Ace of Diamonds: The Last Piece of the Puzzle

At the end, Senior Tanba suddenly said: "I have something to tell you. Although I have the ace pitcher number on my back, I was unable to catch up with the first few rounds. Kurosawa, Kawakami, Furitani and Sawamura Thanks to the hard work of the four of you, I can get on the mound again!”

"Tanba-senpai!" Kawakami was moved.

"Everyone who steps on the mound in the game the day after tomorrow will be an ace pitcher. Everyone should work hard with this feeling in mind."

After hearing Tanba's words, Kurosawa was very surprised. He obviously didn't expect Tanba-senpai to say such inspiring words, but the effect was very good. You can tell by looking at the expressions of several people at the scene!

"Yes!"

On the way back, Kurosawa was thinking about the last game. Unlike previous games, there was no obvious gap between the two sides. The final outcome would depend on which pitcher from both sides was defeated first. The side that scored first would be the winner. Seize an absolute advantage.

"Kazuya, you said the supervisor will arrange when I will play!" Kurosawa suddenly turned his head and looked at Miyuki beside him.

"Eh?! Who knows! I can't guess what the supervisor is thinking, but it shouldn't be too early. After all, the supervisor should be the most trustworthy about you finishing the work now! ˉ\_(ツ)_/ˉ" Miyuki guessed.

"Well, then let's go back and watch Narumiya's pitching together!"

"Eh?! Aren't you going to sleep?!"

"Yeah, Kazuya must be tired today! Did you forget that I didn't play at all? I feel a little pressed for time now!" This feeling is really strange. I haven't had this urgent feeling for a long time, Kurosawa thought silently. .

"Tsk, let's watch together!" Miyuki said unhappy, thinking that it would be impossible to make progress behind my back, but time does go very quickly!

"Naruto!"

"Ok?"

"Let's go to Koshien together this time!" Miyuki said firmly.

"No problem, Kazuya! I will definitely go to Koshien this time!" Kurosawa replied definitely, I will not let accidents happen. Now that all unfavorable factors have been eliminated, the chess pieces are in place, and we will win with great success. Zhizi fights against Inashi.

Kurosawa silently thought about how Ming would show off his power in front of you in the future. This time I will take a picture of him crying after losing the game and make it a dark history in the future. How could my catcher bully you?

Miyuki looked at Kurosawa who suddenly turned black and didn't dare to disturb him. Who is this guy who is going to be in bad luck? It's so miserable! Thinking about this guy who always looks kind in front of the younger generation, he is actually really bad! But I’m looking forward to it! Who is the one? ^w^

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As the finals are approaching, everyone in Qingdao is more enthusiastic about training, and their emotions are getting higher! Everyone on the court was hitting the ball neatly, and their defensive movements were smooth and fluid. They were full of mobility and it was obvious that they could no longer suppress their desire to compete with Inomi.

During lunch, Senior Tanba invited the pitchers to have a brief meeting to discuss Inami's batting. Chris took out his small notebook and explained to several pitchers: "The opponent's first and second bats must be very careful. They should use quick retreat to disrupt us. We also need to be wary of our opponents’ strong lineups in the center line, but the most terrifying thing about the line line is their persistence in winning.”

"Perseverance?" Sawamura asked doubtfully.

"Yeah! What ultimately decided the outcome of last year's match against Inomi was the forced points in the fourth leg."

"Fourth shot?!" Sawamura and Fangtani said in shock.

"In order to securely score that point, he forced him to score points with four consecutive shots. These players with their own characteristics. As long as they seize a scoring opportunity, they will unite and attack." Chris said seriously.

"From this point of view, Inami's team knows best how to play a game that cannot be lost!" Miyuki said with emotion.

"In short, you must not throw four bad pitches casually. I will confirm the pitch type of each of you in the bullpen in the afternoon." Chris warned.

Kurosawa looked at the people with different expressions after Chris said and found it very interesting. It seems that the catchers are all heartthrobs! The charm was so great that Tanba-senpai still couldn’t forget it even after Senior Chris was demoted, but it was a pity that Sawamura took it away in the end!

But Fukiya's simple-minded look would be satisfied as long as he can throw the ball and find someone who can catch it! It's really cute! (*?▽?*)

Miyuki, who was about to leave with Kurosawa, looked at Sawamura who was looking abnormal and couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong with you, Sawamura?!"

"The problem of four bad balls also needs to be solved, but my current ball can easily be hit to the outfield, just like you said." Sawamura said lowly, "I was also hit during the game yesterday."

"What's wrong, you were scared again, weren't you?" Miyuki said that it was abnormal for you to be like this, you were not like your usual self, and you actually said such a thing.

"No, I don't have one! ヽ(`Д′)?" Sawamura said angrily, "I know there is a competition tomorrow, and I think this idea might be stupid, but I can say it!"

Several people looked at each other and you said this, how can we refuse? Then let’s talk and listen, it’s interesting!

"I...I want to learn to throw the change ball!" Several people were shocked. Miyuki and Chris turned around and left, thinking that this was some kind of solution! You really shouldn’t expect Sawamura’s brains!

"Here... let's go practice in the afternoon!" Miyuki said.

"That makes sense!" Chris agreed.

"You really want to learn, now?! What kind of ball do you want to learn? Have you ever thought that if you learn this ball, you may have worse results than before!" Kurosawa began to think about the feasibility, and according to Sawamura's evolution Course change ball is an indispensable subject.

Then his talent won't be as difficult as ordinary people learning to change the ball. It's okay to start learning now. Just now that the pitcher is enough, he has more time to evolve, and maybe he can reach the ultimate form in advance. After all, Furigu's ball control has improved significantly under his own training, so Sawamura can't fall too far behind. The diamonds must polish each other to grow better!

After hearing this, Miyuki was surprised and turned around and said: "Minano, are you really going to let Sawamura practice changing balls?!" He was suddenly so irrational!

"Kurosawa-senpai!" Sawamura's eyes were filled with tears and he was very moved. The senior is a good person, unlike that bastard Miyuki who doesn't listen to what others say!

"I never thought about whether it would be worse or something. But as for the ball type, I want to learn Carter Ball. Carter Ball can also be regarded as a kind of tail ball!" Sawamura scratched his head and said shyly: "It is not only It has tail power, but deliberately lets the ball drift so that when the batter hits the inside corner, it will crowd into the ground ball. I hope that the ball I throw will prevent the batter from smoothly releasing the bat, so that it will not be hit to the outfield. Go! That’s what I thought.”

Kurosawa is thinking about Carter Ball! It's very suitable, but I chose this ball type as a starting point because I was attracted by Sanada! Suddenly I felt very unhappy! what to do!

After hearing this, Miyuki and Chris looked at each other and smiled happily, thinking that this was the case! It seems that he is thinking for himself!

Miyuki said: "You're not bad! This is a good idea of ​​yours, Sawamura!" Sawamura couldn't help but get excited when he heard Miyuki's approval.

"The diagonal ball thrown in yesterday's game can almost be regarded as a Carter ball!" Miyuki said bluntly.

"Eh?!" Sawamura was surprised by something!

"If your impression is so vivid, you will learn quickly! Then go to the bullpen later and recall how you felt yesterday!" Miyuki, you are too optimistic. How can this idiot Sawamura have a memory? Ha ha ha ha!

"Kazuya, your execution ability is very fast! You obviously didn't listen to what others said just now!" Kurosawa joked.

"It's just hum!"

"Hahaha! Let's go, let's go. Time is running out!" Miyuki directly changed the subject.

"Chris, senior Kurosawa and Furitani, please catch the ball and confirm their status!" Miyuki and Chris discussed.

"Okay, I also want to see Sawamura's evolution!" Chris said expectantly. If successful, you will have another weapon, Sawamura! It’s just that the child will soon be able to fly by himself when he grows up, which makes him feel a little lonely!

In the afternoon, we also welcomed an old friend at Seido Stadium, Higashi-senpai, who graduated last year and then went to play professional baseball. He came back to visit everyone with many gifts.

Azuma originally planned to come to the bullpen to take a look at Tanba and Kawakami, but he didn't expect to see Sawamura, who struck out him last time, here. He couldn't help but said angrily: "Hey! Aren't you the brat back then?! You Why are you practicing pitching in the bullpen! Could you be one of the substitutes?"

Kurosawa, Furuya and Chris also stopped and looked over, ah! It feels like there is something good to watch! What interesting stories happened between the two of them! e=e=(?≧?≦)?

"Ah! You are..." Sawamura pretended to be calm: "The obese senior who was lectured to silence by me before!"

Hahahahahahaha I’m laughing so hard. What are you doing! Everyone has a nickname! Suddenly I'm a little curious about my nickname! Kurosawa thought with a snicker.

"Fat?!" Dong felt that he could no longer maintain his fierce expression. Damn it!

"Weird, were you so fat before?!" Sawamura poked his belly and said.

"Are you in debt now? Brat!" Dong said angrily, "Didn't you brazenly say that you hate prestigious schools?! Why did you end up in our school, brat?!" He mentioned Sawamura. questioned.

Wow, Sawamura said such interesting things, so brave! Kurosawa ate melon silently.

"I...I don't remember anything!" This is what can be said! How could I not have said such impolite words! Sawamura thought with selective forgetfulness.

"If you dare to look down on our school, I will pack you up and send you back to the countryside!" The threatening words are so embarrassing to hear!

Sawamura didn't take it seriously and said provocatively: "It's so loose!" The two started a strength competition with their foreheads pressed against each other. They really refused to admit defeat!

Miyuki said with shame, "Higashi-senpai!" No one is paying attention! I have no choice but to resort to a trick! ╮(╯▽╰)╭

"This kid is now our precious fighting force!" As expected, the two separated immediately, and Dong Ke said in disbelief: "What did you say?!"

Is it true that Sawamura is blushing and embarrassed? Miyuki actually praised me! (/w＼)

"Now I just want to try a certain ball type. Senior, would you like to stand on the strike zone and review this kid's ball play?" Miyuki followed the principle of no waste and started to test the practicality of the ball type game!

Kurosawa looked at the smiling Miyuki and knew that his goal had been achieved. He was probably secretly happy because it was so nice to have someone bring him a pillow as soon as he fell asleep!

Kurosawa saw how Higashi-senpai obediently started to wear protective gear after listening to Kataoka's education. He found it very interesting. It seemed that the instructor was really loved by the students! Majesty cannot be challenged!

But it's still uncomfortable even if it's worn. Sawamura's ball control and batter's belly, plus Kazuya will never let go of this opportunity to let Sawamura pitch into the inside corner! You will definitely cry if you are beaten! Kurosawa sat aside and waited for the show to begin.

As expected, Sawamura's Carter Ball was very good, but it was a pity that he didn't control the ball at all! Dong-senpai burst into tears after he was knocked down! poor thing!

But that body is really tailor-made for the changing ball! The colorful changing ball pitcher is still far away! This is just the beginning! Kurosawa thought silently.

Sawamura's weapons and Fangtani's physical strength still need to be polished! The two of them also need to improve their ball control, but it's still not enough! But forget it, there’s still time, don’t rush! After all, these two idiots will automatically evolve as long as they feel that they are not strong enough. Their love for baseball is really pure!

Not long after, Kataoka came out with a bat and told Chris: "Chris, please tell all the pitchers to take a rest after finishing their exercises."

"Yes!"

"Yuki's fielding practice before the game should be treated as a formal game on the field!" Kataoka shouted to the field.

"Yes! Let's go!" The pitchers looked at these people and a thought flashed through their minds at the same time. It was really reliable!