Mio in his dorm stare blankly on his newly acquired number.
''I get this number? The team's ace?''
He mumble quietly. Mio may be a little oldie inside but he had his childish side. He didn't want to get hope only to be broken later. Even though he try harder than anyone else he felt surreal. At that moment when the seed of doubt planting inside him the door opened. The captain stand there.
''Fujikawa mind if we have a words please?''
''?''
''I'm not gonna eat you, so come here''
***
''You don't look happy Fujikawa''
''..''
''Why don't you share it with me, it's gonna effect you''
''Senpai what's baseball mean to you?''
Mio lock his eyes with Yuki.
''My passion''
A sincere expression plastered on his face.
''That's good. Baseball is a life itself for me. I cherish every moment I spend on it, I don't want anyone to take it from me. That's how I perceive baseball. An intense feeling welling inside me. I want to play every little game there is. It's happiness for me''
He look up to the sky. Then he look down.
''Then do it. Just do what you want.''
Yuki smile kindly.Now he know what Tanba mean by passion. He lost. Miserably at that.
''Well then let's go to koshien?''
He tilted his head towards Mio.
''Sure''
Mio smile happily. After a little talking, Mio feel refreshed. Mio appreciate the captain's gesture.
***
Today is the last day for practice before koshien. Every one is giving their all into the practice hoping that they can improve their play a little bit more before the war starts. The first string focused on their play style and chemistry. Doing all the potential situation in game. From grounder, base elimination, stealing base, bunt and etc. They steel their resolution for one mission. Summer koshien or national high school baseball championship.
''Fujikawa you have a visitor''
A high profile car park next to the field, three people with outstanding appearance stood there. Mio sigh.
''Mom, Dad and brother long time no see''
Their smile only get bigger when Mio appeared.
''Let me see my baby''
His mom inspect him cautiously.
''Baby brother, Is the practice tough?''
His brother looks like he will cry if answer yes so he shake his head. His father only pat his head and give a doting smile. Mio didn't want they to come because he feel that it's doesn't matter but right now he want to tear up. He miss his family, but pretend to be aloof.
''Aiyoo my baby, are tearing up? Do you miss mom?''
He don't want to admit it but when he see his mother affectionate smile he nodded. His mom hug him, patting his back.
''I miss you too baby brother!''
Reo snuggle into that hug. His mom motion for his father to join their little reunion.
''If practice was hard our baby can always take time to rest.Okay?''
''Okay dad''
Even though he have grown up, his family never hide their love for him and Reo. Growing into such family he get addicted to what called 'love'.
''Ah! my summer tournament will start tomorrow''
Mio inform his family.
''We will come''
Reo chime in.
''Aren't you busy brother?''
''Nope, I don't have any work right now''
Meanwhile in the company, Reo's secretary secretly shed tears.
''General manager where did you go?"
*sniff*
"There's so much paperwork to sign and meeting you need attend but"
*sniff *
"where are you?''
''Really?''
Mio was doubtful with his brother confidence but decided to let it pass.
''Your brother is right Baby, we will watch your first official game''
His dad strongly agreed. Then they chatted and Mio tell them his life here. Telling them his experience etc.