The third quarter began with Yokonan in possession of the ball. Kayano dribbles the basketball up court but he was now in an even more relaxed state. Hayato steps up to guard him determined to stop whatever he's plotting. I can't afford to let him break through our defense not when Kogure is out here playing he said to himself.
Following Yukio's instructions Tetsuo guarded Manabu well. No matter how much Manabu tries to shake Tetsuo's defense with feints and fakes he was unsuccessful in doing so.
Dammit , he won't budge Manabu said to himself frustratedly. You'll not score anymore points on my watch, so stay put said Tetsuo with no expression on his face. How dare you, you overconfident bastard said Manabu in an angered tone.
On the Wing, unexpectedly Ryuu sets a screen for Kogure. Crap they didn't warn me said Yukio to himself as he tried running after him. Kogure runs to the hoop and made an eye signal with Kayano. Kayano who understood and fakes a pass and then throws the ball towards the rim.
Kogure who timed it perfectly, jumped and caught the ball midair and does a windmill dunk. No way did he just... said Noboru shocked. As the ball bounces on the floor
Everyone spectating the practice match started cheering. Kogure is amazing, what a dunk!!! Shouted a soccer player in the crowd.
Kogure-senpai you're so cool said a first year girl watching.
Good work Yukio, you managed to get me out here, but you have to do better than that if you want to win said Kogure as he jogged back on defense. On the next possession Hayato passes the basketball to Yukio in the key. Yukio fakes a shot and then passes it to Takahiro who got free off of their play.
Takahiro calmly shoots a two pointer expecting it to go in however, Kogure who was far away managed to effortlessly sprint to where Takahiro was jumped and blocked the ball. Crap, how did he block me, I was wide open.
Kayano catches the basketball and with his speed he dribbles to the other half of the court. Kayano passes to Kogure who took a rhythmic dribble and three sixty into a dunk. The Crowd was cheering so loud that it could be heard near the girl's swim pool.
Guys hurry up, Kogure is playing in the basketball match, apparently Toshigawa was putting up a fight said a girl on the swim team. Wow they must be really good said another girl. Are you coming Aoi? You're boyfriend is playing, I'm sure seeing you will make him play even better. I'm coming, I'll just go ahead and grab a towel said Aoi as she came out of the water.
Kayano dribbles the basketball up court and immediately passed it to Kogure. Yukio quickly stepped to guard him attempting to shut him down. Kogure who could careless about who was infront of him crosses through his leg and then steps back creating space and shooting a three pointer and the ball swishes.
Yes, let's go, nice shot Kogure-senpai!! Shouted Eiji. How did the game shift away from us this quickly said Nanaho shocked. We were leading them by nine points earlier and now we are down by eleven ,fifty two to sixty three, that guy is good, he just came on and he already scored twenty points said Nanaho to herself.
Looks like they are finally feeling the pressure, Kogure is in the top five in this prefecture. There are not many players who can hold their own against him, he has already been offer seven college scholarships and he hasn't even graduated yet. He's truly a phenomenal player and I'm glad that I scouted him said Coach Arimoto to himself.
I heard that Toshigawa was in the lead but it looks like Yokonan took over said a girl. And it's all thanks to Kogure, he's really something said another girl mesmerized. Yes he is said Aoi not suprised by his performance. Almost everyone on Toshigawa's team breathes heavily with the look of giving up on the game in their eyes.
Wow they are loosing badly out there said Airi as she continued taking pictures. Yes, that guy is just too good, it's not a reflection of their inadequacy said Yuri. Keep on taking those pictures and continue writing Yuri I have a feeling that something amazing is going to happen said Kanae.
God dammit, this guy is strong said Noboru was he wobbled trying to maintain his balance. I hate to say this but I can't handle him and with Kayano assisting him he's even more dangerous said Yukio to himself.
What can I do , we are seriously out classed here, in terms of both offense and defense. The only reason why the score is so close is thanks to Tetsuo guarding Manabu but there is no way we can win this said Nanaho to herself as she hopelessly bit her fingernails.
It's over, there's no way we can win, we've lost said Hayato to himself.
Nakajima pass me the ball!!! Shouted Tetsuo. Tetsuo, he doesn't want to give up said Hayato to himself as he passes Tetsuo the basketball. Tetsuo dribbles the basketball to the other half of the court where he was met by Manabu and another Yokonan player.
Tetsuo attacks the both of them without fear.
He crosses behind the back and blows right pass Manabu and his teammate. So fast, he wasn't as quick as this when he came in the game said Manabu shocked.
Kayano steps to guard him as well however Tetsuo spins and gets by him. Kogure seeing this started guarding Tetsuo. And where do you think you're going number eleven he said playfully. Tetsuo crosses through his legs and tries to get by Kogure but he reacted and stays infront of him. Tetsuo steps back, but Kogure anticipated it and attempted to block.
Tetsuo manages to release the shot which was a three pointer. No way, I know this hand placement move said Kogure to himself shocked as the ball swishes. The basketball bounces on the ground and everyone fell silent. Amazing , he made another one said a student.
That number eleven is truly a sharp shooter, he may even be better than Manabu, no he definitely is said Kayano to himself. Tetsuo is still fighting even though there seems to be no way for them to win said Haruko herself.
Kawaguchi…. Said Yukio as he stares at him.
How can I be giving up so early, when he, my junior is still fighting. That's quite disgraceful alright game on Yokonan said Hayato to himself as he slaps himself in the face and tighten his head wear once more.
This game is not over until time runs out, that's what you said right captain? So until this game is over let's push ourselves to the limits and win said Tetsuo. That's first time he has ever expressed himself, he really wants to win this game said Yukio to himself. Alright everyone let's fight hard , we are still in this game!! Shouted Yukio.
All of a sudden Kogure walks up to Tetsuo.
Hey you there, number eleven does the name Hisashi Kawaguchi means anything to you? He asked. Hisashi.. Kawaguchi.. said Tetsuo as he was shocked to hear that name. I see, I was right, you are Tetsuo Kawaguchi, son of a former international basketball player Hisashi Kawaguchi.