Chapter 31: Beard-Senpai Got Your Back

Furuya turned back and looked at everyone in the infield and in the direction of Outfield.

And Sawamura just looked at him.

Furuya Satoru's eyes widened.

How could he not?

In Furuya's childhood memory, the most is snow, heavy snow in the sky, blocked roads…

In that world, he has always been alone, going to school and leaving school alone, perfectly embodying what it means to be alone.

'Why do you like baseball?'

Probably just watching the classmates play together, having fun.

Satoru will never forget the smiling faces of those playing classmates at that time.

It was just to play with them that Furuya started to learn baseball.

It's just that, for some reason, everyone still doesn't like him.

The reason why he took part in the general admissions test of Seidou High School was not so much for Miyuki, but rather, to escape from his original hometown.

In Furuya's heart, he hated Hokkaido, the place he could never fit into.

Everything is different now!

In Seidou, Furuya could not feel the rejection. He really liked this place, although in the First String, he and Sawamura were both juniors and sometimes they had to run errands for the seniors.

But even if that was the case, Furuya felt happy.

Unlike Eijun…

Speaking of Eijun, Furuya was extremely fortunate that he could meet Eijun as a friend.

Eijun let him know that there are people out there that could be his friends.

In addition, Eijun was the first to click with him.

To put it bluntly, Eijun is Furuya's first friend.

Even so, Satoru never thought of giving up on competing with Sawamura for the Ace number.

Friends are one thing, rivalry is another.

'Be sure to get through this level and challenge the Ace.'

Thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind, but in fact, it was just a moment. Furuya Satoru's eyes were fixed on Miyuki, waiting for Miyuki to give him instructions.

'Throw a ball over here!'

Then, he saw the sign Miyuki gave him.

Furuya didn't think too much and threw a ball gently.

This ball is so sweet.

On the strike zone, the momentum is pressing, as if a home run is coming at any moment. Tachi, In the face of such a sweet ball, looked at the ball stupidly and didn't swing his bat at all.

SNAP!

"STRIKE!"

This ball made everyone on the scene have a strange face.

In particular, the players and Coach of Osaka Kiryuu were even more stupefied and stunned.

In the catcher's position, Miyuki chuckled lightly when he saw that Tachi looked back at him.

"Anyway, you won't swing before two Strikes, right?"

'Um?'

Tachi's face became complicated.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at his own superintendent.

Superintendent Matsumoto, his face was a little stiff, no longer looking as gentle and kind as before, making people feel like a spring breeze.

Instead, there were cold eyes, and his expression began to distort.

"Do it!"

They are already six points ahead, scoring more points wouldn't change the outcome of the game.

'Next, we will let you experience the attacking power of Osaka Kiryuu.'

Seeing the change in the momentum of Tachi, Miyuki nodded secretly in his heart.

'They are serious now!'

'The taunting method is successful, and then next, let us seduce him to swing the bat.'

'A Straight ball above the center, everyone's favorite course.'

On the pitcher's mound, the power in Furuya's body continued to condense, until it amplified by his shoulder and was launched into the ball.

Roaar!

The ball, like a meteorite, roared.

In the face of this grand ball, Tachi did not flinch or hesitate at all and directly swung the bat.

Ping!

The bat hit the small ball, and Tachi's face became strange.

When the bat and the ball connected, Tachi felt the weight of the ball transfer to his bat, and the ball felt so heavy!

The ball was hit straight to the outfield and flew high.

"Leave it to me!"

In the center field position, Isashiki said loudly.

At the position of third base, the coach of the third base calculated the distance, and it was at least 70 meters!

This distance is enough to run back to home plate.

He immediately gave his order to the third base runner to start running.

And the moment the third base runner saw Isashiki catch the ball, he stomped on the third base bag and ran for home plate.

"No, you are not, Orrraaaa!"

At this point, Isashiki had already caught at it. When he received the ball, he deliberately stepped forward a few steps, during the process of receiving the ball, he dived to a certain extent, and then passed the ball directly after receiving the ball, all in one series of practiced movements.

The whole action was done in one go, without the slightest slack.

Whoosh!

The small white ball, like a laser, flew towards the catcher's Mitt.

Miyuki caught the ball and stepped out, touching and stopping the runner who came over from third base.

"OUT!"

Double play!

Seidou High School held the inning.

"Nice job, Isashiki."

"As expected of a Spitz."

"It turns out that it's not just a middle-aged uncle with a ferocious appearance."

Even Sawamura took the initiative and gave Isashiki a thumbs up.

"Nicely done, Beard-Senpai!"

"Don't call me that!"

You have to admit that Seidou's defense is really strong.

Having received so many compliments, Isashiki was not very happy.

Seeing Furuya's embarrassing performance before, he had long held back his anger.

"Hey!"

Seeing Isashiki looking for him angrily, Furuya looked at a loss. He really didn't know how he had angered his Bearded Senpai.

"Did you forget to fill up at home plate just now? What if I miss a pass, and what if Miyuki doesn't catch it?"

A punch hit Furuya's chest.

"Don't play one-man baseball for me, brat."

This fist hurt a bit, but Furuya's heart was warmed.

He is no longer alone.

The days of playing ball alone are getting farther and farther away from him.

In the rest area of Osaka Kiryuu.

"I underestimate that center fielder!"

"I didn't expect his passing to be so sharp."

The game continues.

In the second half of the second inning, Seidou High School attacked.

"Sixth Batter, catcher, Miyuki."

Miyuki stepped into the strike zone.

The pitcher has worked so hard, and as a partner, he has to respond.

Miyuki confidently entered the strike zone.

Ping!

The baseball went out and landed in front of the third baseman.

SNAP!

"OUT!"

And he was out without any suspense.

One Out, no one on base.

"What are you doing, when no one is on base, you are too incompetent."

"You have to hit seriously!"

Miyuki slipped back to the rest area.

Sawamura looked at him and shook his head with a wry smile.

"Seventh Batter, Left fielder, Sawamura-kun."

Seeing Sawamura walking into the strike zone, the surrounding audience immediately made a huge cheer.

"Hit it out!"

"It's time to show the majesty of your Demon King!"

"Do it!"

In the rest area of Osaka Kiryuu, Superintendent Matsumoto looked at Sawamura blankly, with a bit of thought in his eyes.

This player is Sawamura Eijun!

A year ago, the director of the admissions department of Osaka Kiryuu High School came to him on purpose, hoping that he could invite a player in person.

A softball league player.

That person is Sawamura Eijun!

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T/N: The First Chapter!