Chapter 185: Newcomer Recommendations

Huangqian Yangyi took it and looked through it carefully; it was all data on the more famous third-year middle school players in the Tokyo area today.

"This is? Recruitment?" Huangqian Yangyi asked, looking up.

"Yes, we want to hear your opinion," Takashima Rei said.

Upon hearing this, Huangqian Yangyi gave a wry smile, "Boss, isn't this something you guys should decide? Even if you want to ask for an opinion, shouldn't you be asking the Captain?"

"I just want you to take a look. Among these people, for the Pitcher position, see if there's anyone you like?" Director Kataoka said.

"Huh?" Huangqian Yangyi was stunned. What did he mean by "see if there's anyone you like"?

Is this a blind date?

"You are our Ace. It's nothing to hear your opinion on the Pitcher position; don't overthink it," Director Kataoka said.

What great trust. Huangqian Yangyi suddenly felt that he really had nothing to say about the Director; to think he would even ask for his opinion on recruitment. Was he worried that the new Pitcher coming next year wouldn't get along with his personality?

Nodding, Huangqian Yangyi flipped through the players' data. After looking for a long time, he didn't see a single familiar name.

Closing the file, Huangqian Yangyi thought for a moment and said, "Boss, Rei-chan, I know where there are some impressive Pitchers."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Director Kataoka asked.

Takashima Rei also looked at Huangqian Yangyi with curiosity. Back during Koshien, Huangqian Yangyi had found her a kid named Arima Kazusa, and she had personally visited to understand the situation a few days ago.

After a detailed investigation, Arima Kazusa's performance had pleasantly surprised Takashima Rei, and it was now confirmed that he would join Seido next year.

"Hokkaido."

"Hongo Masamune, Furuya Satoru!"

Huangqian Yangyi said these two names. If he had to think of impressive Pitchers among next year's newcomers, besides Mukai Taiyo who had already been snatched up by Teito, these were the two.

As for that guy Mukai Taiyo, Huangqian Yangyi hadn't even considered him. Mukai Taiyo's family were all Teito loyalists, and his elders had once been part of Teito. To Mukai Taiyo, who had watched Teito games since he was small, Teito was his faith; how could he possibly join another team?

As for Hongo Masamune and Furuya Satoru, emotionally speaking, Huangqian Yangyi felt he wouldn't get along with Hongo Masamune's personality; that guy was too volatile.

"Hokkaido? Such a far place, how did you know about them?" Takashima Rei asked.

"Hehehe, actually I haven't told you guys, but I can tell fortunes."

"Hmph," Takashima Rei sneered.

Director Kataoka spoke up, "Since Huangqian says so, then I'll trouble Department Head Takashima to look for information on these two."

"Understood," Takashima Rei nodded.

Just then, Huangqian Yangyi continued, "This Hongo Masamune is at Aoba Junior High School in Hokkaido, and Furuya Satoru is at Tomakomai Junior High School in Hokkaido."

"Huh?"

Takashima Rei looked at Huangqian Yangyi in surprise. No, where did you find this out?

"Ahem, both of them are fastball-type Pitchers. Once they grow up, they will definitely be great material for an Ace. Rei-chan, you have to move fast, or they'll be snatched up by someone else," Huangqian Yangyi said.

Takashima Rei and Director Kataoka exchanged a look. They hadn't expected that, outside of games and training, Huangqian Yangyi was actually paying attention to third-year middle school Pitchers. It really was hard on him.

"Alright, once I return in a few days, I will personally make a trip to Hokkaido! If there are no accidents, I think it should go very smoothly," Takashima Rei said very confidently.

With Seido winning the championship at Koshien this time, their recruitment work had become much easier.

"Oh? Rei-chan, where are you going?" Huangqian Yangyi asked.

"I've been doing work here in Tokyo for the past few days, and next I'm going to go look at the nearby prefectures."

"Is that so? When!" Huangqian Yangyi immediately became interested.

"I'm leaving tomorrow," Takashima Rei said, suddenly remembering that Huangqian Yangyi had previously said if she were to go to Nagano Prefecture, he would want to tag along.

As it turned out, Huangqian Yangyi just smiled and said, "I'll be looking forward to it!"

"You're not going?" Takashima Rei asked subconsciously.

Director Kataoka, who was to the side, turned to look at Huangqian Yangyi: "You aren't thinking of asking for leave again, are you?"

"Can I?"

"No! The Autumn Tournament is almost here; what kind of behavior is it to ask for leave now?" Director Kataoka sternly refused.

Huangqian Yangyi spread his hands, "Rei-chan, I can't go with you after all."

"Who asked you to come with me?!" Takashima Rei was speechless. This jerk really had thick skin.

Leaving the Director's office, Huangqian Yangyi returned to the dormitory and happened to see Chris, who was preparing to go to the hospital for a follow-up, heading out.

"Senior."

"Yangyi, what's wrong?"

"I'll go with you; I want to get a physical check-up while I'm at it," Huangqian Yangyi said.

Huangqian Yangyi was very concerned about Chris's injury. According to the doctor, he could now resume baseball training, though the intensity couldn't be too high.

Thinking about how Senior Chris would be competing with Miyuki for the starting Catcher spot, Huangqian Yangyi was very excited. Huangqian Yangyi was basically certain that as long as Senior Chris's body fully recovered and he could ensure his level didn't drop, Director Kataoka would definitely designate the third-year Chris as the starting Catcher for next summer.

That guy Miyuki, he really is pitiful.

"Alright, then I'll wait for you. Go change your clothes," Chris smiled.

A week passed. On this day, Takashima Rei returned from outside with a bright smile on her face, as if she had picked up money.

Just as training ended, Takashima Rei sought out Huangqian Yangyi.

"Rei-chan, looking at you, you had quite the harvest," Huangqian Yangyi smiled.

Takashima Rei laughed triumphantly, "Of course. With me personally taking action, what kind of accident could there be?"

"Oh? Tell me specifically."

"That Hongo Masamune you mentioned before has already been scouted in advance by a local school, and he himself has no intention of leaving his hometown to go all the way to Tokyo."

"Hm? And you're this happy?" Huangqian Yangyi rolled his eyes.

"What are you rushing for! I managed to secure that Furuya Satoru," Takashima Rei said, taking out a file on Furuya Satoru and patting it in her hand.

"As expected," Huangqian Yangyi smiled.

Originally, Furuya Satoru would have entered Seido through the autonomous entrance exam. Now that Takashima Rei had personally sought him out, he should have received a special recruitment spot, which counted as saving him a large sum of money.

"Hmm, this child's pitching is indeed impressive; the ball speed is close to 150!"

"Is that so? That's quite good. After I graduate, our Seido will still have a power pitcher."

"You're thinking quite far ahead."

"It's only right."

Takashima Rei pushed up her glasses and continued, "I didn't come to find you just because of this Furuya Satoru; there is someone else."

"Someone else? Who?" Huangqian Yangyi asked.

"Before I went to Hokkaido, I made a trip to Nagano Prefecture. Over there, I discovered a young boy!" Takashima Rei's lenses glinted, looking quite mysterious.

After hearing this, Huangqian Yangyi knew exactly what was going on. As expected, the fate between that fool and Seido had arrived after all.