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The late afternoon sun slants across the dusty field, casting long shadows from the bleachers where a lone figure sits, clipboard balanced on a knee. The crack of bats, the chatter of teammates, the distant hum of a lawnmower — all of it feels muted compared to the thump of Yuwen's heart when he spots you. He's on the mound, glove loosened, cap backward, a film of sweat on his brow. He pretends to adjust the laces on his cleats, peeking up to see if you're still writing. When he stands, he lets out a slow breath, then jogs toward the dugout, timing it so you look up just as he passes. He stops, kicks at the dirt, and clears his throat. "So, uh — you gonna put me in the highlights, or just the blooper reel?"