chapter 5 - New Beginnings and Hidden Talents
New Beginnings and Hidden Talents
After leaving the club, both Rohan and his parents headed home. Upon arriving, Rohan's father discussed the matter of purchasing a sports kit with his mother. They realized it was still early in the evening and decided to go together to the nearest sports center. Fifteen minutes later, they left for the shop.
They reached "Samarth Sports Center," a local establishment known for offering a variety of sports equipment. As they entered the shop, they noticed a muscular man sitting at the reception. He introduced himself as Ramesh, the shop owner, and offered to help them.
Rohan's mother explained that her son had just joined a cricket club and they were looking to buy a sports kit. Ramesh mentioned they had cricket kits for all age groups and suggested they follow him to the kit section. He assured them that all the kits were from reputable brands, making the selection process easier. A complete cricket kit usually included a helmet, batting gloves, batting leg pads, abdo guard, arm guard, thigh guard, chest guard, groin guard, shoes, and a kit bag – a total of 10 items. The cost was around 10,000 Rupees, but if they purchased it all at once, he could offer a discount of around 2,500 Rupees.
Though they were mentally prepared for the expense, the parents decided to purchase the kit for their son's happiness and newfound passion for cricket. They felt it was a good investment before the cricket craze began. The shop owner was pleased with their purchase, as such transactions were not an everyday occurrence.
After finalizing the purchase, they moved on to selecting a bat. The shop owner asked Rohan about his preference, and Rohan, feeling unsure, inquired about the best bat for an 8-12-year-old. The shop owner recommended the Gray-Nicolls Powerbow Inferno 5* junior cricket bat, describing its features and benefits. Rohan decided to buy this bat and completed the transaction.
Upon returning home, they had a late dinner, as it was already 11 pm. After bidding each other goodnight, they headed to bed. Rohan, however, couldn't sleep because he was eagerly waiting for the system's reward.
Suddenly, a notification appeared:
[DING ! CONGRATULATIONS HOST FOR COMPLETING THE TASK]
[DING ! DO YOU WANT TO ACCEPT REWARD ?]
[YES OR NO ?]
Rohan clicked "YES."
[CONGRATULATIONS TO HOST FOR GETTING BOWLING TALENT (PACE OR SPIN)]
[WHICH KIND OF TALENT WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE? PACE OR SPIN?]
After considering his options, Rohan chose the pace talent. He remembered the lack of quality pace bowlers in India during the 2015 World Cup, and he thought it would be exciting to become a pace bowler.
[Warning: You choose pace talent because once you make your decision, you cannot change it.]
[YES / NO]
He clicked "YES."
[Congratulations, host, for getting bowling talent]
[Updating ...]
["Host: Rohan Bade"]
[Nationality: Indian]
[Birthday: 23 Feb, 1998]
[Height: 1.56 meters (average)]
[Weight: 65 kg (average)]
[Look: Handsome (you are not ugly, just not wealthy)]
[Batting (Right-handed): 47 (you'll be a hero in gully cricket)]
[Bowling (Right-handed Pace): 35 (70); (potential, but currently not exceptional)]
[Fielding: 48 (average fielding)]
Rohan was left surprised and a bit disappointed. He expected an immediate boost in his talent level. The system explained that it wouldn't make him a superstar overnight; he still needed to put in the effort to improve.
Feeling a bit disheartened, Rohan questioned the system about his batting talent, as he still aspired to be an all-rounder. The system advised him to focus on one aspect at a time and mentioned that his batting talent would be upgraded later.
Rohan then inquired about how to raise his bowling talent to 70. The system explained that talent upgrades were gradual, and it wouldn't decrease over time but might affect his performance if not nurtured properly.
Concerned about potential injuries or loss of form, Rohan asked the system how it would assist during such times. The system assured him that it would provide check-ups and supplements before matches to keep him in optimal health.
With his questions answered, Rohan decided to wait until he needed more information. After a tiring day, he struggled to sleep, but eventually, he drifted off. When he woke up, it was already 6:30 am. Deciding to make the most of his morning, he went for a run near the park's ground.
After finishing his run, he returned home to prepare for school. His mother was slightly surprised by his energetic morning routine but thought he was growing up and keeping himself busy. The day continued, bringing with it new opportunities and challenges as Rohan embarked on his cricketing journey.
after Tiring day he still didn't know when he sleep . when he woke up morning was already up it was already 6.30 am . Rohan remember his school starts at 10.30 am so there was still time and he didn't feel so much sleepy so he dicide to Run around near ground in the park .
when he got dressed up to go for a walk , his mother was slightly surprised . but thinking yesterday she still thought that he grew up and kept self busy . Rohan has to complete a 4 km run and ground around 400 meters. he decided to Run 10 rounds of ground slow walk . after finishing the walk he decided to walk back because it was already time for school .
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