Chapter 76: Climax (1)

"Safe!"

"Whoa! I can't believe he made it all the way to third base with that run." 

"Keisuke is fired up"

The Seiko dugout whooped and cheered as the saw the exciting play. They were now in a position to score so early into the innings. All they needed was a pop fly into the outfield and there would be a guaranteed run.

Ken headed up to the batters box, turning his gaze to the Coach and awaiting instructions. Coach Yoshida tapped his left shoulder and tilted his hat, giving the signal for him to do as he pleased.

"Kyaa! Go Ken! Hit a home run for us!"

A group of girls in the stands called out, they were the girls from his school who had approached him earlier in the week to go shopping with. Despite having the mind of an adult, Ken still felt some embarrassment at the extra attention.