Chapter 260
The moment I saw Ji Yoon-chul dribble and shoot, I realized that Ji Yoon-chul had played basketball more than once or twice.
Back in the days of
Unlike Yoo Min-ha, Ji Yoon-chul boasted light steps and a clean shooting form.
"......Come."
That's why I could understand the youngest Seleste's provocation for the first time in my life.
It meant that he was confident enough in his skills to provoke me.
I couldn't help but smile as I watched Ji Yoon-chul wiggle his fingers.
It's been a long time since I played a sport, and basketball is something that can use the crown prince's body to its limit.
I happily accepted his provocation, thinking that I could approach it seriously without worrying about what others thought.
"Pretending not to be interested on the outside, but was seething inside! That's right, you have to come out like this so that I can come out with sincerity."
"...... Can't you stop talking weirdly?"
"What strange talking! This is more elegant than anyone else's!"
"Hmm.... Don't you realize it?"
That's how the basketball match to determine the strongest player in Class 1, Grade 2 began.
Naturally, Ji Yoon-chul and I became the captains of each team, and then we selected the members to join us.
"It's ambiguous to divide it into 3 vs. 4, so can one of us just watch with the teacher?"
"Me! Me! I absolutely can't play basketball with those people! Please! Me! I'll rest!"
Heo Yu-bin's earnest request was accepted, and a formal 3 vs. 3 match was held.
Me, Chae Eun-gyu, and Yoo Min-ha are on the same team.
Ji Yoon-chul, Song Hyung-bin, and Kang Si-yoon are on the same team.
"I only trust Karis! You really have to do it without giving any favors, okay?"
"That's obvious."
Chae Eun-gyu's face was bright with a smile, as if he was happy that he was finally on the same team as me in a physical game.
He was so happy that he was even more excited than the people who led the basketball game.
"Oh? Don't give a little favor because of the youngest. I can't be the only one getting beat up all the time."
"I've always treated everyone fairly."
"You came here earlier using ninja techniques on me. Try something similar this time."
"...It's almost impossible to move without making any noise on a basketball court."
"Oh, I don't know! Anyway, do it! Karis, do it!"
Chae Eun-gyu, who is the more reserved member, got excited, so Yoo Min-ha, who is naturally highly excited, started to raise his voice along with him.
"Don't worry, Eun-gyu! Karis is really good at basketball! When he used to play, he would make 3-point shots all by himself, dunk, and even break the backboard!"
"When did I break the backboard? Stop talking nonsense."
"He jumped really high and blocked, it was no joke!"
"Then Karis will really do everything?"
"Haa......."
No matter what I said, it was already useless.
I asked the two members who were diligently drinking kimchi stew to keep this one thing in mind.
"Since it's my pride, I'll do my best, but your cooperation is essential. I can't use the clone technique, so if the ball falls near you, at least run hard so that it doesn't get stolen."
"Hey, of course I can do that! Leave the rebound to me!"
"Don't be surprised when you receive my pass. Back in the day, we used to play basketball together sometimes."
"......Please don't do anything weird."
While Chae Eun-gyu and Yoo Min-ha were excitedly chatting about my carry, the other court also cast worried glances at me.
"Hey, I'll tell you just in case. Karis's jumping ability is no joke."
"Did he say he played basketball once before?"
"Yeah. It was a real culture shock. It wasn't just a sudden chaos from the west to the east."
"How on earth are you tying that up......."
"It's okay."
Ji Yoon-chul said to Song Hyung-bin and Kang Si-yoon in a calm voice.
"Don't worry, I can stop it."
"... Yoon-chul. Did you eat something wrong today?"
"Did you get something weird in your pork cutlet earlier?"
"No. I can really do it."
I looked straight into Ji Yoon-chul's eyes from across the room.
He seemed really confident as he kept spinning the basketball in his hand.
"Okay, everyone is full of enthusiasm, but don't get hurt! Be careful not to sprain your fingers! Okay?"
"Teacher, what do we get if we win here?"
"That's right, there should be a reward for a match!"
"Huh? Huh? Hmm......."
When the members suddenly demanded a reward, Manager Hyung was momentarily flustered.
Then he glanced at the production staff and offered an extraordinary reward, saying, "I don't know."
"A company black card voucher for tonight!"
"No, really? Is that okay, Teacher?"
"You're not going to get in trouble, are you?"
"You don't have to overdo it......."
"No, no! Of course this is possible!"
Everyone's spirits soared at the sudden appearance of the black card.
Ji Yoon-chul and I came out to the middle of the court for the jump ball to signal the start of the game.
Ji Yoon-chul, who is slightly taller than me at 185cm.
Considering that he is only 18 years old, he really has grown a lot.
"3, 2, 1!"
"......I will take it, so don't bother trying."
"Huh, that's nonsense."
I lightly responded to Ji Yoon-chul's provocation, who kept coming in without missing a beat.
Soon, our manager threw the ball high into the sky.
"Huh!"
"... Ah!"
I used the elasticity of my entire body to kick off the ground and jump.
A fight of pure reaction speed.
Even though Ji Yoon-chul was slightly taller than me, there was no way I, who had swung the holy sword in countless battles, would lose in reaction speed.
I hit the ball with my fingertips and dropped it into our camp.
"My ball! My ball!"
Yoo Min-ha immediately ran towards the ball like a puppy.
He saw it somewhere, as he grabbed the ball and dribbled it between his legs several times.
"Karis! Get here quickly!"
"No, look ahead of you! This is not the time to be relaxed!"
Yoo Min-ha, who was excited, didn't even see Ji Yoon-chul change direction and run as soon as he missed the jump ball.
-Thump!
"Huh?"
".... Hu."
Ji Yoon-chul cleanly hit the ball between Yoo Min-ha's hands.
Then, he ran forward with the momentum.
"It's okay, I'll stop him!"
Chae Eun-gyu, who was left alone at the end of our team's camp, spread his arms and looked anxiously to see which direction Ji Yoon-chul was rushing.
At that moment, Ji Yoon-chul's shoulder jerked to the right for a moment.
Ji Yoon-chul, who caught Chae Eun-gyu shifting his center of gravity to the right based on that movement, abruptly changed direction.
The ball bounced once on the floor.
Ji Yoon-chul's long legs took two brisk steps.
And the ball that lightly left his hand smoothly split the net.
A flawless layup.
"What the heck, Yoon-chul!"
"He's so fast!"
While Song Hyung-bin and Kang Si-yoon welcomed Ji Yoon-chul, our court had a moment to blame others.
"Eun-gyu, what if you're fooled by the painting?"
"Oh, no, it really looked like he was going to the right when I saw it from the front!"
"...Min-ha, you have no right to talk. How can you catch the ball and not even look ahead?"
"My mistake!"
I exhaled as I received the ball that Yoo Min-ha bounced.
'We need to change the atmosphere here in an instant.'
Ji Yoon-chul wasn't provoking me for nothing.
It is a skill that I played a little basketball when I was young.
So here, we need to show something properly so that we don't get caught up in his pace.
As I slowly dribbled the ball and approached, Ji Yoon-chul bent down and came in front of me, smiling.
"...Come. I'll press you firmly."
"Huh, do I really need to go?"
I lightly laughed off his words and suddenly increased my speed.
Ji Yoon-chul, who was trying to block my forward movement, hurriedly stepped back.
I immediately confirmed it with my body vision and suddenly applied the brakes to my legs and pulled my body that was leaning forward back.
A technique called the step-back shot.
After creating a perfect no-mark chance, I fired the ball powerfully.
-Thud!
"3, 3-point shot!"
"That's ridiculous........"
Ji Yoon-chul looked at me with slightly bewildered eyes.
Towards him, I lightly shaken my left hand and spoke in an arrogant tone.
The atmosphere turned back to our side as planned.
However, Ji Yoon-chul did not waver here and continued to score steadily by calmly attempting layups, which he was best at.
No matter how excellent I was at blocking, I couldn't cover the entire court.
As a result, a fierce battle of offense and defense unfolded.
The score was 15 to 14, and we were narrowly winning by one point.
I intentionally pulled Ji Yoon-chul and Kang Si-yoon to the new side with a dribble, and then I threw an accurate pass to Yoo Min-ha, who was standing in an empty spot.
"Min-ha! Shoot!"
"It's finally my turn!"
Yoo Min-ha smiled brightly as he had the chance to show off his skills.
It was a perfect open chance.
He saw the red ring and threw the ball hard, and the result was.
It was a huge airball that went over the backboard.
"An impossible ball~."
"Aahh, I didn't mean to throw it this hard!"
It was the moment when Yoo Min-ha's skills were revealed to the world.
From then on, Ji Yoon-chul's team didn't mark Yoo Min-ha at all.
I thought that even Yoo Min-ha would score once or twice in such an open chance, so I passed the ball to him a few times.
-Hung
-Hung! Hung!
The shots that came back were not even able to reach the ring.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"
"..."
I thought this would be the last time, so I passed the ball to Yoo Min-ha, and when the ball missed the net again, I walked in front of him and looked down quietly.
Then Chae Eun-gyu, who was next to me, interjected.
"Karis won't give the ball to Min-ha anymore."
"Oh, no! No! Just one more chance! I'll definitely score this time!"
Yoo Min-ha suddenly kneeled down and looked at me with pitiful eyes as he begged.
"... Karis!"
"Why are you doing that?"
"I....... I want to play basketball!"
"Keep going!"
I didn't expect him to use a famous line from a famous basketball cartoon here.
When the unexpected ad-lib came in, I couldn't hold back my laughter.
"Understood. This is your last chance, so please score."
"Okay, I'll be in top condition from now on!"
But unfortunately, Yoo Minha missed the last open chance and fell to his knees again.
'If this continues, I'll lose.'
I wanted to give other guys a chance as much as possible, but I don't have the luxury of that anymore.
That's it. My goal for this content is to conquer Class 1 of the second year.
If I lose to Ji Yoon-chul here, everything will go down the drain.
That's why I had to show a little sincerity.
"W-what is this!"
I lightly jumped over Song Hyungbin, who was competing for the rebound, and took the ball.
"I won't block it. I don't want to block him."
I easily defeated Kang Siyoon, who was struggling to stop the fast break.
"....."
"Why did you suddenly become silent, Yoon-chul? Are you lost in the face of the difference in strength?"
I blocked Ji Yoon-chul's special layup shot with one hand.
In the end, thanks to my one-man show, we won 26-20 and PE ended.
As soon as the final whistle blew, all the members collapsed on the court.
"Wow, it's been a long time since I've worked out like this."
"I'm dying from exhaustion......."
"But it was really fun. We would've won if it weren't for that, Karis... "
Kang Si-yoon looked around at the members who were all lying down together and suddenly laughed loudly.
"In some comics, don't they say something like 'Ha, it was summer.'?"
"Ah, it's cheesy!"
"What the hell is that?"
"Why are you all like that, how many days do we get to enjoy our youth like this?"
"...That's totally wrong."
Ji Yoon-chul sighed and shook his head.
I thought he was going to say something about Kang Si-yoon's cheesy words.
"... It wasn't summer, it was spring. You should have said that."
"Hahahaha!"
"Oh, Yoon-chul doesn't read comics like this, so he doesn't know what I'm talking about?"
"...That was a line from a comic?"
"Kuhaha!"
Ji Yoon-chul made his hyungs laugh until the end without any intention.
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