Afterward, Kubota Goichi took a caliper from the pocket of his work uniform and meticulously measured and recorded the dimensions of Lin Guanglai's palm and each finger's length, preparing to use this data to ensure the thickness of the baseball bat's handle would allow him to grip it firmly while enabling agile wrist movement.
"We'll turn it into a part of your body, Lin, please look forward to its creation; I believe it won't disappoint you," he said.
Kubota Goichi gently stroked the piece of wood selected by Lin Guanglai, with a soft and loving gaze, as if caressing his beloved.
After a brief rest in Gifu Prefecture, Lin Guanglai set off once more: this time, their destination was the Yamazaki Factory in Yamazaki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, where Mizuno's product lines, including casual shoes, middle and long-distance running shoes, soccer shoes, and baseball shoes, were established.
