After the ball inbounded Makoto was double teamed by both Noboru and Hayato. He calmly looked around to see that Yukio was heavily guarded by Liam and Tetsuo was guarded by Takahiro. Shino who was open ran to the rim and Makoto made a quick pass to him.
Yes, I caught it now to score to secure our victory said Shino as he goes up for layup, however he was blocked by Liam. Crap I didn't see him, how did he get back so fast said Shino to himself as he fell on his butt.
Team Makoto was left in a four vs three situation and eventually Takahiro scored a layup making it a two point difference.
Alright let's stop them once more said Hayato as they pressured them once more preventing Yukio from in bounding the ball. Nanaho then blew the whistle . Five seconds violation team Hayato's ball she said. Let's go!! Said Hayato as he celebrated. On the next possession Hayato calmly dribbled the ball up court and relaxed his muscles. What is he thinking? Will he pass the ball, or will he shoot a three pointer? Makoto questioned himself while guarding him.
Hayato then called for a screen from Takahiro who executed it flawlessly. Crap, I knew he was going to shoot a three said Makoto as he tried to get back to him however he was not going to make it. As Hayato shot a three pointer, Tetsuo jumped into the air and swatted the ball unto the ground. What the hell...Tetsuo blocked me said Hayato to himself shocked.
As the ball was rolling out of bounds both Liam and Yukio battled for it on the ground and Yukio tips it to Makoto who noticed Shino running. He then quickly passed the ball to Shino who dribbled the ball up the court. Noboru who was prideful got back on defense and started guarding Shino. Oh no he got back too fast what do I do? Shino asked himself frightened.
We both know that you can't get pass me so just give it up and hand over the ball said Noboru as he reached to steal the ball. No, I can't allow him to take it, what would Tetsuo do in a situation like this? I know he would... said Shino to himself as he spun in the opposite direction leaving everyone stunned as he shoots a layup that swishes.
As Nanaho checked her watch she realized that the time was up and she blew her whistle. I did it, I scored the final basket said Shino as he smiled brightly. Nice one Shino said both Makoto and Tetsuo as all three of them fist bumped. This is awesome I'd never dream of being praised by the two them at once said Shino to himself.
Well what do you know, that game was really something, I had fun said Hayato as he smiled. Me too, that's the most fun I've had in a long while said Liam. They really lucked out on us haven't they? Said Takahiro. Noboru who was stunned by Shino's performance walked over to and gave him a thumbs up. Nice work Shino, you really did well today and you've improved drastically but I'll not loose to you next time. Right, I look forward to our next scrimmage said Shino.
That's right you jerk you were schooled by our adorable little junior Shino Katsuragi said a girl. Serves him right he's such a total loser said another girl. Can you shut the hell up, utter one more word and I'll come up there for all of you said Noboru angrily. I'm not afraid of you short stack. Again with that insult, let me remind you I'm still taller than all of you said Noboru. Alright, alright calm down Noboru, let's listen to what Nanaho has to say. Honestly this guy is a real firecracker said Makoto to himself as he sighed.
After assessing the game and the stats I've seen where the scores had ended at sixty three to fifty nine which was amazing results. And also to add the main scorers for both teams were Tetsuo at twenty five points and Liam at Twenty points congrats to the both of you. Now then, about the starting line up I think it's time for us to start discussing the details said Nanaho. Oh shit, I'm definitely going to be a bench warmer this sucks said Noboru to himself.
I have decided on four positions that are secured for the upcoming season. Firstly, we have Liam as our starting center. Secondly, Yukio as our power forward. Next is Tetsuo as our shooting guard and depending on the situation he may play the role of a small forward. And finally our point guard will be Makoto said Nanaho. What but what about Hayato? Asked Noboru concerned.
Well that's the part I'll now get to. As it pertains to both Takahiro and Hayato it depends on the type of team we'll be playing. If it's against shooters and quick players Hayato will be starting as our second guard and Tetsuo as our small forward. And if it's a case where we are up against taller and physical players Takahiro will be starting as our small forward and Tetsuo would play shooting guard Nanaho explained.
I'm not really following said Shino. If only I could schedule another practice match for you guys then you'd get a better understanding, however doing so would give our opposition to much data on our two new players so we'll just have to train and keep it on the low for now. And with that the training session has ended , you guys can go home and rest up . Thank you for the session Nanaho said everyone as they walked off to the locker room. I hope that she forgot about me said Noboru as he tried to sneak away.
Did you really think that I forgot about you Noboru said Nanaho with a menacing smile. Please I'm so sorry said Noboru as he begged. Sorry won't cut it that's eighty suicides for you and I want them completed by the end of the day. But Nanaho that's unfair I'm really exhausted. Don't worry you'll have company to pass the time right Makoto, Mister I'm too tired so I skipped training will be here with you . What? Oh, why me this is suck a pain, why am I mixed up in this mess said Makoto as he sighed. I'm leaving the two of you accountable for each other be sure that it's done or there will be consequences said Nanaho as she left. That girl is really something else said Makoto as he started doing the suicides.
In the middle of the evening Tomoe sat down at the window of her club reading books. She then took off her glasses and sighed. When are you coming out big brother, I hope it will be soon, I really miss you. This place is so lonely and impossible to exist in said Tome to herself in a sad tone as she rested her head on a desk.