Chapter 156: Going to See Baseball Match.
The day after their dessert adventure, Lukas woke up refreshed, his body a bit sore from all the walking but his mind still swimming with the sweet tastes of the previous evening. The sky outside was a perfect shade of blue, and the breeze that came in from the balcony was cool and smelled faintly of city flowers and distant food stalls. Today felt like another day for something new.
Yaho entered the suite with her usual energetic step, holding a cup of cold tea. "Morning, boss. Anything special today?"
Lukas leaned back on the couch, flipping through channels. "Yeah, actually. I heard there’s a baseball game this afternoon. Thought it might be fun to watch."
"You like baseball?"
He shrugged. "I played once in the States, for the Phillies. Just a one-time exhibition game. Did a few pitches, struck everyone out. Something like 125 miles per hour. People made a big deal out of it, but I didn’t think much of it."
Yaho’s eyes widened. "You pitched for the Phillies? That’s insane!"
"Yeah, well," Lukas smiled. "It was just a fluke. I don’t even know the rules properly. But let’s go. I wanna see how the Japanese games feel."
They headed out after lunch. Lukas wore a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a relaxed outfit. Yaho matched his pace, a camera bag slung over her shoulder just in case. The stadium they were going to was the famous Tokyo Dome, home to the Yomiuri Giants.
As soon as they reached the stadium, Lukas could tell the vibe was totally different. Families, couples, school kids—all in bright jerseys and waving little flags. The air was buzzing with excitement. Vendors sold fried chicken, yakitori, and cold drinks. Some stalls even had tiny collectible bobbleheads of players.
Lukas and Yaho found their seats in the premium box, with a perfect view of the pitch. The dome echoed with chants, drums, and coordinated cheering from the fans.
About fifteen minutes in, someone walking by suddenly paused in front of their row.