"Impossible, Isn't he in Japan?"
Leo shrugged, "Unless it's a different Ken Takagi who happens to be the same age and can throw 100mph fastballs almost every pitch."
When he said it like this, it indeed sounded ridiculous. But the fact was, Ryan had seen Ken struggle ever since the U18 World Cup had ended. So much so, that he'd completely removed the rival title that he'd placed upon him.
Ryan went deep into thought. Disregarding the fact that he was in America, the most surprising thing was that he had recovered his form. Perhaps he had even gotten better than the last time they'd faced each other.
Suddenly, Ryan was assaulted by a feeling that he hadn't experienced in almost 2 years. It was as if a fire had been lit inside of him, one that had been dormant for far too long.
It burned brightly, filling him with an unquenchable thirst.
'I won't lose…'