Chapter 23: Glory
When Mitsui read this article, he was deeply moved by what Mari had done for himself. This little girl is really attentive, cute and tight.
"Senior" called softly, pulling Mitsui's thoughts back.
"Well, Mari, what's wrong," Mitsui said softly.
"Senior, the cheerleaders want to make a banner to cheer for the team, I want to ask what we write" Looking at Mitsui's deep eyes and gentle expression, Mari was playing with the corners of his clothes shyly.
Yes, what to write, Lingnan, Hainan, Xiangyang have their own slogans. Lingnan is invincible, Hainan is always victorious, and Xiangyang is the fighting spirit. Every slogan is the soul of a team, so what are we in Xiangbei.
At this time, a sentence suddenly popped out of Mitsui's heart: My life is glory.
"Then glorify"
"Glory?" asked Mari, puzzled.
"That's right, Xiangbei wants to dominate the country. Then ours is glory. Let all the players know that we need glory, the Xiangbei basketball team needs glory, and my life is glory!" Mitsui's handsome face was full of perseverance.
"Senior Mitsui is so handsome, the serious senior Mitsui is always so confident, so charming" Oops, what am I thinking, so ashamed. Will Senior Mitsui like me? Mari looked at Mitsui stupidly, and his heart continued to sink by Mitsui's side.
"Mari" ...... Looking at Mari's obsessive eyes, Mitsui called gently.
"What, oops, senior......" Looking at Mitsui's smiling eyes, Mari bit her lip and rewarded Mitsui with a hygienic eye. "Senior, I listen to the song you usually hum in your mouth, what is it?"
Of course, many people who love slam dunk know this song, and the song "I Want to Say I Like You Loudly" is the theme song of slam dunk. Mitsui in his previous life had watched the slam dunk many times and was deeply attracted by this song.
In his previous life, he studied Japanese at university, and he said that only by understanding the enemy can he destroy the enemy. In fact, Mitsui studied Japanese in order to study Japanese body art films. Of course, this must not be said. This song will be sung naturally.
I usually hum a few words when I train, which can be regarded as adjusting my mood. Over time, everyone knew, but I didn't expect Mari to ask this time.
"Hehe, this song is called "I Want to Say I Like You Loudly", which is a song that expresses his love for basketball. Mitsui was stunned for a moment and explained.
"That's it" Mari first heard "It Seems to Say I Like You Loudly", I felt depressed for no reason, did Senior Mitsui have someone I liked? Later, when I heard that it was to express my love for basketball, I was finally relieved, but I was a little disappointed, if the senior said this to me, how good it would be.
"Senior Mitsui, who sang this song, it's very good, I want to use it for the basketball team as a promotion" Mari then said his thoughts, while looking at Mitsui expectantly.
Mitsui was naturally very happy with the beauty's request, and agreed to it right away. But I just thought of composing music from my roots. He doesn't even know staves, he can only sing.
"Uh, Mari" Mitsui scratched the back of his head with his hand embarrassedly, "This, this song is not scored"
"If Mitsui loses it, tell me who sang it, I'll go find it" Mari waved his hand and smiled. Indicates that it is fine.
"No, I made this song up randomly, I can only sing it, I can't compose it" Mitsui spread his hands awkwardly, with a shy smile on his face.
"Senior Mitsui's shy expression is so cute" Mitsui would probably be happy if he knew Mari's thoughts, Mitsui was embarrassed because, this song is the theme song of Slam Dunk, what does it have to do with him, it's just that I'm embarrassed because of plagiarism.
"Then Senior Mitsui will sing it to me, I'll record it, and find some senior sisters to compose it" Mari was relieved, all of them are so talented in Senior Mitsui.
"Hehe, then I'll trouble you" Mitsui's words are not duplicity, what Mari has done for a while Mitsui is in his eyes, and he is moved in his heart.
"Am I running in the streets under the dazzling sun, and you slap me on the shoulder as usual......"
"Ah, listen to it, Senior Mitsui can become a star if he doesn't play basketball," Mari couldn't help but joke.
Mitsui looked at Mari who was smiling in front of him, his heart was agitated, and he blurted out, "If Mari wants our basketball club, I think everyone's training will be more enthusiastic" Mari listened, his little face turned red again, "I ignore you" turned around and left in a hurry.
Mari worked quickly, and the song was soon broadcast on the school radio club and used as a cheerleading anthem. Looking at the energetic appearance of the Xiangbei cheerleaders and the two big words "glory" hanging on the wall of the basketball hall. The basketball team is actually even worse.
Finally one day, Ayako got the bracket for the qualifiers.
The seeded teams of the four regions are: Hainan, Xiangyang, Buri and Lingnan. Xiangbei is divided into Zone C, I don't know if it's Xiangbei's luck or the other three teams' luck?
"Buri is also a traditional strong team, last year's fourth-place finish!" the first-year students said about Buri as a seeded team.
"No matter how strong Buri is, it can't be better than Lingnan, and it's a certainty that we reached the joint final this year," Mitsui said.
"Anyway, let's start with the first game," Akagi concluded.
"Mitsui didn't feel good in the stands last year," Akagi looked at Mitsui.
"Of course!" Mitsui said, raising an eyebrow.
"Then let them see that we are coming to Xiangbei this year"
"That's what it means"
Ayako made a large copy of the grouping table and pasted it on the wall of the basketball hall. Xiangbei's first-round showdown Kakuno High School.
The qualifiers for the county competition are the games organized by the county, and unlike the friendly matches between schools, the basketball hall in Xiangbei definitely does not meet the requirements.
Not to mention Xiangbei, even the stadium of a private school like Lingnan can not be used because of the lack of auditorium. Tournaments can only be played in county public basketball halls.
The speeches of the leaders made the players off the field and the spectators on the sidelines drowsy, and Mitsui admired these politicians who could speak for half an hour without repeating words. finally survived the boring opening ceremony, and in this year's opening game, the match between Xiangbei High School and Kakuno High School began.
Since Xiangbei High School has not made it to the first round in history, and Kakuno High School does not have an outstanding record, there are almost no fans who come to watch the game between the two teams. But maybe it was just the opening ceremony, and some neutral fans stayed and watched it with the attitude of just looking at it when they came.
A group of cheerleaders wearing black Xiangbei school uniforms in the southwest of the stadium pulled a long banner with two yellow letters on a red background. The two big words "glory" are dazzling.
Although there are only more than 50 people, such a formation has greatly boosted the morale of all people in northern Xiangbei.
"Kadono High School doesn't have particularly strong players, so everyone just needs to play according to their usual tactics. Mitsui started and opened the score within ten minutes, ending the first half to give time to the first grade. Oh, hehe, hehe," Coach Anzai still sat down like Maitreya Buddha. The composure that can't be shaken in the game with Kakuno.
"Yes, Coach"
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Kadono High School starters: Center: Ita Chi Tian 2 height 194 cm No. 4 power forward: Hirohiko Chao height 183 cm No. 5 small forward: Toyama Satoriya height 185 cm No. 10 scoring guard: Shintang front height 175 cm No. 12 point guard: Makimura Takaya height 184 cm No. 14 Xiangbei High School starter: center: Akagi Goken height 197 cm No. 4 power forward: Tokuo Horita height 188 cm No. 7 small forward: Mitsui Shou 185 cm height No. 5 scoring guard: Ki Konobu 178 cm height No. 6 point guard: Miyagi Ryota height 166 cm No. 8The "Dut" contest begins. The basketball was thrown high, and the body like a red wood tower flew up quickly. Naturally, no one in the prefecture can win against Akagi. The basketball was slapped at Miyagi.
Miyagi dribbled the ball and quickly wanted to attack the opponent's half. Aggro. The players of Xiangbei are naturally full of confidence in Akagi, and when Akagi jumps the ball, Mitsui is ready to run to the opponent's half.
Sure enough, as soon as Mitsui reached the top of the half-court arc, the basketball came out of Miyagi's hands. Very timely. Facing the empty and hornless forbidden area, Mitsui inhales, squats, raises his hand, and presses his wrist.
The basketball slid through a beautiful arc in the air and went into the net. Three points.
"Wow, that No. 5 shot so well"
"The posture is beautiful, and the work is standard"
"But it's too capricious, and there is no rebounding guarantee for shooting in this situation."
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"Xiangbei, come on, Xiangbei, come on"
Mitsui took the lead, igniting the enthusiasm of the Xiangbei cheerleaders, and the rhythmic shouts continued to sound. Although the voices of more than 50 people are not loud, it is enough to make the Xiangbei basketball team work harder.
Although Kakuno was unhappy with Mitsui's arrogant shooting, he was not affected too much. Basketball was quickly sent, and Kadono center Ita Kitaji also had 194 cm. Basketball is naturally called the main player who is handed over to him.
Turn around, lean back, and sway. Shooting. Itakida II also has good basket skills. However, his opponent is Akagi, and today he can only be destined to cup.
"It's not that easy" As soon as the words fell, the sound of Akagi's cap was heard.
"Wow, the captain's trick - cover the hot pot"
"Swatt flies!"
With a strong teammate this year, Akagi's inner ambition can finally be revealed, and he showed good competitive form from the start of today.
Tokuo stuck the opponent's power forward Hirohiko Chao and took the ball player into his arms. Quickly wear it to Miyagi.
Miyagi is known as a lightning flint, and the speed of letting go is naturally unmatched. The front court simply accelerates to pull away the breakaway defender, continues to rush two steps inside, and passes the ball to the follower Twilight. Feint, acceleration in disguise, go around behind the defender, and play a layup. The basketball obediently drilled into the hoop.
"Good Ball"
"Well done"
"Ayako......" Miyagi held out two fingers to Ayako on the sidelines and made a victory gesture.
"Stupid, back to defense" Akagi was furious.