, is this your junior? He's very energetic."

"Yes," Chris nodded, "Yangyi, this is the doctor I mentioned for sports rehabilitation."

"Doctor Guatai, I've long admired your name!"

Huangqian Yangyi shouted; this was truly long admired.

"Fine, fine, fine, give it to me, the medical report," Doctor Guatai said.

Huangqian Yangyi handed over the report in his hand, turned his head, and said, "Senior Chris, you should go get a physical exam too."

"I..."

"This is the manager's instruction."

Chris frowned and looked at Huangqian Yangyi, while Huangqian Yangyi turned his head away, whistling and glancing sideways at the wall on the other side.

"Yangyi, did you notice it?" Chris asked.

"Hehe, I noticed it while we were playing catch last night," Huangqian Yangyi chuckled.

Hearing the two's conversation, Doctor Guatai put down the report in his hand and suddenly reached out to press on Chris's shoulder.

"Hiss~"

Chris immediately let out a soft groan in pain.

"Senior!" Huangqian Yangyi hurriedly supported Chris.

"Chris, I told you before to get some proper rest!" Doctor Guatai let go and stared at Chris very seriously.

Chris pressed his left hand onto his right shoulder and said through gritted teeth, "I know what I'm doing."

"No, go get checked immediately. As a doctor, I must be responsible for you," Doctor Guatai said in an unquestionable tone.

He then picked up Huangqian Yangyi's medical report and said, "Student Huangqian, your body is very healthy, but I want to remind you of one thing: whether it's a dream or a goal, a healthy body is the foundation that supports them."

"Okay, thank you, Doctor."

"Mm, go ahead, and supervise your senior to make sure he gets his check-up properly."

Helpless, Chris remained silent and walked out the door with Huangqian Yangyi.

"Senior Chris, let's go, time for the check-up."

"Yangyi, you know that the team can't do without me right now," Chris stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Huangqian Yangyi.

"No, Senior, even if it's just for the sake of your body, I will tell the manager," Huangqian Yangyi said.

Chris just stood there, and after a long while, he said, "You don't understand."

Half an hour later, after finishing the check-up and getting the results, the two came to Doctor Guatai's office again.

After reading the report, Doctor Guatai's eyebrows furrowed into an inverted V-shape, "Chris, you must rest. If you continue like this, your shoulder could be ruined at any moment, and at that point, it will very likely completely end your baseball career."