Insight & Change (2)

Once again Tatsuya found himself curled up on the ground, struggling for air.

Instead of rushing to help their downed teammate, the bench turned their attention to the field where the delinquent had returned to the mound.

Despite being down 3-0, the teen's expression seemed… Happy.

He looked a lot more carefree then he did in the opening innings, almost as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

"What's with this guy?"

"Maybe he likes playing from behind?"

"Pfffft. Hahaha!"

As speculation and laughter rang out from the innuendo, Ken narrowed his eyes at the pitcher, having a bad premonition.

'Looks like this match might not be so easy.'

Of course he hadn't expect the match to be easy in the first place, however there was something about the delinquent that made him feel wary.