Chapter 124

"Midori-chin, I'm sorry to see you when you're feeling down, but you have to cheer up~"

"It's just being eliminated from the I.H.; there's still the winter tournament this year~"

"Good luck!"

"..."

"Momoi, don't you think you're getting more and more long-winded?" Nine.

After the Quanzhen Hall vs. Shutoku match, the A-group final that followed, Seirin vs. Tokaidai, also quickly produced a result.

114:79, a big win for Seirin.

Compared to the original story where they fought consecutive battles against Seiho and Shutoku, Seirin, having only played one powerhouse now, saved a lot of physical stamina; at least they wouldn't end up in a situation where Kagami couldn't even stand after the match.

"Alright!"

"Round-robin finals spot confirmed!"

"Everyone!"

"Should we find a place to celebrate?"

"Eh?"

"Is that okay?!"

Aida Riko nodded. "It's okay. Besides, it's pouring rain outside, so we can find a shop nearby and wait a while before leaving."

Everyone: "..."

So that's how it is.

Meanwhile.

Because Midorima Shintaro had separated from the main group and then spent quite a bit of time talking to the suddenly appearing Aomine and Momoi, Takao, who had been sent by the seniors to find him, lost contact with the team after finding him.

However, the two knew that the seniors were likely watching Seirin’s A-group final somewhere in the spectator stands.

So they also found a seat in the spectator stands first.

However...

Perhaps because running into Yukimiya Kazuma today led to bad luck, they still couldn't find anyone after the match ended, and they had only brought basketball gear, not even their cell phones.

The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, looking like it was about to turn into a typhoon. With no other choice, they had to enter a nearby shop to hide for a while.

However, the moment they opened the door, everyone—both them and the people inside the shop—was stunned.

"We are two people..."

"Is there still..."

"Hm?"

Takao Kazunari’s question about seats came to an abrupt halt.

Because at this moment, he saw Kise Ryota, whom he had gotten to know last time, and also saw Seirin, who had just finished their match.

And...

The most conspicuous among them was naturally...

Yukimiya Kazuma.

In this instant, everyone’s gaze was focused on Midorima and Takao.

Okuchi Ryuji showed a look of surprise on his face. "Just the two of you?"

Takao Kazunari didn't even think and said directly: "At the time, Shin-chan was feeling miserable, ran out to calm down, and didn't come back for a long time. I was sent by the seniors to find him, and when I turned around, I couldn't find the team~"

"By the way, Shin-chan and I also watched Seirin’s match~"

Midorima looked at the overly talkative Takao and suddenly said: "Let’s go somewhere else, Takao."

"Ah?"

"Where is there..."

Before Takao Kazunari could finish his sentence, Midorima had already pushed the door open and left with a dark face. Not long after, Midorima, whose face was even darker, was pushed back in by the even more ferocious storm, looking miserable.

Seeing Midorima’s hair blown into a mess in the blink of an eye, Takao couldn't help but show a mischievous smile. At the same time, his vision ability also allowed him to see the situation in the shop.

"Eh?"

"Could it be..."

"Are you Kaijo’s Senior Kasamatsu?!"

Takao Kazunari suddenly asked the person next to Kise in surprise.

Kasamatsu Yukio also looked at the other with a surprised face. "How did you know?"

This person is...

Shutoku’s point guard, right?

"I saw it in a magazine. Nationally speaking, you are also very famous among point guards. I play the same position as you, and there are some things I want to ask you. Can we sit over here?!"

Kasamatsu Yukio glanced at Seirin’s direction and hesitated. "They seem to be celebrating..."

Takao Kazunari quickly said: "It's fine, it's fine. Senior Kasamatsu, come with me. By the way... does Student Tsuchiya want to come too?"

Tsuchiya Taiga looked at Yukimiya, Kise, Kagami, and Kuroko at the same table, as well as Midorima who hadn't sat down yet, immediately reacted, and nodded. "Sure."

Seeing the Quanzhen Hall people nod, Kasamatsu Yukio couldn't refuse and stood up to follow.

Then...

At Yukimiya’s table, Kuroko, Kagami, Kise, Midorima, and Yukimiya—five people sat at one table.

Pairs of eyes in the shop secretly sized up that direction...

This table is terrifying!

Aida Riko said in a low, excited voice: "This scene is just too great!"

Kasamatsu Yukio suddenly didn't know what to say and turned to look at Takao Kazunari: "So that was your plan."

Takao Kazunari chuckled, punched his palm as if he had completed some mission, and said: "Not at all~ I really do respect the seniors~"

Midorima felt a bit awkward because the opponent who had just defeated him today was sitting right in front of him.

In this awkward atmosphere, the first to speak were Kagami and Yukimiya.

Yukimiya: "Beef..."

Kagami: "Octopus..."

Yukimiya: "Two orders of these balls..."

Kagami: "Salt-grilled salmon..."

Yukimiya: "Chicken skewers..."

Kagami: "Beef tongue..."

"..."

Yukimiya and Kagami went back and forth, like a chain of idioms; the long list of orders left everyone dumbfounded.. 0

Midorima: "You ordered too much!"

Kise: "Are you guys really human?"

The two Miracles couldn't help but complain, but Kuroko Tetsuya was very clear about Kagami’s appetite, yet he was equally shocked that someone could eat as much as Kagami: "Kagami-kun’s food, he can finish it all by himself."

Kise Ryota: "..."

Even if a normal person tried to force it down, they couldn't fit this much food, right?

Not long after.

The food was served one after another, and the atmosphere at the table remained awkward.

Fortunately, at this time, the easygoing Kise spoke up: "We came specifically to watch the Shutoku and Quanzhen Hall match. Little Yukimiya is really too strong now!"

Yukimiya Kazuma glanced at Midorima, who had no intention of speaking at all and was currently crossing his arms, looking completely indifferent.

"Little Midorima, if you don't eat it, it's going to burn~"

Midorima glanced at the food that was almost burnt into a lump and looked disgusted. "It’s thanks to you that you can eat something that looks like vomit."

Hearing this, Kise lost his appetite and said with a bitter face: "Don't say that, Little Midorima!"

Midorima remained in a state of keeping people at a distance. "How could I have the heart to eat right now."