Seidou High School Baseball Club, Superintendent Office.
There were sofas on both sides of the table for the reception of guests, and Kataoka and Fujio sat opposite each other.
Ota poured tea for the two of them very warmly and then took the initiative to withdraw.
This scene did not escape the eyes of the sly and experienced Fujio.
It is the instinct of a senior reporter to speculate on the attitude of the interviewee through simple details. Of course, in today's society, such a statement has been laughed at by the new generation of reporters and is about to be abandoned.
But as a reporter engaged in sports, Fujio has his bottom line. He always believes that as a senior sports media personal, he should have his own unique insights into the interpretation of people's small actions.
Like the article he wrote at the time.
The savior of Seidou High School, Miyuki Kazuya!
At that time, many colleagues dismissed his opinion, thinking that Miyuki was just a freshman who had just been promoted to Seidou's first string. Even if he performs well, he shouldn't be lifted to that height.
But after reading his article, many people completely agreed with him.
He not only introduced Miyuki's life and performance in Seidou step by step but even guessed the player's psychological activities through some simple actions.
It's a bit like the difference between watching TV and reading a novel. Some people are obsessed with TV shows, while others are very partial to them. Compared with the dazzling sound and light effects of TV dramas, communication through text is very limited.
But even with such a big restriction, there are still many people who have a soft spot for it. Compared with the superficial kind of watching TV, people who really like to read are more emotional and can get way more details.
The difference is the extension of mental activity and thought.
For example, there is Hamlet. In the minds of many readers, this can be regarded as an English Classic.
But if it is made into a TV series and a thousand TV viewers see Hamlet with their eyes, then the TV series will undoubtedly be a failure. Because many details can't be conveyed.
Fujio is like the Shakespeare of journalists.
This praise must have been over the top, but in summary, he is a man with his own unique insights and vision.
Fujio was limited by his circle and occupation and did not have the opportunity to be an author. However, he has won the favor and trust of many professional scouts.
For so many years, the high school players who have been praised by Fujio, although not all of them can be said to be very talented, most of them are still good.
Compared to their strength, it can even be said to be inexpensive.
Fujio has always had a good relationship with Seidou. Especially after Kataoka served as a Superintendent, the relationship was even closer.
In the past few years when Seidou High School did not enter Koshien, Fujio also used his pen to help and promote Kataoka's students.
Ordinarily, with their relationship like this, Kataoka should not have such an attitude when he received his interview request.
Instead of sitting on the closer side of the sofa, he sat directly opposite himself.
This shows that Kataoka has to confront him in his mind.
Just now, President Ota seemed to be very polite, but it was obviously evasive behavior, which further proved this.
He disagrees with Kataoka's own opinion and is unwilling to openly quarrel in front of strangers.
That is to say, Kataoka did not intend to agree to his interview request.
Fujio looks unremarkable, especially with the Newsboy cap, which makes him look more like an old paparazzi.
Even the way he drinks tea can't be called elegant.
After taking a sip of tea, put the teacup on the tea table again.
Fujio said, "I don't know about the interview request I mentioned earlier. What does Coach Kataoka think about it?"
The more hesitant the other party is, the more simple and direct you must be, and the easier it is to achieve your goal.
Facing Fujio's question, Kataoka was obviously taken aback.
However, he is also a straightforward person. Fujio was able to say so directly, but Kataoka breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"To be honest, both Seidou and I have been in your care for the past two years. Ordinarily, we should not refuse a simple interview. But this summer competition, whether it is for Seidou or for the players, It's very important, and we absolutely can not allow any accidents. They just won the championship of the Kanto Tournament, and I feel they became a bit complacent. If you interview them right now, I am afraid that this will ruin their determination."
This is what Kataoka would say to Fujio and other reporters.
Just like rejecting other media interviews, Kataoka is very tough, he just won't accept it, whoever you are.
"What does Coach Kataoka mean?" Fujio asked with a frown.
"I can do interviews myself, but as for player interviews, I don't think they need them before the summer tournament."
'Um?'
This result was far from Fujio's expectations.
Based on his knowledge of Seidou High School, did he even come here to interview Kataoka? With his eyes closed, he could silently write down Kataoka's experiences over the years.
The focus of the interview is of course on Sawamura Eijun and Furuya Satoru, who can throw the flaming Fastballs.
The most important is Sawamura Eijun of course, he is the real big news!
"Then I wonder if I can interview Sawamura-kun?"
Kataoka is not stupid, of course, he knows why Fujio is here.
"As I just said…"
Not allowing Kataoka to continue to defend himself, Fujio said straight to the point: "Based on Sawamura-kun's previous experience, he doesn't seem like the kind of player who would be overwhelmed by interviews, right?"
In high school, Sawamura was just a member of Seidou High School, helping the team win the Kanto Championship.
During his middle school days, Sawamura was the person who dominated the crowd, a super Demon King.
From a pure fame point of view, Sawamura is even more famous than the high school baseball stars who came out of Koshien now.
In his capacity, he was working hard to promote Akagi Middle School at that time, and the number of interviews he received was too numerous to count.
To say that he would be distracted by an interview would be tantamount to nonsense.
Coach Kataoka was speechless.
And right now, Sawamura was in the bullpen, practicing the Forkball.
He still lacks the kind of ball path that can directly get the batter to swing and miss!
"Sawamura, the Superintendent has asked you to come over to his office."
At this time, a senior from the Third grade came and told Sawamura to go to the Superintendent's office.
"What's up?"
"He didn't say it specifically, but there is a reporter in the reception room, so he should have asked you to come over for an interview."
"Tell them that I'm busy!"
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T/N: What a Chad!
Oh! The Second Chapter!