Chapter 110

【Jump: 85.2】

【Layup: 82.4】

【Dunk: 83.7】

【Mid-range: 84.6】

【Three-pointer: 85.0】

【Rebound: 83.4】

【Block: 84.6】

【Steal: 80.1】

【One-on-one Defense: 81.4】

【Help Defense: 84.7】

【Stamina: 85.6】

【Badges: Passing Master (Gold), Monster Immersion·Flying Bird (Gold), I Love Dunking (Purple), I Love Jump Shots (Blue), Rookie Ace's War Cry (Green Lv. 2)】

As the opponents in meditation training grew stronger, Yukimiya Kazuma's attribute growth, which had been explosive over a month ago, began to level off.

But fortunately, as long as one trains, one grows stronger.

7:50.

With an hour left before the first class, not many people were on campus, and the scenery was at its best; just as Yukimiya Kazuma was strolling and admiring the view,

Suddenly...

"Yo! Senpai, what a coincidence!"

As Haru no Yuji's cheerful voice rang out, Yukimiya Kazuma suddenly felt the surrounding scenery seem to tremble.

Turning his head, he saw that this kid, Haru no Yuji, had brought him another surprise, because he saw that familiar 'pass basketball' again.

"..."

"Speak..."

"What is it this time?"

Inside Bai Shui High School, Yukimiya Kazuma walked up to Haru no Yuji and glanced at the basketball weekly magazine he was swinging back and forth in his hand, clearly trying to make sure he couldn't miss it.

And the content reported in the weekly magazine was nothing other than the Tokyo District Preliminaries that had just ended a few days ago.

【Tokyo District Representative Bai Shui High School will advance to the Nationals as the No. 2 seed!】

【Regret! The powerhouse Higashi-Tsukudo sadly lost its status as the No. 2 school in Tokyo District; the dark horse Bai Shui went all the way with its dark horse run!】

Glancing at the report content, Yukimiya Kazuma shook his head speechlessly.

Really impressive, pass basketball; it was you who messed with Higashi-Tsukudo, and it was also you who tried to save face for them afterward; you got to be the good guy, truly impressive.

"Daring to call a 70-point crushing defeat 'regret'?"

Turning the page again.

Appearing on the page was no one other than a high-definition photo of Yukimiya Kazuma pointing a single finger at the spectator seats on the court, his expression cold.

His photo alone occupied almost the entire page, and on this page, the large, ink-washed characters "Under the Miracle" were prominently written.

Obviously, because of Yukimiya Kazuma's performance in the semi-final round-robin, 'pass basketball' decisively listed him as the top-tier powerhouse nationwide beneath the Generation of Miracles.

He glanced briefly; there were a few other names listed alongside him, though none were very familiar, but there was no doubt that Yukimiya Kazuma made a name for himself in one battle during the Tokyo District Preliminaries.

After parting ways with the second-year Haru no Yuji, Yukimiya Kazuma went straight to the classroom.

Just as he was about to enter, he ran into Takehito Masaki, covered in sweat; Yukimiya Kazuma glanced at him and asked in confusion, "Hm? Going to train so early in the morning?"

Takehito Masaki rolled his eyes at Yukimiya, "How can you say that? We noticed long ago that you do a special training session for an hour every day before coming to school!"

"We've all agreed; starting today, everyone in the basketball club will arrive early, and early morning training will absolutely not be left behind by you."

Yukimiya Kazuma shook his head speechlessly, "Then what about Haru no Yuji? I just saw him."

"Him..."

"He happened to go watch his older brother's match yesterday; the return trip was quite late, so he'll join starting tomorrow."

Just as he was speaking, Takehito Masaki noticed the book in Yukimiya Kazuma's arms and asked in confusion, "What's this?"

"Hm?"

"It's obvious, studying."

"Oh, so it's like... hm?" Takehito Masaki's gaze toward Yukimiya suddenly turned strange, "Kazuma, did you break your brain playing with that 'mode'? Should we check first?"

"Hah?"

Yukimiya Kazuma glanced speechlessly at Takehito Masaki: "The preliminaries are over; as students, we naturally have to study; what's strange about that? Besides, this is exactly the time when the classic Sports Anime Experience scenes play out..."

"I advise you to step up your efforts too."

Takehito Masaki stood frozen for a moment; although he didn't quite understand what 'classic Sports Anime Experience scenes' Yukimiya was talking about, the mere fact that Yukimiya was about to start studying was already terrifying enough.

"No, I must be dreaming; yesterday you were clearly saying you wanted to take revenge on Teiko at the All-Japan Tournament and train hard, so how come you suddenly want to start studying today?"

Yukimiya Kazuma shook his head, "You still don't get it; I have a premonition that the National Tournament and final exams, even though Bai Shui is only a middle school and doesn't have that habit..."

"... but when these two things collide, something might just happen..."

"You'd better prepare well for the exams."

Having said that, Yukimiya turned and left; on the spot, only Takehito Masaki remained, bewildered in the wind facing the riddler who had already turned and walked away.