Chapter 136 - Watching Baseball (1/2)

Watching Baseball

TL: Daemon

ED: PuffyPyjamas

It was nearing the end of October, and rather than becoming super cold right off the bat, the weather was one where you might feel just a bit chilly.

Today, we were cheering on our baseball team, which had reached the quarterfinals in the fall tournament.

“Do your best!”

Next to me, Hiiragi-chan sent out an encouraging yell to the high school baseball players.

Hiiragi-chan mentioned that she might not have watched baseball before, so she decided to take this opportunity to watch and cheer them on.

We formed up in battle formation with Hiiragi-chan on my right, and Fujimoto on my left.

“Why is there a match on a Saturday…?”

Fujimoto soon muttered.

“If you don’t like it, then leave. It was your decision to participate in the first place. Your presence isn’t a necessity or anything.”

“You said that you wanted to come, so I—”

“I did say that I wanted to come, but I didn’t invite you.”

Fufufu, Hiiragi-chan held back her laughter from my other side.

“Hiiragi-chan, did you hear that just now? Isn’t it cold? Sanaaada.”

Please don’t call me like you were naming off a new foreign player or something.

“Fujimoto-kun and Sanada-kun always sit next to each other and get along considerably well.”

Having been told in such a straightforward manner, I was a little bit embarrassed so I didn’t give a response.

The students that came this time to give their support numbered around 50. They were all people who had close friends on the baseball team or maybe even their boyfriend or something.

“Sensei, do you know the rules for baseball?”

“I at least know that much. Don’t make fun of me. You hit that ball with the bat, right?”

That’s a pretty lazy way of describing it.

It seems that an explanation will be needed.

Going along with the match that had started, I gave a simple explanation of the rules and of what was currently happening in the game.

Hiiragi-chan was impressed.

While Fujimoto nodded while saying stuff like, “I didn’t know that,” or “I see…”

For people without any interest, it’s expected for them not to know the specifics and the rules about the game.

“Sanada, do you like baseball?”

“I don’t play myself, but I enjoy watching all sports.”

Hiiragi-chan rummaged through her bag.

“Tadah! I made these. Sandwiches.”

She displayed a Tupperware packed with sandwiches.

Looking at the quantity, I did a double take. No matter how you look at it, that’s enough for two people.

There’s no way that Hiiragi-chan and I can eat that together in this situation!

“Is something wrong?”

Hiiragi-chan tilted her head with an innocent expression.

That’s not what you should be saying, and what’s with that face, it’s too damn cute.

“Ooooh, handmade by Hiiragi-chan!”

Well, of course that’s how it will be.

“Then, I’ll help myself to one—”

Hiiragi-chan watched with an expressionless face as Fujimoto opened the Tupperware. The light had disappeared from her eyes.

Fujimoto stuffed the egg salad sandwich into his mouth.

“Delicious. What is this? It’s so good.”

“…That’s great…”

Hiiragi-chan’s expression and voice were both dead.

Since Fujimoto has eaten one, it makes it seem like she didn’t just make it for me, so let’s just leave it at that. However, Hiiragi-chan’s excitement had instantly plummeted, and despite having come here to watch baseball, it seemed like her eyes were staring into the void.

“I hadn’t eaten breakfast so this is perfect.”

I also grabbed one. Yeah, it’s good. The match was supposed to be the first one which started at 9 AM. Hiiragi-chan probably woke up early despite it being a holiday.

“Sensei, when did you wake up to make this?”

“6 AM.”