Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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However, upon seeing the share of 100 million yen, he accepted it with tears in his eyes.

Okay, I'll stop watching TV, but I can still go online, right? But the internet has become even more infiltrated, and he's practically become like XZ, with people leaving his name in various places.

The most terrifying thing was that he actually saw that female college students from other regions seemed to be planning to form a group to come and "run" his dungeon, calling on their friends online, which made his scalp tingle.

When he couldn't help but reply with a comment that the guy didn't look that handsome, he was suddenly attacked by a group of people!

This left him frustrated, so he shut down his computer.

But no matter where he hid, he couldn't find peace. Various big-name sports brands were waving their money around, trying to get him to endorse their products. Other types of brands didn't dare to be left out either, and they all rushed over, offering astronomical prices, crying and begging to give him money as if it were nothing.

Are these companies really so rich they don't know what to do with their money? Of course not. They're only willing to come knocking on your door with cash because they believe Uesugi Kenichi can bring them even greater returns.

His popularity online has been incredibly high lately, with an astonishing amount of traffic. Any video about him on social media and his blog can spark considerable discussion.

Just like those popular idols, but unlike other idols, these girls' discussions about popular stars often provoke dissatisfaction from many boys and passersby, and even cause ridicule.

But Uesugi Kenichi wouldn't!

Chapter 189: Unworthy of the Position

However, it's different when facing Uesugi Kenichi. In the eyes of many boys and passersby, Uesugi Kenichi truly deserves this praise. As a Koshien player, his personal skill level is extremely high.

It's really hard to find fault with them. Why are so many guys so disgusted by the idols and internet celebrities that girls talk about?

Is it really just jealousy because someone is too handsome?

Otherwise, the main problem is that their professional skills are not up to par. They can't sing well, they can't dance well, they have nothing to offer. They only rely on their looks to receive so much attention and earn huge sums of money, so it's no wonder people talk about it.

In short, he is unworthy of his position.

However, when someone has excellent professional skills, even if they are a man, many men will not only not be disgusted, but will actually be more supportive.

The reason why Kobe receives such great support worldwide is not only because of his excellent skills and ruthless personality, but also because he is handsome.

Of course, when your professional level reaches a certain level, like LeBron James, who looks like a chimpanzee, you still have a lot of supporters. It's the same principle.

Are there no male celebrities who receive support and affection from men?

What Lao Hu said is that Lao Peng has a lot of girls calling him "husband" every day, but not many boys mock him. That's because he is indeed hardworking and capable, and deserves the praise.

In contrast, there's the case of "That Chicken is Too Beautiful" and "XZ," which explains why they were ridiculed by the masses.

"Ring ring ring~" The phone rang.

Kenichi Uesugi reluctantly picked up his phone and glanced at it, then breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it was a call from home.

He was really scared of being harassed during this period.

"Hello, what's up, Father?" Uesugi Kenichi asked as he answered the phone.

"Nothing, nothing, it's just that there's something I need to discuss with you," Uesugi Nogo said with a smile, appearing quite energetic.

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"The county head just came to see me and said he wants to include your name in the county's biography of notable figures. He also asked me to appoint you as the county's publicity ambassador. I didn't agree immediately and wanted to ask for your opinion."

If it were the old Uesugi Kenichi, he would have agreed without hesitation. But now that his son is so successful, even the county magistrate has come to his door wanting to use his son's fame for publicity, which makes him very proud. So he didn't make a decision on his own.

However, this is a good thing. It can help promote his hometown and boost the local economy, which is something that it is hard for Uesugi Nogo, who has lived here for three generations, to refuse.

Moreover, these past few days, the neighbors have been praising him for having a good son, which makes Uesugi Nogo, who is quite concerned about his image, feel extremely pleased.

"Father, what do you think?"

"I think we should just agree. The county said they'll pay us; it's just for taking a few photos. What do you think?"

"I have no objection, Father, you can decide for me." Uesugi Kenichi chuckled. In fact, as the head of the Uesugi Nogo family, he could have easily made the decision for him, but since they still came to ask him, Uesugi Kenichi was naturally happy to accept it.

"Then I'll agree on your behalf. We really don't have anything worth promoting here, so it would be great if you could help us promote it," Uesugi Nogo said with a hint of regret.

There's not much to mention about Sakata Prefecture. You can find plenty of mountain scenery elsewhere, and transportation isn't very convenient. After taking the train, you still need to take a two-hour bus ride to get there.

In recent years, no influential figures have emerged, which is truly a case of "a skilled cook cannot cook without rice" for the Sakata prefectural governor who wants to boost the economy.

You see, in other counties, no matter what famous people they produce, they promote them relentlessly, and it actually works; some people become interested in the hometowns of those famous people.

"I never expected you to make such a name for yourself in Tokyo. Erii, you're glued to the TV every day, watching your game recordings. I can't get you out of my sight. And when did you learn to play baseball? Didn't you say you weren't interested in the sport when I asked you to?"

Uesugi Nogo also had a lot on his mind. He was happy that his son had become successful, but this was a bit too much.

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Moreover, his overall demeanor on TV has changed drastically. He used to always have a hunched back and didn't have any of the youthful vigor he had, which was a waste of such a handsome face.

"The past is the past, people always change. I actually find playing baseball quite fun now," Uesugi Kenichi chuckled, changing the subject.

"I'll go back home in a few days when school lets out for break."

"Okay, I understand. It's been almost a few months since I last saw you. Your mother and Erii have been talking about you a lot. Come back soon during your vacation."

"okay, I get it."

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After hanging up the phone, Kenichi Uesugi smiled slightly, as images he had previously ignored kept flashing through his mind.

Although Sakata Prefecture is indeed known as a poor prefecture in the surrounding area, its scenery is exceptionally beautiful.

"I should bring Keiko and the others home for a visit since it's the holidays," Uesugi Kenichi suddenly realized that he might be very busy for the next two months.

I have to participate in the Koshien tournament, prepare for the game exhibition in mid-August, and also find time to go home.

Thinking about it like this gave him a headache, as if everything was piling up at once.

Well, time is like water in a sponge; you can always squeeze some out.

For the next few days, Kenichi Uesugi either spent all his time in the studio or at the training ground, and he didn't accept any of the endorsement offers.

Regardless of whether he's willing to take the job, even if he were, he'd only reap the greatest benefits after the Koshien tournament ends.

Time flies by in the midst of our busy schedules, and it's July 5th now – the fifth round of the Koshien Tokyo preliminary rounds!

The morning match is Hibarigaoka Academy vs. Ikeda High School in the East Tokyo region, and the afternoon match is Yamato Academy vs. Fuurin High School.

At this point in the competition, all regions in RB except the Tokyo region have determined the teams that will participate in Koshien.

These two matches from the Tokyo region attracted a lot of attention.

Chapter 190 Mai Sakurajima

First of all, the players in the Tokyo region are very strong and have always been strong contenders for the Koshien flag capture.

Secondly, given the speed of media coverage at this stage of the competition, anyone who follows the Koshien tournament knows that a monster-level player has emerged from Tokyo, whose dominance is comparable to that of all previous Koshien tournaments.

If it weren't for the relatively weak performance of the other players from Yamato Academy, they could have easily handed over the Koshien championship this year.

Such a situation cannot be ignored by teams that have already made it to Koshien and are eager for the championship.

They wanted to see if they could find his weaknesses in his matches, and even if they couldn't find any weaknesses, they could at least familiarize themselves with him so they wouldn't be completely unprepared.

Moreover, it is said that this monster is only a first-year student this year. If he participates again in the next two "667" years, the other contestants of Yamato Academy will definitely not be as bad as they are now. At that time, there will probably be no hope at all.

On July 5th, even before the competition started, a restless atmosphere permeated the entire Yamato Academy.

Everyone knows that as long as they get past this final hurdle today, they will have their ticket to Koshien Stadium, an unprecedented honor in the short history of Yamato Academy.

The school even suspended classes for half a day to allow students who wanted to watch the game to go, but unfortunately there were just too many people who wanted to go to the venue, and not everyone could get in.

This match garnered immense attention, with over 800 million viewers across RB!

The TV station was also very excited, and even invited two commentators to come and commentate on the game together.

This was a privilege previously reserved only for Koshien tournaments.

Kenichi Uesugi was sitting in the stands on the sidelines, with the coach to his left, the principal to his right, and a number of school board members and leaders around him.

For them, besides the honor, they are people who love baseball, and some of them even have their own baseball clubs.

My school is now on track to make it to Koshien, so I absolutely have to go and support them.

Although the match between Yamato Academy and Uesugi Kenichi had not yet started, the spectators on the sidelines had already frequently turned their attention to him, their faces filled with excitement as they discussed something, as if they had seen some rare animal.

Even though the teams currently playing are Hibarigaoka and Ikeda, the director keeps switching the camera to Kenichi Uesugi from time to time.

Everyone knows that the reason this qualifying match has received so much attention is because of that boy sitting upright in the stands.

Whenever the camera cut to them, the principal and the board members sitting in the back would laugh like chrysanthemums.

Kenichi Uesugi's expression remained unchanged; he had already grown accustomed to this treatment.

Hibarigaoka Academy ultimately won the match with a score of 8-6.

At noon, he declined the principal's invitation to have lunch and instead took Kato Megumi and the others to a fancy restaurant. He couldn't very well go out and eat something nice by himself and leave them out.

What's more, Huizi and a few others also came to cheer him on.

After lunch, we returned to the stadium. Since the afternoon match was at 2:30, we still had plenty of time to prepare.

An hour before the match started, many viewers had already flooded the online video streaming channels.

At this moment, the two commentators in the live broadcast room are smiling and greeting the audience.

"Wow, Senior Lu Dou, look! The audience is so enthusiastic! The atmosphere is already this lively even before the competition has started. It's amazing!" A very pretty and cute girl covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Mai-chan, you're right. The audience at the venue is indeed very enthusiastic, but we can't forget about the enthusiastic viewers watching the live stream online."

The man addressed as Senior Lu Dou chuckled, glanced at the dense barrage of comments on the tablet in front of him, and then replied with a single sentence.

Former professional baseball player Rikuto Uchida was invited to be the commentator for this broadcast, and he was very happy to do so.

After all, in his eyes, Uesugi Kenichi was a genius player he had discovered, and he hadn't missed a single match since the first round.

Up until now, in the fifth round, he has been completely impressed by Uesugi Kenichi's amazing talent. Judging from his current performance, Uesugi Kenichi is much stronger than when he was playing professional baseball, and he is only 16 years old. No one knows where this boy's limits will be.

The beautiful girl who spoke first is named Mai Sakurajima. She debuted as a child star and received a lot of popularity and attention. Now, after transitioning to acting, she is still very popular and is considered one of the most popular female idols right now.

This is a common tactic used by TV stations. In addition to inviting some professionals, they also invite some popular but superficial people to bolster their image.

"Senior Lu Dou, you're right. Everyone online is very enthusiastic." Mai Sakurajima smiled sweetly and waved at the camera.

"Mai-senpai is so beautiful, and so elegant too, I love her."

"I want to confess my love to Mai-senpai, the most beautiful woman in the world. I'm taking her away first."

"Those in front, line up behind!"