Chapter 34 – Episode 34. 2023 Rookie 1st Nomination.

The rookie draft, which selects rookies in the KBA league, is divided into two ways. The first is the primary nomination from local schools. This primary nomination is a newcomer nomination method in which each club selects the best player in its region.

In other words, the player selected for this first nomination is the best player in that year in that region.

And the remaining players who did not receive the first nomination are executed for all students across the country, regardless of the club’s hometown, and by the time the phoenix wait is over, the ‘L’-shaped draft is implemented.

When someone hears this nomination method, ‘Wow! Professional clubs will invest a lot for the development of local clubs! Local boys can join our team!’ You might think, but the reality is not like that.

As the polarization between the provinces and the metropolitan area worsened, high-quality players flocked to schools in the Seoul area. In fact, except for Gwangju, Busan, and Daegu, which are prestigious baseball cities, the level of farms in Seoul and other regions was disastrous.

So, some clubs insisted on the complete abolition of the first nomination. And the proposal was accepted, and in 2022, the first nomination was abolished with the last ‘2023 rookie draft’ to be implemented this year.

“Of course, it may change depending on the circumstances of the clubs. As Maengho player knows, it has been changed to full draft in the past.”

“Oh, I see.”

I barely heard the man’s words as an operation team employee, well, because I didn’t need to know that. I don’t know if that woman could have explained it.

‘If Rossby had seen it, she would have asked me to fuck her like a dog, right?’

In order to clearly convey the appearance of that woman to Rossby, who was absent, I captured the image of Chun So-yeong, the head of the AT Thunders’ operations team. Her summer-looking blouse made of cool material accentuated Cheon So-young’s E-cup-looking breasts.

‘Her breasts are smaller than Hyejin noona’s or Hyuna’s, but her face is really pretty.’

If Hyejin’s sister was a puppy and Hyuna’s a fox, Chun So-yeong’s big eyes with double eyelids was a rabbit’s face, and her face alone was my favorite. Although it was a little disappointing to have a cold impression with no expression.

In addition, the black H skirt that reached above her knees stimulated the desire to look inside it.

“… Fierce Tiger player?”

“Ah yes. How long have you been talking?”

Ha, the ignorant bastard is watching and keeps talking.

“Oh, so I was saying that you can come to the first nomination ceremony tomorrow. As it was the final first nomination, it was broadcast live on TV. The club has already submitted other details, so Maengho only needs to bring his body. Oh, do you have a suit?”

“A suit? I don’t have one.”

I barely had enough money to buy baseball equipment, so what kind of suits are there? I was just thinking about wearing sweats.

“A suit? Oops, tomorrow is the broadcast right now.”

“Then you should have told me sooner.”

“Agent Park, didn’t you tell me in advance?”

“Sorry. Manager.”

Tsk, that bastard doesn’t even notice, but he doesn’t seem to be able to do anything.

“Under. I don’t have time to make a custom suit….”

Chun So-young’s face darkened. Her shaded face also had its own charm. Still, the face of such a beautiful woman became dark, but I, a man, can’t stay still.

“I just wear sweats and go. Well, it doesn’t matter.”

“No! I’m sure other clubs will look down on us.”

It was a word I brought out because I wanted to help, but the reaction was fierce.

“Ha, I can’t help it. Right now, I have no choice but to go to the tailor shop and find the right clothes. Assistant Manager Park, go back and do your business.”

“Yes? Manager. I will go with you.”

“Does Manager Park know tailoring better than me?”

“… No.”

“Then do as instructed.”

“All right.”

I felt Chun So-young’s words the other day, but there was a strange force that was hard to deny. Her face looked as young as in her early twenties, but her grip on her subordinates made it clear that she was capable.

“Sorry. There was a mistake on our side, so we couldn’t deliver it first.”

“No. I am okay.”

“Then, shall we go get a suit for now?”

When Chun So-young got up first, I reflexively got up and followed Chun So-young. At the place where she followed her, there was a nice foreign car with an open door that she had seen the other day.

‘What did you say? I think I heard it was a Maserati.’

I heard about it from a baseball club member who saw this car, but I couldn’t remember what model it was because I wasn’t very interested in the car. Anyway, I followed her into her passenger seat, fastened her seatbelt, and she started the car right away.

“First, let’s look around the tailor shop in Gangnam. I’m not sure if there’s a suit that suits Maengho because he’s tall, but I’ll find it if I look for it.”

“I, more than that….”

“Yes?”

“How old are you?”

She asked the questions she had been curious about since the first time she saw her. She looks so young, and I wondered how she got the position of captain of a professional club.

“Are you my age?”

“Oh, you look so young.”

“Oh, twenty-five.”

Twenty five? You’re only five years older than me? But how do you become the head of the operations team?

“But being the head of the operations team is amazing. Where did you go to college?”

“… This is Seoul National University.”

Oh, Seoul National University. For us, it’s similar to the first place name. After all, there was a reason why he was promoted to a high rank at the age of twenty-five. If you face Seoul, it’s acknowledged.

“Then, if your boyfriend is….”

Compared to her cold impression, she answered her questions easily, so she immediately asked what she really wanted to know.

“There is not. Rather than that, weren’t we talking about that? Maengho is a player, and I am the management team leader.”

Ugh, my spine is colder than when I was soaked in the valley water and hit by the waterfall during winter training in middle school. In an instant, the air in her car became chilly and she wanted to turn off her air conditioner.

‘Mr. Rossby. Help me! It’s my first time talking to a woman normally, so it’s awkward!’

Now is the time when Rossby’s help is desperately needed. It was a difficult relationship to say that Hyejin noona and Hyuna met normally. I hadn’t learned how to seduce a woman in an ordinary situation like now.

But Rossby didn’t answer. Because every time she meets this woman, she disappears somewhere.

“…….”

“…….”

“Then my down payment….”

Through the bloody atmosphere, I gathered courage and opened my mouth first. It’s a story about players, so it doesn’t matter, right?

“As I said last time, we are thinking in terms of 500 million.”

“500 million…. But lately, there has been a story that the major leagues are coming to see me….”

I heard that 500 million is close to the largest amount ever for a beast, but can I get more?

“Yes. I know. Because it was notified by the SY agency.”

That’s right, that company was this woman’s company. After those words, the inside of the car was enveloped in silence again. Think about it, Ji Maeng-ho! Think of words to melt this atmosphere! What did Hyejin noona like?

‘Strangle me! Fierce tiger! Why don’t they beg me these days?’

‘As expected, good-looking is the best. I want my baby to be as handsome as a ferocious tiger.’

This is not This older sister ignored her because she wasn’t a normal person in the first place, um…. Hyuna! There was Hyuna, what did Hyuna like?

‘Do you want to try it next to the school this time? It’s around 2:00 in the morning and nobody’s there.’

‘Aha! Won, Hoya. Neck, why does it sound like that? I’m sorry, I’m running. Out of breath, ah, is it a bit cold?’

Well…. Not even this year. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that there were no normal women around me.

“Everyone has arrived. Let’s look around from here.”

While we were thinking about it, the car we were in had already arrived at our destination. It was a tailor shop with a luxurious atmosphere. As we entered, an elderly gentleman with white hair greeted us.

“Miss. Are you here? Boyfriend next to you? He is tall and handsome.”

“What about boyfriend? I am a customer.”

“Oh, sorry.”

The old gentleman who seemed to be the owner of her tailor shop seemed to know her well, but she couldn’t penetrate the cold atmosphere. But, miss? Well, it seemed like a lot of money.

“Do you have any suits for this person? It’s our first nomination, but they say we don’t have a suit.”

“Well…. Would you mind taking two weeks to make a custom suit?”

“I need it tomorrow….”

“Ah, then let’s check what was created first. The name… ?”

“This is Ji Maeng-ho.”

“You said you were a baseball player, right? Somehow, I felt like I was in good shape. Usually Asians feel a little awkward if they don’t customize it, but Ji Maeng-ho has a good body, so I think he can make it fit with a little repair.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“Yes. Sure. May I know your height or weight?”

“At 188cm, I go back and forth from the late 80s to the early 90s.”

At my words, the owner of the tailor shop started touching my body here and there. I got goosebumps when the man’s hand touched my body, but I held it in. Especially when he touched his cock while measuring my thighs, I wanted to slap the president’s earlobe.

“As expected, athletes. Seeing your body makes me want to make it myself.”

“Then make me a suit, please.”

“Yes? Boss, don’t you have any money?”

Even if you receive 500 million won, there is no money to spend on unnecessary things like suits. I had to save money, move house, and prepare to advance to the US.

“It’s okay. Think of it as a gift signed with our agency. We will buy you a suit.”

“Then… ?”

“A tailored suit and a suit to wear tomorrow. Let’s say the custom suit is a gift from the agency, and the suit I will wear tomorrow is a gift from the club.”

“Thank you. Manager.”

She was also beautiful, so her heart was pretty. To think that there was such warmth under the impression of coldness. At Chun So-young’s words, the tailor brought out professional tools that he hadn’t used before and started measuring my body. When the measurements were finished, he brought the suit that was already made and handed it to me.

“These are clothes that fit Maeng-Ho Ji’s size. It needs repair, but try it on.”

After going through several fashion shows, I was able to finally choose a suit that fits my body.

“My lady, it will take an hour or two to fix it, is that okay?”

“Yes. Please make it easy. It’s 2 o’clock now, so I’ll be back at 5 o’clock.”

“Yes. Then goodbye.”

As we were greeted and left, the midsummer sun warmly greeted us.

“Five o’clock, three hours left….”

“Does Maengho have anything else to do?”

“No.”

None. I left school after saying that I was meeting a club official today. However, it was a pity to break up with Cheon So-young and train.

“Then would you like to come with me?”

“Good!”

Nice! I just wanted to go, and it went well. It was clear that So-young also wanted to go on a date with me.

‘I pretended to be cold, but in the end did I fall for my charms?’

I pretended not to win and got back into her car.

“Where are you going?”

“I will know when I go.”

But where we arrived was different from what we expected. It took an hour to arrive at the second team stadium of the AT Thunders.

“Here is… ?”

“This is the second-team stadium of the AT Thunders.”

I know because I have eyes too. Why did you come here….

“Let’s go in.”

The 2nd Army Stadium, where the Futures League match was in full swing, was empty. There didn’t seem to be much of an audience.

“It is a second-team stadium built by AT with a cost of 150 billion won. Of course, it includes the facilities as well. Pretty good though, right? It is the same size as Jamsil.”

“Yes, I really like it.”

“Sit.”

“But why is it here… ?”

“Maengho player. Do you see that player over there?”

She said as she looked at a player in an AT uniform watching the defense in the outfield.

“Yes, I see.”

“Do you know who that player is?”

“No. Can’t you see?”

Even if you saw it, there was a high chance that you wouldn’t know who it was. Because I was busy training, I didn’t watch professional baseball.

“That player is Kang Joo-hyun from our team. 10 years ago, he received the MVP award in three competitions: Golden Lion, Blue Dragon, and Phoenix. His down payment is 350 million.”

“Are you like me? Because I also received MVP in the Golden Lion and the Blue Dragon.”

“Then can you see that player?”

“Yes.”

This time she pointed to the pitcher who was sweating from her mound.

Right!

Then the ball thrown by the pitcher hit the opponent’s bat and went over the fence.

“The player who just hit a home run is Kim Jin-hoo, our first designated player 13 years ago. The down payment is 220 million.”

I got a lot with that skill. If this is the case, shouldn’t I have to give 1 billion?

“They were all players with full potential. On the 20-80 scale (the way major leagues evaluate players), about 45?”

“How about 45?”

“You can think of it as just below the major league average.”

“Okay? It seems that the seniors played baseball well.”

“They were players with potential. But, like everyone else, it doesn’t grow to its full potential.”

After taking a deep breath, she spoke again.

“Player Ji Maeng-ho. AT has high expectations for the Fierce Tiger player. 500 million is not a small amount of money.”

“I guess… ?”

What are you taking so much time to talk about?

“And we have had too many failures. And next year, it will be more than 20 years since we have not advanced to fall baseball.”

The odds of AT going to fall baseball this year were slim. As a result of a rough search, I ran at the top in April and May as usual, but my grades have been plummeting since June.

“I hope Ji Maeng-ho grows up to his full potential and wins AT.”

What, did you call me to talk about such an obvious thing? I don’t know if I won, but it was natural for me to grow more. Because Rossby, the best right-handed hitter in MLB history, is with me. I spoke in a confident voice.

“What kind of obvious things are you talking about? I’m going to be the best second baseman in the majors someday.”

“Confidence. It’s good. It would be better if he won the AT before he goes to the major leagues.”

Hearing my words, Chun So-yeong’s expression suddenly became vague.

Seeing So-Young Chun’s vague expression, beating her heart, I can hear her heart beating. … It’s pretty.

“Then shall we get up and see?”

Standing with her back to the sunlight, her figure somehow seemed to shine more than before.