The game between the third years and second years at Hachioji academy continued and this time the second years has the possession and dribbles the basketball up the court. As a girl on Kazue's team was about to pass the ball Haruko intercept and stole it. What ! how did she get there? Asked the girl shocked.
A steal , get back on defense shouted another girl as she ran back on defense. Come at me Haruko, you think that you're so good just because of that stupid shot you made said Kazue as she step to guard Haruko. Haruko crosses between her legs selling a fake which Kazue reacted to then out of nowhere she did a behind the back pass to Sayaka who is a hundred and fifty seven centimeters and she scored a layup putting the score at four to zero .
Nice pass Haruko said Sayaka as she and Haruko high fives. Damn you, she's mocking me. Hey, pass me the ball said Kazue angrily. Suzume who sees their disarray took the opportunity to steal the basketball. Crap I messed up, she stole the ball said a girl. Without hesitation, Suzume immediately passes the basketball to Kotone who scored a layup.
I hate to admit it but their defense is solid and Haruko was always able to maneuver herself around our defense easily so if she's really able to score now then it's a problem for us said Kazue worriedly. The girls are looking really good out there, looks like Haruko lit a fire in them all said coach Maeda as she smiled.
Kazue dribbled the basketball up the court however Haruko stepped up and guarded her with pressuring defense making her fumble the ball. Haruko the seized the opportunity to steal the ball and then went on a fast break. I won't let you go any further said a girl guarding Haruko.
Haruko then crosses the ball between her legs and then behind the back to get by her. Damn she's good, I couldn't keep up with her said the girl. Haruko shoots a two pointer which swished once more.
Inbound the basketball quickly said Kazue but as soon as the ball came inbound Haruko intercepts the pass . Crap I didn't see her said Kazue as she rushed to prevent Haruko from shooting. Without realizing where she is standing Haruko sets up and shoots a shot which made a perfect swish.
Wait did she just make a three pointer? What happened to Haruko overnight? The coach asked herself surprised yet happy. Wow girl you're really on fire today said Sayaka. When did she become this good at scoring? I don't understand, was she pretending all this time? Kazue asked herself confused.
One point after the other the third years scored, keeping the second years at zero points. Damn their defense is tight there is no opening said a girl as she tried to shake Suzume. Pass me the ball shouted Kazue. Her teammates passed her the ball and she catches meanwhile trying to assess the defense.
I don't know whether she was pretending to be trash or not but I know one thing is for sure I will not loose said Kazue as she goes up for a shot. Not happening said Suzume as she jumped to block. A fake? Said Suzume shocked. Kazue then drives to the rim and goes for a layup however , Haruko blocks the ball.
What? But how? She was all the way over there. Okay I got it said Suzume. Pass the ball, I'm almost to the basket said Sayaka as Suzume throws a long pass to her leading to her scoring a layup.
The girls are looking great out there , it hasn't even been five minutes and they are one shot away from twenty one points. They have also stopped Kazue and the second years from scoring any points, I'm so proud of them said Coach Maeda as she smiled.
On the final possession to win the game, Suzume dribbles the basketball up the court. Alright everyone let's score more points said Suzume as she passes the basketball to Sayaka. Sayaka then looks around and passes the ball to Kotone in the paint. With Kazue guarding her roughly and with no opening she passed the ball back out to Suzume.
Suzume passes the ball to Haruko which made Kazue rush out of the paint to guard Haruko, leaving Kotone open. This is not over you will not score on me Haruko!! Said Kazue bitterly. Haruko then dribbles and blows past Kazue . Kazue manages to recover and cuts her off with astounding defense however Haruko steps back and shots a two pointer that swishes and the game to twenty one had finally came to an end.
If only games were as easy as this said Suzume. You're right, it was honestly a whole lot easier than I thought said Kotone as both her and Suzume walked pass Kazue who held her head down in shame.
Nice shooting out there Haruko, you really surprised me ,
where did you learn to shoot like that? Asked Sayaka curiously. Yes I've been wondering too said Suzume. Come on spill the beans Haruko said Kotone. Well , when I was out one morning practicing my shot , I met a highschool boy who taught me said Haruko.
Oh really, so you mean to tell me that you were out so late with a boy? Asked Kotone teasingly. I bet it was love at first sight for her , was it? Suzume asked Haruko with a blank expression. All he did was teach me how to shoot jeez said Haruko.
Haruko said Kazue as she held her elbow awkwardly and avoided eye contact. What is it Kazue? Asked Haruko. I want to apologize for the way I acted towards you, I was just jealous of the fact that you got captain even though you couldn't score a single point. So I thought that making your role as captain difficult would make you quit but it only motivated you to get better. You don't have to forgive me but I'll keep my end of the deal and start respecting you from now on.
Actually we're good, I didn't play against you and win to rub it into your face are hold a grudge against you, I did it to show you that I'm trying my very best to lead this team , so you're forgiven said Haruko as she smiled.
Excellent work out there girls , that was some fine plays you made and also great defense, we will definitely go a long way this time around. You have all impressed me today so I will end training early. Go home and get some rest our practice match will be In a week said coach Maeda .
Yes coach said everyone on the team. I'm beat, I really need a bath right now said Kotone as she stretched. Me too , I'll be sleeping in tomorrow, I'm glad that it's a Sunday. Unfortunately, i don't have that luxury, I have to help out my mother with her shop said Kotone. Haruko said Coach Maeda. Yes coach? Asked Haruko. Come with me, I want to talk to you.