Before Yakushi's 1st round started.
"Where are you going?", asked Sawamura while sipping on his water.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm going to go watch the other match. Since we won our match, it just makes sense to know about your opponents and their plays", said Miyuki.
"You're definitely hiding something…You didn't go to watch other matches last year or in our previous tournament especially since you wouldn't pay attention to them since it's only the beginning of the tournament", said Kuramochi suspicious of Miyuki's behavior.
"HAHAHAHA…what do you mean?", said Miyuki awkwardly chuckling.
After a few minutes of arguing, Kuramochi finally convinced Miyuki to tell them the real reason he was going to watch the match.
"Che…why are you guys arguing so much with me? It's not a big secret it's just that Yakushi is playing in the next match", blurted Miyuki clicking his tongue.
"YAKUSHI!!", exclaimed Sawamura and Kuramochi.
"Since it's that team then I'll go watch the match since, during the practice match, we lost", said Kuramochi.
Remembering the home run that Raichi hit off of him, Sawamura's heart skipped a beat in fear.
"I-I…want to go too", muttered Sawamura.
"This is why I didn't want to tell you guys. Since you all like to tag along. Ugh but whatever let's go", said Miyuki.
Before anyone else got ready to go, "Let me go along with you guys too", said Kanemaru.
"Kanemaru, I didn't expect you to come with us", said Sawamura.
"M-mind your own business, I'm just interested in watching you got a problem", said Kanemaru.
"Enough with your bickering the match is about to start anyways, so let's go", said Miyuki fed up as he walked toward the stadium.
Everyone else followed.
After a few minutes, they arrived at the match stadium.
Miyuki glanced at the scoreboard as he sat down. He was shocked looking at the score since he knew Nanamori Gakuen wasn't an easy team to win especially with their exceptional lineup. 'For a public school, they are pretty strong', he thought.
"What are you looking at?", said Sawamura nudging the dazed Miyuki.
"Oh, I was just looking at the scoreboard", said Miyuki.
"OOOO…let's see. OH MY GOD…3 runs already even though they are only in the 2nd inning!", exclaimed Sawamura.
"For Real!", exclaimed Kuramochi.
"Yakushi scored, didn't they? They are pretty strong this year", commented Kanemaru.
Haruichi nodded agreeing with Kanemaru
Yakushi High Vs. Nanamori Gakuen. 3-0 (Currently in the 2nd inning).
"Nanto…REI FUJIKAWA former Seido pitcher is playing with Yakushi High during this fall tournament. Recently, we have heard that Rei transferred schools. But to find out that he transferred to Yakushi, The Dark Horse team. What a surprise!", exclaimed the announcer.
As soon as they heard this announcement all 5 of them were dumbfounded.
"A-are they talking about the Rei, we know", said Kanemaru flustered.
In the field, Rei just struck out all the batters and was walking back to the dugout.
"So, he chose Yakushi. I guess we found out", said Miyuki.
"Master #2…", muttered Sawamura upset.
"What does that school have that we don't?", said Kanemaru pissed.
"I'm going to kill that brat if I ever see him in a match again", said Kuramochi.
Furuya clenched his fists thinking, 'Why Yakushi'.
"But don't you think that they have gotten strong too fast since Rei has joined them now", said Kuramochi.
"Yeah, and that's why they are a formidable opponent", said Miyuki.
"We will probably play Yakushi later on", said Kanemaru.
"Look at Master #2's back!", yelled Sawamura suddenly.
All the team members were shocked at this discovery, that Rei was the ace. Especially Furuya who seemed to be irritated by this news.
"I knew it, this is why he transferred", said Kanemaru frustrated.
"Looking at their prowess, I can say that we will meet Yakushi in the finals", said Miyuki.
'But I don't want to play against. Master #2', thought Sawamura sullenly.
"Isn't it interesting? To play against Rei, that pitching machine", said Kuramochi.
"That Is why I'm also looking forward to the finals", said Miyuki grinning.
Present time.
The 2 matches scheduled today were:
Seido High Vs. Seishou High.
Yakushi High Vs. Metropolitan Mino
In Seido's Dugout. The start of their 2nd round.
Kataoka had been in thought since he found out that Rei was the ace at Yakushi now. He had been doubting the decision he had made in the past. 'To remove Sanada of the ace position. That just shows how much better Rei is.', he thought.
"Furuya, get ready. I need you to remember something on the mound. Pace yourself and don't show your weaknesses as Miyuki said before", said Kataoka.
Furuya nodded. 'It'll be fine this time. I'll definitely strike out the players and we will win as planned', he thought.
'Is he going to be, ok?', thought Miyuki glancing at Furuya worried.
Furuya struck out the 1st 2 batters right off the bat.
'I don't regret it', thought Kataoka observing Furuya in the field as he struck players out.
In Yakushi's Dugout. The starting of the 2nd round against Metropolitan Mino.
"Oops", said Raizou scratching his neck as he realized the situation.
"WHAT IS 'OOPS'! You're going to cost us the game. WE ONLY HAVE KAZUMA AS A GOOD ENOUGH CATCHER. TELL ME DO YOU HAVE ANYONE TO REPLACE HIM?", yelled Rei frustrated with his coach.
"IT'S NOT THE TIME TO BE BLUSHING, YOU AHO!", said Rei as he noticed Kazuma blushing.
'It's all the damn coach's fault. How can he force me and Kazuma to have overnight training sessions right before the match. Because of that Kazuma is super exhausted. While we were warming up, I saw his hands trembling as he caught my pitches. I mean I'm totally fine because of my stats. Ugh what can I do? Let's just hope that Metropolitan Mino is an easy team to beat', thought Rei.
"Oh, don't overreact. It's not like he got injured", said Raizou.
"You better hope Kazuma doesn't make any silly mistakes during the match", said Rei.
"He won't. Now stop worrying. If he does just clean after his mess", said Raizou giving Rei a thumbs up.
"You've got to be kidding me", said Rei.
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"Is that Seido's Ace?".
"Can't believe he struck that Seishou Academy out".
"They won a called game".
"Seido's new lineup was a little lacking since Rei left the team".
"Even Though Furuya's pitching was not as good in the 1st round".
"Agreed".
"For some reason nowadays, I feel like Seido has changed".
"Yeah, whenever I walk near them, I feel like an intimidating aura hitting me".
"Such a strong presence".
"Just like an army…".
"BWAHAHAHA…what do you mean an army. So ridiculous".
'I know It sounds ridiculous but the way the coach leads the team seems almost like an army to me'.
Seido High Vs. Seishou Academy. 10-0.
Seido's Locker room, after their match.
"Good. You lasted longer in today's round. Though you still need to work on your pitch count", said Miyuki.
Furuya nodded determinedly.
This action left Miyuki speechless. 'Is he just going to agree like that? Shouldn't he ignore me', he thought.
"As I suggested raising Furuya as the ace was the best choice", said Ochihai coach.
Kataoka nodded.
Takashima frustratingly sighed hearing the conversation between them.
Yakushi's Dugout. The Start of the match with Metropolitan Mino.
"Oy, Kazuma", said Rei while moving his point finger signaling Kazuma to come toward him.
Kazuma nodded as he approached Rei.
"Listen here. Since you're not in top condition. I have an idea to solve the predicament we are in currently", said Rei.
Hearing Rei, Kazuma looked at Rei with hope. Because he was fed up with the situation as well since he couldn't catch it properly.
"I will throw my pitches at a slower speed. I will at least lower it by 10-15 KM", said Rei.
Kazuma's smile immediately disappeared. 'He's going to lower his speed for me. So that I can catch it. I-I…have to work harder. But will this be enough to win this match? I'm getting anxious just thinking about it since this is a single-elimination tournament'.
"What?", said Rei confused seeing Kazuma dazed.
Kazuma nodded agreeing with Rei as he stopped his thought process. 'Even though I'm getting anxiety thinking about this I have to trust Rei-kun', he thought.
Rei smiled since Kazuma agreed to his plan to win this match which is going to be successful. 'I had to come up with a brilliant plan in a short amount of time with the resources I had. A careless coach, a novice catcher, and strong batters. This is why. I have decided I will decrease my speed and pitch to contact and when I bat, I will hit a home run or at least get a run. I mean they are only Metropolitan Mino; they weren't even mentioned in the anime that thoroughly which can mean they are a weak team. I hope so at least', he thought.
A few minutes later, the first inning started and Yakushi was pitching.
Rei nodded towards Kazuma as he threw a 138 KM Fastball to the inside.
Rei was speechless seeing the batter not make contact with that slow-ass pitch. 'As expected now, Kazuma can catch my pitches effortlessly. But I mean come on; it has got to be luck on my side that the batter couldn't hit the pitch. Let's try again', he thought.
Rei pitched again with the same speed.
'Aare', thought Rei dumbfounded seeing the batter strike out again through these slow-ass pitches.
'Is this school after all a weak school? Can we win this even though I'm pitching this slowly? Eya…eya, let's not underestimate the school to early I'm sure there's going to be someone who can hit the slow ass pitches, right?', thought Rei.
A few minutes later, the 1st inning ended.
"There we have it. Rei Fujikawa didn't give Mino a chance to score through his pitching", said the announcer.
'It was that easy', thought Rei flabbergasted walking back to the dugout.
In The Audience, A few fans of Yakushi were discussing the match currently.
"I knew It Rei was going to dominate this match".
"Obviously ever since he transferred to Yakushi, the school has been transformed into a powerhouse school".
"But did you guys notice something weird about Rei's pitching today?".
"What!!".
"I feel like he was not throwing with all his might. Like he wasn't giving his all".
"Are you sure?"
"Looks like he was trying though".
(He was trying his best, but he was focusing on how to decrease his speed…)
"But if he actually isn't trying then I have to say he's a real baseball prodigy".
Back to the Field.
During the 1st inning, Raichi hit a home run easily.
2-3 inning, Rei hit a 2-run home run.
4 and 5th inning, Yakushi scored 4 more runs.
Yakushi High Vs. Metropolitan Mino. 8-0.
In the end, Yakushi High won.
Yakushi's Locker Room, after the match.
"Though I threw slower in this match, I can't continue doing this, so you have to step up your game Kazuma", said Rei.
Kazuma nodded determinedly.
"Why are you lecturing Kazuma like that? You guys are the same age. He's not your Kouhai, Rei", said Yuu.
Rei clicked his tongue in annoyance.
Thunderstruck in Kazuma's mind. As he realized how he had been acting toward Rei. He recalled everything single detail Rei had told him and declared, "I'll be Rei's Kouhai…".
"HAHAHAHA…for real", laughed Sanada in the corner.
"WHY CAN'T I BE HIS KOUHAI? He gives super helpful advice and if he can make me more useful to the team then why can't I be his KOUHAI for god's sake", said Kazuma snapping.
"Calm down, Kazuma. You can do as you please. No one will interrupt you if you want to be Rei's Kouhai", said Ryou.
"Why is this team full of weirdos?", muttered Ryou as he observed his teammates.
Rei was blushing as he received the compliment from Kazuma about his advice.
The father, and son duo, were watching tv. Raizou lazily sat down while Raichi was eating his banana.
The Tv showed the next round of Matches schedule, and we were against Akikawa Academy.
"That Akikawa Academy, huh? I think the player, 'clockwork' is the ace in that school", said Atsushi.
"WHAT!! That control freak", said Yuu shocked.
'You Shun shin. He was the player that had the most impeccable control in the whole series. I WANT TO PLAY AGAINST HIM SO BAD', thought Rei grinning.
Hearing the gasps in the locker room, Raizou said proudly, "What 'CLOCKWORK', what kind of stupid nickname is that? Anyways, since you guys seem to be scared of the 'CLOCKWORK' guy then Raichi will just smash him with his bat. HAHAHAHA…".
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