Chapter 2 - Let's practice again
Hagumi : Akari--, It's getting dark, so don't practice anymore okay! Go straight to your home! Understand?
Akari : Yes!
Misaki : Akari is really energetic... She can still run that fast after all that practice.
Hagumi : Everyone! Thank you for joining our practice today! Hagumi has a lot of fun! What does everyone think?
Kokoro : You're right, It was so much fun! It's a shame that it ended so quickly!
Kaoru : How strange. Time flies when we're having fun.
Kanon : Yes. When we're doing our best or when we're having fun, time always went by quickly.
Misaki : Well, there is still some part that makes me worry. If only we had more time, I want to practice a little bit longer...
Kokoro : That's a good idea! I also want to play more softball!
Hagumi : Hagumi too! Hearing everyone said that you're all having fun make Hagumi want to play more!
Misaki : Eh? No no, it's just a 'what if', you know? The practice field is already closed at this time.
Kokoro : Is that so? Don't worry, I know a good place! We can practice there!
Misaki : Eh? There is a place like that near here?
== Tsurumaki's residence - Batting center ==
Misaki : A batting center for softball--... I never thought a day would come where I step my feet in this kind of place...
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Kaoru : Fu!...Fu!
Misak : As expected, you're really good at this, Kaoru-san.
Kaoru : Tell me, Misaki. Which of those two swings radiates more fleetingness to you?
Misaki : Ahh... Sorry. Both of them look the same to me.
Kaoru : I tried picturing different scenery when I swing for both of them. The first one is a crimson sunset and the second one is a glimmering starry sky.
Misaki : No one able to know that just by looking at your swing, you know...? In the first place, I don't even know what did you mean by fleeting swing...
Kaoru : Yes, Fleeting swing is basically, a swing that makes the one who swings it and the one who sees it feels fleetingness... it's that kind of swing.
Misaki : That doesn't explain anything, Kaoru-san.
Kaoru : What about you Misaki? I can help you if you want.
Misaki : Hmm, I guess I'm just bad at batting.
Kaoru : Oya, But Hagumi told me before that Misaki hit a ball before.
Misaki : Ah--, Yes, something like that happen. But that was just a fluke. I'm still a beginner, there is no way I could hit it that easily.
Kaoru : Well, even if it's just a fluke, you still hit it. You definitely had a talent.
Kaoru : How about next you show me your swing, Misaki.
Misaki : I don't mind, but... I really am just a beginner, you know?
Kaoru : But you might have some hidden fleetingness inside you. Anyways, grab your bat.
Misaki : ... Like this?
Kaoru : Yes, like that. Now, how about you try to swing it repeatedly?
Misaki : Yes... Like this and this.
Kaoru : ...Ahhh!!
Misaki : Eh, What, What's wrong!
Kaoru : No, pardon me... I just get a little dizzy. Misaki figure when you swing the bat earnestly is so fleeting.
Misaki : .........aa, is that so...
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Kokoro : Kanon--! I'm going to throw it now--! Eyy!
Kanon : Wa, waa.... eeh, it vanished!?
Hagumi : Uwaaa! That was close, Kanon-chan-senpai! That one was hard to catch!
Kanon : Y-Yes... Kokoro-chan's throw is really awesome. I lost sight of the ball for a moment there.
Kokoro : I understand! As expected, Mr. Ball likes to curved more rather than going at a straight line.
Hagumi : You're right! Hagumi believes that this ball is definitely a magic ball!
Kokoro : Magic ball...? Mister ball, so 'Magic ball' is your name?
Kanon : I don't think it's like that...
Kokoro : Hmmm, You're probably right. He doesn't make any response when I called him with that name.
Kokoro : Mr. Ball, Why didn't you answer me?
Kanon : Ummm... You want to talk with the ball, Kokoro-chan?
Kokoro : Of course! I want to get to know him more and become a friend with him! If I can become Mr. Ball's friend then playing softball will definitely become more fun!
Kokoro : Mr. ball is really amazing when he curved, right? But, I bet that he's also amazing even when he doesn't do that!
Hagumi : You're right! He could tell us where did he go when he gets hit!
Kanon : Fufu, That would be really helpful for me.
Kokoro : Then, try talking with the ball, Kanon!
Kanon : Eeh!? M- Me!?
Hagumi : That's a good idea, Kokoron! It'll be really amazing to have a catcher who can talk to her ball!
Kokoro : Come on, Kanon! You must greet him first! 1,2!
Kanon : G-Good evening...?
Kokoro - Hagumi : ...
Kokoro : Is Mr. Ball tired and went to sleep?
Hagumi : Ah, That's might be it. We practiced a lot today after all.
Kokoro : In that case, let's sing him a lullaby. Kanon, can you sing him a lullaby?
Kanon : Fuee... Misaki-chan, What should I do~...?
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