Everyone on Toshigawa's team sat down on the bench and breathes heavily overwhelmed by the full court pressure that Yokonan applied on them. God dammit !! Shouted Noboru in frustration as he threw his water bottle on the ground. These guys are the real deal, I didn't imagine they'd be this tough said Takahiro while Hayato still tried to catch his breath. Even without Kayano and Kogure these guys are still a challenge for us, not to mention that Keichiro isn't here we'd be trounced if they took us seriously said Hayato to himself.
I'm so useless , I can't even help the team when they are in need, we are going to loose and its all my fault said Shino as tears came to his eyes. The game is not over, it's just the first quarter and as long as there is time left , we still have a chance, so wipe that sad look off your faces and concentrate, we can do this! Said Yukio filled with determination.
Who said anything about giving up, I'm just getting started said Hayato as he stood up. It's so frustrating to be spending so much energy just to make a turnover, you guys are holding me back , you better have some grand plan Fukazawa said Noboru. Well I wouldn't say it is but it will definitely work it's the only option we have said Nanaho as she looked at Tetsuo.
I guess Yukio was just bluffing, besides him and number four the others seem to either be too basic or has zero experience. This team stands no chance at making it to the inter high said Kogure to himself disappointed. Does everyone get what they are supposed to do? Asked Nanaho. Um, I don't really get what I'm supposed to do said Noboru. Just run to their basket. Okay I'll just do that.
We have seven minutes left in the first quarter let's make it count team said Yukio and everyone shouted yes!!! Tetsuo, you are in, Shino sit right here. Yes said Shino as he sat and holds his head down. Its okay Shino, don't be discouraged, you just recently started understanding and learning the game, you did well so far, watch the game and try to learn something said Nanaho.
Now then, they are down by fourteen points now, I believe that Tetsuo will be able to close the gap between the score said Haruko to herself as she had faith in him. Toshigawa changed a man, let's see how this will turn out said Kogure to himself . Good work everyone, keep that same formation and score more points said Coach Arimoto. Yes coach said the Yokonan players as they tucked in their jersey.
Yukio you should inbound the ball said Hayato as he and Tesuo positioned themself. The Yokonan high school players starts pressuring them again. All of this is not necessary because it won't make much of a difference they can never win against us said Kogure to himself. Alright, break!! Shouted Yukio and immediately after Noboru and Takahiro sprints down the court.
You two go and cover them, deny them from the ball said Eiji as he guarded Hayato. Quick hurry they said to each other as they ran after them. Unexpectedly Tetsuo sets a screen for Hayato that caught Eiji by surprise. Damn I let my guard down he said to himself as he tried to catch Hayato however Yukio manages to inbound the basketball to Hayato successfully beating the press.
Tetsuo started running to the other side of the court to open up options for Hayato. Without hesitation,Hayato threw Tetsuo a long pass. He caught it, what will he do now? Haruko asked herself. On a rhythmical fashion Tetsuo jumps into the air and shoots a three pointer. Ryuu grab the rebound said Manabu. Yeah, yeah I know don't be barking orders at me freshmen he said as he blocks out Takahiro from the basket.
God dammit, he's too big said Takahiro as he struggles to get infront of Ryuu. There's no way that you can out rebound me so just… before he could finish that thought the ball swished leaving everyone stunned. He did it said Yukio as he smiled. Great work Tetsuo, now we only need five more of those said Hayato.
Hey great shot number eleven shouted a boy from the crowd. Finally they scored a point, I was getting real worried back there said Nanaho as sat and sighed. Having Tetsuo on the court makes it easier for us to bring over the basketball to the other half of the court. He can handle pressure which is quite surprising since it's his first game said Nanaho impressed.
They finally scored more points, that was so cool Tetsuo Haruko said to herself as she was mesmerized by his shot. Don't mind that shot , it was just a fluke. Let's go score some more points said Eiji as he passes the ball to Manabu. Manabu who was guarded by Noboru fakes a shot which made Noboru jumped. He then goes up for a shot however this time Tetsuo blocks him.
What the hell, he was so far away and how can he jump so high said Manabu shocked. Manabu quit spacing out and get back on defense said Eiji as he ran back on defense.Tetsuo faked a drive to the rim that made Ryuu cut him off , however it was a setup. He steps back creating space between him and Ryuu and then shoots a three point shot.
Please go in said Haruko as she closed her eyes. As if a line was perfectly drawn to the rim the ball swishes with an authentic sound. Whoa, he made another one again, I'm intrigued by this one said Kayano. Nice one Tetsuo, that's what I like to see. We are finally at double digits said Nanaho as she tried containing her excitement.
Nice shot Tetsuo senpai that was cool. Wait did I just called him by his first name out loud , oops said Haruko as she blushes. That guy is not just any normal player, he took the ball out of the air like it was nothing then scored two consecutive threes. Manabu the ball!! shouted Eiji. Huh! Crap said Manabu as he fumbles the ball, Tetsuo took the opportunity to steal the ball from Manabu.
I messed up said Manabu as he ran towards Tetsuo to play defense. Tetsuo drove to the hoop attracting both of their attention. Then in the blink of an eye Tetsuo passes the ball to Hayato who shoots a two pointer that swishes. It went in, six more points to go said Hayato. Get back on defense said Yukio to his team.