Chapter 342

"Forgot? In the middle of the tournament I risked my life, and Bai Shui still lost. I was in no mood at all back then and forgot about it. Now it's my turn to win, so let's settle it."

"……"

"You guy, you only remember when you win, huh…?"

"Nonsense. During the prelims, didn't I go up against you?"

"Tch, you remember that clearly. Only you would remember something like that."

"……"

"Let's go to nationals and play one more time…"

"Ah."

*Slap—! *

The two bumped fists. As Yukimiya Kazuma turned to leave, he still couldn't help complaining: "Next time, get your head in the game, don't be so slow. Finding your strongest self mid-game—only you could pull that off~"

"Also, once we get to nationals, I'll be just like today…"

"I'll crush all of you in one go."

"Heard me?"

"That's my declaration of war. I don't want to say it twice when the time comes."

Hearing this, Facing Qingfeng couldn't help but show a faint smile.

"Yukimiya, don't think you can win a second time."

"Next time."

"I won't lose."

Yukimiya Kazuma scored again, tapped the distant scoreboard with his finger, "Mm~ A deal's a deal. Next time we play, I'll give you another surprise~"

Facing Qingfeng: "……"

……

Post-game.

Touou locker room.

"It's not over yet, everyone."

"If all goes well, if we beat Narusei tomorrow, we can take two wins and advance to nationals as the second seed."

"As for today's game against Izumi Shinkan, consider it a prelude before nationals. It served as a wake-up call for us. This year's high school basketball is different from before. Even we, Touou, can't afford to let our guard down."

After speaking, Harasawa Katsunori swept his gaze left and right. He knew very well that today's shock wouldn't fade so easily, but there was no helping it—one was the ace of the Generation of Miracles, the other was the uncrowned king who once held off the Generation of Miracles alone.

Harasawa Katsunori: "Right, how's Aomine doing now?"

Imayoshi Shoichi answered: "Probably went out to cool off, but don't worry, Momoi went with him."

……

On some steps beside the gymnasium, Facing Qingfeng was lying on his back staring at the sky, his gaze fixed and clearly spaced out. When Momoi came to his side, this was the scene she saw.

"Haa…"

"Don't sit in the wind after a game, Aomine-kun."

Facing Qingfeng didn't move, thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Momoi…"

"After the game against Narusei…"

"Want to go shopping together?"

Momoi was quite surprised to hear Facing Qingfeng say this. "Eh? Of course we can, but why so suddenly…"

"I need to prepare a few more pairs of sneakers."

"After that I need to practice properly for a while. Mm… mainly stamina. Next time I absolutely have to face that guy Yukimiya again in peak condition…"

A brilliant smile suddenly appeared on Momoi's face, but she secretly rubbed her eyes. "Sure… let's do tomorrow! Aomine-kun! But you're treating me to a meal~"

"Eh?!"