Before the top of the second inning began, Shigetsugu Shinjiro ran to Lin Guanglai's side, pointed to Ohtani Shohai on the pitcher's mound, and said:
"Guanglai, in the last half-inning, Kenta, Kenshu, and I noticed something while we were batting—"
"Although Ohtani's pitch speed is fast, from our batting experience, the quality of the ball seems a bit light. If you can catch the right spot, it should go really far."
After saying this, he patted Lin Guanglai on the shoulder and said earnestly:
"If anyone in our team can stabilize the score with their batting, it has to be you, Guanglai—use your batting, use your base running, to help us score!"
"We're counting on you, Guanglai!!!"
Feeling the warmth transferred through the palm, Lin Guanglai met his senior's gaze and nodded heavily:
"Hmm—don't worry, senior. I won't let you leave your last summer with regrets."
"Fourth batter, pitcher, Mr. Lin."
"Fourth batter, pitcher, Mr. Lin."
