Chapter 60: Kawakami's Miserable Day

Kawakami was stunned after listening; was this asking him to simulate a scenario from a game?

Whew~

Runners on first and second base, which means that once this ball is hit, it is very likely to form a bases-loaded situation, and he might even give up runs.

And there are no outs, with a two-ball count!

Imagining himself standing on the field at this moment, standing on the Pitcher's Mound, facing a situation where giving up one run means extra innings and giving up two means defeat, Kawakami actually had sweat on his palms.

What should he do?

Kawakami looked at Kominato Ryosuke opposite him; he had seen this senior's batting before. Although he didn't have the ability for Extra-base Hits, that was only relative; facing pitchers from some weaker schools, Kominato had also hit Extra-base Hits.

The most critical thing is that this person's batting ability doesn't lie in power, but in pitch selection; he is a super difficult Batter to deal with.

"Huangqian, you are so cruel," Isashiki suddenly said.

Huangqian Yangyi smiled and shook his head, "This is just the beginning. If Kawakami can forge a big heart, he will definitely be able to contribute to the team."

"You really think highly of him," Isashiki said.

In terms of personality, Isashiki didn't really like this kind of timid guy. By comparison, although Huangqian Yangyi was arrogant to a fault and Isashiki often bickered with Huangqian Yangyi, the two clearly got along better.

"Well, Jun-san, you wouldn't want to go to Koshien just to look at the scenery, would you?" Huangqian Yangyi turned his head and looked seriously at Isashiki Jun.

Hearing this, a fierce flame erupted in Isashiki's eyes. "Of course not! I want to win the championship! Seido must be the champion!"

"That settles it then. The pitching staff this year isn't much of a problem. With Senior Nanjo and Senior Tanba, plus me, there basically won't be any big problems."

"But what about next year? If it's only me and Senior Tanba, even if we make it to Koshien, we won't go far."

After hearing Huangqian Yangyi finish, Isashiki looked at him blankly, "No, I thought you were talking about this year? You're already considering next year?"

"This year? This year Seido will definitely be the champion! I said it, even if the Emperor comes, it won't matter!"

"Heh, your tone is bigger than my athlete's foot," Isashiki retorted mercilessly.

"Well, but if you can really do it, I will definitely show my performance to support you. This is a promise from a senior!"

Huangqian Yangyi said 'oh', "Then senior's batting will have to be strengthened. The pitchers who can enter Koshien are all very amazing. Senior, won't you be completely unable to get on base by then? If that really happens, I will laugh out loud in front of everyone."

Isashiki's face grew darker and darker, and his body was trembling; it was clear he was too happy.

"Huangqian, you bastard!" Isashiki bared his fangs and brandished his claws as he rushed up to pin Huangqian Yangyi to the ground, "You annoying brat, watch me teach you a lesson today!"

"Yeah, Jun-san, didn't you eat dinner tonight?"

"Huh? You arrogant guy!"

"Ya-ha-ha~~"

While they were roughhousing over there, Kawakami had already thrown the first pitch to Kominato Ryosuke.

Bang!

With a crisp sound, the Sinker thrown by Kawakami was caught by Kominato Ryosuke, who whipped his bat and struck it.

"A Line Drive toward Center Fielder, if it were a bit more accurate, I could have hit a Home Run," Kominato Ryosuke said while watching the trajectory of the baseball.

Kawakami was speechless; how could this senior say such scary things with such a gentle face?

What do you mean 'you could have'?

Is this saying the ball I threw was easy to hit?

Although Kawakami was a bit afraid of the senior in his heart, he wouldn't give up; the next ball, he would absolutely not let him hit it!

"Kawakami, the bases are loaded."

Just as Kawakami steeled himself to throw the ball, Huangqian Yangyi, who was being pinned to the ground by Isashiki, shouted in the spare moment.

"I know." Kawakami was speechless; you're so busy, yet you're still paying attention to this side?

Taking another deep breath, Kawakami threw his best pitch.

Bang!

Another solid hit.

"Hit it again," Kominato Ryosuke smiled.

This ball was a Slider; Kawakami's pitch was too much of a Red Center and was caught directly by Kominato Ryosuke.

"Kawakami, what's the meaning of throwing a Red Center ball? Do you look down on your senior? Can't you be a bit more devious?"

Huangqian Yangyi's voice came from behind, and Kawakami's face turned green.

"Senior Kominato, Kawakami looks down on you!"

"I didn't!" Kawakami hurriedly denied it; this person is so mean, how could he set him up like this?

"Hehe, you gave up a run," Huangqian Yangyi said.

Kawakami was stunned; that's right, he gave up a run. If he gave up more runs next, the game would be lost. Although it was just a simulation, Kawakami didn't want to lose so miserably.

Right, the pitch path needs to be more devious, he needs to have confidence in himself, he can definitely throw it in!

It was a Slider again; this time Kawakami didn't throw a safe Red Center, but threw it toward the outer corner.

Kominato Ryosuke frowned, swung his bat, and hit the top of the baseball, forming a Grounder rolling toward First Base.

Hit again; Kawakami's heart turned to ash.

Just then, Kominato Ryosuke suddenly spoke: "It will be a Force Out; you won't get on base."

"Eh?" Hearing the voice, Kawakami finally reacted.

"That's one out," Kominato Ryosuke said, holding up a finger.

Hearing this, Kawakami nodded heavily.

Yes! He was secretly ecstatic in his heart.

Next, Huangqian Yangyi walked to the opposite side of Kawakami.

"Come on, Kawakami, throw it so I can hit it hard!"

Huangqian Yangyi's shout pulled Kawakami back to reality; facing this opponent of the same grade, Kawakami didn't dare to be careless at all.

In the Spring Metropolitan Tournament, 4 at-bats, two Home Runs, two hits; with a record like that, if Kawakami didn't pitch well, he would likely be smashed to pieces.

How should he pitch? Kawakami pondered for a long time without starting his pitch.

"What's wrong? Scared?" Huangqian Yangyi said.

Kawakami did not speak, only silently lifting his leg; a Sinker darted toward the inside corner, flying toward Huangqian Yangyi with an extremely tricky trajectory.

Huangqian Yangyi swung his bat, striking the upper half of the baseball heavily; it was another Grounder, the baseball heading toward Kawakami's direction, where it was caught steadily in his glove.

Uh...

Huangqian Yangyi was stunned for two seconds; this luck was just too good.

"Hey, Huangqian-san, you're out."

Kawakami was in a particularly good mood right now; he hadn't expected the ball hit by Huangqian Yangyi to roll directly in front of him, this sheer dumb luck was unrivaled.

"You win this one!"

Huangqian Yangyi carried his bat and left the position; with that, Kawakami had secured two outs, and just then, Yuki Tetsuya, who had been practicing swings by himself on the side, walked over.

Kawakami was instantly dumbfounded; no, are we really playing this big?

"Next, your opponent is me."

Yuki Tetsuya said these terrifying words calmly, and a blue aura actually erupted from his body.

Huangqian Yangyi's mouth twisted into a grin, "Good luck, Kawakami, I'm rooting for you."

I beg you not to root for me, Kawakami wailed inwardly.