A REIGNITED FLAME

Haruko shoots another mid-ranged shot and to her suprise it swishes again. She takes another however this time it bounces out of the rim. I got the gist of it but it seems like I need more practice to be consistent said Haruko as she took up the basketball.

Yes, just keep on working on it and you'll be a great help to your team. Tetsuo then dribbled the basketball between his legs and behind his back then he steps back and shoots a three pointer that hits nothing but the net, a perfect shot.

So cool, this guy is absolutely amazing, it's not just that he makes shots his form is just so perfect , so beautiful Haruko said to herself as she was mesmerized by Tetsuo's form.

Tetsuo shoots another three pointer and he swishes once more. Say, since you're just staring why don't we play a friendly one on one to seven said Tetsuo. Oh I'm sorry was I that obvious said Haruko as she blushed due to embarrassment. Yeah it kinda was. I'm sorry about that, it's just that I haven't seen someone this good at shooting.

So how about it? Asked Tetsuo. Oh you're so on said Haruko as she smiled. I'll give you ball first but bare in mind , not because you're a girl that means I'll go easy on you. That's fine by me said Haruko.

Tetsuo passed the basketball to Haruko and she received it in a triple threat position. She immediately attacked and dribbled through her leg then behind her back, stepped back and shoots a mid-range shot, Tetsuo jumped into the air to try and block however it swishes.

I made it , I actually made it Haruko said to herself in excitement. Tetsuo immediately passed the basketball to her once more. Beginners luck, it won't happen again he said. On this possession, Haruko dribbles the basketball to rim and tried making a layup however Tetsuo blocks securing the ball.

I'm just realizing this but this guy is like a giant the way he jumps Haruko said to herself. On Tetsuo's possession he fakes a shot and Haruko jumps , he then dribbled to the side and shoots a three pointer which swishes.

I fell for his fake but who wouldn't after seeing how he shoots Haruko said to herself. Possession after possession Tetsuo shoots three pointers after three pointers until eventually he made it to seven.

You're really amazing Kawaguchi said Haruko as she breathes heavily. He made seven three pointers in a row , if this was a match he would have made twenty one points. To be honest you're a great player decent handles, excellent defense and now you can shoot said Tetsuo.

Thanks for the compliment, you're not half bad yourself. The day is getting brighter, it's about time for me to leave , thank you for what you have taught me said Haruko sincerely.

It wasn't really nothing special. Well it was to me , it will not only make me more reliable on the court and in games but also a better overall player. I appreciate what you have done for me , I can't thank you enough said Haruko as she walked away.

That's right, I almost forget said Haruko as she turns back. Um, if it's okay with you , can we meet here again so that you can give me more tips on how to get better said Haruko as she blushes awkwardly. sure, I'll be coming here often so why not. Alright great, let's exchange numbers. uh, okay. Thank you , well then see you later said Haruko as she left.

Tetsuo drives to the rim with astounding speed and then shoots a layup and the ball hits the backboard and swishes. As the ball bounced on the ground Tetsuo thought of the discussion he had with his sister.

Join the basketball team for your own sake, I know that you love the game and my well-being is what's holding you back from doing what you love and I don't want to deny of that said Usagi.

But your not, you're my responsibility. I know that part of you yearn and longs to play basketball again, which is why you haven't stopped playing after all those years said Usagi.

Looks like Usagi was right, I really do love playing basketball. Today was the most fun I've ever had in a longtime and yesterday's gym session as well. Maybe I really should join the team Tetsuo said to himself.

I went to karaoke last night with two of my good friends and we met those two members from the boy band the seven crimson hearts said a girl who attends Toshigawa. Whoa, for real said her friend shocked.

Yes and they sang for me all night, their voices were so angelic said the girl. I envy you, why didn't you call me? I even got one of their phone numbers . No way, can I get it too? Asked the girl's friend.

Yes you can for five thousand yen. Never mind I don't have that kind of money to waste. I thought you were a big fan of theirs but I guess not.

As Tetsuo made his way to the school entrance he was stopped by Sachiko. Good morning Kawaguchi, can I talk with you for a bit? She asked however, Tetsuo ignored and walked right pass her.

What the…. That's it Sachiko said to herself as she grabbed Tetsuo's hand.

Hey , what the hell is wrong with you, why are you avoiding me, ever since the first day of school you have been acting cold towards me and I don't even know why, did I ever do something to you? Asked Sachiko angrily. Answer me , why are you avoiding me?

Let go off me said Tetsuo with a cold look in his eyes. Oh, sorry I got carried away said Sachiko startled by his stare.

There is something important I would like to discuss with you. And why should I listen to what you have to say?Asked Tetsuo. What's your deal? Class is about to start, I don't have time for you and your problems said Tetsuo as he walks away.

That guy is really getting on my nerves, I thought he was someone I knew but I guess I was wrong Sachiko said to herself.