"Alright students... Today, or rather... Tomorrow? I Don't know when but a new student is about to join us. His name is Ji Yeong and he's a Professional Cricket player. Cricket will come up in one of your Classes so, you'd better remember the game."
"Cricket?"
"Seriously that game?"
"There are pros of cricket in Korea?"
"Do they even get paid? Considering how... Unpopular it is here?"
"Hmm... it's nice to know that you know the game. Since you know it, I'll just give you a lecture on the sport so you Don't go about babbling worthless stuff to a professional Cricketer."
"Wow, he's actually teacjing us the basics of cricket..."
"Jameon, Is there something wrong."
"Aah... Periume, It's nothing... I came across a man who was a professional cricket player. I just felt... that the world sure was small."
"Aah... a guy came to our cafe aswell... He came with a dirty bag looking for a washer. He was going off in a hurry when Jinyeong Mouthed him off, but than Madam Jelil helped him out. He seemed very greatful."
"Aah, come to think of it... isn't there a match today? Against South korea and another team?"
"Aah, i remember him tellingvit was either China or Japan."
"Haa, wow... I didn't know china and japan played cricket. I was expecting somewere along the lines of New Zealand, Australia, England, Or even India."
"Wow, you sure know your stuff Dont you? Jameon."
"I am a phy ed student... The least i could do is learn about all the important sports."
"Haha, that's true."
"Alright everyone... attention. I'll teach you the basics. See, this circle is the ground and right in the middle, this part that is shaped rectangular is the pitch."
And so, he took a 2 hour lecture to explain the spirt called cricket.
And while some didn't understand it well and some just slept through it, Most were just talking to their friends. Leaving some listening to the lecture.
As they hoped this would come in the exam, since the teacher took 2 hours to explain the game.
Nonetheless, all of them somewhat understood the game.
"Your assignment today is watch an innings of either of the 2 teams and report to me what you understood. Class dismissed."
"That was a long class... Do we really have to watch an innings?"
"Is this some sort of promotional event for cricket?"
"Sure feels like they are pushing us towards a game we Don't know jack about."
"Well, he's a sports teacher. We can't really blame him... He's got the duty of making people aware of games that are going to die soon yahahaha."
"Hahahaha"
"Hey, that's not very nice... Honestly with what i heard... The game did seem Interesting enough."
"True, This game has too many variables making it quite interesting."
"I'm quite fascinated by the game, Now that i heard the genius explainer explain it to us."
"Jenius explained Bahahaha"
"Hahahaha"
and so, they went on and on until finally they gave up and headed to the stadium reluctantly.
...
2 hour ago.
So... our first match is against china haa?
"Ooh hello, You are back again. What would you like today?"
"1 lemon tart, and a tea please, If you got Ginger and a spoon, I'd appreciate it."
"Mm... fine, we do have ginger."
Well, that's great.
"Just a bit is enough, not too much. Maybe, while making the tea please put the ginger in."
"I... see, that seems a very indian way of making tea doesn't it?"
Someone suddenly talked from the side.
"I... don't know but i heard it tastes good, so i wanted to try it."
It sure as hell is great.
ya doubtin my taste?
Aah... i gadda concentrate.
China, Based on footages... they seem like they aren't very technically sound.
So, a spinner would be the best bet...
and for the ones that are good... they seem like they can't tackle swing very well.
The ones who are power hitters come at the back end while the ones who are good at playing swing but suck at picking Spin end up batting at the top.
Based on all this... It's pretty evident, that We might need to shuffle bowlers.
Bowl him in the powerplay while... Tackle thisvguy with pace and bounce and tackle this one with slower balls.
But, who is good at slower balls?
Yup, this guy is perfect for it.
"You sure are working hard... what are you writing?"
Suddenly someone showed up and started talking to me...
When i realised it wasn't Seolhwa, i wanted to tell them to mind their own business and not bother me, but i held it in.
"I'm just picking strategies."
"Strategies? wait... Don't tell me you... are the captain of the korean Internat-"
"Nope, I'm not. I'm just someone who advises players as to who should chose whom. That's all."
"Aah, than... you Don't play?"
She seemed quite disappointed. This, short blondie.
"No, i do... I play."
No, why did i repeat the same thing twice...
And that too loke a shy school boy.
For christ's sake... I'm more than 50 years old right now.
What am i blushing at a College girl.
No... wait concentrate.
"I'm the most knowledgable one out of all. Picking up weaknesses and strengths and stuff."
"I see... Well, that's nice."
Why's she interested in International players so much.
I guessz she considers it some kind of great thing haha...
Well, it did take me 5 years of Intense training and 10 years of hardwork ton get here... and it might just come crashing down again.
So... There is? Or is there Nothibg special about me?
Aah... i Don't know.
"Aah, excuse me... do you know a person named Ji Yeong? He... seems to be coming to our department soon. Jameon wants to befirend him."
Nah... i seriously Don't wanna be befriended by him... What do i do? Why does he wanna befriend me.
"He just wants to apparently know morea bout cricket."
"Aah, i see."
Wait, what time is it? We were supposed to show up at 4:30.
What time is it now?
Shit, it's close to 5.
No wonder she came back..
"Sir your lemon tart and Ginger tea."
"Aah... ●□■○○"
Shit...
"Aah... i... I didn't mean it for you specifically. I... always end up forgetting about my order. I'm sorry, the match starts at 6 so i was supposed to get there by 4:30. I didn't realise 2 hours have passed since i got here. I left the money on the table. And thanks for the ginger tea and lemon tart. They are delicious."
And i ran.
...
"What a weird guy... I was wondering what he was doing... he was strategising for a match? Alone? for 2 hours? Wow, he's impressive."
"Jinyeong you Don't have to stare daggers at him, just because your girlfriend complimented her a little bit."
"Aah..."
'These people... they still act like new couple even though it's been 2 years and close to 3 months since they started dating'
"Hey guys, Wanna watch the match with me? Apparently it's free for Univ students."
Jameon showed up, suggesting an idea.
"Well... why not, Seems fun watchibg a sport i Don't know jack about."
"Haha."
and so, everybody left towards the stadium.