On the mound, Nanami Haruna was in a very strange state.
In his eyes, the surrounding audience and fans seemed to have disappeared.
Some only have the glove in the catcher's hand and the opponent standing in the strike zone.
"It's Aoi!"
The moment he saw Ren, Nanami had a feeling of reunion after a long absence, as if this was the first time he had met Ren today.
The two used to be partners in the youth club era. Nanami Haruna can't remember why they didn't enter a school.
After all, the two were not together.
Fortunately, Nanami Haruna doesn't feel sorry either. In his eyes, Ren was a good friend, but he was just a friend. As a partner, he doesn't think Ren is his best choice.
Ren worked hard, but he was too stupid.
on the strike zone.
Ren's desire to strike had to be squirted out of his body.
Nanami forgot why the two separated, but Ren remembered too much.
"We are the best partners!"
A few years ago, the two were still on the same team, and every time they beat their opponents, Ren would tell Nanami Haruna that.
Nanami Haruna kept smiling and said nothing.
Until the final of the National Championship, they missed the championship due to a shooting error in the final.
After the failure, Ren was also very sad, but what made him even sadder was Nanami's words.
"Aoi, you are so stupid!"
you're too dumb!
These words were like a loud slap in the face, hitting Ren in the face, and causing him a burning pain.
Are we not the best partners?
Yes, he has always been saying that Nanami Haruna has never agreed with this statement.
…
The past left completely different traces in the hearts of the two parties.
In Nanami's heart, a careless complaint was a huge scar on Ren's heart. After that, Ren even wanted to give up baseball for a while, but he didn't give up.
If he had given up at that time, there was a chance for revenge on Haruna Nanami.
Come on, this time I must hit your ball with dignity.
Ren's fighting spirit is terrifying.
In Nanami's view, this is a bit ridiculous.
"Aoi, I didn't expect you to be the same, just as stupid and cute."
Let me know what ball are you aiming for.
How could you possibly hit my ball?
"Whoosh!"
Small white ball were continuously thrown from Nanami Haruna's hands.
"strike!"
"strike!"
For two consecutive goals, Ren did not swing.
Come on, come on, the winning curveball!
Then the third ball, the same straight ball as the first two. Ren, who swung at the curve ball, missed the swing.
"Strike, strike out!!"
In the strike zone, Ren felt lost. He withdrew from his emotions and looked at Nanami on the pitcher's mound.
Not a single shot.
You really are a genius, Nanami!
Once out, no one hits the base.
"Fourth, pitcher, Sawamura-san."
After Ren was out, Sawamura stood in the strike zone.
At this time, Sawamura was a little powerless to complain. In terms of combat strength, Ren is really strong. From Sawamura's own feeling, Ren's swing was even higher than his.
But when he hit, the weakness was too obvious.
What ball you aim at is what you aim at!
Ordinary opponents may not see this kind of thing. But in the eyes of opponents such as Yokozuna and Tenryuji, Ren is like telling them his own trend.
"Still too tender!"
The higher he went, the more Sawamura could feel that the help from his friends around him was decreasing. Originally, Oda and Yamaguchi's blows could still play some role, but now it isn't easy to make contributions. Even the most reliable Ren was seen through by his opponents.
Honestly, there's no way this can be done. After all, as Akagi continued to advance, Akagi's enemies became stronger and stronger.
"Since we have come here, why should I continue to walk with you."
The bat in his hand was held high by Sawamura, and Sawamura's eyes were fixed on Nanami Haruna like a camera.
in the catcher's position.
Hattori glanced at Sawamura, feeling more and more awkward in his heart.
The posture of Sawamura waiting for the ball is very annoying. It's like playing cards, and your cards are seen by others. Sawamura's striking stance gives the impression that no matter how you match the ball, he can hit the ball.
Sometimes have to admire those sports experts.
Just like this set of ball waiting for positions learned by Sawamura, it is one of the best waiting positions that experts have studied countless hitting positions.
Such a striking posture makes it easier for Sawamura to swing the bat. This position even has a psychological effect to a certain extent, which can make pitchers and batters feel uncomfortable.
Sawamura himself does not know what the specific principle is.
But since it was what the experts said, he trained accordingly. This is the most orthodox ball-waiting posture ten years later in the major leagues.
bring it on! bring it on!
On the pitcher's mound, Nanami Haruna, who had entered a strange state, felt that Sawamura's whole body exuded a dangerous aura, especially the bat in Sawamura's hand. Perhaps it was his illusion.
This bat is so big!
Gradually, due to Sawamura's influence, Nanami Haruna withdrew from that focused spiritual world.
Even Nanami Haruna didn't notice this, let alone Sawamura in the strike zone.
At the catcher position, Hattori gave Nanami a secret signal, the first ball: a curve ball!
When they faced off against Sawamura in the previous round, they all used straight balls.
I think that Sawamura will definitely aim to hit the straight ball this time, and then we will give Sawamura a disgrace on the first ball. As long as the impression of the curved ball remains in Sawamura's mind, we can use the straight ball to solve him.
Seeing Hattori's code, Nanami Haruna nodded slightly.
"Whoosh!"
The ball, whose speed soared to 130 kilometres, flew towards Sawamura's chest.
On the strike area, Sawamura, who was waiting in full force, lit up.
This way!
Come on, come on, curveball!!
When the ball entered his hand, the bat in Sawamura's hand swung along with the rotation of his body.
His whole body turned like a spinning top, and the bat in his hand crossed an exaggerated arc and hit the small white ball.
"Clang!!"
The small white ball entered his hand, and just as it started to fall, it was kicked out by Sawamura's swing.
This time, Sawamura's milking strength was used up.
The ball soared into the sky and out of the left field for a home run.
"The total score is 2:0! The game is coming to an end, and the big devil Sawamura scored a home run and added points. In this game, Akagi can already celebrate the victory in advance."
The commentator shouted excitedly.
This final, although the playing time is not long, but there are many exciting things to watch.
Nanami Haruna's twelve strikeouts, Sawamura's possible record, and this home run.
The big devil who is invincible at both ends is much more attractive than the big devil who just pitches terrifyingly.
"Sawamura, Sawamura!!"
Brothers of the Brotherhood of Hearts, have begun to celebrate and shout.
The Kanto champion, it looks like they are about to pick it up.