The girl's at Hachioji academy just finished a training exercise and are currently on break. I wonder where Haruko is said Sayaka worriedly. That's true she has never missed a training day like never at all said Kazue. Even if she was sick she would be here training said Suzume. Are you guys forgetting the time she skipped training and school to watch that practice match at Yokonan, so why does it surprises you that she's not here now. She's probably going out on a date with Kawaguchi said Kotone.
Maybe she's just running late why do you have to jump to those conclusions Kotone? Asked Sayaka. Haruko arrived at the basketball court however instead of heading straight to the locker room she went to her coach. I wonder what's wrong, Haruko's face looks so serious said Sayaka to herself. Coach could I please get a day off from training today, there's something important I have to deal with. I promise I'll make up for it tomorrow said Haruko.
I have no issues with you taking a day or two off , you have been working harder than anyone else and I really appreciate you informing me first , thank you Haruko said Coach Maeda. Okay thanks Coach said Haruko as she left. No way she left said Kazue surprised. See I told you she's going on a date with Kawaguchi said Kotone. Sorry for keeping you waiting Usagi said Haruko. I wasn't waiting long so it's alright replied Usagi. That's good, shall we get going then? Asked Haruko as they both left the compound.
At Toshigawa Academy, Shino was on the basketball court was dribbling through cones with the ball In his left hand. Twenty seven, twenty eight, twenty nine, thirty, thirty one he counted to himself as he dribbled the ball back and forth through the cones. Today was really tough on me. I'll have to study more harder for those surprise pop quizzes said Yuri to herself as she sighed. These teachers are really making my head hurts said Yuri out loud.
After walking further she spots Rie staring into the gym. Wait is that Rie? She is over at the basketball gym. Is she really watching that boy Yuri asked herself as she walks over to Rie. Hey Rie! She shouted which startled Rie causing her to jump due to being frightened. Geez, don't scare me like that said Rie after realizing that it was Yuri. Sorry about that I was just curious. Sre you here to watch Katsuragi train? Asked Yuri. Shush!! Do you want him to hear us? Asked Rie as she covers Yuri's mouth.
Fine I get it but every day you come out here and watch him train so why don't you just go over and say hi to him for once ? asked Yuri. I can't, it's way more complicated than that replied Rie. Why do you even like him so much? Well that's..... Alright take a seven minute break everyone said Nanaho. We're starting to function effectively as a team , these plays Nanaho came up with will be the key to our victory said Yukio as sweat dripped from his shirt. Shino who was visibly tired took a deep breath and smiled, satisfied with the progress he had made.
Hey Shino mind if I send you out to get a drink from the vending machine for me asked Takahiro. No, I don't mind getting it for you replied Shino. Thank you here said Takahiro as he handed him some money. One for me and Liam as well please said Hayato as he handed him some cash. Okay, I'll be right back everyone said Shino as he left . Oh no he's coming this way, what am I going to do said Rie as she panicked and hid behind Yuri. Um..m, you're from the newspaper club right? Are you here for more material from us asked Shino as he freaked out.
No don't worry, I'm not here take pictures of you today , I'm here because Rie ask me to. She wanted to say something to you . Wait Yuri no, please don't said Rie as her hand shook due to nerves. Yuri then pushes her in front of Shino causing Rie's heart to skip a beat. What do you want to say to me Rie? Asked Shino. Uu..mm.erm...eh. Train hard and all the best with your games Shino!! She shouted . Yes thank you for that, I really needed it said Shino as he smiled at Rie and walks off .
Wow, I didn't know that you two were so comfortable calling each other by your first name, I gave you less credit than you deserved Rie said Yuri teasingly. Why did you do that to me and put me on the spot said Rie as she blushed bright red and started hitting Rie with her cute small hands . Yuri cut it out, at least you made progress with him, you should be thanking me. it's it's honestly really better than looking like a stalker said Yuri.
After running for a long period of time Noboru finally got the chance to stop and rest with the girl's track team . I'm impressed that you were able to adapt to our training in such a short period of time said a girl on the track team. So you're finally realizing how great I am said Noboru as he smirked. Please don't feed this idiot's ego, he will only get more delusional than how he already is said Naomi. What's that supposed to mean and who are you calling an idiot ask Noboru angrily.
Was I not clear? I said you were an idiot, what are you gonna do about it? Asked Naomi . If anything you're the idiot Naomi said Noboru as he laughed. What how dare you!!! Shouted Naomi. Noboru who was about to lash out at Naomi spots Shino walking briskly. Hey amateur, where are you running off to in such a hurry ? Asked Noboru. I told you to stop calling me that and I'm going purchase some drinks for the team replied Shino.
Sweet get me an apple juice please , I'll pay you back. Okay but be sure you're not lying to me said Shino as he left. Let's see one for myself, Takahiro, Hayato and Liam. I have to hurry up and head back to training because I want to get my reps in. I'm really making steady progress with my training. I feel more and more like a basketball player each day . huh! is that Makoto? Asked Shino shocked at the situation he's in.
I never thought that I'd see trash like you at such a fine school as Toshigawa said Daichi. Yeah me either I thought he was an idiot, a stupid dumb coward said Hidesuke as he laughed. This loser quitted basketball in junior high how much more pathetic can he be then again he wasn't even worth much on our team either way even coach Izanagi said that he was useless said Basara.
These bastards are getting on my nerves, if it comes down to it I'll have to fight them said Makoto as he clenches his fist. Hidesuke, three years of playing big and I never once heard of you in weekly basketball news must be tough being talentless huh said Makoto with a straight face. What the hell did you just say punk said Hidesuke as he went up in Makoto's face. Wait!! I don't know what's going on but please leave him alone said Shino as he stood between Makoto and Hidesuke.
What are you doing here, Katsuragi said Makoto to himself. Who the hell is this softy? What are you gonna do with your pants said Daichi as all the boys laughed. Wait no freaking way, I recognized this kid, is that bean sprout now ? Asked Hidesuke. Now that you said it , it really does look like him , you know that pipsqueak you took that girl from Daichi said Basara. you're right, it is him said Daichi. No way, it's these guys my seniors from junior high said Shino shocked as traumatized tears started to fall down his face.
All of the memories of what they had put me through and the memories of Emiko are rushing back in , they're flooding my brain I can't take it said Shino as he broke down. I've took good care of Emiko this whole time don't worry your little head bean sprout said Daichi. Wait, he seems to be in training gear , don't tell me you're actually still trying play basketball and at the high school level at that said Hidesuke.
Haha don't make me laugh , a worthless shrimp like you couldn't even become a proper waterboy , you were our useless errand boy back in the day so what hopes do you have and ever making a high school team? Asked Basara . Shino who was hurt by their words, held his head down in order to hide his tears. Wait, so he was that person that they treated like crap back in junior high, that timid and weak junior high school student said Makoto to himself shocked.
What the hell is taking Shino so long , my throat is so dry and I'm sweating a lot . When I see him I'll.... shat the hell, are they ganging up on Shino? Not on my watch , those punks are gonna get it said Noboru as he ran over to them. Hey!! What the hell are you guys doing to my teammates you bastards? Asked Noboru pissed. Who is this short clown and by teammate do you mean this piece of garbage? Asked Hidesuke.
He may be an amateur but don't you dare call him garbage said Noboru as he punches Hidesuke in the face causing him to stagger backwards in pain. How dare you touch me, you're dead meat said Hidesuke as he rushes after Noboru. Bring it on you piece of shit. That's enough said a guy who was above six feet tall but was not the tallest of the group. But Captain Takumi started the fight said Daichi. Don't reduce yourself to their level this petty street fight is not worth the trouble , besides you guys are third years act like it said Takumi.
No way, this guy is the bastard who defeated my team a hundred and four to two in junior high . The one who took all of Naomi's attention away from me said Noboru to himself. Come on come on guys let's go. Takumi!! Shouted Noboru which made Takumi stop. Do I know you from somewhere? He asked. We played against each other in junior high. Sorry but I don't remember every bug I squash said Takumi coldly as he walked away , followed by the rest of the crew.
That bastard, how dare he said Noboru as he was about to rush after them. Let it go Takemoto, now is not the time for that said Makoto . But.... Look with your eyes for once said Makoto. Shino, but why is he crying did they hurt you? Asked Noboru. It all makes sense now, why he always follows me around and asked me to join the basketball team , I was confused at first but now I know you were on the same junior high school basketball team as me, well technically he wasn't said Makoto.