Change My World - A One Outs Fanfiction

Chapter 8

Before our defense, Tokuchi may not look like it but I know he's tired already, when something came up.

"Yoshida, call from the owner." Saejima-san, our pitching coach, informed him. I'm curious what it is again so I listened.

"Get back on the defense if there is a chance next inning. Beg Tokuchi if you have to. They're getting used of the 8 man formation already. So get back in there and screw them up." Will time comes Saikawa think about ways of making Lycaons win? I don't think so.

"Yes sir." *Beep* I doubt Toa would let him go back. After what he have done.

Maybe I would just make Toa rest. I will force Yuuzaburou to let Toa go down the mound and let me on since the game is already nearing its end.

"No." Said Toa as soon as I told him to rest and let me play.

"Why? Your tired already, aren't you?" I remarked.

"Do you really love to be on the mound that much? Ain't you just here to complete your goal? Not because of wanting to play."

"... O-of course it's for my goal–"

"Then everything's fine. I have a plan. Just watch okay?" He affirmed.

"But– *sigh* If you say so. I'll pla– do something if I think your plan is no good." What's happening to me anyway?

And with that, he left to continue pitching but as I can see, he is completely exhausted because of the after effect of the 8-man formation which have made him run back and forth from the mound to the first base. I went beside Manager Yuuzaburou.

What plan is he talking about? Killing himself?

"After the last spurt of offense last inning, the Lycaons are now in the huge pinch!! With one out and runners on the corners. Will Tokuchi finally give up a run!?" I glare at him and he smirk in return mouthing 'daijoubu'. I just rolled my eyes.

Yoshida on the other hand made his move. He went to Toa, probably to convince Toa to let him play. There's no way– WHAT!? Oi oi OI!

"Ohh– looks like Yoshida's returned to his position. So he admitted he's at fault?"

"No, he is just setting his emotion aside for the sake of this game. Admirable decision on his part." Why would he... *Sigh* maybe I should just trust in Toa. I know he's not the type to let himself lose intentionally. He's a gambler afterall.

"Now up is Eagles' power hitter Mitchell. Here's Tokuchi's first pitch... And he... throws it!"

"He hits it! Blazing line drive to the shortstop's right!" What's the plan!?

"Hup– Yoshida's got it!" What? What have just happened? A change of heart? What exactly did Toa do to him? Is it perhaps...

"The only important thing about low possibility is its not zero." I mumble.

"What is it Miyazono?" Asked Manager.

"Say Yuuzaburou-san, by any chance, is Yoshida once a pitcher?" If my guess is right...

"Huh, yes he was, before being demoted to farm league. It's the owner who made him a shortstop here. Why would you ask?" Now it all make sense.

"Thanks for the information Yuuzaburou." I tap his shoulder and go back to the bench.

"Y-Yuuzaburou?" He repeats.

"...double play!! Yoshida gets back to defense and saves the Lycaons with some nice glove work!"

He gaze on my direction with his usual smirk. I just give him a defeated smile. He never really fail to amuse me. He have this game.

Our team manage to score 2 runs, with 1 run from Yoshida himself.