"What the hell?" Kazuya turned to Yuma and Shin and asked, "Do you know her?"
Yuma was also shocked: he had never witnessed such a bizarre incident in all his life—suddenly drinking someone's noodle soup? After snapping out of it, he said, "Judging by her height... it seems to be class C's Haruka Sakura."
Shin had already found seats, waving for them to come over. As Kazuya walked over, he expressed his confusion, "Haruka Sakura from Class C? Why would she do something like that?"
Taking a sip of his own noodle soup without any hesitation, was she insane?
Yuma was also puzzled, "I don't know. Based on the information I've got about female students in the academy, you two shouldn't know each other! She's a local, and you're from Tottori Prefecture, quite a distance away... how strange it is!" Following Kazuya, he sat down, still showcasing his information-gathering skills. "Haruka Sakura, it seems she transferred from a public junior high school in the DS district, blood type A, Capricorn, the shortest in her grade, claiming to be 150 cm tall. However, it's rumored that she hides height-increasing insoles in her shoes, and her actual height is around 145 cm. She's classified as AA for her figure."
Kazuya stared at his bowl of ramen and hesitated whether to eat. He wondered if Haruka Sakura had any contagious diseases. Discarding it wasn't an option, as his wallet couldn't afford it. With no income at the moment, 250 yen wasn't a big number, but it wasn't insignificant either. Lost in thought, he casually asked, "What's AA?"
Yuma was waiting for this question, scraping the chopsticks against some protruding bits. He gleefully responded, "You don't know? Let me tell you: it's quite a field of study! AA refers to the fact that the difference in her upper and lower chest measurements is only 7.5 centimeters—she's super flat-chested. Eighty percent of the time, she's probably wearing a small tank top. It's really pitiful!"
After saying this, he burst into laughter—his laughter was ridiculously lecherous, even if it were a hearty laugh.
Kazuya gave Yuma a glance, momentarily speechless. In less than ten days of knowing him, he had already learned about 200 types of women's underwear. If this guy could channel that enthusiasm into studying, he could secure a spot in a good university and a bright future. Instead, he squandered it on such inappropriate matters.
Amused by his own thoughts, Yuma enjoyed the moment. He found Kazuya quite pleasant to talk to; his childhood friend, Shin, was a closed book and often stern. It was rare to find someone who could patiently endure his nonsense. Observing Kazuya hesitate over his ramen, Yuma understood the situation. With his eyes rolling, he pushed his own bowl towards Kazuya, grinning, "Let's switch!"
Kazuya glanced at him again, realizing his intentions. He was probably trying to indirectly kiss Haruka Sakura by sharing the same bowl.
Kazuya decided to bear with it, directly picking up the bowl to eat. Yuma's ramen was slightly more expensive, and he didn't want to take advantage of him. Besides, with limited funds, he didn't want to buy another one. So, he endured it.
Yuma didn't mind the disdainful look Kazuya gave him. He was mostly joking, and although he had a lecherous side, he didn't genuinely have intentions of playing the "indirect kiss" game. He said "Itadakimasu" and began eating. When they had lunch, Yuma changed the topic, "By the way, Matsuoka, which club are you planning to join in?" This question also caught the attention of Shin, who was leisurely eating fried noodles on the side, with an expectant expression.
"Which club?" Kazuya mumbled with a mouthful of ramen. Because he wasn't a real Japanese high school student, he had to play along and hoped someone would explain.
As a chatterbox, Yuma took the initiative again. "Exactly, which club are you planning to join? I suppose Shin is still in the kendo club?"
Shin nodded slightly, and Yuma revealed a triumphant look, as if saying, "Just as I expected." Kazuya and asked with a smile, "What about you?"
When asked about himself, Yuma suddenly put on a serious face, tucked away his usual mischievous expression, and said, "I plan to join the baseball club and strive to reach Koshien within three years!"
"Koshien?"
"Yes, not only entering the national competition but also aiming for the championship!"
Yuma's words were powerful and resolute, leaving Kazuya unable to help but admire him. It seemed that everyone had aspirations, even if they were a bit eccentric.
Regarding baseball, although Kazuya had just been in Japan for less than ten days, he already had some understanding of this popular Japanese national sport. Koshien referred to a baseball stadium located in Hyogo, western Japan. For being completed in the year 1924 which was a Koshi year, it was named Koshien Baseball Stadium. This stadium served as the designated venue for the Japanese High School Baseball Championship, with nearly 5000 teams participating in regional qualifying matches. After fierce competitions, 49 teams would emerge from eight districts to compete for the championship at Koshien Stadium. It was practically impossible to win without outstanding skills and a bit of luck.
However, winning the championship meant fame and fortune. Koshien Stadium could accommodate 50,000 people. The Japanese national television station broadcasted the Koshien tournament live with a peak audience of over 10 million. Key players had the opportunity to become professional baseball players with annual salaries exceeding one hundred million yen, and other team members would likely be recruited by prestigious universities. Even without considering practical benefits, Koshien was the dream for Japanese youth. They were willing to endure three years of intense training, even if it led to lifelong injuries.
Although Kazuya didn't think Yuma had a chance to reach Koshien, he appreciated his ambitious spirit. He liked people with aspirations and sincerely wished, "Good luck, Uchida! If you make it, I'll definitely go there to cheer for you."
Yuma grinned, "Of course, you must come. We're good friends." He confidently suggested, "Matsuoka, how about joining the baseball club with me? I'm the catcher, and I'll take you to Koshien!" Then he daydreamed, "When we win the championship, those girls will go crazy for us, eager to date us!"
Kazuya was speechless. How could this guy turn any topic to girls! On the side, Shin had finished eating and was wiping his mouth with handkerchief. He looked at Yuma disdainfully, then asked Kazuya in a soft voice, "Don't mind him. Matsuoka, which club do you want to join?"
Kazuya replied vaguely, "I have no idea... By the way, taking part in club activities would affect academic performance?" After all, the main goal in high school is to get into college.
Shin was surprised, "How is that possible? If you perform well in club activities, you can even get recommended for university admission! Even if not for the recommendation, participating in club activities can make a person enthusiastic. It helps release any pent-up emotions, and club achievements are also considered during university interviews. It seems like those prestigious universities don't favor students who only study."
Yuma chimed in, "Exactly! So, Matsuoka, join the baseball club with me. Let's go to Koshien together! Not only you can get the reputation among people, but can also win the heart of the beauty. Even if not for these things, that's the spirit of our youth!"
Shin disapproved, "Don't talk about something you can't achieve!"
"What? Are you saying I can't make it to Koshien? As my best friend, why don't you believe that I can do it?"
"I don't want to say it."
"You've already said it! Do you understand what is baseball? I remember you've always played sports that girls play. You've never been in a little league baseball team since elementary school, right? From elementary school to now, you haven't even played softball. You don't know anything at all. Why do you say I can't make it to Koshien?"
"I watched last year's Koshien finals, and I've also seen your training... To be honest, you're leagues away from them."
"I only put in minimal effort during daily training! Shin, my potential is beyond your imagination. As long as I have a good partner, I'm guaranteed to beat other teams and win the championship!"