"Guanglai, whether it's high school baseball or Koshien, it's just a small part of your life—your talent shouldn't be wasted on such a tiny stage. Professional baseball, even the Major League, should be where you truly soar."
"Of course, I'm not saying this to make excuses for myself—if you need to vent all your emotions, then blame it all on me. No matter how much you resent me, it's okay, because as your elder I believe I made the right decision as an educator."
After patting the dejected Lin Guanglai on the back, Izumi Minoru walked alone outside the player's area; he had said all he needed to. The game wasn't over, and as the coach, he still needed to be responsible for the players on the field.
