Nozomi Ep. 28: Miss Nozomi's Baseball 101!
As Nozomi carries on her agile batting, a group of children gathers around her. What will Nozomi, who treasures her connections to things, come up with for them?
Nozomi
Welcome, everyone, to Miss Nozomi's Baseball 101!
Nozomi
I feel a bit embarrassed going by Miss Nozomi, but I'm hoping I can help you all out with your baseball. Let's put some work in today!
Player
Anyone who wants advice, come up here, please!
Nozomi
You over there! You look like something's troubling you. Why not ask Miss Nozomi?
Nozomi
Mm-hmm, so you keep missing the ball with your bat.
Nozomi
Well then, how about we try getting a hang of the rhythm by breaking it down into three steps like a dance?
Nozomi
Just moving your feet won't get your upper body involved. Follow the rhythm and don't forget to move your entire body.
Nozomi
Yeah, like that! Okay, let's go… One, two, three!
Nozomi
Perfect! Try it out a bunch to find your rhythm. I know you can do it!
Player
Nozomi, this kid's having trouble with swinging the bat well.
Nozomi
I see. Well, I'll show you how to get on better terms with your bat, then!
Nozomi
You see, your bat wants to be the best of pals with you. So go ahead and give it another shot.
Nozomi
Just relax and try holding the bat. You can hear that, right? It's telling you to take on the ball together.
Nozomi
Oooh! That was nice! Your bat's delighted with it too!
Player
Wow… It's like you're working magic!
[Fade in/out.]
Player
Great work, Nozomi! That was amazing. I'm impressed you could just hold an impromptu baseball class for kids like that.
Nozomi
*Giggle* Today is just my lucky day! I wanted to share my luck with everyone else!
Nozomi
I can't really teach them any techniques, but I think that a positive mindset and being in touch with your body are things baseball has in common with being a school idol.
Player
That makes sense!
| Option 1: “Those are really important!” |
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| Player Those are really important for more than just baseball, huh? Nozomi Uh-huh. I wish I were better at those things as well. |
| Option 2: “They all loved it!” |
| Player They all loved it! I really think you got your message across to them. Nozomi *Giggle* I'd be thrilled if I helped them out even a small bit! |
Nozomi
Anyway, they were all so cute with their sparkly little eyes, weren't they?
Player
Yeah! I won't forget how they looked giving their earnest efforts and their delighted faces when they got it right.
Nozomi
I never would've thought that I'd have that kind of connection with the little ones… It was a lot of fun, huh!
Nozomi
Thanks for helping me out too! It's been a sizzling summer for my body and soul, and it's all been down to you.
Nozomi
We'll have to be super serious about being school idols to not be outdone by everyone today!
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