episode_0024

“We’ve gathered all the necessary data for recruitment at this point. Well done, Maengho Player.”

“How are the results?”

“Even against the machine, it’s quite impressive. The average exit velocity is 152 km/h, with a maximum speed of 196 km/h. Considering the MLB average is 88 miles per hour (140.8 km/h), it can be seen as exceptional.”

“Was I that good? I feel a slight sense of pride.”

“And in terms of launch angle, most hits fall between 20° and 35°, aligning well with recent trends.”

Is that a good thing? In reality, I thought I only knew how to train; I didn’t understand such complex discussions. Seeing my puzzled expression, Cheon Soyoung kindly explained to me.

“To clear Jamsil Center, you need an exit velocity of 165 km and a launch angle of about 20° to 27°. Although Maengho Player’s exit velocity is 152 km, when considering just direct hits, it’s almost measured at 170 km. In other words, he can be considered a home run hitter suitable for Jamsil.”

“I see.”

Honestly, I don’t really understand what they’re saying.

“Haha. It means you’re a good batter.”

She seemed to notice that I didn’t understand either. I felt a bit embarrassed, but in baseball, it’s not all about being smart.

“There are various other data points, would you like me to explain?”

“No, that’s okay.”

If I listen more, my ignorance will show, right?

“With this amount of data, we might be able to select Ji Maengho as the first pick for AT Thunders. Thank you for your help.”

Right. This woman was affiliated with AT. I didn’t want to go there if possible. Of course, I didn’t consider winning for the team important, but to receive bonuses, I needed to join a team with some chance of winning.

But as someone who wanted to play in Seoul, it was better to stay there than to be sold to a provincial team for no reason. Should I say it wasn’t a situation where I could be picky?

“Is there a possibility of being selected elsewhere? AT has the lowest pick, right?”

I still asked slightly.

“Well, it might be tough. This year, there’s an abundance of pitchers. I saw an interview with Ji Maengho, saying he’s been a fan of AT since he was young. It’s a good thing.”

Damn. I shouldn’t have done that interview. But is it better to go to the provinces than to stay in Seoul? Judging from what this woman is saying, the chances of being picked by Hancheol Grizzlies or Silla Triggers seem slim.

“That’s fortunate.”

“Alright. Now our business with AT Thunders is done. Shall we talk about agents now? Oh, of course, everything we discussed today must remain strictly confidential. You know that if this information gets out, the team loses its draft rights, and the player faces a 3-year draft suspension, right?”

Was there such a clause? I didn’t know. Why is she telling me this now? If I had known that fact, I wouldn’t have come here.

“Isn’t it too late to tell me this?”

“Oh, you didn’t know. But since all the other teams know bit by bit, unless Maengho Player mentions it in an interview, it’s not a big deal.”

“Really? I thought it was risky.”

“If anyone asks, just say it’s because of the agent contract, so there’s no need to worry too much.”

Phew, thankfully it didn’t seem like such a big deal.

“Let’s move on to the agent discussion.”

When she pressed a button, a man who looked like he was saying, “I studied hard!” entered the room.

“Hello? I’m Jung Minho, an agent at SY Agency.”

“Agent Jung Minho is a qualified lawyer in the United States who has connected with Major League and several players.”

Jeong Min-ho? I don’t know the name well, but if he’s an agent of SY Agency, his abilities must be certain, right? Recently, all the players who went to the Major Leagues were affiliated with SY Agency. The only problem is whether these people might trap me in a fraudulent contract.

“Well, without Rosby, I can’t make decisions alone.”

“First of all, when negotiating annual salaries or applying for free agency in the KBA League, excluding the designated amount, our agency helps and charges a 5% commission, which is a basic contractual term of our agency, and when entering the Major Leagues, we adjust separately according to the situation.”

“If it’s 5%, is it a lot? If you receive 100 million won, is it 5 million won? It seems cheap. Anyway, since I’m not touching the signing bonus when designated. If I want to enter the majors later, I need an agent…”

“If you’re too worried, there’s no need to decide right away. Maeng-ho, you’re not thinking of going to the Major Leagues right now, are you?”

“No….”

“Then it’s okay to take the contract and ask people around you for advice.”

Cheon So-young’s words seemed to have a mysterious power that made people trust her. Somehow, I felt like I wanted to sign the contract right away.

“No, no. I must talk to Rosby at least. Where on earth did this guy go at this crucial time?”

After that, Cheon So-young and Jeong Min-ho, the lawyer, explained about the agent contract.

“Can I think about it slowly?”

“Yes. It’s a matter of life, so please think carefully and make a decision.”

Should I ask Won-ho? Won-ho was a top prospect who was considering entering the majors and the draft, and he knew a lot about agents.

“Yeah, let’s ask Won-ho.”

“Then I’ll get up early today.”

“Yes. Manager Jeong, please take him.”

“Got it. Follow me, Maeng-ho player.”

Wasn’t that woman supposed to give me a ride? Suddenly, I felt bad. The lawyer was smiling broadly, making me feel even worse.

At a cafe near the school, while waiting for Won-ho, a familiar face appeared again.

“Rosby, where did you go?”

“Damn. Who is that strange woman?”

“Huh? She’s just the Thunder’s operations manager, who also runs an agency. It’s a bit strange, isn’t it? Is it normal to hold dual positions like that?”

“No, you idiot. That’s not what I’m asking about!”

“Then what is it?”

“I feel like I’ll disappear if I get close to that woman. And that woman, there’s a weird ghost following her! Tears of blood in her eyes!”

“A ghost?!”

Damn it! She seemed pretty, but she turned out to be possessed by a ghost!

“Yeah, a ghost! A white man’s ghost was following her! Tears of blood in her eyes and her body wrapped in chains.”

I shuddered all over my body. Something felt strange. A ghost in the 21st century! It gave me chills, almost making my teeth chatter.

“It feels like I’ve seen that ghost somewhere before. The face looks familiar.”

“Really? Then what could it be? If it’s a familiar face to Rosby, it means it’s someone from a hundred years ago. Does that kind of ghost have a reason to come all the way here and follow that woman?”

“You stubborn idiot! Are you turning into a monkey because I call you one? How would I know that!”

“Oh, if you don’t know, why are you getting mad!”

“Anyway, don’t get close to that woman. If you stick with her, I’ll become weird.”

“Wait, you’ll become weird? What exactly do you mean?”

“I felt my senses fading and returning to nothing. Of course, when you distance yourself from that woman, your senses return.”

“So Rosby won’t disappear then?”

“Right. I won’t disappear so easily. There won’t be a time when this body disappears until you become the best second baseman in the Major Leagues.”

“Oh, really? Then that’s awesome, isn’t it?”

“Awesome?”

“Yes. If you feel like Ross B is disappearing… does that mean you can enjoy that woman fully on your own? Without Ross B’s interference?”

Even when having sex, sometimes I felt strange thinking that Ross B might be watching somewhere. So, I tried my best to make sure Ross B couldn’t speak during sex. But without Ross B?

“This bastard! He’s trying to get rid of me right now!”

“Heh. So Ross B wouldn’t sense it if you sleep with that woman?”

“Fuck!”

More than ever, Chun So-young wanted to devour that woman. A woman just for me, unknown to Ross B. What would she taste like?

“Well, go ahead and do well with that woman.”

“Huh? I thought you’d be mad, but you’re not?”

“Just by looking at that woman, it seems she has no interest in men, so go ahead and do well with her.”

“In the end, it’s baseless gossip. Ross B was probably just that kind of guy. Sorry, but when we were in the car together, that woman totally checked me out, you know? Too bad. Kehehehe.”

“Yeah, give it your all. You little monkey.”

Today, the curses spat out by Ross B tasted good. Wasn’t he the operations manager for AT Thunders? If that’s the case, maybe AT isn’t so bad after all.

You can play baseball anywhere, but you can only meet such a unique woman at AT Thunders. Even though AT may not be the right team for me, I haven’t had pussy like that woman before!

“More importantly, what did you talk about when you met?”

“Oh, just measuring data, discussing contracts a bit, things like that. Oh, right. Ross B, do you know anything about agent contracts?”

“You stubborn fool. Do you think there would have been agent systems in Major League Baseball while I was alive? I heard that football players or something used agents.”

“So you don’t know?”

“I didn’t say I didn’t know, did I? Bring out the contract.”

As expected, talking to Ross B was the right move. When I brought out the contract I received, Ross B carefully began reading through it.

It’s quite amazing, isn’t it? How can Ross B understand and read with me?

“No issues. It’s a good deal.”

“Really? That’s a relief. It’s not a scam, then.”

Still, I can’t confirm solely based on Ross B’s words, so I’ll have to ask Won-ho too. Fortunately, Won-ho arrived at the right time.

“Hey, Maeng-ho. Been waiting?”

“I called you, so you should wait.”

Unexpectedly, Won-ho appeared in front of me with an unfamiliar person. Why is he here?

“Hyun-ah, what’s going on with you?”

Seeing the two in casual attire, one could roughly guess the situation. Won-ho must have called Hyun-ah. Hyun-ah doesn’t even know she’s already a slave to my cock.

“I heard from Won-ho. You’re thinking of signing an agent contract? Then I’ll check if it’s okay for me, the future superstar of the volleyball world.”

“Having an agent will help Hyun-ah too. But more importantly, your relationship seems to have improved. Yeah, don’t keep secrets among friends; you should let it all out when needed. Hahaha.”

“….”

While Hyun-ah’s face turned red, Won-ho continued to smile warmly. It felt strange being watched by the three of us after devouring Hyun-ah.

“Shall we take a look at the contract then?”

When I placed the contract on the table, Won-ho and Hyun-ah began to carefully read through it.

“Oh, SY? They’re famous in the industry too. I envy them here. Did you sign an agent contract too early? Most of the SY-affiliated players either go abroad or become big free agents. They must have seen your potential. As expected, Maeng-ho knew you’d do well.”

“Thank you. So, what do you think?”

“For now, it seems fine to me, but I’ll ask a lawyer who knows about this.”

Does he even have a lawyer he knows? Well, this guy was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

“Hyuna, what do you think?”

“Baseball players sure are treated well. Better than my agent contract? Should I switch too?”

Hyuna looked at me enviously. And Wonho went somewhere to make a phone call.

“Uncle, it’s Wonho. Can you look at the contract for me?”

So he was an uncle despite being a known lawyer?

“Yes. I’ll take a picture and send it. … Oh, it seems there are no poison clauses? Yes. Thank you. No, it’s not mine, it’s a friend’s. Yes, I’m with friends right now. Oh, there’s something important to discuss?”

Wonho looked at us.

“I’ll be back. Just talk to Hyuna.”

“Okay, I’ll be back in a moment. They’re talking.”

Wonho said that and briefly walked outside. As Wonho left, I looked at Hyuna. As I stared intently at Hyuna, her face turned red, imagining something.

“A date?”

“…Yeah.”

Is she still into Wonho despite being played like this? Or is she meeting Wonho because she doesn’t want to admit she’s become a slave to my cock?

Come to think of it, I was supposed to meet Hyojin noona today, but couldn’t, right? Then is it Hyuna for today?