Basketball miracles

Chapter 173 [Enrollment, etc.]

Two weeks passed quickly, and Xiao Tu thoroughly enjoyed his life in Tokyo. He practiced basketball for two hours every day and spent the rest of his time dating Yuki Uchida, experiencing the local customs and culture of Japan.

Their relationship progressed rapidly. Xiao Tu was never the kind of person who was slow to warm up, and Uchida Yuki was like she had met a domineering CEO. She half-heartedly gave in and listened to everything he said.

As long as one doesn't consider that Xiao Tu will return to the United States in the future, he is the perfect boyfriend. At that time, the concept of "male god" did not exist in Japan, but Yuki Uchida thought he was a god, young, rich, and multi-talented.

Xiao Tu bought a lot of things for Yuki Uchida. She didn't even have to ask; Xiao Tu just bought her whatever she felt she needed.

When Yuki Uchida had work, Xiao Tu would take her to the company on his motorcycle, clearly acting as her backer.

Xiao Tu greatly satisfied her vanity; he attracted attention wherever he went, making her the envy of countless women.

The two sang karaoke in the hotel. Xiao Tu's voice was so good that she couldn't believe it; it was far superior to any Japanese singer.

Xiao Tu also showcased his culinary skills, making garlic cabbage tamagoyaki in front of Uchida Yuki. The dish tasted amazing; the egg was tender, and the cabbage filling was crisp and refreshing—a truly delightful texture with every bite!

If she prefers vegetarian dishes, Xiao Tu can also cook various meat dishes, all of which are modified Japanese cuisine and taste even better.

In her excitement, Yuki Uchida refused to go back to her grandparents' house to sleep on the tatami mats. She agreed to stay in a luxury suite at the hotel with Xiao Tu, experiencing a European-style king-size bed and an American hunk.

She was living a life she could never have imagined before, a life of luxury. Whenever Xiao Tu went out, if he didn't ride his motorcycle, a simple phone call would bring a luxury car to pick them up and take them to places far away.

From Xiao Tu's perspective, being with Yuki Uchida was very interesting, except for the experience in bed, which wasn't very pleasant.

Yuki Uchida's fighting ability is really too weak, she's a complete pushover...

Now he can't go looking for older women like Norika Fujiwara or Nanako Matsushima anymore. If he did, Yuki Uchida, a pure-hearted girl who hasn't been hurt by a scumbag yet, would be so angry she'd hang herself.

What will he do then? Shout, "Uchida Yuki, no swinging indoors!" and then kick her away?

Xiao Tu could only think about such things in his heart; he couldn't actually do them.

With Yuki Uchida playing with him, Hisashi Mitsui wouldn't have to follow Xiao Tu around all the time. Mitsui regularly trains his physical fitness through long-distance running, hoping to play a bigger role on the basketball court after school starts.

Xiao Tu also took the time to learn karate and judo at a martial arts school in Tokyo. These two fighting styles are very famous in the world.

With his kung fu king talent, Xiao Tu learns kung fu incredibly fast, as if he has opened the Sharingan, and feels that not learning it would be a waste.

Karate primarily utilizes straight-line attacks with punches, kicks, elbows, and knees, emphasizing a single, fatal blow. Mid- to long-range strikes are concise and powerful, prioritizing speed and precision.

This set of skills is very suitable for point guard Xiao Tu, whose 185cm height makes him the fastest.

Judo, centered on throwing and ground techniques, has well-established rules and a ranking system, and is an Olympic sport. Judo involves throwing an opponent to the ground or controlling and submitting them, making it particularly suitable for powerful power forwards.

Xiao Tu is practicing very well and plans to spar with the supporting character "Judo Man" Aota Tatsuhiko once he enters Xiangbei High School.

If he only plays basketball, his life seems a bit boring. It would be more interesting if he could find someone to practice Tenchi Fantasy and Arashi no Yama occasionally.

In mid-March, Xiao Tu moved to Hiratsuka City in Kanagawa Prefecture to get used to the environment there.

Xiao Tu's enrollment process was very simple; he just filled out a form in Japanese, paid the fee, and that was it. He was certain he would only attend for one semester, and the school didn't have any academic requirements for him.

Shohoku is a public school, and the school leaders are eager to have a foreign student, as it would make them look good.

The only real hassle was finding a place to live. Xiao Tu didn't like Japanese tatami mats and sleeping on the floor, and most Japanese apartments were like that.

Finally, Robert's people rented a top-tier apartment hotel for Xiao Tu, located near Sagami Bay and not far from Shohoku High School. The management company was Mitsui Fudosan Residential Services Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Mitsui Group.

Shonan Coast is a famous resort destination in Japan and a filming location for the manga/anime series "Slam Dunk".

A classic scene from the anime's opening theme: Sakuragi Hanamichi stands in front of a level crossing, waiting for a dark green tram to pass by. After the tram passes, a vast expanse of blue sea and sky appears before him, and Akagi Haruko stands on the other side of the level crossing, waving to Sakuragi.

The hotel is located by the sea, boasting picturesque scenery and a tranquil, leisurely atmosphere. The area is abundant in fresh seafood, and vegetables and fruits can be harvested from the sun-drenched fields.

Xiao Tu's duplex apartment is beautiful. In addition to two bedrooms and a living room, it also has a jacuzzi and two rooftop terraces, each with an area of ​​15.5 square meters.

Xiao Tu was very satisfied and moved in with just his bags. Robert had someone buy all the necessities for him; he only needed to enjoy himself.

Mitsui Hisashi looked at Xiao Tu's accommodation and exclaimed, "This isn't school, it's clearly a vacation. This hotel is for tourists on vacation."

Xiao Tu laughed and said, "I am on vacation, and she is with me."

Mitsui Hisashi asked Uchida Yuki, "Aren't you studying in Tokyo?" "I've already dropped out of high school and won't be a senior anymore. Even if I did go back, I wouldn't be able to get into university. I'm a terrible student and can't keep up with the classes."

That's perfectly normal. How could someone whose mind is full of sports and entertainment possibly be a good student?

After spending more than two weeks together, Xiao Tu discovered that Uchida Yuki wasn't exactly an honest child either. She had been bullied and fought in middle school, and had even run away from home because of disagreements with her mother.

Mitsui Hisashi asked, "Then how will you work? Didn't you enter the entertainment industry?"

“She can return to Tokyo when necessary, and some work can be done here as well; it’s just a matter of discussing it with the company,” Xiao Tu explained.

Yuki Uchida is very opinionated; she was willing to come along when Xiao Tu wanted to go to Hiratsuka City.

People who become famous in the entertainment industry are not simple. She was a virgin and had never been in a relationship before, but once she set her sights on Xiao Tu, she dared to run away to live with him in another city. She also had a distant relationship with her family and always longed for independence.

Mitsui Hisashi exclaimed, "You're like a prince from a fairy tale. I'd believe you if you told me you were living in a castle like those in Disneyland in America."

“I could live in a place like that, but my home is more like Wayne Manor, where Batman lives.”

"..." The two Japanese men didn't know what kind of house it was and couldn't imagine it.

On April 1st, Xiao Tu and Mitsui Hisashi went to Xiangbei High School to report for duty. He put on the school uniform and did not ask for any special treatment.

The boys' spring and autumn school uniforms at Shohoku High School are not bad-looking. Xiao Tu has the physique of an international male model, and his appearance is the kind that you wouldn't find in Japan.

As soon as Xiao Tu entered the campus, Xiangbei High School was in an uproar, with the female students collectively swooning over him.

"Wow, he's so handsome! How can there be such a handsome foreigner at school? Is he an international student?"

"I don't know which class he's in or what grade he's in. I wish I could get to know him."

"Wow, is a big star here at school?"

Led by his homeroom teacher, Xiao Tu went to the classroom of Class 3, Grade 3. He first gave a brief self-introduction in Japanese in front of the blackboard. The girls in the class were in an uproar, and many of them swooned over him.

The biggest problem with Xiao Tu's Titan Body is enhancing his charisma; he stands out wherever he goes.

During the break between classes, Mitsui Hisashi introduced Xiao Tu to his good friends at school and several followers, all of whom appeared in the manga.

Although none of them looked like good people, Xiao Tu didn't discriminate against anyone and greeted them in a friendly manner.

Mitsui Hisashi was unaware that Xiao Tu knew kung fu. He had been assigned a task by his father: to protect Xiao Tu at school. If anyone dared to cause trouble, he would bring his "bodyguard team" to handle the situation.

Xiao Tu's seat was in the back row. The girl with an oval face, Erina Kawajima, was the class monitor. She mustered up her courage and came to talk to Xiao Tu.

"Xiao Jun, how can you talk to those scary people?"

"You mean Mitsui and the others?" Xiao Tu smiled.

Erina frowned and said, "They're all delinquents from Shohoku, they're always fighting. I don't know much about thugs, but you'd better not get too close to them. Mitsui Hisashi, Horita Tokuo, and so on..."

The three people in the front row slammed their fists on the table and angrily approached.

"Hey! Squad leader, we heard you."

"How rude of you! What do you mean, 'wait'?"

"We are Takashima, Tokuda, and Nishimoto. We've been classmates for two years. You can't even remember our names?"

Xiao Tu mentally ranted: Not many people can remember your names.

I've read the manga so many times, but I only remember Takashima because you always get beaten up, and your glasses are really high quality.

Xiao Tu said in a serious tone, "Class monitor, thank you for your kindness, but Mitsui and I are good friends. I know very well what kind of person he is, and I would not dislike his friends."

Xiao Tu has now chosen sides, and the three thugs are immediately pleased.

Actually, they were just pretending; they never actually hit a girl.

(End of this chapter)