I can't believe it, Hachioji Academy is a whole lot better than we thought whispered one of Chizuru's teammates. That girl in number four has really did a number on Chizuru, I hate to admit it but she's better than her mumbled one of the girls. I could have never imagine that Hachioji has gotten this good. What surprised me the most though was that girl. She is an all rounded player and a great leader.
She excels at playing defense, passing and not to mention that her handles exceeds your average junior high school player and not only that I think she might even be a greater shooter than Chizuru, I'm not sure if we can win this game said Coach Yamaoka as she walks over to Chizuru.
Hold your head up Chizuru, i underestimated Hachioji which is why we are behind now. But don't worry I'm giving you permission to take over this game and play selfish, everyone ensure that the ball gets to Chizuru and try to free her up every time, if you are in a good position you are allowed to shoot .
As for that girl in number four, I want both you and Chizuru to double team her said Yamaoka to which her player responded with yes. Coach is it alright if I guard her alone, I want to be able to stop her with my own strength, we will not lose trust me said Chizuru with determination.
I see, if that's what you want then do as you wish however, if you lose you'll be baring all of the responsibilities. I know thank you coach said Chizuru. The girl's on Hachioji Academy's team sat down on the bench and breathed heavily, while some drank water.
At the end of the first quarter the scores were eleven to sixteen, the second quarter we were down by one point the scores were twenty four to twenty five and then we overtook them in the third quarter leading thirty nine to thirty one, Haruko might not know it but she was the one who turned this game around .
Listen up get the ball to me everyone, I'll scores us some points so that we can go home as the victors said Haruko. Haruko has really changed overnight hasn't she said Kazue to herself with a smile. As the fourth quarter commenced Suzume passed the ball to Haruko who was guarded by Chizuru.
Haruko then fakes a shot causing Chizuru to jump. She then dribbles pass Chizuru and shoots a two pointer that swooshes. Dammit
I won't loose said Chizuru to herself. On the next possession a screen was set for Chizuru. Utilizing the she runs into an open space and received a pass from her teammate. Chizuru then scores a three pointer.
Suzume who found it way easier to score due to not being guarded by Chizuru easily scores a two point shot for Hachioji. On the next play Chizuru drives to the rim however she was cut off by Haruko so she pulled up and shoots a two pointer that swishes.
Having no one to guard her due to her height Kotone easily made another layup maintaining the gap. On the next possession, Chizuru was freed up by her teammates enabling her to shoot a three pointer that swishes. To respond to Chizuru's shot Haruko got a screen from Kotone and shoots a three pointer that swooshes.
Without hesitation Chizuru came back down and shoots another three pointer that swishes. Immediately after Kotone scores a layup. Before Haruko and the others could set up their defense Chizuru passes the ball to her teammate who scores a layup.
Only fifteen seconds left, I know that we have already lost but I need to score one more basket said Chizuru to herself. Suzume passes the basketball to Haruko and Chizuru steps to guard her determined to stop her.
Haruko who was calm dribbles the basketball cautiously and called for a screen. However as soon a Kotone attempted to screen Chizuru jumps the screen and continued pressuring Haruko.
Haruko crosses behind her back, steps back and shoots a three pointer as the whistle blew and the ball swooshes which brings the game to an end. We won!! Screamed Sayaka happily. Yay!! we did said Suzume with a blank expression. Come on Suzume at least act happy you emotionless robot said Kotone as she grabbed Suzume and squeezed her into a hug.
Get your sweaty self off of me said Suzume angrily as she tried to shove Kotone aside.
Now that's more a like it said Kotone. You really were awesome out there Haruko said Kazue. Yeah she was and it's all thanks to Kawaguchi-senpai , I should take him out on a date as thanks, you have no problem with that right Haruko? Asked Kotone.
Do as you please said Haruko bluntly. You're so cute when you get flustered said Kotone teasingly. Chizuru who lost the match caught her breath and walked over to Haruko. You're really good, we gave it our all and we still lost said Chizuru. We won that game , but your skills were really eminent, you are a great shooter said Haruko. Right back at you.
Say what high school do you plan on going?
If you're unsure then how about attending our high school , so that we can play together said Chizuru.
I plan on enrolling at Toshigawa academy and starting a high school basketball team there , you can join me if you want but I've made up my mind about this said Haruko.
That's ok I understand, you've made up your mind, but is there any special reason why you want to attend that school? Asked Chizuru.
Yes there are few reasons. It's definitely because of Kawaguchi-senpai , you really do like him don't you ? Asked Kotone teasingly.
Will you please stop, that's not why I wanted to go to Toshigawa said Haruko as she blushed. I'll be rooting for you , all the best in your matches , next time around we will win said Chizuru as she smiled and lined up.
The game between Hachioji Academy and Misono girl's junior and senior high school ended fifty three and forty four with Hachioji Academy as the winner declared Coach Yamaoka. You girls did well today, especially you Haruko, I expect great things from you this season said Coach Maeda as she smiled.