Black Basketball: A false start

Chapter 4: Teiko Junior High School Basketball Club Recruits New Members
Kaneki Ken stood at the gate of Teiko Junior High School, and was deeply attracted by the youthful and energetic campus scene in front of him. Cherry blossom trees were in full bloom along both sides of the path, and the pink and white petals danced in the wind, like pink snowflakes gently falling, giving the junior high school a romantic color.

Taking a deep breath of the air mixed with the scent of flowers and books, Kaneki Ken couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation for a new life.

"Ah~ This junior high school life full of youthful atmosphere is so wonderful." Kaneki Ken sighed as he leisurely strolled along the path in the campus. His thoughts gradually drifted away from the experiences of his previous life, and he began to imagine his study and life here.

"From now on, I am Kaneki Ken, a junior high school student at Teiko Junior High School." As time passed, Kaneki Ken, who traveled through time, gradually accepted his current identity.

At this moment, a tall, dark figure walked over from the edge of the basketball court next to him, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves onto his energetic face - it was Aomine Daiki.

"Hello, long time no see. Isn't this Kaneki Ken? Are you completely well? You can go to school now." Aomine Daiki's voice was bright and enthusiastic. He stopped, smiled and patted Kaneki Ken's shoulder to greet him.

Kaneki Ken smiled slightly and responded politely: "Yes, long time no see, Qingfeng classmate, I just transferred here today, after all, you said you would protect me."

Want to ask why Kaneki Ken transferred to Teiko Junior High School? Nonsense! No matter how strong Kaneki Ken is, the Teiko Junior High School in the past three years can be called the Teiko of the Universe. If he doesn't join them, relying on Kaneki Ken alone, he can only say that someone lost, but Kaneki Ken didn't. What if there is a mission later to defeat the Generation of Miracles? How can a person with colored hair withstand the siege of a group of killers? Instead of doing this, it is better to snatch the position of the ace from this group of people, which can also be regarded as breaking the plot. It is definitely not to join if you can't beat them! It's just choosing the most difficult path!

Just as the two were chatting, a crisp laugh interrupted their conversation. Following the sound, they saw a girl with long pink hair walking towards them, holding a thick notebook in her hand. "Aomine-kun, what are you talking about? You look so happy." Taoi Satsuki's voice was like a spring breeze, making people feel particularly comfortable.

"Oh, it's May! I just happened to meet Kaneki here. He said he transferred to our Teiko School and will be our classmate from now on." Aomine Daiki introduced.

"That's great, Kaneki-kun. I'm Momoi Satsuki. You should get along well with A-Da and the others in the future." Momoi Satsuki smiled and said coquettishly while holding Kaneki Ken's arm.

Kaneki Ken gently touched Momoi Satsuki's head, feeling the warmth and softness of his palm, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. "Of course, Satsuki. We are good friends, aren't we?" He responded with a smile.

"Okay, don't waste time." Aomine Daiki said excitedly, "You came at the right time, Kaneki. Today is the time for school clubs to recruit new members. Why don't you join the basketball club with me!"

"Oh, don't interfere with Kaneki's choice~" Taoi Satsuki scolded, then turned to look at Kaneki Ken and said, "Kaneki, what club do you want to join?"

"It just so happens that I also want to try out the basketball club. After all, I don't know much about other sports." Kaneki Ken said with a smile.

"Okay, okay, since that's the case, let's not waste time." Aomine Daiki interrupted the two of them impatiently and said, "Hurry up and go to the basketball court, or the basketball club will be full." "Oh, don't worry! Kaneki, you just came to our Teiko and may not be familiar with the environment. Let A-Da and I take you to the court!" Momoi Satsuki invited.

"Then thank you for your help." Kaneki Ken nodded and thanked the two of them.

"We are all friends, why be so polite!" Aomine Daiki hooked his arm around Kaneki Ken's neck and pulled him towards the basketball hall.

"Oh, A'da! Wait for me!" Looking at the two people's receding backs, Taoi Satsuki stomped her feet angrily, and then chased in the direction of the two people.

Soon, they arrived at the basketball hall of Teiko Junior High School. The basketball team's recruitment activities were in full swing in the school's basketball hall. The atmosphere in the hall was tense and enthusiastic, and the air was filled with the breath of youth and sweat.

At the entrance, several seniors in charge of registration sat at a long table. They smiled and patiently filled in information and issued number plates to each new student who came to participate in the recruitment. The new students came in groups of three or five or alone, with excited and nervous expressions on their faces. They either looked down to check their numbers or cheered each other up, ready to face the next challenge.

The entire venue is divided into two different parts, each with professional testing equipment and staff. The left side is for basic physical fitness tests, including measurements of height, weight, speed, jumping and other items, while the right side is for relatively intense basketball skills tests. On the basketball court, under several basketball hoops, staff have prepared basketballs and timers. The test items include dribbling around the pole, spot shooting, three-step layups, etc., each of which tests the freshmen's basic basketball skills and reaction speed.

As time went by, more new faces appeared at the entrance of the arena. The newcomers whispered to each other nervously, and occasionally looked up at the seniors who were already waiting on the court.

At this moment, an expressionless senior who was about 1.8 meters tall stood up. He clapped his hands lightly, attracting everyone's attention. "Hello everyone! Welcome to the basketball team. I am Nijimura Shuzo, the captain of Teiko Junior High School." His voice was loud and powerful, instantly interrupting the whispers of the newcomers on the court. Nijimura Shuzo saw the scene in front of him and nodded with satisfaction.
"Dear rookies, first of all, on behalf of the Teiko Junior High School basketball team, I would like to welcome you, the new blood."

Nijimura Shuzo paused, then continued, "However, in Teikou Junior High School, basketball is more than just an extracurricular hobby. Here, you only have two tasks: become stronger, and then win the game. So the training you receive here will be very strict. Those students who only regard the basketball club as an extracurricular activity can quit now."

As Nijimura Shuzo finished speaking, there was an uproar in the stadium. Many amateur enthusiasts whispered to each other for a while and then left the stadium silently. Suddenly, the number of newcomers decreased by one third.

Looking at the newcomers who left one after another, Nijimura Shuzo said calmly, "It seems that those who are left are all confident in themselves. Let me introduce our Teikou. Teikou is divided into the First Army, the Second Army, and the Third Army. You newcomers are all in the Third Army when you first come in, and when you are strong enough, you can gradually enter the Second Army and the Third Army. Of course, if any of you are confident in your own ability, you can challenge the seniors in the First Army after the physical test. The winner can stay in the First Army, and the loser will be directly transferred to the Third Army. There are no weak people in our Teikou Junior High School."

Listening to Nijimura Shuzo's unique welcome speech on the stage, Kaneki Ken and Aomine Daiki looked at each other, and a hint of excitement and pride gradually emerged in their eyes. What they didn't notice was that in the crowd behind them, there were several figures like them, and their expressions gradually became playful.

(End of this chapter)