HARUKO DOMINATES IN A PRACTICE MATCH

( Haruko inhales and exhales)

Kotone: why are you acting like this is your first game? There's no need to be nervous about it Haruko

Sayaka: she has all the right to feel that way, I mean we are facing the school that ranked fourth , Misono girl's junior and senior high school

Suzume: as long as we all play like we do in practice we will be alright

Haruko: you're right

Kazue: aren't you suppose to be our captain, show a little backbone will ya

Maeda-sensei: alright ladies, get ready, we are here

(Haruko): here goes nothing , just remember what Tetsuo taught you

(Girls stretching)

Sayaka: Except for the rest of us everyone seems to be on edge and the match hasn't even started yet

Suzume: well that's expected since most of our bench is made up of first and second years

Kotone: well worrying about the game will do us no good, so we will have to lead by example

Coach Yamaoka: Meada-senpai, it's been so long

Maeda-sensei: Yamaoka right? I didn't know that you became a coach as well

Coach Yamaoka: yes, I just recently started, the coach wanted to set his focus on the high school team so he needed some help, I am the assistant coach for the senior team and coach for the junior team

Maeda-sensei: oh, I see

Coach Yamaoka: I hope that your girls came with their best because if they don't they won't stand a chance, our team is pretty strong

Maeda-sensei: we'll see about that

Haruko: alright everyone, let's warm up

Everyone: yes

(Haruko passes the basketball to Suzume)

(Suzume scores a layup)

(Sayaka passes the ball to Kotone)

(Kotone scores a layup)

(?? Passes the ball to Kazue)

(Kazue scores a layup)

(Kazue spots her opposition)

Kazue: they are here, Misono junior high

Suzume: that's Chizuru , their best player

Sayaka: yeah, I heard that she was good enough to play on the high school team , she even trains with them

Haruko: don't mind them , let's just focus on our warmups

??: So Chizuru, what do you think of Hachioji Academy?

Chizuru: I did a little research on them and they dropped out in the second round last season so there's no need to worry , we got this game in the bag

Coach Yamaoka: alright, let's start the game

(Haruko): so the starting lineup is me, Kotone , Suzume, Sayaka and Kazue , let's do this

(Whistle blows)

(Ball thrown up)

(Kotone wins the tip off)

(Suzume catches the basketball)

(Chizuru guards Suzume)

(Suzume signals a screen from Kotone)

(Suzume drives and passes the basketball to Kazue)

(Kazue shoots a layup)

(Swoosh)

Sayaka: nice one

(??? Dribbles the basketball up court)

(?? Sets a screen for Chizuru)

(Haruko): this is bad

(??? Passes the basketball to Chizuru)

(Chizuru shoots a three pointer)

(Swoosh)

?: nice shot Chizuru

(Suzume): a three right of the bat? This girl is good , however we are not as hopeless as last year

(Suzume dribbles the ball up court)

(Kotone sets a screen for Haruko)

(Suzume passes the basketball to Haruko)

(Haruko): remember how he shoot that shot , how authentic and smooth his rhythm was, shoot the ball exactly how he showed you

(Haruko shoots a three pointer)

(Swoosh)

Sayaka : nice shot, Haruko

Suzume: yeah , great work

Coach Yamaoka: oh, not bad Maeda, your team is not bad at all

(Maeda-sensei): that's it girls , show them what we are made of

(?? Scores a layup)

(Kotone scores a layup)

(Chizuru shoots a three)

(Swoosh)

(Suzume shoots a two pointer)

Suzume: rebound !

(Chizuru dribbles to the hoop)

(Chizuru scores a layup)

(Chizuru steals the basketball from Suzume)

(Kazue runs back on defense)

(Chizuru goes for a layup)

(Kazue attempts to block)

(Whistle blows)

(Swoosh)

Coach Yamaoka: foul orange number 5 , basket counts , one free throw

??: nice one, Chizuru

Chizuru :I told you didn't I ?Hachioji Academy is nothing compared to us

(Chizuru shoots a free throw)

(Swoosh)

(Maeda-sensei): they look discouraged should I call a time out? Then again only two minutes remain

Haruko: inbound the ball to me

(Kazue passes the basketball to Haruko)

(Haruko dribbles the basketball up court)

(Haruko signal Kotone to screen off her defender)

???: screen on your left Chizuru

(Chizuru evades the screen)

(Haruko crosses between her legs and got by)

(Chizuru): she's shifty

(Haruko takes her first step in the opposite direction)

(??? Reacts and step in front of her)

(Haruko steps in the opposite direction and shoots a layup)

(Swoosh)

(Coach Yamaoka): that was a euro step, where did that girl learn a technique like that

(Chizuru shoots a three pointer)

(Swoosh)

(Suzume shoots a two pointer)

Suzume: yes , perfect release

(Swoosh)

(Whistle blows marking the end of the first quarter)

Sayaka: that Chizuru girl is amazing

Suzume: yes , she somehow scored fourteen points already , if we want to win we will have to stop her first

Maeda-sensei: you're right Suzume, we will double team her for the rest of the game

Haruko: that won't be necessary coach, I will guard her

Maeda-sensei: are you sure?

Haruko: yes

Haruko: Sayaka, when I tell you to run just do so

Sayaka: yeah

(Second quarter )

(Chizuru dribbles up court)

(Haruko steps to guard her)

(Chizuru): she seems like their best player, how about I make an example out of her

(Chizuru dribbles behind the back)

(Haruko steals the ball)

(Chizuru): no way

Haruko: Sayaka!

(Sayaka runs to the other half of the court)

(Haruko passes the basketball to Sayaka)

(Sayaka scores a layup)

Suzume : nice one Sayaka

(Chizuru): that was just a fluke, there's no way these losers can stop me

(Chizuru tries to get pass Haruko)

(Haruko reacts and stay in front of her)

(Chizuru): I can't get pass her , she's so intense

??: Chizuru pass

(Chizuru passes but Haruko steals)

Chizuru: get back

Haruko: Sayaka

Sayaka: on it

(Haruko passes the basketball to Sayaka)

(Sayaka scores a layup)

Coach Yamaoka: switch up the offense Chizuru stop playing selfish now , they have adjusted their defense to you so share the ball more

(Chizuru passes the basketball to ??)

(?? Scores a layup)

(Kotone scores a layup)

(??? Scores a two pointer)

(Suzume scores a two pointer)

(Chizuru scores a layup)

(Haruko shoots a three pointer)

(Swoosh)

(Haruko steals the basketball from Chizuru)

(Haruko passes the basketball to Kazue)

(Kazue scores a layup)

(Chisa shoots a three pointer)

(Swoosh)

(Sayaka scores a layup)

(???? Scores a layup )

(Kazue): They are somehow still hold on to the lead , how can we get pass them

(Kotone scores a layup)

(?? Scores a layup)

(Kazue scores a layup)

Haruko: we need to stop them on this play if we want to win

Kotone: you heard the captain let's do it

Hachioji Academy's bench: defense!! Defense!!

(?? Passes the basketball to Chizuru)

(Chizuru): to be honest I never expected them to be this good considering the data I collected on them last year, they are a strong team, I need to extend our lead

(Chizuru shoots a three pointer )

(Haruko jumps to block)

(Chizuru): crap she threw off my rhythm

Haruko: rebound

(Kotone grabs the rebound)

(Kotone passes the basketball to Haruko)

(Chizuru got back on defense and started guarding Haruko )

(Haruko crosses through her legs and then steps back and shoot a three pointer)

(Swoosh)

Sayaka: nice one girl

(Sayaka gives Haruko a high five)

Kazue: not bad Captain

Haruko: yes

(Chizuru): could it be that this girl is better than me? It seems that way

(Haruko steals the basketball from Chizuru)

(Kazue scores a layup)

(Kotone blocks ??)

(Sayaka scores a layup)

(??? Scores a layup)

(Suzume shoots a two pointer)

(Swoosh)

(Haruko scores a layup)

(Whistle blows marking the end of the third quarter)

(Girls breathe heavily)

(Maeda-sensei): at the end of the first quarter the scores were 11-16, the second quarter we were down by one point the scores was 25-26 and then we overtook them in the third quarter leading 39-31, she might not know it but she was the one who turned this game around

Haruko: get the ball to me everyone, I'll scores us some points

Everyone: yes

(Coach Yamaoka walks over to Chizuru)

Coach Yamaoka: play selfish, you have my permission, everyone ensure that the ball gets to Chizuru and try to free her up Every time, if you are in aa good position you are allowed to shoot .

Everyone: yes coach

Coach Yamaoka: as for that girl in number 5, I want both you and Chizuru to double team her

??: yes

Chizuru: coach is it alright if I guard her alone, I want to be able to stop her with my own strength, we will not lose trust me

Coach Yamaoka: if that's what you want then do as you wish

Chizuru: thank you

(Suzume dribbles the basketball up court)

(Suzume passes the basketball to Haruko)

(Chizuru steps to guard her)

(Haruko fakes a shot)

(Chizuru jumps)

(Haruko dribbles pass her and shoots a two pointer)

(Swoosh)

(Chizuru): dammit

(??? Sets a screen for Chizuru )

(?? Passes the ball to Chizuru)

(Chizuru scores a three pointer)

(Suzume shoots a two pointer)

(Swoosh)

(Chizuru scores a two pointer)

(Kotone scores a layup)

(Chizuru scores a three pointer)

(Haruko scores a three pointer)

(Chizuru scores a three pointer)

(Kotone scores a layup)

(?? Scores a layup)

(Chizuru): only fifteen seconds left we lost but I need to score one more basket

(Suzume passes the basketball to Haruko)

(Chizuru steps to guard her)

(Haruko dribbles the basketball and call for a screen)

(Chizuru jumps the screen)

(Haruko crosses behind her back and shoots a three pointer)

(whistle blows)

(Swoosh)

Sayaka: we won!!

Suzume: yes , we did

Kotone: come on Suzume at least act happy you emotionless robot

Suzume: get your sweaty self off of me

Kotone: now that's more a like it

Kazue: you really were awesome out there Haruko

Kotone: yeah and it's all thanks to Kawaguchi-senpai , I should take him out on a date as thanks, you have no problem with that right Haruko?

Haruko: do as you please

Kotone: you're so cute

(Chizuru breathes heavily)

(Chizuru walks over to Haruko)

Chizuru: you're really good, we gave it our all and we still lost

Haruko: we won , but your skills were eminent, you are a great shooter

Chizuru: right back at you

Chizuru: say what high school do you plan on going?

Haruko: um

Chizuru: if you're unsure then how about attending our high school , so that we can play together

Haruko: I plan on enrolling at Toshigawa academy and build a high school basketball team there , you can join me if you want but I've made up my mind about this

Chizuru: I understand, but is there any special reason why you want to attend that school

Haruko: yes there is

Kotone: it's definitely because of Kawaguchi-senpai , you really do like him don't you

(Haruko blushes)

Haruko: will you please stop, that's not why

Chizuru: wishing you all the best in your matches , next time around we will win

Haruko: well we will see

Coach Yamaoka: the game between Hachioji Academy and Misono girl's junior and senior high school ended 53-44 with Hachioji Academy as the winner.

(Maeda-sensei): you girls did well today, especially you Haruko, I expect great things from you this season