Synopsis

The chapter opens with Jinyong seemingly dismissed from his pitching role and working a dangerous factory job where he injures himself. His coworkers express concern, and his manager reprimands him for being careless. Meanwhile, Jinyong's family calls him, initially berating him, but eventually his father expresses the desire for Jinyong to follow his passion in baseball if he wants to. The chapter ends with a sense of lingering potential and unfulfilled dreams.