"Hi Shimo Furuta Arata! I used to join the school's field team when I was in middle school. I'm happy to be able to call you teammates. In the future... please take care of me!"

"Bah bang bang!"

Hearing a burst of sparse applause from the court, Kato Aya couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Maybe it was affected by the conflict on the field last time! Arata's arrival was not welcomed by many people. On the contrary, there were even

Someone has a malicious attitude.

"Hey, newcomer! What position did you play before!"

To Aya Kato's surprise, the first person to greet Arata in the field club was the team's main pitcher, Ono-kun. After seeing everyone training separately, Ono took the initiative to approach Arata.

Kato Aya became nervous immediately.

"Me? I used to... serve as a catcher in the field team!"

"Catcher...haha!"

Ono immediately laughed out loud when he heard that Arata's position was that of catcher. Standing behind the batter wearing bulky armor would be very attractive. And because he has to maintain a crouching position for a long time,

In the field club, it is a hard job that no one wants to do!

However, Ono also knows that in professional baseball teams, the catcher has the title of the second coach on the field. However, if a college baseball team like theirs does not aspire to Koshien, they will basically not even have a coach.

Therefore, in the field club, training matters are basically decided by him as a pitcher.

"Okay! Newcomer, since you were a catcher before, you might as well continue to be a catcher here. Let me tell you first, our goal this year is to reach the finals of the Musashino City Players Rights Conference! Don't hold us back.

Hind legs!"

When Arata saw Ono's arrogance, he felt a little ridiculous in his heart. This guy was like a proud fighting cock, always talking to him as the boss. However, you don't hit wild balls with your mouth!

"Catcher? Great! So how do we start training now!"

"It's easy! As long as you can catch my ball! Go change your equipment! I'll be waiting for you on the pitcher's mound in ten minutes!"

Hearing Ono's words, Arata, who arrived at the baseball club on his first day, could only smile helplessly in his heart, and then returned to the locker room to put on catcher's protective gear.

Ten minutes later, when Arata returned to the court wrapped in heavy protective gear, Nishijima on the side couldn't help but asked with some worry:

"Hey, Ono! From now on...you don't really want to find that guy to be your catcher, do you?"

"What's wrong, Nishidao, haven't you always wanted to change positions? With this guy, won't you be liberated?"

"But... I'm afraid this guy won't be able to catch your ball! Most people will subconsciously avoid the ball you throw when they see it!"

"It's better to avoid it! It will just let Ah Cai know what kind of thing he got back!"

…

Just as Ono and Nishijima were discussing, Arata, who was already standing in the catcher's area, suddenly said loudly to Nishijima:

"Hey! Um...that senior next to me, what should I call you?"

"Me? Just call me Nishijima-senpai!"

Nishijima was very surprised to hear that the newcomer was actually talking to him. But then, Arata said something that made Nishijima even more surprised.

"Okay! Well... Nishijima-senpai! If possible, could you please stand on the side of the strike zone!"

"Hey...you guy, you really don't want to play a game, do you? Let me state in advance that my hitting skills are very poor!"

"Senior, don't worry, we are practicing anyway, right?"

When Nishijima heard Arata's words, he immediately looked at Ono hesitantly! Ono-kun didn't understand what Arata was going to do, so he could only nod his head and signal Nishijima to stand over.

"I'm ready, please start!"

Seeing that annoying guy squatting not far away, Ono suddenly became furious. So, after brewing on the pitcher's mound for a long time, he suddenly took a step forward and hit a straight ball towards the pitcher.

Xintai walked away from the door.

"Haha, just wait to make a fool of yourself, kid!"

As a sound broke through the air, Arata saw the ball heading straight for his mask. This terrifying feeling is something you cannot feel even if you are standing in the catcher's box. Although your consciousness tells you,

At this time, you should fly away, but the catcher's duty tells you that you must catch this ball!

"Snapped!"

Hearing only a loud noise, Arata firmly put the round glove (the catcher's glove is round) in front of him, then he stood up and gently threw the ball back to Ono

.

"A great four-seam fastball, senior! But... it's still not fast enough. If you encounter an experienced hitter, you may get a hit!"

"You... don't brag, no one in this school can hit the ball I throw!"

"Really? Senior, can I have a few words with Nishijima-senpai?"

"casual!"

Ono was completely irritated by Arata at this time. He stood quietly on the pitcher's mound and saw Arata saying something to Nishijima. Nishijima then raised his foot and swung the bat a few times.

.Then Arata returned to the catcher's area.

…

Aya Kato, who was standing on the sidelines, had been paying attention to the situation on Arata's side. The ball just now went straight in front of Arata, which really shocked Aya Kato. He saw Ono-kun was about to throw the ball again.

Kato Aya is even more worried now!

"Ono, this guy, doesn't want to give Arata a good look?"

…

"Nishijima-senpai! Just wait a moment and do as I say!"

"Oh oh!"

Nishijima agreed with some hesitation. Then Arata extended his thumb to Ono in the distance.

"good!"

As Arata called out, Ono took a deep breath first, then slowly raised his feet and stepped forward fiercely. Then, he waved his arms with all his strength and threw the ball hard again.

He turned to Shinta's face.

"Another four-seam speed ball. The speed of the ball seems to be faster than before. Kato Aya on the side is a little worried. If this heavy ball hits Arata's mask, will there be any danger?"

"Snapped!"

Just when everyone was waiting to see how Arata would catch the ball, Nishijima, who was standing in the batting area, suddenly took a step forward and then steadily waved the bat in his hand. Only a sweet sound was heard.

There was a sound of knocking on wood, and the white ball suddenly changed direction and began to fly high into the sky.

"Ah...I...I hit it? I actually hit it? It's so cool. This is the first time I hit such a cool hit! Ah...It's so cool! How...how did you count..."

"Senior, it's time for you to run the bases!"

Arata looked at the ball that was knocked away. He didn't seem to be depressed at all about the failure. Instead, he kindly reminded Nishijima, as the attacker, that he should go to bat.

At this moment, everyone on the court was stunned when they saw the baseball flying high!

"Senior Ono was actually... beaten by... An!"

"Still a home run, a grand slam!"

"is that a lie!"
Chapter completed!