Shinobi Conversation

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Story Event: "On the Field and From the Shadows"

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Setting: Baseball Stadium - Morning

The stadium is buzzing with excitement as the baseball tournament draws closer. Players from various teams are warming up on the field, the sound of bats cracking and balls being caught echoing through the air. In the midst of the hustle, Suzuki stands near the dugout, mentally preparing himself for the game ahead. He adjusts his cap and takes a deep breath, trying to focus on the task at hand.

Suzuki feels the weight of the upcoming match. It’s not just a game to him—it’s an escape from the chaos of his new reality and a chance to return to something familiar. But with everything that’s happened recently, his mind keeps drifting back to the strange powers, the shinobi, and the visions he experienced. He shakes his head, trying to clear those thoughts.

Suzuki (thinking): "Focus, Suzuki. This is just a normal baseball game. You’ve done this a thousand times before."

As he continues his warm-up, Suzuki occasionally glances up at the stands, scanning the crowd. He wonders if Asuka will come to watch, even though he knows she has her own responsibilities. Little does he know, she’s much closer than he thinks.

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Setting: Rooftop of the Stadium

High above the field, standing on the rooftop of the stadium, Asuka watches Suzuki in silence. She keeps herself hidden from the crowd below, her sharp eyes observing every move he makes. From this vantage point, she can see everything happening on the field, but her focus is solely on Suzuki.

She’s not just here to watch a baseball game—she’s here to make sure he’s safe. After everything that’s happened, Asuka can’t shake the feeling that something might happen during the tournament. The powers that Suzuki gained, the visions he experienced, and the strange encounters with the Bad Piggies—it all feels like a storm waiting to break.

Asuka leans against the railing, her thoughts drifting back to their earlier conversation.

Asuka (thinking): "Suzuki said he didn’t ask for these powers, but now that he has them, he’s caught in a world he never wanted to be part of. I can’t let anything happen to him… He’s already been through so much."

Despite her worries, a small smile crosses her lips as she watches him warm up. Suzuki is determined, focused, and even though he’s been dealing with things far beyond the norm, he’s still putting his all into this tournament. That strength of his is something she admires, and it’s part of the reason she’s standing here, watching over him.

But Asuka knows she can’t intervene directly—not unless something happens. For now, she’ll stay hidden, ready to act if needed, but content to simply observe.

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Setting: Baseball Field - Moments Later

The announcer’s voice booms across the stadium, signaling that the game is about to begin. Suzuki takes his place on the field, his heart pounding in his chest. The crowd’s cheers fill the air, but Suzuki’s focus is laser-sharp. The pitcher winds up, and the game officially begins.

As Suzuki steps up to bat, he takes a deep breath, blocking out everything except the ball and the pitcher in front of him. He’s determined to give his best performance, to prove to himself that he can still excel at something normal, something that isn’t tied to the strange powers and the dangerous world of shinobi.

Suzuki (thinking): "Come on, Suzuki. You’ve got this. Just focus… swing… and hit."

As the pitcher throws the ball, time seems to slow down for Suzuki. He watches the ball’s trajectory, his mind calculating the perfect moment to swing. With a powerful crack, his bat connects with the ball, sending it flying high into the outfield. The crowd erupts into cheers as Suzuki sprints to first base.

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