Diamond No Ace: Life As Sawamura Eijun

Chapter 6: Surprised? Unexpected?

In the evening, the setting sun bathed the land in its golden afterglow, casting a dazzling light over everything.

Sawamura Eijun followed Takashima Rei for the second time—and for the first time to—Seidou High School.

After completing the necessary registration and getting a brief introduction to the essential areas of the school, Takashima Rei led Eijun directly to the dormitory entrance of Seidou High.

The Seishin Dormitory was where most of the Seidou High players resided.

"Alright, Sawamura-kun, this is where my task ends," Takashima Rei said, pushing up his glasses and smiling at Eijun.

"Yes!" Eijun replied with an eager expression, smiling back.

"Sawamura-kun, now that you're at Seidou, you are officially a member of the Seidou baseball team. Since it's still spring break, there are no other students around, so it's basically just the baseball team here. The training will be tough, so you should be prepared," Takashima Rei said with a gentle smile.

"Yes, I understand," Eijun replied seriously.

"Hehe, it feels like you're a bit different from six months ago. You're the gem I discovered and believed in. Keep it up, future ace," Takashima Rei said with a warm expression, hands in his pockets.

"Yes!!"

"Well then, I'll be leaving now..." Takashima Rei smiled and then left the Seishin Dormitory. As the assistant coach and scout for the baseball team, Takashima Rei was always quite busy.

Watching Takashima Rei's figure gradually disappear around the corner, Eijun lightly patted his cheeks to clear his mind.

"Seidou High, Seishin Dormitory, and to all the seniors, I, Sawamura Eijun, am here once again," Eijun's eyes shone with a unique light. His excitement was evident, reflecting the passionate emotions he felt inside.

"And first, it's Room 5, right?"

Eijun walked into the Seishin Dormitory. Room 5 was near the dormitory entrance, and Eijun quickly arrived at its door after taking just a few steps.

"Sawamura Eijun, Kuramochi Yoichi, Masuko Tooru."

The names of the three people were written on the dormitory nameplate from left to right.

"First is Kuramochi-senpai and Masuko-senpai."

Eijun murmured softly, recalling the images of these two from the original story in his past life, as well as the scene of their first meeting.

Hiss... Hoo...

Eijun took a deep breath to calm himself down. Yes, the most important thing was to stay calm, stay calm. The first thing he needed to do was mentally prepare himself because he was about to face the so-called "Room Five Tradition."

A shiver ran down Eijun's spine.

"Alright!"

Eijun's face took on a resolute expression, as if he were ready to face whatever was coming. His left hand, trembling slightly, reached for the doorknob and gently turned it.

With a soft click, Eijun pushed the door open slowly, revealing the expected pitch darkness inside.

Eijun swallowed nervously. Here we go; I'm ready. His face was filled with cautious anticipation.

Wait, is no one here?

Eijun had fully braced himself for something to happen, but when no one jumped out, he couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled. No way… Are they still in practice?

A look of suspicion crossed Eijun's face.

Hmm, that's quite possible. Maybe I got here a bit early.

Eijun let out a sigh of relief and couldn't help but chuckle. What a relief, really. His expression relaxed considerably.

The moment Eijun stepped into the dormitory, a sudden flash of eerie blue light appeared, causing his heart to freeze for a second.

A ghastly, blood-soaked face abruptly materialized in front of him, and Eijun's expression turned to stone in that instant. Then...

"Ghost!!!"

A piercing scream echoed through Seidou High School, reverberating throughout the dormitory. Almost everyone in the dorm could hear the dreadful cry.

Bang!

A loud crash followed, as if something heavy had been thrown, accompanied by the sound of a slap.

"Ouch! That hurts!!!"

First-year students looked on in confusion, while second and third-year students revealed knowing expressions. They all turned their gazes towards Room Five.

"Here it comes again, the Room Five tradition."

"Yeah, just another annual ritual."

These upperclassmen, experienced in such matters, were well aware of what was happening. The first-years remained puzzled, but the seniors quickly dismissed the incident.

Meanwhile, in Room Five, the lights were already on. Two figures stood at the door: one with a friendly demeanor, and the other with a fierce look. Eijun, standing at the door, was clearly shaken.

Masuko Tooru and Kuramochi Yoichi.

Eijun instantly recognized them, and the recognition brought a hint of embarrassment, particularly due to Kuramochi Yoichi's reddened nose and dented bag.

"Damn it, kid, you've got quite a strong hand. You made me bleed from my nose!" Kuramochi Yoichi said with a fierce expression, glaring at Eijun.

"Ah, hahaha," Eijun chuckled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. Internally, he muttered, 'This isn't my fault; it was just an instinctive reaction. I didn't mean to hit you'.

Of course, Eijun didn't dare to voice this out loud, given Kuramochi Yoichi's temper.

Alright, it's better not to provoke him.

Eijun wisely chose to remain silent, keeping an apologetic smile on his face.

"This is what you brought upon yourself."

Masuko Tooru, still wearing a friendly expression, quickly pulled out a note with the seven characters written on it.

"Hey, Masuko-senpai, this is our Room Five tradition. Last year, I was also terrified, so why do I have to take a beating this year?" Kuramochi Yoichi complained.

Isn't there any fairness here? How can he say it's self-inflicted, although I guess there is some truth to it.

Kuramochi Yoichi scratched the back of his head, showing an unhappy expression for a moment before quickly masking it.

"Alright, alright, consider it an unfortunate incident. First-year students, welcome to Seidou High School. I'm second-year Kuramochi Yoichi, and this is third-year Masuko-senpai. Let's have a friendly and pleasant dorm life together!"

Kuramochi Yoichi, smiling, extended his right hand toward Eijun and spoke loudly.

Seeing Kuramochi's sudden change from a scowl to a smile, Eijun swallowed nervously, feeling a bit anxious. He hesitantly reached out his left hand to shake Kuramochi's.

"Okay, Kuramochi-senpai, I look forward to getting along."

A new high school life and new baseball club seniors.

The colorful path of Seidou's ace.

At this moment, Eijun felt that life in Room Five and the future ahead would surely be quite exciting.

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