Verdict (2)

Two others were removed to complete the 26-man roster. Thankfully this happened while Ken and the others were away. At this point, most of the players had already left the ballpark.

"So what now?" Daichi asked.

"Well, I don't know about you but I'm going to call my wife…" Ken said, pulling out his phone.

"Ah, you're right I should probably tell Miho."

Rohan watched as the two walked away with their phones to their ears and shook his head. "I guess I'll call my mom then…"

"Hey my beautiful wife." Ken said after hearing Ai pick up.

"Hello my handsome husband."

Ai's giggles came through the phone speaker, filling Ken with happiness.

"I've got some good news… I made the team."

"No way! Congratulations!" Ai squealed on the other end of the line.

There was a commotion in the background and Ken thought he could hear Tetsu blabbing.

"What is it? What's happening?"

"Dad shush, I'll tell you later."