[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-565":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1952540,2739,"Chapter 565","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-565",565,"\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The office fell into a brief silence again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sakai Shion exchanged a look with the other teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They all realized that with the pitching strength Natsume Chikage displayed, joining the baseball club was almost an obvious choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It could even be said—it was a call of talent to its possessor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as several teachers were brewing how to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The office door was pushed open with a \"bang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ito Eiji strode in, his face even uglier than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His gaze swept around the room and finally locked firmly on Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The emotions in those eyes were complex to the extreme—anger, unwillingness, scrutiny, expectation, and a kind of almost desperate craving.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had just finished handling the withdrawal procedures for Shinohara Shingo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Overnight, the baseball club lost its ace pitcher and core hitter, as well as four regular substitutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was a heavy blow almost cut into the main artery of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This year’s Koshien qualifiers had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There were only a few weeks left until the top 16 selection tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Losing one game meant the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ito Eiji stared fixedly at Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, this boy threw a 158 km\u002Fh fastball.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>13 km\u002Fh faster than Shinohara Shingo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>15 km\u002Fh faster than Nakajima Satoshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This kind of strength could even directly land in the professional second team and accept the tempering of formal matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His existence was enough to make up for all the losses of the baseball club losing Shinohara Shingo—even more so.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ito Eiji took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Natsume Chikage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The other teachers must have lectured you. I won't repeat that nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He paused, his gaze like a torch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I have only one request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You—must join the baseball club.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His voice was low, but every word was resonant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"With your strength, joining the club now is completely in time to impact Koshien.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I know your family situation isn't well-off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But since you have revealed this kind of talent, the school cannot turn a blind eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"After Shinohara Shingo dropped out, the position of the baseball club’s ace pitcher is vacant—you can completely replace him and get a full scholarship for special recruits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As for working to make money, the teacher doesn't force you to give it up completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Every day—even if you only set aside one hour to train, I absolutely won't stop you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His voice carried a trace of earnestness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Even, you don't have to work if you don't want to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The living expenses and miscellaneous fees for these three years in school, I can pay for you out of my own pocket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"After you graduate and enter a professional team, you can pay me back slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Interest—I won't take a single cent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He stared at Natsume Chikage’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your talent in baseball is the most powerful I have seen in twenty years of coaching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't waste it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As long as you keep practicing with me, becoming a professional player is a nailed-on thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His voice trembled slightly, with expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Even... you have a chance to surpass Ohtani Shohei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Become the strongest baseball player in Japanese history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The office was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the teachers’ gazes were focused on Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I... really have no interest in baseball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ito Eiji was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His lips opened and closed, opened and closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His fingers were raised tremblingly, pointing at Natsume Chikage, and a broken gasping sound of \"You... you\" came from his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He finally squeezed out one word, but couldn't continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Other teachers also exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What?! With this kind of talent, you tell me you have no interest in baseball?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If I had your pitch speed back then, why would I be a teacher? I would have run off to play professional baseball long ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Interest can be cultivated! If you come into contact with baseball more, you will definitely fall in love with this sport!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Natsume-kun, think about it again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sakai Shion and Koi Yuuna didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But their eyes were also full of regret and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But more of it was respect for their student’s decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage was about to speak to make a final refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi was beside them without knowing when.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She looked indifferent, her gaze sweeping lightly over the excited teachers in the room, and finally landing on Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since Natsume-kun said he doesn't want to play baseball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then I think the teachers shouldn't force him anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She turned to the faculty and staff present and tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Teachers... do you think I’m right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The office suddenly became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ito Eiji’s face flushed red, his lips moved, and he seemed to want to argue something.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But when he touched Konoe Hitomi’s calm and waveless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All the words were stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He slumped his shoulders dejectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Other teachers also looked away one after another, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The true owner of this school is the Mido family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Konoe Hitomi is the agent most trusted by the Mido family’s eldest daughter, Mido Orihime.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Including everyone’s salary, it is all issued by the Mido family.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So no one has the qualification to say \"no\" in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Leaving the teacher’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The corridor was very quiet, with only the sound of two people’s footsteps echoing lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sunlight passed through the window lattice, casting grid after grid of light and shadow on the clean floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage walked half a step in front, turned his head, and looked at the static beautiful girl with an indifferent expression beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hitomi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Just now... thank you for helping me out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"However, how did you happen to come by?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Just passing by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two walked side by side for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She suddenly spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"However—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since you want to thank me, just saying it verbally... is somewhat lacking in sincerity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage was slightly startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, he noticed she had been looking at the banana milk in the vending machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’m a bit thirsty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Without saying much.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He walked to the vending machine, inserted coins, and pressed the button.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Clatter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A can of banana milk fell into the retrieval slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He bent down to take it and handed it to Konoe Hitomi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Konoe Hitomi took it, her tone seeming to carry a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How did you know I like drinking this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage looked at her helplessly and smiled, too lazy to complain.\u003C\u002Fp>",1110,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-17T08:41:32.805Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","70585491c182427fa6f67235bc67fb35063221a2bec61f2d3e476d74221b7918","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-566","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-564",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]