"Get yourself together," Jack said, his tone a mix of sternness and encouragement. "We've got Regionals to win. One more game tomorrow, and then it's the quarterfinals. Seiryuu High's barely hanging on, but with you back in the game, we've got a real shot."
Sota nodded, his resolve hardening. He'd worked tirelessly to stay in shape even while recovering, pushing through every twinge of pain to prepare for this moment. And now, it was time to show everyone that he wasn't just ready – he was hungry.