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Chapter 13 - TRAINING A SIX PLAYER TEAM

Tetsuo dribbles the basketball in transition, he makes a pass to Takahiro who was guarded by Yukio. Damn, Yukio defense is tough said Takahiro as he passed back to Tetsuo. Hayato stepped to guard Tetsuo , preventing him from shooting a three pointer. If shooting three's is all you can do then you won't be able to make it very far in this sport said Hayato as he pressures Tetsuo.

Tetsuo calmly dribbled and took a step back in order to be face to face with Hayato. After analyzing the defense he crosses to the right and Hayato reacted staying infront of him. He then spins beating Hayato's defense and scoring a layup.

That was so amazing, he tricked Hayato into thinking he's going right with his body language then he changed last minute by spinning to the left and scoring a layup, he's really good , Yukio was right about this one Nanaho said to herself as she smiled with excitement. I guess you're more than just a shooter said Hayato as he smirked.

This is Tesuo's first day on the team, so why is he over there training with the captain and I'm stuck doing dribbling drills this sucks said Noboru. We've been dribbling for hours now and my arms feel like they are about to fall off. Is she that obsessed with basketball? She's so locked in that she forgot about us.

My arms are getting tired , how much longer do I have to do this Fukazawa? Asked Noboru. Oh right training has ended for the day, so all of you can stop now said Nanaho. Phew , that was quite the workout said Hayato as he stretched.

If you think that today was a challenge just wait for tomorrow's training said Takahiro as he chuckled.

What do you mean by that? Asked Hayato. Nanaho might not look it but she's a great strategist and her observation skills are off the charts , today was just to test our overall skills and endurance but tomorrow is when the real training starts said Yukio.

Noboru laid flat on his back and gasped for breath. Stop being so dramatic it's not like you were moving said Nanaho. finally it's over, I can't feel my arms . Well that's a good sign I guess said Nanaho with a straight face. What's that suppose to mean, you made me dribble this basketball for the whole entire day I deserve better than this said Noboru loudly.

Ugh, for the last time you need the basic skills to function on the basketball court . Basic skills, a pro like me doesn't needs the basics as long as I can score and make us win that's all that matters. I have had it with you, you better come prepared for tomorrow said Nanaho.

Wait was that a threat? She just threaten me didn't she? Said Noboru frightened by Nanaho's words. Shino placed his hand on his knee to catch his breath as he stared at Tetsuo. Look at him, he doesn't even look tired at all, throughout this whole training he has done nothing but surprised all of us. His shots and ability to dribble and pass are quite exceptional , he even gave the captain a hard time. will I ever be able to catch up to someone like him? Shino asked himself .

This was quite the training session, reminds me of the old days said Yukio as he was hit with nostalgia. Wait Yukio , we aren't that old as of yet said Takahiro. Yes you're right, well everyone always mistakes you for a middle aged dude so... Said Yukio as he laughed. Why did I even bother opening my mouth said Takahiro .

Thank you everyone for putting in the effort at training today, now I can be at peace knowing that I have a team to play on. Now then let's clean up and get ready to go home said Yukio. I'm heading in this direction see you all tomorrow said Hayato as he waved goodbye. Um, I'm also going in that direction as well, wait up Nakajima, its really dark out here said Shino as he ran to catch up with him.

Okay, you guys travel safely said Yukio. After taking the Train the doors open at the next stop. See you guys at school tomorrow Takahiro and Kawaguchi said Nanaho.

Yeah , I look forward to it said Takahiro. Take care guys said Yukio as he waved goodbye.

Now then, shall we get going Yukio? Asked Nanaho. Today was great wasn't it, it turned out even better than I had imagined said Nanaho. Yeah, the best part of today was when Tetsuo joined the team , he will really help us in the long run said Yukio.

Yes, I was surprised as well when he decided to join the team out of the blue, because he clearly stated that he wasn't interested. But nevertheless ,in doing so we will be able to make our dream a reality said Nanaho. Yeah, I'm certain that this time we are capable of going to the inter high said Yukio.

We may only have six members now and the requirements for the season is seven per team but we won't have to worry, it can't be that hard to find another person to play on the team. Also don't for a second think that we can't compete this year because we have you as the captain, Hayato who is a good point guard and Tetsuo a great shooter.

We have all that we need to make it to inter high said Nanaho as she smiled . I have high hopes for you since it's your last year Yukio, you better go out with a bang.

Now you're making me quite nervous, that's alot of pressure for one guy to bear said Yukio. Haha very funny, I'm heading that way , see you tomorrow captain, I look forward to seeing you and your newly found team at training tomorrow. I will work them half to death to prepare them for the tournament said Nanaho. I'm sure you will ,now then time to go home said Yukio after he smiled.