Chapter 328: The Match Ends

With Qingfeng entering the Zone, even though Yukimiya Kazuma, relying on the assists of 'Passing Master,' could lead his teammates to score, the strict conditions for receiving the ball meant that not every player could trigger 'Linkage' on every possession.

In contrast, Qingfeng scored as if scooping treasure from a bag; the original 15-point deficit shrank to 8 points in the final few minutes of the second quarter.

Ultimately, with a score of 63 to 55, Izumizaka finished the first half with an 8-point lead.

Qingfeng, silent, gazed at the scoreboard in the distance, his expression grave.

After leaving the court, Qingfeng picked up his jacket; instead of following his teammates to the locker room, he walked toward the other side, heading for the corridor leading out of the gymnasium.

Seeing this, Nomatsu Kosuke hurriedly asked, "Qingfeng? Where are you going?"

"So annoying."

"When the second half starts, 0.9, I'll be back."

Hearing this, Nomatsu Kosuke's face bulged with veins. "Aaaah!?"

Imayoshi Shoichi glanced at Qingfeng and suddenly spoke: "... Nomatsu, let him be."

Nomatsu Kosuke frowned tightly; although he was very annoyed by Qingfeng's usual behavior, he couldn't help but feel worried. "Really, this guy, is he okay...?"

"He played like a monster, yet still trailed by 8 points in the end; it seems he was somewhat depressed by Yukimiya Kazuma's performance?"

Imayoshi Shoichi looked at him with a strange gaze. "That's normal, isn't it? The opponent is at a similar level to him..."

"And perhaps the current Qingfeng is... exactly the opposite..."

Nomatsu Kosuke: "Hah?"

Momoi, following behind, nodded, her expression somewhat complex. "Perhaps so."

Imayoshi Shoichi continued: "He has finally found an opponent who can make him use all his skills... I think he is overjoyed~"