Chapter 2

## Chapter Chronology

**Just a Little More** (もうちょっとだけ, *Mou Chotto Dake*) is the second chapter of the *Green Green Greens* Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Kento Terasaka.

## Summary

Summer vacation begins in 21 days. Haku recounted his recent visit to the golf range where he unexpectedly found himself hitting golf balls, piquing the interest of his friends who joined in. This was an unforeseen turn of events for Haku, who never imagined returning to Mizusa Golf Club with his friends. Upon their arrival, they were graciously greeted by the owner, Mizusa herself, who offered to show them around, assuming it was their first visit, though not for Haku.

They began hitting golf balls, but Haku, despite practicing extensively the day before, found himself consistently missing. He felt embarrassed, having expected better performance. When Takato expressed interest in trying, Haku warned him about the difficulty. However, Takato's experienced stance and powerful swing amazed their friends, revealing his 14 years of experience in swinging a bat, which explained his proficiency. This revelation further embarrassed Haku, who had assumed he would excel in golf among his friends. Feeling disheartened, he decided to switch to another stall.

Takato considered heading home soon and inquired if Haku intended to take another shot. Haku's serious demeanor reminded Takato of the past, bringing a smile to his face. He recalled their junior high days when Haku used to immerse himself more in activities like batting cages. Takato expressed happiness for Haku, noting how he now seemed to have found something he enjoys. However, Haku denied this assertion. Takato pointed out that Haku appeared somewhat fixated, leading Haku to abruptly decides to leave for home as well as he stopped playing, convincing himself that he wasn't overly passionate about golf and wasn't fully invested in learning it.

The following morning, he diligently practiced early, fixated on improving his shot since he was having difficulty hitting well. Exhausted, he sat down, and Mizusa approached him, offering to teach him if he was interested in knowing why he was struggling.

After a while, Oga arrived and engaged in a conversation with Mizusa. They heard someone playing at the range, and upon listening to the shots, Mizusa observed that each hit seemed to land perfectly in the center without any faltering rhythm. Impressed by the player's skill, she questioned whether the range should still be closed. Mizusa explained that the individual playing, who turned out to be Haku, had arrived a bit early by accident, so she decided to let him in regardless. This piqued Oga's curiosity since they had never had regulars with that level of dedication before.

Mizusa critiqued Haku's stance, noting his lack of firm footing and body instability. To help him understand, she encouraged him to envision an imaginary wall at his feet, preventing his body from swaying. Visualizing this barrier, he tightened his stance and hit the imaginary wall with force, sending the ball soaring. However, Haku found himself questioning why he was pushing himself when he believed that golf wasn't his forte and wondered why he bothered when there would always be someone better. This contemplation coincided with the ball flying even higher.

Deeply focused, Haku was surprised to notice Oga watching him, feeling embarrassed and suddenly unable to maintain his rhythm with an audience. Deciding to head home, upon reaching the counter, he was presented with a bill totaling 1780 yen, worrying that he'd deplete his funds soon. Though he initially considered golf as a potential future hobby, he felt he was becoming overly invested for a mere pastime, and even if he improved, it might not yield any substantial outcome.

His thoughts were interrupted by Mizusa's remark about the pleasant sound of his shots and her assurance that he would improve further. This renewed his determination, expressing his newfound resolve. Haku confessed his lack of seriousness about sports and uncertainty about his future plans, to which Mizusa advised him that taking shots, even if by chance, could help him identify his passion. She emphasized that golf is about recreating an ideal, and as Haku paid his bill and prepared to leave, Mizusa mentioned a part-time job opening for the summer that included free use of the driving range. This offer excited Haku as it signaled the imminent arrival of summer—a feeling he hadn't truly experienced before.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Haku Yaesaki**
**Masa**
**Yuya**
**Takato Sera**
**Mizusa**Debut
**Nadeshiko Oga**