บท 190: Celebration (2)

"But this is just the beginning… This is not the time to relax or stagnate. We still have a long way to go before we can become true champions."

His voice washed over the teens, with his last two words hanging in the air.

For many youths who played baseball, their only goal was to make it to Koshien during their 3 years of High School. Only in the prestigious schools would they aim higher, wanting the honor associated with winning on such a big stage.

'True Champions…'

Ken had only played 1 game at Koshien in his 1st year of High School where his team was decimated. It was probably the only time he was thankful to be on the receiving end of the mercy rule.

If it wasn't for Daichi back then, they would have lost without getting a single run on the board.

'But if it's with this team…'

Ken looked at his team now and couldn't help but feel they had a much better chance.