On the pitcher's mound at the Sapporo Dome, Ohtani Shohei is practicing game-like pitches under the guidance of the Ham Team's pitching coach.
"157 kilometers! 158 kilometers!! 160 kilometers!!!"
Looking at the rising numbers on the speedometer, Atsuo Kazuyuki, the pitching coach of the Japan Ham Team, appeared more and more satisfied. He then glanced at Ohtani Shohei, who was showing slight signs of fatigue beside him, and said, "Shohei, let's end today's practice here for now. You're in good form today, keep it up!"
The praise from the coach didn't change Ohtani Shohei's mood; he simply wiped the sweat dripping from his forehead with the back of his hand and shook his head as he replied, "Coach, let me throw a few more. I feel like I'm still far from my best state..."
