Chapter 6: The Recruitment Test (3)

Boom

A deafening noise could be heard which immediately diverted everyone's attention to where the noise was coming from. Some supporters and club members have spoken.

Supporter 1: What was that big noise.

Supporter 2: Sounds like the sound of an explosion.

Supporter 3: A machine must be broken.

Supporter 4: You have an idea where the noise could be coming from.

Supporter 2: Yeah, I think it was from the pitcher's bullpen.

While Sousuke was throwing Mary, who was in the bullpen with the coach, was holding a radar with her that allows you to know precisely how fast a player is throwing. She was so shocked that even after looking at the number indicated by the radar she wondered.

Mary: Uh…Coach Arai?

Coach Arai: What is it Mary? A problem ?

Mary: Coach am I dreaming or are you seeing the same thing on the radar.

Radar indicates that Sousuke's throw was thrown at a speed of 150 km/h. Seeing this, the coach couldn't help but think how come no famous club in Tokyo or even Japan has heard of this nugget.

Coach Arai: What a monster. And it's only his fast ball if he has effect balls he will be even more formidable.

The crowd outside the bullpen who had witnessed it was stunned and those present directly cheered the throw prompting others to come and watch what was happening.

Upon arriving the new spectators were made aware. They were shocked.

Sousuke did not worry about what he had caused, he always had the same concentration and the same look as when he was throwing.

He took a ball and got back into position then forcefully threw another fastball.

Boom.

Another throw at 150 km / h. From that moment Sousuke no longer took a break and continued directly.

Four Seam fastball

Boom.

Two seam fastball

Boom.

A cutter

Boom.

A sinker

Boom.

A slider

Boom.

A change-up

Boom.

A splitter

Boom

For those inside or outside the enclosure what was happening was like a daydream. All of Sousuke's fast and spin balls were thrown at the same speed of 150km/h.

Of course Sousuke had to regulate the power of his throw so that they could have the same speed. It wasn't because he wanted to hold back but for him alone Ryu is able to catch his throws at full power.

Besides Tamura who was who was in front could not believe what he had just seen he would never have thought that a player could be so terrifying next to that the throws of the other talented players of Tokyo like Narumiya Mei or Manaka Kaname can be considered normal.

Tamura: It's amazing. I only managed to catch the two fastballs and again I got lucky. The timing of his effect balls is impossible to follow. If someone like him pitches for this team, maybe we can make our dream come true.

Tamura plays in the first team just like Masanori and shares this dream with him.

Sachi: He's amazing.

Riko: It makes you wonder what the other teams' scouts were doing. How could they not notice a player with throws like that.

Mary: It's much more than that. It's not just the speed of his throws that's surprising but his whole game as a whole. Whether it is ball control, the trajectory, the way he holds the ball, his movements before and while he throws, everything is perfect to the millimeter. It is as if he had repeated the same movement thousands of times until he had achieved perfect mastery.

Rico: Wow!

Sachi: Seen like that, you're probably right. It's true that you can't help but be amazed when you see it.

Coach Arai who was next to them was thoughtful for a while before Sousuke's throws ended.

For him there is no doubt that Sousuke will be the ace of the team. Meanwhile Sousuke who had finished throwing now wanted his catcher to be Ryu.

For him Ryu is the best when it comes to catching his throws and in strategy. They trained for a long time together and Ryu is the one who understands him the best and he intended to argue his thesis with the coach.

Sousuke: Coach I have a suggestion.

The coach came straight out of his pensive state and responded

Coach Arai: What is it?

Sousuke: I would like Ryu Okita to receive my throws.

The people who were there were surprised at his request. Why does he want Tamura to stop receiving. Seeing that he had confused the most he directly retorted.

Sousuke: Far be it from me to act arrogant but since Ryu and I have been training together he is used to catching my throws when he receives for me I manage to deploy 100% of my abilities.

Coach Arai: Understandable. I must admit that after your speech at the start of the test you caught everyone's attention. I accept your condition on one condition sincerely answer my question. If Okita receives for you, will your throws be better?

Sousuke: Of course.

The coach sensed that he was not bluffing. He immediately took the necessary measures.

Coach Arai: Tamura fetches Okita and tell him to come here to be a catcher.

Tamura: I hurry.

Sousuke: Thank you Coach

After this discussion Sousuke was able to directly identify the personality of the coach.

He wanted to win by having the confidence of his players. For him to have a united and strong team is his goal for this the team needs to have pillars for certain positions and the pitching position is one of them.

Sousuke knew that after this demonstration the coach would like to give him this role.

During this time on the field of play was arranged several workshops for the defense and for the batter everything was going well until they too heard the deafening sounds of the throws.

This disturbed all the players a little because most of them wondered what was going on. Only Subaru and Ryu knew that these noises were due to their friend's throws. Sometime later Tamura arrived on the pitch surprising the club's players.

Masanori: Hey… Tamura you're not supposed to receive pitches in the bullpen.

Tamura: Yes, but the coach asked me to come and get someone to also receive the throws.

Masanori: Really? Who is that ?

Tamura: It's Okita Ryu. Besides, where is he?

Masanori: He's on the defense workshop. I will call him.

The player Okita Ryu is expected at the pitchers' enclosure!

When they heard this sentence, Subaru and Ryu's eyes met and they immediately understood that it was Sousuke's work.

Ryu: Yes I'm here! I'm coming very soon.

Tamura: Take with you your full face helmet, your breastplate, your leg warmers and your glove. You will receive in the enclosure.

Ryu immediately complied and then quickly headed with Tamura to the bullpen. Arriving coach Arai spoke directly.

Coach Arai: Good now that you are here Okita you will receive for your comrade. From what he told me your abilities are really exceptional he praised your talent to me so I hope you will not disappoint me.

Ryu: You can count on me coaching.

Ryu immediately put on his gear and stood in front of Sousuke. They both trusted each other and when they faced each other the atmosphere changed.

Ryu: Sosuke-kun you can go and don't hold back.

Sousuke: I'm counting on it.

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Author's message:

I am sorry if there are spelling mistakes in my writing English is not my native language so do not hesitate to point it out if there are any but hopefully that won't stop you from enjoying the story. Thank you.