(Toshigawa academy's basketball team locker room)
(Boys changing)
Takahiro: can't believe that we did so well against Yokonan
Hayato: you can say that again
Takahiro: for some reason I feel energized today and I'm ready for whatever Nanaho is going to throw at us
Noboru: that makes one of us, something tells me that Nanaho has something bad planned for me, I don't know why but I think she hates me
Takahiro: hahahaha
Noboru: I'm being serious man
Hayato: Tetsuo, you were great out there yesterday, if we didn't have you on our team we would have been crushed for sure, thanks for joining the basketball team
Takahiro: yes, I can't thank you enough
Tetsuo: I'll ensure that we make it to the inter high preliminaries and beat Yokonan
Hayato: yeah , let's do our best
(Shino): I didn't do much in that match, but I had fun playing with everyone and that's enough for me. I'll improve as much as I can before our matches starts
Yukio: great everyone is here already. Nanaho will be here in a couple minutes, she was held up in class
Shino: okay , so what should we do until she gets here?
Takahiro: it's been on my mind for a while now, when are we going to get another person to join our team. The minimum requirement for us to play is at least seven players
Shino: I asked Kurai to join the team recently but he told me that he quitted basketball for good
Yukio: our team would have been set if we got someone like Makoto to play for us
Takahiro: wait Hayato, what about that tall foreigner named Liam Ainsworth? He's in your class isn't he ? why don't you ask him to join us
Yukio: yeah that's a pretty good idea, getting someone as tall and athletic as him to join our team would be a big relief
Hayato: believe me , I did try to recruit him, however, he refused to join because he's devoted to track and field
Yukio: maybe if we talked with the track coach we could make him join
Hayato: I don't think that you'd convince him to join through his coach, at the end of the day it's his decision and we have to respect that
Yukio: you're right
Takahiro: I wonder what we're going to do
Yukio: let's not dwell on not having enough players because that won't change a thing, all we can do now is work with what we have and make the best of it
Hayato: yeah , your right
(Everyone stretching)
Yukio: okay, so before Nanaho gets here we will play a friendly three on three
Noboru: you're speaking my language Yukio
Shino: so how would we organize the teams?
Yukio: I would say seniors vs freshmen but that would be a bit unfair
Tetsuo: I don't mind taking on the three of you
Noboru: yeah I can beat all of you easily
Hayato: be careful what you wish for Noboru
Noboru: bring it on
Tetsuo: I'll shoot for it
(Tetsuo shoots a three pointer)
(Swoosh)
(Hayato): I don't know how this guy does it
Yukio: okay , let's get started
(Yukio passes the basketball to Tetsuo)
(Tetsuo passes the basketball to Shino)
(Tetsuo goes into the post)
(Yukio plays defense)
Tetsuo: pass me the ball
(Shino passes the ball to Tetsuo)
(Tetsuo shoots a fade away post shot)
(Swoosh)
(Yukio): how did he score from that position, this kid...
???: that's Tetsuo right?
???: yes it is him
???: nice shot Kawaguchi
???: yes, nice shot that was amazing!
???: keep up the good work
Noboru: who the hell are those girls? And why are they cheering for Tetsuo and not me?
Hayato: looks like Tetsuo got himself some fans
Takahiro: yeah, looks like the match we played yesterday circulated throughout the whole school already
(Noboru): dammit
(Hayato passes the basketball to Noboru)
(Noboru): just wait and see , I'm going to leave these girls speechless
(Noboru dribbles to the hoop)
(Hayato intercepts and steals the basketball)
(Noboru): crap
(Hayato passes to Takahiro)
(Shino steps to guard Takahiro)
(Shino): he's way bigger than me, how will I stop him?
(Takahiro fakes)
(Shino jumps)
(Takahiro drives to the hoops and goes for a Layup)
(Tetsuo attempts to block)
(Takahiro passes a lob to Yukio)
(Yukio dunks the basketball)
(Ball bounces on the floor)
???: (screams)
???: Hamaguchi- senpai you're so cool, nice slam dunk
???: keep it up captain
(Noboru): even Yukio is getting cheered on, this sucks
(Tetsuo passes the basketball to Yukio)
(Yukio passes the basketball to Hayato)
(Hayato shoots a three pointer)
(Swoosh)
(Hayato): what do you think of that shot ladies?
???: who is that guy?
???: I don't know, his picture wasn't in the newspaper
???: yeah so it seems
???: he's not important, just ignore him
(Hayato): for some reason I feel offended by that
(Yukio passes the basketball to Takahiro)
(Takahiro scores a layup)
(Hayato passes the basketball to Yukio)
(Yukio passes the basketball to Takahiro)
(Takahiro scores a layup)
Shino: we can't win, they are too good
Tetsuo: they are taking advantage of your inexperience, it's not like we can't win, it's just that they have the edge in terms of strategy
(Hayato passes the basketball to Yukio)
(Tetsuo steps up to guard him)
(Yukio): a one on one with Tetsuo so soon, let's see what you've got freshmen
(Yukio drives)
(Tetsuo manages to catch up to Yukio)
(Yukio spins)
(Yukio goes for a layup)
(Tetsuo blocks the layup)
(Yukio): Tetsuo sure can jump
(Tetsuo passes the basketball to Noboru)
(Shino sets a screen for Tetsuo)
(Tetsuo runs to the ball)
(Noboru passes the basketball to Tetsuo)
(Tetsuo shoots a three pointer)
(Swoosh)
???: amazing, nice shot Kawaguchi
???: yeah, nice shot
(Noboru scores a layup)
(Yukio blocks Tetsuo)
(Yukio dunks the basketball)
(Hayato shoots a layup)
(Swoosh)
(Tetsuo steals the ball from Hayato)
(Tetsuo shoots a three pointer)
(Swoosh)
Nanaho: I'm finally here guys , class was surprisingly boring today, I couldn't wait for it to…. Wait who gave you permission to play games?
Noboru: the captain did
(Hayato and Takahiro): he didn't even hesitated , what a snitch
Yukio: I just thought that we could occupy our time with a friendly three on three until you were ready.
Nanaho: I see, well as long as you can do my training regiments without complaining then I see no problem
(Noboru): I'm screwed , this girl is going to kill me for sure
Nanaho: alright so after our match against Yokonan the other day I had determined what each and everyone of you need to work on
Nanaho: I'll start with Shino, you performed admirable despite not knowing much about the game, you didn't travel or carry in the game and your passing wasn't as precise but they were decent enough. Your defense wasn't half bad and you were even able to score some points. From here on out you'll be working on shooting free throws, making layups and scoring mid range shots
Nanaho: next will be Noboru, you have a great understanding of your role on this team, you are a great runner and you are good at making layups in transition. However, you lack the necessary endurance to keep up in a high paced game and was unable to play when we needed you the most. So, I prepared a training regiment designed specifically for you. With the approval of the track Coach, you are now able to spend an hour after school doing stamina training with the girl's track team
Noboru: what no way!! I will not be training with no girl
Nanaho: well, the boy's track team training is more rigorous so if you want to do it , I'll make the necessary arrangements
Noboru: I'll stick with the girl's training
Nanaho: after you've finished stamina training you will be working on your shooting and free throws
Nanaho: Takahiro, Yukio and Hayato you guys are good and I see no problem with you, so you guys will be sticking to the previous training
Hayato: sweet
Nanaho: and lastly Tetsuo , you are really good at everything and there is no problem or issue with your play style. However, you shoot why more than you drive, you should try and change that up to be less predictable.
Tetsuo: understood