Top of the Ninth Inning Lin visited the hospital immediately the following day - and with get-well gifts in toe. He was allowed to visit Banba in the afternoon. The inside of the hospital was packed after lunch time. Lin walked down towards Banba’s room, following the instructions he received at the receptionist’s desk. Banba stayed in the annex on the east side, second floor. His room was private. Lin stood in front of the door and raised his hand to knock when he stilled. He was suddenly conflicted. What sort of face should I greet him with? Shigematsu had told him everything the other day right out of the operation room - of what had happened to Banba back then, why he had become a hitman, and what occurred this time when he had tried to carry out his revenge against Bessho. Lin knew Banba must be thinking over what had happened. It was clear as day that he was unable to accomplish his revenge, based on the circumstances. Banba had to be depressed over it. Not that it co...