[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball":3,"chapter-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-208":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Popular Character in Kuroko's Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2209308,3844,"Chapter 208","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-208",208,"\u003Cp>He didn't stay happy for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after Tiandao crossed half-court with the ball, under everyone’s incredibly surprised gaze, he threw a transition three-pointer from half-court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball went in again, the gap widened further, and it was about to return to 20 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bastard!\" Araki Masako was furious and immediately made adjustments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiandao playing like this clearly meant he was forcing them to have Murasakibara guard him full-court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the other players weren't at the right level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murasakibara did exactly that, following Tiandao left and right for the rest of the game, not giving him a chance to throw up threes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this way, Murasakibara’s consumption will increase again.\" Aida Riko could already see that \"wear and tear\" marks were appearing on Murasakibara’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he continued to sprint full-court following Tiandao like this, getting cramps would be the best-case scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Yosen has no other choice, unless...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A double-team!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Kiyoshi Teppei could finish his sentence, Araki Masako waved her hand, making a final gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sent the team’s twin stars to double-team Tiandao together, determined to stop this leader of the Generation of Miracles from running wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was significant; Tiandao’s shooting opportunities were almost completely locked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't retreat; instead, he became even more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two people still can't beat me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiandao refused his teammates who came out to help, facing Murasakibara and Himuro Tatsuya alone, playing one-on-two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn't practiced this specifically, because Araki Masako had never thought that one day they would have to have the team’s center and shooting guard join forces to double-team one player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiandao was the first to receive this treatment, and I’m afraid there won't be a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One Generation of Miracles, one quasi-Generation of Miracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them joining forces to double-team one person—such treatment is something only Tiandao deserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was jaw-dropping was that even so, Yosen was unable to stop Tiandao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He faced the two of them while holding the ball, the monster behind him sticking close as if to fight side-by-side with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a whisper, the basketball instantly went wild, ready to break through from either side of the two at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tatsuya Himuro and Murasakibara acted simultaneously, constantly changing their positions to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of everyone, the three of them became entangled just like that, staging a high-level battle of offense and defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pervert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the inner voice of many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiandao was not at a disadvantage one-on-two, his eyes shining brightly, like the stars seen when looking up at the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using both hands and feet, facing Murasakibara and Tatsuya Himuro simultaneously, he did not retreat half a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he found an opportunity and suddenly attacked between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murasakibara and Tatsuya Himuro reacted immediately, closing in instantly like an elevator door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they saw Tiandao's eyes suddenly widen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The basketball hit the ground and rebounded quickly. Tiandao's figure flashed, instantly killing his way to Tatsuya Himuro's side and rushing past with long strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He got past!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two people can't stop him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexandra widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There aren't many high school students this strong even in the United States.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such a good seedling blossomed in such a basketball desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, Tiandao had already entered the Yosen restricted area and dunked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more people felt that there was no need to wait for the final results; Tiandao was now the strongest high school student in the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Generation of Miracles and one quasi-Generation of Miracles couldn't stop his footsteps; could a second person like this ever appear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning back, Yosen's twin stars also began to exert force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were in perfect sync, passing to each other, echoing inside and outside the line, playing out the ideal state of Yosen in Masako Araki's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game began to get exciting, with both sides going back and forth, very lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as time passed, people discovered that while Yosen didn't seem to be at a disadvantage on the surface, the score gap never closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, there were only 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, and Yosen's deficit still hovered around 18 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more fatal was that Murasakibara ultimately couldn't hold on, suddenly collapsing during a non-contact run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a cramp, the pain making him clench his teeth, cold sweat streaming down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for the Yosen people to react, Tiandao had already walked over first, had Murasakibara lie down, and helped him straighten his cramped leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over, Atsushi.\" Tiandao looked at Murasakibara calmly. He said, \"Well played, keep it up in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no sentimental words, but they struck Murasakibara's heart, making his eyes sore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murasakibara quickly covered his eyes with his hand so no one would see his reddened eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time ever, he played so seriously, only to face such a painful defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt some regret; if he had worked this hard from the beginning, would the result have been different?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yosen people also walked over at this time, looking at the two old Teiko teammates, and without a word, revealed smiles of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lost the game, but it wasn't without gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shedding tears for failure is not shameful at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It proves he gave his all for the game!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed that after experiencing this failure, Murasakibara would definitely become more mature and stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They, Yosen, would return again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masako Araki immediately made a substitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kenichi Okamura and Liu Wei helped Murasakibara off the court, one on each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest well, Murasakibara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will return for the Winter Cup.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masako Araki squatted in front of Murasakibara like an old mother, even thoughtfully covering his head with a towel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment, Murasakibara could no longer control himself, tears streaming down like rain, his shoulders shaking continuously, crying like a 200-pound child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Zi.\" Satsuki looked at Murasakibara with a smile, silently checking a box in her heart, \"Got another one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't care about winning or losing, only that those silly boys became better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yosen had finished their substitution, and Kenichi Okamura and the others stared fiercely at Tiandao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will settle the score for our ace with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yosen's twin towers were extremely fierce; those who didn't know would think they were the ones in the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiandao glanced at them briefly and walked toward the bench, \"All losers, what are you posturing for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yosen people were furious, yet they had no way to deal with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Kozo Shirogane's house, the old man watched the dust settle and sipped his tea leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wife immediately refilled it for him, unable to help but ask, \"Back then, why did you insist on letting that child be the team captain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was naturally referring to Tiandao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Tiandao is a true player.\" Kozo Shirogane took another sip and said, \"Kuroko is not wrong; basketball should be played happily, and one should taste the joy of victory and the bitterness of loss with teammates regardless of the outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But those children are different. They are not ordinary players; they are geniuses. The professional arena is the stage they will strive for in the future; amateur games are not enough to support their extraordinary talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even, becoming members of the national team to fight for the country!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To have such outstanding talent and yet insist on playing 'happy basketball' is a waste of their abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I firmly believe Tiandao will win in the end, and I also firmly believe that through head-on confrontation, Tiandao will make those children understand what a true player is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1280,"2026-06-17T07:29:39.774Z","2026-06-17T07:46:54.958Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b89981cc445d46e40d4cfe0cc06a14913592f4a9de1aa08f9b91470a9bfd67bf","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-209","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-207",256,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-cover.jpg"]