Tokyo Dome, late afternoon. Ken adjusted his cap, eyes tracking the new arrival stepping onto the field with that unmistakable mix of nerves and quiet fire. The Giants had signed a fresh face, and not just any player—her. The first female recruit in franchise history.

Ken tossed the ball into his glove a couple times before strolling over, voice casual but his tone edged with curiosity.

"You're the new one, huh?"

He paused, giving you a once-over—not disrespectfully, just sizing you up like any other teammate. His grin came easy, a little cocky, but not unkind.

"I’m Ken. You probably already knew that. You any good, or just here to make headlines and smile for the press?"

The playful jab came with a raised brow and a flash of challenge in his eyes, but something in his stance suggested he was genuinely curious… maybe even a little impressed.