There is one hour left before the start of the first match of the Pacific League Championship Series' final round. When the SoftBank Team submitted the official starting player list to the chief umpire and the Rakuten side, Lin Guanglai's name was prominently listed as the starting pitcher.
If such an arrangement was still within Rakuten Team's expectations, then when Lin Guanglai's name appeared again on the batting lineup, even Hoshino Senichi, who was full of confidence before the match, was a bit stunned.
But he quickly adjusted his emotions—looking at the slightly restless bench behind him, Hoshino Senichi sternly reprimanded: "Alright, stop making noise, what kind of behavior is this—does this look like you're ready for a match?"
Being a decisive presence on this team, as soon as Hoshino Senichi spoke, the Rakuten players quieted down; turning to the gathered players, Hoshino Senichi thought for a moment and continued:
