After school.
Basketball Club.
At this time in the basketball club, Takenori Akagi was sorting through some documents.
These documents are all new applications for admission to the club that were submitted today.
As the captain of the basketball team, he naturally needs to understand the information of the new members.
Next to him was a quiet-looking boy wearing round glasses.
The boy's name is Kiminobu Kogure, and he is the vice-captain of the Shohoku basketball club.
As the vice-captain, he naturally also participated in the work of sorting out the information of new players.
"There are more new members this year than last year!" said Kiminobu Kogure.
Takenori Akagi snorted, "What's the use of having more? We have to see how many people are left in the end. I don't want people who are impatient."
Kiminobu Kogure pushed his glasses up and said helplessly, "Don't be so serious all the time! Akagi, it's okay to relax a little."
Takenori Akagi said solemnly, "If someone cheats even during training, there is no way he can make it to the national competition."
Kiminobu Kogure reminded, "I think the guy you're playing against today is pretty good. I remember his name is Hanamichi Sakuragi!"
As he said that, he began to look for Hanamichi Sakuragi's application form.
But no matter how hard he looked, he couldn't find it. "Strange, didn't he submit an application?"
Takenori Akagi snorted, "I've already lost him. I won't let such an arrogant guy join the basketball team."
Kiminobu Kogure twitched his lips, thinking of Hanamichi Sakuragi's performance today, he said, "Hanamichi Sakuragi just has no experience with basketball. He is really talented. It would be a pity to give up on him. I think we should give him a chance!"
Takenori Akagi didn't say anything, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Hmm?
At this moment, Takenori Akagi's attention was attracted by the application form in his hand.
"What's wrong?" Noticing Takenori Akagi's expression, Kiminobu Kogure asked.
Takenori Akagi said, "Jack Carter, 192 cm tall, good height, but I don't know how strong he is."
Hearing this, Kiminobu Kogure immediately became excited. "192 cm, so, including you and Sakuragi, there are three people in our basketball team who are taller than 180 cm."
Takenori Akagi said, "Kaede Rukawa from Toigaoka Junior High School will also join us this year. This time we must compete for the national championship."
Huh?
Kiminobu Kogure picked up an application form and said curiously, "There's actually another girl here who applied to join the basketball club. She's applying to be the manager. Let me see! Kara Smith... huh?"
"Is there something wrong?" Takenori Akagi asked.
Kiminobu Kogure looked at the application form in his hand with a strange expression on his face. "The reason for joining the club... to take care of a lazy idiot..."
Huh?
For a moment, the basketball team fell into an eerie silence.
...
The next day.
Shohoku High School Basketball Gymnasium.
At this time, on the court inside the gym, the newly joined first-year students were already standing in a row.
Takenori Akagi stood in front of everyone and said loudly, "I am the captain of the basketball team, Takenori Akagi. Okay, now you can introduce yourselves."
"1st grade, 1st class, Taro Iishi, height 172 cm, weight 65 kg, best position is point guard."
"Class 5, Grade 1, Ken Suzuki, 165 cm tall, 66 kg, best position is small forward."
"Class 4, Grade 1, Masahiko Ishioka, 179 cm tall, 70 kg in weight, good at playing center."
"Class 4, Grade 1, Jiro Kuwata, height 162 cm, weight 50 kg, graduated from Junior High School, played small forward in junior high school, please give me your guidance."
...
While listening to the introduction of the new team members, Takenori Akagi was also writing something in a notebook with a pen.
Soon, it was the next person's turn to introduce themselves.
This young man had black hair and a cold, calm look, as if he didn't take anyone seriously.
He spoke directly, "1st year, 10th class, Kaede Rukawa, height 187 cm, weight 75 kg, graduated from Toigaoka Junior High School, no fixed position."
After hearing his introduction, the second and third grade players who were watching nearby started talking about it.
"He's the super rookie Kaede Rukawa!"
"Can he play in every position?"
"He is the MVP of the junior high school. His strength is obvious!"
...
Takenori Akagi looked at Kaede Rukawa and said, "Hey! Kaede Rukawa, what are your hobbies?"
Hearing this, Kaede Rukawa crossed his chest with one hand, touched his chin with the other, and said thoughtfully: "Hobbies... probably sleeping!"
Puff...
Hearing him say this, Hanamichi Sakuragi couldn't help but cover his mouth and laugh.
He pointed at Kaede Rukawa and laughed, "Hahaha...sleeping is also a hobby! Did you all hear that? Sleeping is his hobby. This kind of person is so boring. No wonder he has such a blank expression on his face."
Takenori Akagi interrupted directly, "Got it, next one."
Hearing this, Hanamichi Sakuragi immediately stood up straight, then took a step forward, took a deep breath, and said seriously, "I am Hanamichi Sakuragi, graduated from Wako Junior High School, 188 cm tall, 83 kg in weight, and my hobby is..."
"Okay, move on, next one." Takenori Akagi interrupted him rudely.
Hanamichi Sakuragi's face turned red after being interrupted, but he didn't dare to say anything. He could only secretly curse Takenori Akagi in his heart.
There was no news about Hanamichi Sakuragi after that.
Takenori Akagi frowned as he looked at the information in his hand.
He looked up and found that there was no one after Hanamichi Sakuragi, so he frowned and said, "What's going on? Is there no one?"
Kiminobu Kogure, who was standing nearby, said, "Hanamichi Sakuragi is the last one."
Takenori Akagi looked down at the information in his hand and said, "Jack Carter didn't come?"
Speaking of Jack Carter, Kiminobu Kogure also remembered that when he was checking the application form for admission yesterday, he seemed to have mentioned such a person.
He said, "You mean the one who is over 190 cm tall? It looks like he didn't come. And the girl who applied to be a manager hasn't come either."
As he said this, he was thinking about the reason for not applying that he had seen yesterday.
The expression on his face gradually became strange, and he thought to himself: "Could it be that... that lazy individual is the Jack Carter who didn't come? He didn't come because he was lazy."
Takenori Akagi's face didn't look very good.
He had no liking for such unpunctual people, so he said in a slightly low voice, "He is late on the first day of registration. I will never let such a guy join the basketball team."
"I'm sorry, I'm late."
At this moment, a female voice suddenly came into everyone's ears.
Takenori Akagi couldn't help but twitch his eyes. He had just said that he didn't like people who were late, but he was contradicted in an instant.
Everyone looked over when they heard the sound.
I saw that there was a girl in a single room with a medical kit at the entrance of the stadium.
She wore a yellow and purple sun hat, a loose pink T-shirt that was casual and natural, and blue tight shorts that perfectly outlined her slender legs, showing the vitality and vigor that are unique to girls.
The facial features under the brim of the hat are as delicate as a painting, the eyebrows are as dark as distant ink, and the curved arc is just like the willow leaves swaying in the wind in spring, showing her gentleness.
A pair of big eyes are like clear lake water, bright and dazzling under the sunlight.
Her long eyelashes were like two delicate little fans, trembling slightly with every blink of her eyes, adding a bit of playfulness and agility to her eyes.
The high nose bridge is like an elegant peak, perfectly located in the center of the face, making the entire facial contour more three-dimensional.
And those slightly plump lips, like delicate and beautiful rose petals, are naturally rosy, as if containing endless sweetness and tenderness.
The long hair hanging down on both sides of her forehead has natural curls, like waves gently blown by the breeze, adding a charming touch to her overall image.
The person who came was Ayako Inoue, the manager of the Shohoku basketball club.
Ayako Inoue continued, "I'm the manager of the team, Ayako, and I'm a second-year student at Shohoku. Please give me your guidance."
As she spoke, she came to the new team members, patted their shoulders, and said in a carefree manner, "What's wrong with you? Why are you all so timid? I have already greeted you, why don't you say hello to me?"
Being approached by her in such an impolite manner, some of the shy freshmen blushed and lowered their heads, looking embarrassed.
Takenori Akagi said at this time, "Okay, before we start practicing, I have to tell you one thing. Our goal this year is to compete for the national championship, so you must undergo strict training, understand?"
At the same time.
At this moment, a man walked into the basketball hall.
He had white hair that matched his eyebrows and a pair of glasses on his nose.
Wearing a bright yellow top and emerald green trousers, his figure is very round, just like a rolling ball.
There was always a kind and gentle smile on his lips, as warm as the spring breeze.
However, occasionally, a glimmer of wisdom would flash in his eyes.
This man's name is Mitsuyoshi Anzai, and he is the coach of the Shohoku Basketball Team.
"You have already started!" Mitsuyoshi Anzai said slowly while looking at everyone in the stadium.
Everyone came over upon hearing the sound.
When Takenori Akagi, Kiminobu Kogure, and other senior students saw the newcomer, they all said in a serious tone, "Coach Anzai."
The freshmen all looked towards Mitsuyoshi Anzai with surprise and curiosity.
Takenori Akagi then said, "Coach Anzai, these are the new members who joined the club this year. Please give them your guidance."
Oh ho ho ho…
Coach Anzai let out a series of strange laughs, then said, "Then let's play a practice match first!"