Coach , I'm back from the light jogging exercise with the first years said a Yokonan student standing at two hundred and one centimeters tall. Oh, Keichiro welcome back said coach Arimoto. Keichiro thank god you're back said Eiji.
Keichiro then slaps him in the head. Ouch, that hurts, what was that for. That's captain to you first year, don't you dare cross the line said Keichiro in rough tone. Yes captain!! Shouted Eiji frightened. Where are the first years? Asked Coach Arimoto.
They are stretching outside now, do you want me to call them? Asked Keichiro. No that won't be necessary. Wait you guys are playing a practice match , against which school? Asked Keichiro curiously.
What the hell is going on? How are the scores so close if Kayano and Kogure were playing? The team they are up against must be tough said Keichiro to himself as he checked out the opposition. What, this team only has six members, so how the hell did this happen coach? Asked Keichiro furiously.
Don't ask me, they truly disappointed me today, if it wasn't for Kogure and Kayano we wouldn't even score this much, its thanks to them why we are in the lead. I see, this is quite a shocker, I'll sit down and watch this match, I really need to see what's so special about this team said Keichiro as he took a chair and sat down.
So what will you do captain? I thought that you join the game said Eiji. There's no way I'm playing this game, I only finish what I start. You guys will just have to man up, takeover and win it for yourselves said Keichiro sternly. But, what if we loose? What if we don't win? There's no room for failure at Yokonan we'll win, I'm certain of that.
So Yukio is still at Toshigawa huh, well that somewhat explains why our team is having difficulties maintaining the lead said Keichiro to himself. Looks like Keichiro is back, is he going to play? No I doubt it, knowing him he won't finish another man's job.
Keichiro Yamada, captain of Yokonan high and the starting centre. If he was to join now, we'd definitely loose said Nanaho to herself . That guy is huge, is he apart of their team? Haruko asked with a suprise look on her face.
Listen everyone, these are the final and most crucial moments of the game and we are down by three points, we will receive the ball at the start of the quarter , so we must use this to our advantage and try to take the lead. I know that it's tough and all of you must be tired but I want you fight with all your might until time runs out. Let's give it our all and beat Yokonan!! Shouted Yukio. Everyone responded with the words "yes".
You can do this everyone, I believe in you said Haruko to herself. Come on guys, this victory will be the one that counts, please win said Shino to himself. At the beginning of the fourth and final quarter Yukio inbounds the basketball to Hayato. Hayato dribbles the ball to the other half of the court.
He was immediately met by Kayano who stepped to guard him. Not this time Kayano, I'll pass you for sure said Hayato as he crosses to the left which Kayano reacted to however, Hayato shifts his body to the right which allowed him to get by Kayano.
Kayano who was suprised ran Hayato down. As soon as he got close Hayato used his momentum against him by spin out of his way. No way, when did he find the time to get so technical, wasn't he in the hospital for a longtime said Kayano to himself shocked.
Hayato then shoots a wide open floater and the ball swishes. Whoa!!! He went head to head against Kayano, one on one and he scored said a student. Nice shot Hayato, that's the way said Nanaho. Alright everyone lets stop their offense said Hayato and everyone Shouted "yes"!
On the next possession, Kayano dribbles the basketball up court and Hayato immediately steps to guard him. Kayano tries to shake him off with his dribbling skills. He crossed between his leg and then with agility he changed his pace however Hayato stood firm and stay infront of him.
Looks like their point guard is giving his all as it is. There's only a few players that can hold their own against Kayano, a prodigy and master at his role on our team said Coach Arimoto to himself. Not bad, Hayato, if you're going to go all out then so am I said Kayano as he smiled.
Kayano crosses through his legs continuously which had Hayato confused on where exactly he was going and immediately after he freezes. Kayano changes his pace and got by him, exploding to the rim. God dammit, said Hayato to himself.
Kayano then took his two steps and goes for a layup. However, to everyone's surprise he got blocked from behind by Tetsuo. The whistle blows indicating that a foul has occurred. Foul reaching from behind black number eleven said the ref.
That was the right call Tetsuo, let him shoot some free throws said Nanaho to herself. That's his first foul all game , he's really good said Haruko to himself. Kayano shoots his first free throw which swishes. Ensure that you make the other one said Kogure.
Hey, captain, Takahiro, Tetsuo. Brace yourselves for the rebound, he'll definitely miss said Noboru boldly. What did you just say? Asked Kayano. I'd advise you to shut your mouth with that dumbass free throw form you got said Ryuu. I don't argue with people who gets dunked on said Noboru.
If you haven't realized this game isn't about you, you are trash, the main players on your team aren't even trash talking as much as you. All you're doing is barking when you can't even bite, so stay quiet. I'll show you whose trash said Noboru as he prepares to run.
Kayano shoots the other free throw and to everyone's surprise the shot misses. Trusting that his teammate will get the rebound Noboru runs to the other hoop. After Yukio and Kogure competed in the air for the rebound , Tetsuo reach exceeded the both of theirs and he grabbed the rebound.
Immediately after he passes the basketball to Noboru who scores a layup.
Nice one Noboru and good quick thinking Tetsuo, get back on defense. That was more than just quick thinking, it was complete trust. Number eleven knew that he would run while that number ten trust that his teammate would grab the rebound. They are not bad at all said Keichiro to himself.
Looks like Toshigawa caught up again, the score is all tied up, this is crazy said a student. That number eleven reminds me so much of someone but who? I can't remember said Aoi to herself. They did it , the game is leveled sixty eight to sixty eight, just hold on a little bit longer everyone said Nanaho as she crossed her fingers.