章 142: Prefecture Tournament (2)

"Not getting nervous are we?" Coach Hanada stepped off the bus and asked Ken, a small smile creeping onto his face.

"Nah. I'm just happy to be playing baseball again." He responded truthfully.

'Huh?' Seiji tilted his head in confusion, not entirely sure of what he meant. Hadn't he played baseball all the way from elementary school?

Without clarifying, Ken walked off, following the rest of the group towards the dressing rooms.

The coach shook his head and mumbled under his breath, "As long as he plays like usual there shouldn't be any issues." 

Soon enough the team had gathered after getting changed into their uniforms. The atmosphere was serious and determined, yet there was an undercurrent of excitement amongst the teenagers.

"I won't say too much before the game. Trust all the hard work that each and every one of you have put in this year and execute. If we can do that, there's no one that can beat us.