As soon as that number eleven came on the game seems to be changing in Toshigawa's favor said Kayano. Yes, he seems like one of their good players, looks like their coach was saving him for this exact moment said Kogure.
It would have been disappointing if they didn't put up any form of challenge at all, so I'm glad that they have him on their team said Kogure as he smiled. On the next possession, Eiji dribbles the basketball up court. Hayato immediately started playing defense on him to prevent him from passing.
What's wrong? Weren't you pressuring me just now said Hayato as he locks down Eiji completely.
Damn, he's going to corner me at this rate said Eiji as he struggles to keep the ball. Out of no where Manabu sets a screen for Eiji giving him enough space to pass the ball to Ryuu in the post whose being marked by Yukio. Using brute force Ryuu pounds the ball on the floor and spins off Yukio, freeing himself. He then goes up for a post shot which Yukio attempts to block.
Damn , he faked me out said Yukio to himself shocked. Ryuu then steps through with his non-pivot foot and shoots a floater. Out of nowhere Tetsuo soars into the air and swatted the ball to the ground. But how? When did he got over here, and how can he jump so high said Ryuu stunned. Before the ball could go out of bound Hayato catches it. We can't waste a golden opportunity like this, we need to close the gap he said as he started dribbling.
No way, he was able to go toe to toe with Ryuu at the rim that guy, who is he? Kayano asked himself curiously. That number eleven has a crazy pair of legs on him said Kogure intrigued. He blocked Ryuu but that's not possible said Manabu shocked.
Alright everyone, let's score some points and take the lead said Hayato as he signaled Yukio and his team of the play they practiced.
Meanwhile Yukio sets a screen for Hayato, Noboru cuts in and out of the key to draw attention from the defense. Tetsuo sets a screen for Takahiro on the wings and Takahiro cuts through the key, free of all defenders.
Shit, we fell for their bait said Eiji. After seeing Takahiro in the key Hayato seized the opportunity and passed the ball to Takahiro , who in transition took his two steps and scored a layup. Hey what are you idiots doing down there, aren't you supposed to be the best team? Asked a school boy upset by their performance.
On the next possession Eiji passes the basketball to Manabu. As he was about to turn around and shoot he sees Tetsuo guarding him. There's no way that he's better than me I'll show him he said as he crosses through his legs then spins to try and get by Tetsuo however, Tetsuo reacts and stays in front of him.
Manabu crosses behind his back and then through his legs in attempts to beat Tetsuo however no matter how hard he tried Tetsuo reacts and stays in front of him. I can't believe it, Manabu can't shake him off said Kayano in disbelief. I didn't know that Toshigawa had such a player, I don't recognize him, what junior high school is he from? Asked Coach Arimoto.
I'm not sure coach, it's the first time I'm seeing him as well, he's a mystery to everyone said Kayano. Manabu calm the hell down and pass me the ball! Shouted Ryuu.
No I won't , I was never forced to pass the ball before by anyone and Its not going to start now of all time said Manabu as he attempted to shoot a three pointer however before he could release the ball from his hand he was blocked by Tetsuo.
Get back on defense and quit spacing out! Shouted Eiji as he ran back to play defense. No way, it can't be… I can't get past this guy, is the difference between the two of us really that vast? Manabu asked himself stunned by his realization. No, I won't allow you to score said Eiji as Tetsuo took the ball up and attempted a shot.
Eiji jumps to contest the shot however to his surprise Tetsuo feet were still on the ground. What the… Eiji said to himself as Tetsuo jumps into him and shoots a three pointer. The referee blew the whistle indicating that he was fouled and the ball went in with a perfect swish. Blocking Foul, white number nine, basketball counts one throw said the ref.
Whoa, they caught up, that's insane said a boy surprised. That number eleven is amazing he single handedly brought up the score said a girl. Hell yeah , that's the way Tetsuo said Noboru as he slaps Tetsuo in the back. Yeah that's how you do it Tetsuo, he's really a life saver said Nanaho as she celebrated. Tetsuo did it, he's so amazing said Haruko as she was relieved.
Nice work Tetsuo you brought us back into the game said Takahiro. Yeah I'm honestly glad that you're here said Hayato as he smiled. After everyone had lined up at the free throw line Tetsuo shoots his shot which swished.
I can't believe the game is actually tied said a player on the bench in disbelief. Coach Arimoto sat done and didn't uttered a word but by his aura they could sense that he was angry. Coach looks pissed said Kayano and Kogure to themselves. Alright everyone let's go ahead and take the lead said Yukio as he smiled brightly and his team responded with yes.
Yukio is having so much fun , he looks so happy said Nanaho to herself as she smiled. For the rest of the first quarter the game was one sided in Toshigawa's favor. Hayato steals the basketball from Eiji and passed it to Yukio who scores a layup.
On the next possession Yukio blocks Ryuu and passes the ball to Noboru who passed to Takahiro allowing him to score a floater. We need to score some points as fast as possible, I don't like the look on coach's face said Eiji as he looked around for options. Eiji pass the ball!! Shouted Ryuu in the post.
Eiji passes the ball to Ryuu but before it could reach him it was intercepted by Tetsuo.
when the hell did he... said Manabu to himself. Tetsuo dribbles to the other side of the court with astounding speed. Manabu trails him trying to catch up to him in order to prevent him from scoring. As soon as Tetsuo goes up for a layup Manabu attempts to block him.
As if it was planned Tetsuo passes the ball to Hayato at the three point line leaving Manabu flabbergasted. As he received the ball Hayato shoots a three pointer at first the ball rattles on the rim and then it finally went in. When the ball hits the ground everyone watching the match fell silent as Toshigawa who was loosing is now at a steady lead. At last the whistle blew marking the end of the first quarter.