Throughout the camp they also face many school in different district. There's even a time when Chris assist sawamura in a game by becoming his catcher. That's also his first time showing his complete form. The relationship between Sawamura and Chris was less thorny than before it's seem something happened between them. Even though Chris only played for 3 innings, his injury make it hard for him to showcase his skills. Mio know that deep down Chris still hope to play like others and Sawamura with his stupid mouth help Chris ignite his desire. Other than the support coming from Tanba, his passion for baseball should not be taken lightly.
***
Day 5
After a horrendous day the coach place a notice on the board. Saying that tonight he will announce the player that made it up to the first string. Expectations and nervousness filled the air until the night comes.
'I was fortunate to have you all as my player and student.I hope that you all keep supporting this team even if you didn't make it. You are the pillar that support the team, now let me announce the player that make it to the regular.'
'...'
'As per announce the spots left for the regular is only for two people, but we're quite desperate this year. I as the head coach will make it to three'
'!!'
'If the coach add one more spot, isn't there's elimination between the regular?'
'That's true, but if we want to reach koshien we need to take a risk you know'
Murmur of disbelief fill the space. Even the first string caught off guard by coach decisiveness.
'The player that make it up, Furuya Satoru'
'Kominato Haruichi'
'And lastly, Sawamura Eijun switching up with Tamaru'
A second year player is one the the coach eliminate.
'The player that didn't make it please stay. Disperse'
Sawamura feel emotional about it but captain Yuki consoled him by being stronger, only then they can face the player.
***
Mio head to his dorm and check his phone, he need to text his family around this time to update his conditions. His brother keep consoling him to let they visit but Mio know for sure how extra are they.
*RING*
'hello? '
'MIO-CHANNNNNN TT, HOW DARE YOU IGNORE YOUR BROTHER BOHOHOO. YOU DONT WANT ME ANYMORE?' Mio felt his eardrum ring.
-tsk this crazy brother. Bless myself
'Brother you're too loud!'
'B-but Mio-chan I already control my voice? TT'
-Control my ass
'Then let it down for a lil bit OK?'
'kay~
'Good'
'^^'
They chatted for a bit more not until Mio force him to hang up. Reo didn't want to and threw tantrum but Mio threatened him that he will block his number if he keep whining. That's how Mio got his peaceful life back. Not long after Mio drift into a sweet dream. Even though he have a good endurance, Mio also a normal human being, other than his talent he is a normal person and the fatigue accumulated taking a toll on his mental fortitude more than his body.