Ch.203I felt the need to head toward the Khan.

Baseball is obviously broadcast live.

That means many people saw Kim Donghu’s ceremonial first pitch.

Numerous cameras, commentators, casters, players, spectators, and more.

Many people witnessed Kim Donghu’s pitch with their own eyes.

“This isn’t just ‘he throws well’ level?”

Not the level of someone who played baseball in school.

Not someone who knows how to throw from playing in amateur leagues.

The level of someone who could join a team right now.

The players in particular were truly shocked.

“How fast was it?”

“133…”

“133? 133?!”

A curveball? A curveball at 133 km/h?

Why is an actor throwing pitches that belong in the major leagues?

They rewound the camera footage several times thinking they might have seen wrong.

At the same time, they checked if there was something wrong with the measuring device.

But the result showing 133 remained an undeniable fact.

“That’s insane. He should have been a baseball player, not an actor.”

“What about boxing? He’s already a heavyweight gold medalist in boxing?”

“Still, baseball is better. If he throws a curve like that… his fastball must be around 150.”

“Who knows, we’d have to see… it could be even faster.”

The atmosphere was strange.

Usually, the ceremonial first pitch is just one throw.

Since it’s just an event, it’s extremely rare to spend more time on it.

But.

“Just… for fun, could we let him throw two more pitches?”

“What?”

“I mean… if we get agreement from the other side, have a batter come out and actually try to hit it.”

“Hit what? Are you crazy? What if someone gets hit by the ball? Will you take responsibility?”

Everyone was confused by this unprecedented scene.

It was certainly something that had never happened before.

But it wasn’t exactly an unbreakable rule either.

“What’s the point of a ceremonial pitch? To create excitement, right? To make it feel like an event.”

Is there anything more of an event than this?

Perhaps sensing the discussion happening on the Dragons’ side,

the visiting team couldn’t hold back and approached first.

“Are we doing more ceremonial pitches?”

Normally, one would throw just once, take photos,

or exchange light greetings and be done with it.

But an unusual discussion was unfolding around Kim Donghu.

Of course, they couldn’t discuss for long.

The audience was waiting, and the game eventually had to start.

So the conclusion was:

“Let’s ask Donghu.”

“No, no… wouldn’t that be too much pressure? If we all crowd around him and ask if he could do more…”

No more, no less, just 2 more.

They wanted to ask him to throw 2 more ceremonial pitches.

Time-wise it wasn’t bad, but the issue was the pitcher’s willingness.

Honestly, it could be a burdensome situation.

Even bringing it up could be considered rude.

But right then:

“I don’t mind.”

Having read the atmosphere, Kim Donghu made an OK sign above his head.

Since his voice was quite loud, everyone heard him and quickly understood the situation.

‘After all, quite a few of my fans are here today.’

Wanting to provide a better show for them,

Kim Donghu gladly decided to throw two more pitches.

Right after the ceremonial pitch:

[What happens when Kim Donghu throws a ceremonial pitch seriously (GIF warning)]

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-First, just a casual curve at “133” km/h to the mascot

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-When a batter steps up for the second pitch, his eyes immediately change

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-And when he throws? A sinker at 151 km/h LOL

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-Our Jutae who came out as the practice batter was so intimidated he couldn’t swing and just stared blankly before leaving

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-Third pitch he throws casually, a slider at 140 km/h LOL

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-The visiting batter also just stood there dumbfounded before leaving

-He’s literally at MLB pro level

-Not sure about pitch movement yet, but velocity and control are insane

-Just scout him immediately and send him to America to raise Korea’s status

ㄴWow, and this guy is an actor

ㄴHe does boxing too~

ㄴWow, this guy does boxing? He should play baseball

ㄴHe’s an actor too~ Triple million-seller, broke recent commercial film records~

ㄴWow… but he should still play baseball!!!!!!

ㄴKim Donghu, why the hell didn’t you play baseball with this talent? Why?

ㄴDonghu, come to our team, with you we could win the Series

ㄴLet him bat too… oh… batting would be a matter of pride, wouldn’t it?

ㄴThe batter would be in danger lol

ㄴThe pitcher would be in danger lol. Could you handle it if Kim Donghu hit a home run?

[100% confirmed as of today]

-Kim Donghu <<< This guy is the absolute top in the entertainment sports world

-Guaranteed first choice for sports-related variety shows

-How many articles came out about this ceremonial pitch lol

-This guy’s very existence is always a blue chip

ㄴThe fact is Kim Donghu should play baseball

ㄴThe fact is Kim Donghu should do boxing

ㄴThe fact is Kim Donghu listed “actor” first in his professional profile

[What really annoys me about the Dragons]

-Just because Kim Donghu’s dad is a fan! They get this luck for that one reason lol

-If you have any conscience, share the ceremonial pitches with other teams before fall

-I want to see Kim Donghu throw a ceremonial pitch at Sajik Stadium

ㄴ”Baku” lol you’re such a boomer

ㄴ”I want” with that formal ending, you must be desperate

ㄴYou can’t hide your true colors

ㄴBut I really hope this happens

ㄴHonestly, it should happen;;; This is a must

ㄴLet us see Kim Donghu’s ceremonial pitch in person too

[Kim Donghu is trending hot on YouTube and sports news lol]

-People consistently saying his velocity and control are at MLB level

-Whatever!!!!!!! Send Kim Donghu to our team!!!!!!!

ㄴThe waiting list is already super long, mister lol

ㄴGood luck, we’re taking him lol

[So why didn’t he throw a fastball?lol]

-Afraid he might hit 100 mph?

ㄴThis is most likely

ㄴAfraid to show his true MLB level skills

ㄴWanting to end on a high note?

ㄴBut was that really his full power? Doesn’t seem like it

ㄴThey’re analyzing that intensely right now

ㄴAnalysts from all over the country are on the case

ㄴKim Donghu’s MLB potential UP

ㄴThe comedy is that Kim Donghu is actually preparing for Asian Games boxing

The community exploded.

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“Donghu, is there anything you can’t do?”

“What? Why suddenly?”

“No… I just had that thought.”

I shrugged at Seokho hyung’s random question.

“You’re really good at everything, aren’t you?”

“…Did you get that many business emails?”

“Yeah, some teams are seriously asking you to take entrance tests… stuff like that.”

“There are tons of ceremonial pitch requests too, people really want to see you.”

As if he couldn’t have imagined the ceremonial pitch would create such a huge marketing effect,

Seokho hyung was very surprised and said it brought tremendous benefits to the company.

“Honestly, this is worth tens of billions in advertising effect.”

“Really?”

“Well, baseball is a popular sport, so it has huge impact.”

Saying that, Seokho hyung showed me the list of CF inquiries that had come in for me.

All of them were major CF deals.

“Starting with alcohol and just so many things… you’re exploding in popularity, Donghu!”

“I know, the ceremonial pitch had a much better effect than I expected.”

“It’s not just the pitch, it’s your incredible skill.”

Everyone’s going crazy wondering how fast your fastball would be.

Let’s use this later for promotion on your SNS account.

While discussing various things with Seokho hyung,

the final conclusion was that I couldn’t film CFs right away.

“I guess I need to take a break from entertainment activities now and focus on training.”

“Yes, can’t be helped.”

Unfortunately, we couldn’t proceed immediately.

We had to wait until after September.

“But this is also an opportunity! Once you win that Asian Games gold medal, right? Your value will skyrocket again!”

“That’s good, and then we’ll see the Netflix movie release.”

“Ah, right… that’s next month already? Time flies so fast.”

The Cannes Film Festival.

Getting invited was the first hurdle.

Sure enough, in mid-April.

An official invitation from Cannes arrived, and

the <Cutting the Knot> team, except for me, packed their bags and headed to Cannes.

Come to think of it, Cannes is in France.

And France means Yerim.

‘I might be able to meet Yerim and Chisako if things go well.’

That thought suddenly occurred to me.

‘Then I only have one job now.’

Praying that <Cutting the Knot> would do well at Cannes.

And training hard while praying.

That was all.

“You’re leaving tomorrow, right?”

“Yes, I have to.”

It was time to visit Drake Gym after a long while.

+++++++

In May, while Kim Donghu was busy training hard,

as France was getting busy with the Cannes Film Festival,

A young Asian woman who was gradually dominating the modeling world despite her young age

opened her eyes wide at a piece of news.

“Netflix? Kim Donghu is in it?”

“Yes, they say it will premiere at Cannes. Isn’t it exciting?”

“What genre is it?”

“Romance! His co-star is a newcomer! Aren’t you excited?”

“Is Kim Donghu coming too?”

A slightly excited voice.

But.

“No, Kim Donghu won’t be attending.”

“Oh… I see.”

Her voice tone drops significantly at the news.

“It’s getting harder to hold back, what a shame.”

“Come to think of it, Yerim, aren’t you acquainted with Donghu?”

“Very, very well acquainted.”

Shin Yerim, a model currently capturing attention not just in France but worldwide.

She smiled seductively and checked her schedule.

‘Cannes, huh.’

What a twist of fate.

As luck would have it, her schedule was completely clear at that time.

‘Maybe I’ll just go check it out.’

Since she was invited anyway.

‘And I’m also curious about what kind of woman he filmed a romance with.’

She felt the need to head to Cannes.