Asobi-dama

The game of "Asobi-dama" (Play ball) is popular in Timothy's school. In this game nine marbles are kept in a circle and struck by another marble. Timothy's classmates are amazed when he strikes 19 times in a row. After returning to home and practicing several times, he realizes that he can move the marbles on his own will. *Note: This work was published in the January 1972 issue of Bessatsu Shoujo Comic (Betsucomi)*