After training with my seniors for a couple of months i had finally adapted to their playstyle. It was muscle memory for me to know when to pass and also where and how to pass the ball to each and everyone of them without them signaling me. For our first game I was the starting point guard for the team despite my age and i could never forget how our first game went.
Please, pass the ball Osaka!! Shouted a player as sweat dropped from his jersey, feeling fatigue. Here, quickly try and score!! Shouted Osaka as he passed the ball. Makoto who was pressuring the team steals the ball from the tired player and dribbles the basketball to the opposing team's rim.
Oh hell no you will not score said Osaka determined to stop Makoto.
Makoto then passes the basketball to Takumi who catches it, jumps into the air and slam dunks the ball into the rim. This is the worst scores I've seen in history and its only the second quarter said a teacher. I can't watch anymore this is really sad said a girl as she covered her face. Dammit the score is seventy two to twelve, we can't loose like this said Osaka as he held back his tears to lead his team.
Makoto then steals the ball once more and scored a layup. Osaka inbounds the ball to a teammate and as soon as his teammate started dribbling Makoto stepped to guard him. Startled he passes the ball another teammate however Takumi intercepts the pass and drove to the rim to attempt a dunk.
There he met Osaka who attempts to block.
Takumi then passes the basketball to Daichi who sets up and shoot a three pointer that swishes. Makoto steals the basketball once more and passes the ball to Basara who scores a layup. On the next possession Basara steals the basketball from Osaka and
passes it to Takumi who dunks the basketball.
Makoto steals the basketball from Osaka and shoots a layup that swishes. Daichi dribbles the ball up court crosses and shoots a three pointer that swishes. In the end the opposing team had to forfeit the game by the third quarter, it was a devastating blow out that ended with the scores being a hundred and seven to twenty.
After that match i rose to fame as the next upcoming talent and the future of basketball in japan. I was averaging ten steals, thirteen point four assists and ten points each game. Eventually both me and Takumi was called the Killer duo and we were all over the news and in basketball weekly news and magazines. Even though i did not know it at the time Hidesuke did not take took this lightly, you could say that he was jealous.
After successfully reaching the quarterfinals we were up against a team that our defense could not stop, they were really good even though there was only two players carrying the team. The captain of Toshigawa Academy's basketball team Yukio Hamaguchi and the junior who won the scoring title Kogure Kobayashi.
Though they were clearly the victors of the game we still put up a good fight and the game between us ended fifty eight to seventy six with kogure scoring forty three points.
Hey kid, what's your name? Asked Yukio as he walked over. My name is Makoto Kurai.
You're a real good player, how about when you get old enough and graduate you come to Toshigawa Academy with me to play basketball, ill be attending that school next spring said Yukio.
That sounds nice, maybe I'll think about it said Makoto. Great then its a promise, be sure that you study hard because it's not an easy school to get into said Yukio. As you expected Yukio and Kogure won the finals and were the champions of that year and Kogure was the Mvp.
Coach Izanagi said Makoto. Come in Makoto, What is it? Asked Coach Izanagi. For the Junior Under fifteen winter cup matches that are coming up, I was wondering if we could change our formation. What are you implying? Are my Tactics not good enough to beat these teams? Asked Coach Izanagi furiously.
Its nothing like that coach, it's just that I want to make sure that we win all these game so that we can get a good ranking for next season's seating said Makoto. You know what maybe you're unto something Makoto, I mean we will be facing all the teams that lost in the winter cup so it wouldn't be a bad idea to implement a good half court defensive formation after the quarter finals, I'll give it some thought thanks Makoto said coach Izanagi.
After breezing through the Winter cup to secure our spot for next season, we finally reached the finals and the coach gathered us for a short announcement. Thanks to Makoto's brilliant idea we have won our matches for the quarter and semi finals and today we are up against Shoyo junior high who lost to the champions.
But trust me they are a formidable team so we must play sharp out there in order to win. We will be using Makoto's defensive Tactics in this game and see how it goes let's secure a good spot said Coach Izanagi. But coach why do we have to use this kid's idea in the finals, what if we loose all because of him then what next? Asked Hidesuke.
Yeah, he's right let's just play like we use to said Daichi. Makoto and Takumi is the main reason why were here now so I don't want to hear any excuses go out there and do as I say!! Shouted the coach. Oh so your all team Makoto now huh dad but its okay let's go play the game said Hidesuke.
In the fourth quarter a Shoyo high school player scores a layup securing a three point lead. Makoto responded quickly by passing the ball to Takumi allowing him to score a layup putting the points at a one point gap.
Come on guys, concentrate let's stop this one said Makoto. They are only a single point away from winning this game the score is sixty four to sixty five it a really close game.
A shoyo player shoots a three pointer and misses and Hidesuke grabs the rebound. Great, now pass me the ball so that we can run the play captain said Makoto. Hidesuke looks at Makoto and smirked and started dribbling the ball to the other side of the court taking on all the five players on his own.
As he goes up for a layup he was blocked by one of the opposing players who dribbles the ball to the other side and score a mid range as soon as the whistle was blown. Hidesuke you idiot, you cost us this whole game what the hell is wrong with you why didn't you pass the ball said Makoto as he pinned Hidesuke to the wall.
There's no way I'd allow you to get the last laugh you cocky brat now get off of me. If we had won that game my father would have made you out as something special when you're not and I didn't want that to happen that's why said Hidesuke as he smirked. Coach Izanagi, Hidesuke gave up the game in the most vital moments out of jealousy of my potential, your son gave it all away.
I don't want to hear it, you have disappointed me today. They were right I shouldn't have let an inexperienced player like you take charge of this team, I feel so stupid said Coach Izanagi upset. What's wrong coach didn't give you the answer you were expecting ? Asked Daichi as he laughs. Don't forget that Hidesuke is his son so no matter what you say you'd still be in the wrong.
Screw this, I'm out of here, not going to waste my time on this crap so im quiting for good. Go ahead and leave we didn't need you anymore, you useless point guard said Hidesuke.