Daisen High School

Six in the morning was the assigned schedule for Youji High assembly.

Hiroshi arrives thirty minutes early to prepare himself for what's about to come.

The room was vacant and Hiroshi was the first one to arrive in his classroom.

He sat on his seat and place the bag on the desk.

" Looks like I'm an early bird. " he started to grab something in his bag.

As he was rummaging from his back, he pulls out a notebook.

While he's doing this, the other door from the room opens.

The quiet room became even quieter as Sendou enter the room.

The two met eye to eye. Suddenly, the tension rises up.

Hiroshi puts his notebook down and approaches Sendou.

" Sendou, listen. How about we team u– " his offer was instantly denied and he also recieved a grab in the collar.

" Listen, don't even think of ever talking to me. You understand? You won by a fluke. " Sendou let go of Hiroshi's collar which makes Hiroshi to lose balance.

Hiroshi stood and decide to not speak any further as it will complicate things.

Soon, students starts entering the classroom.

" I should still try to fix our relationship. " Hiroshi tried to be optimistic as he returns the notebook back in his bag.

Student numbers starts to increase as the time goes by, before they knew it's already stacked.

Everyone quickly head outside for the assembly.

" Looks like the principal has something to say. " one of Hiroshi's classmates said.

" Really? From what I've heard, the club captains also have speeche for today. It's something to do with those students that has different uniform yesterday. " another one butting in.

But this information was vital for Hiroshi.

" A different uniform? What could it mean? " Hiroshi starts to sort out the possibilities.

Hiroshi couldn't help but to hooked by what's about to happen for today, a sudden announcement like this is big.

He stopped on his tracks to look back, all he see was Sendou who's sleeping soundly.

" There's no point on waking him up. " Hiroshi sighed before closing the door, he then heads to the school's entrance.

Hundreds of students can be seen outside, all lined up on their sections.

Hiroshi was amazed by the numbers, but he's also intrigued by it, at the same time.

He remembers the word Sendou uttered earlier. Sendou's words are nothing but the truth.

" What happened was a mere luck and it wouldn't happen again." the spectacular clutch that he imitated from Sendou feels somewhat incomplete.

After all, a copy can't completely do what the original can.

It's just a mere soy, a fluke.

However, one moment overthrown his imitation.

It's the smell of scoring, a path which tells him the most efficient option.

That feeling yesterday was completely different. A unique skill, but Hiroshi still doesn't know how and why it happens.

Plus, it's not something that could be easily copied.

" The path of scoring! " he feels excited as he thinks of the phenomena.

Hiroshi snapped back in reality and heads on his section.

The assembly started at exactly six o'clock.

The principal stood up in the stage with a microphone in his hand, hundreds of students were all focused on the words he'll release.

" Good morning, students of Youji High. " everyone replies back to him as courtesy.

" Today, I've come bearing good news for everyone. "

" Our school heavily prioritize school club activities, Hence, we managed to find a way where it will improve our school prospects abilities! "

" A school head contacted me, that particular school asked us for friendly match. " everyone's attention deepened as the mysterious school is yet to be revealed.

" Daisen High School, our rival has finally answered our request after a long break. " the third years of the school cheers while the freshman emits fear.

This so called friendly competition can lead to exposure on other schools, meaning it will results on more challenges until it reaches to big universities.

It's an alternate way of exposure.

Throughout the years, Daisen has been Youji High rival onwards their way to recognition.

" Grandpa, once told me that this school was his rival. " he listened intently as the principal continue to relay his news.

" Our sports such as Volleyball and Football has always been close on making it to the slots in quarter finals. But with this match, I believe our future will be bright. " the principal excitedly calls for the team captains.

" Another league is for our Swimming club which is one of the contenders in finals every year. With their ace and this year match, I'm sure the road for nationals is at our grasp. " the students roared in excitement as the swimming club stands firm from their statement.

" Lastly, our Basketball captain has words for everyone. " the principal gives the microphone to Takeda who stands in front of everyone.

" Huh? Isn't that the second year that failed to even win in tournament slots? " one of the students in the crowd said out loud.

Takeda paused after hearing those words, from the looks of it.

He was hurt by those words, even the other regular members of basketball team were hurt.

" So he's the captain now, huh? I've heard their past captain got severely injured he stopped playing which ended horribly for their team. " couple of students started laughing despite the situation.

" Didn't you got beaten by Daisen High last year, what's the point? " another student shouted.

Hiroshi was completely shocked by the basketball team's bad reputation.

" That may be true, but this year. We're aiming for the nationals. " Takeda bravely speaks his desire into the microphone, only to recieve a laugh from the crowd.

Even other club captains couldn't help but to laugh in his statement too.

He continue to stand firm as the whole crowd turns him into a laughing stock.

Hiroshi snapped and grabbed one of the student's collar.

" Shut the fuck up, will you? You guys don't know anything at all. " Hiroshi's behavior shocked many students which breaks everyone's fun.

Takeda was the most shocked when he saw Hiroshi fights back to protect their reputation.

Hiroshi couldn't let his grandfather's past legacy to be tainted by such filth.

" Why are you so mad? It's true though. " the student replied, Hiroshi's hand shakes due to the tightness of his grip on the student's collar.

Two students approached them to break the fight.

" Hey, take back what you said. " Maizumi glared at the student.

" Yeah, do you want a fight? " Namba supports Maizumi as they stands behind Hiroshi.

Usui and Juro are present too.

The students were starting to be intimidated by the basketball club but someone in the stage breaks it out.

" Stop it, everyone. " Takeda's voice was soft.

Hiroshi let go of the student and looked at their captain.

As everyone turn their gaze back to Takeda.

It's quickly stolen by one student who's walking towards Takeda.

He walked around like a boss and snatched the microphone away from Takeda.

" You fucking bugs, can y'all shut the fuck up. I couldn't sleep at all. " his foul mouthed words made everyone's eyes widen as he stood there bravely.

" Daisen or whatever, try come over this gym and I'll send you guys crying with a blowout in your face! " he dropped the microphone and goes down in the stadium.

Somehow his bold declaration didn't annoy the crowd but resulted a loud cheer.

" Hey, isn't that Sendou? " one of the girls panicked.

" If it's Sendou then we're sure! " other students agrees.

Of course it's Sendou, that kind of boldness wouldn't come from someone who can't back his words.

As the crowd cheered for the basketball team, Takeda's eyes was fixated in the school's gate.

Because within these perimeters, there's two students who's wearing a different uniform.

The first student is a bulky guy that shares the same build as Takeda and the other one is with his dreadlock hairstyle.

" Daisen High. " Takeda's emotion was filled with anger.