Diamond Ace: Monster Slayer

Chapter 25 Director Kataoka's Attention

The game is over.

The first grade team lost to the second grade team without any suspense.

The score between the two sides was fixed at 29:3.

Although it seemed like a big victory for the Second Army, for the Second Army, as long as they failed to shut out the first grade team, it would undoubtedly be a failure for them.

After Sawamura reached base, Haruichi hit a great hit and scored a point for the freshman.

After that, Zhou Hui came on the field and scored two points for the freshman with a jaw-dropping home run.

Everyone has heard that Zhou Hui is incredibly strong, but no one thought it could be this outrageous.

Can you believe that the rotation pitchers of the first team were at a loss right from the start?
In the two head-to-head confrontations with Kawakami, Zhou Hui achieved extremely impressive statistics with one hit and one home run.

For some reason, Kawakami always felt that Zhou Hui had figured out his thoughts.

No matter what kind of ball was thrown, Zhou Hui seemed to have anticipated it.

People who are not thoughtful will never show such behavior.

The night after the game.

As expected, Zhou Hui became the subject of conversation among the seniors.

His performance today was truly brilliant, which aroused great interest in him from both Watanabe and Tamba.

"Zhou Hui is so strong. He can get such data against Kawakami. I really can't imagine it."

Watanabe admires Zhou Hui very much.

If he had such talent, he would also be a member of Qingdao High School's first team.

"No, no, there is still a lot of room for improvement."

Zhou Hui scratched his head, feeling very embarrassed.

Danbo gave Zhou Hui a blank look.

How polite of you to say that!
"In this case, Zhou Hui might be able to join the First Army directly!"

"That's too much. I'm already satisfied just to be able to join the Second Army."

"It's really possible, Zhou Hui."

Danbo also spoke at this time.

"Ok?"

"Coach Kataoka takes this orientation match very seriously," said Tanba. "In previous years, senior students would referee the orientation matches. Captain Yuki was supposed to referee this match some time ago. But somehow, it became Coach Kataoka."

Zhou Hui was shocked after hearing this.

"Maybe Director Kataoka really thinks highly of you."

"No way, I'm just a freshman after all."

"Don't say that. First-year students can also become combat-ready. Do your best. The future of Qingdao may depend on you."

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Baseball team office.

After finishing a day of classes and team training, Coach Kataoka has not chosen to rest and is still immersed in his work.

This is not because he is a workaholic, but because he also eagerly wants to lead Seidou High School into Koshien.

After he took over as the supervisor of Seidou High School, the reputation of Seidou High School also plummeted.

Its influence in Tokyo is far less than that of Daocheng Industrial School, City University No. 3 High School, and Didong High School.

In order to restore the glory of Seidou High School, Coach Kataoka is determined to lead the team into Koshien this year.

"Director Kataoka hasn't gone to rest yet."

Takashima Rei walked in wearing high heels, and a trace of heartache flashed in her eyes when she saw Director Kataoka who was still working.

Director Kataoka works hard every day to prepare for the battle.

He is not only the supervisor of Seidou High School's baseball team, but also a Chinese teacher at Seidou High School.

The daily workload is staggering.

Even so, he is at risk of being fired by the baseball team at any time.

But he didn't care about any of this.

As long as he is still in the baseball team, he will try his best to lead the team to Koshien. This is not only to reward the children's efforts, but also to live up to Sakaki Eijiro's expectations.

Sakaki Eijiro was once the supervisor of Kataoka and one of the most successful supervisors of the Seidou High School baseball team.

"I have something else to deal with. I'll go to rest after I'm done."

Supervisor Kataoka looked up and continued working.

"The quality of this year's orientation competition should be very high, otherwise you wouldn't have been working here all this time and you should have taken a rest long ago."

Rei Takashima saw through Director Kataoka's little thoughts.

There will definitely be a few newcomers in this year's welcome match that will interest Coach Kataoka.

Especially Xiao Jiangu, who was directly promoted to the first army as an exception!

With this strength, do you think the quality of this class is high?
"Yes, this year's first-year students are indeed of high quality, even..."

"Even what?"

“I even think the quality is higher than last year.”

The quality of Qingdao High School last year was not very low.

Among the starting lineup, there are three students from last year.

Kazuya Miyuki, Kenjiro Shirasu, and Yoichi Kuramochi are all the regular starters of Seidou High School.

Especially Kazuya Miyuki.

Almost the best player last year.

He was sought after by numerous prestigious schools, but ultimately ended up at Qingdao High School.

Rei Takashima has been controlling him since the second grade.

On the one hand, it is because of Takashima Rei’s constant attention to him, but more importantly, it is probably because of Cheng Gong Ming.

Koyomiyuki and Narimiya Mei were rivals since junior high school, and the two often fought to a standstill on the court.

After meeting Cheng Gongming, Yukichi regarded him as his rival.

Rather than being his teammate, Miyuki would rather be his rival.

This also led him to Qingdao High School.

"So, which players interest you? I think it's still those three."

Takashima Rei said with a wicked smile.

Director Kataoka nodded.

"That's right. Apart from Furuya who has already joined the First Army, these three are the ones that interest me the most among the first-years."

As he spoke, Director Kataoka pulled out the information on the three people.

Zhou Hui, Kominato Haruichi, Sawamura Eijun!

Zhou Hui is almost a sure thing.

His abilities are rare in a century, and this year they were sought after.

If Qingdao High School had not shown enough sincerity, Zhou Hui would most likely have gone to other teams.

If that is really the outcome, it will be extremely difficult for Seidou High School to enter Koshien.

The appearance of Haruichi did not shock Takashima Rei at all.

With a batting average of 65% in junior high school and the fact that he is the younger brother of the team's main second baseman, it is no surprise that he caught the eye of coach Kataoka.

It’s not that I have any connections, it’s just that genes are really amazing.

What surprised Takashima Rei the most was undoubtedly the name Sawamura Eijun!
During that period of time, Director Kataoka and Sawamura still didn't get along well, but now Director Kataoka has begun to pay attention to Sawamura.

This shocked Takashima Rei.

"Has Sawamura caught your eye? I told you he's no ordinary guy."

"Yes, but his status may be a bit up and down, and it is still a to-be-determined state."

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I had a fever yesterday! I didn't have time to update! I'm really sorry!

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(End of this chapter)