Juri Ueno from Kuroko's Basketball

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The two walked in silence for a while.

Looking at the vending machine next to him, Ueno had an idea and said to Kurumaya Sora, "Sora, come on, take whatever you want to drink, it's on me."

"Thank you so much, Ueno."

Sipping his drink and leaning against the railing by the lake, gazing at the calm water, Ueno felt a sense of peace settle in his heart.

He really liked this feeling.

Just then, Kurumi Sora, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up.

"Ueno, do your family members support you playing basketball?"

After Kurumi Sora finished speaking, before Ueno could respond, he gave a wry smile and continued talking to himself.

"I think they're all very supportive. After all, your height gives you a huge advantage in basketball, and I'm sure your family supports you!"

His hands unconsciously tightened around the drinks in his hands, a hint of desolation flashing in his eyes. Kurumi Sora continued in a low voice, "Only my mother in my family supports me playing basketball. Everyone else tells me to give up."

"People say my height isn't suitable for playing basketball, and sometimes I do wonder if I'm really not suited for it?"

What do you think, Ueno?

Looking at Kurumutani Sora, who was staring at him with eyes full of expectation and loneliness, Ueno was silent for a moment before asking, "Do you like basketball?"

Kurumiya Sora nodded without hesitation and said earnestly, "I like it."

After saying that, Kurumi Sora reminisced about his childhood.

He had few playmates when he was a child, so he often sat alone, lost in thought.

When his mother saw this, she bought him something called a basketball.

And she would occasionally take him to the basketball court to play basketball.

Every time Sora Kurumatani went to play basketball with his mother, it was the happiest time for him.

From that moment on, Sora Kurumatani knew that he had fallen in love with basketball.

Seeing the determined look in Kurumaya Sora's eyes, Ueno Juri turned to look at the calm lake and chuckled, "Sora, let's make a bet!"

Kurumi Sora was somewhat puzzled; "What bet?"

"We're betting our future!"

Looking at Ueno Juri, Kurumaya Sora's eyes were full of doubt.

"The future?"

"We will definitely be the top basketball players in the future!"

"Okay, I bet!"

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Tokyo University High School.

It has been a week since Ueno and Kurumaya Sora went to Jorin High School together.

During this week, Ueno and his teammates also began their basketball training.

I also got to know Coach Xinhe again, and discovered another side of him beneath his charitable smile.

As for the basketball team members, there are still seven people.

Ueno naturally became the ace of the University of Tokyo basketball team.

The basketball court at Dongda University.

"Kyoichi, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and pass the ball!"

"Kong, what are you doing? Don't you know how to position yourself?"

"Run! Everyone, get running! What are you all standing there for?"

Watching Jingyi and his teammates play three-on-three on the court, Coach Xinhe stood with his arms crossed on the side of the basketball court, looking at Jingyi and his teammates with icy eyes and roaring.

This sent a shiver down the spines of Kyoichi and Sora Kurumaya on the basketball court.

And aside.

After glancing cautiously at Coach Shinkawa, who was roaring at the basketball court, Ueno wisely switched his shooting practice to dribbling practice.

on the field.

Kyoichi was covered in sweat, panting heavily as he guarded the letter.

"What's wrong with the coach lately? Why is he so irritable?"

Shin wiped the sweat from his forehead, and while squeezing against Jingyi, said expressionlessly, "It seems like the Summer Tournament is coming up soon."

"It's the Summer Split already?"

Upon hearing this, Jingyi was stunned. Just then, Xin found the right moment, positioned himself to catch the basketball, and shot.

"Shh!"

The basketball went in.

Seeing Jingyi suddenly lost in thought on the basketball court, Coach Xinhe's face darkened, and he roared at Jingyi.

"Kyoichi, what are you doing?"

Hearing Coach Xinhe's roar, Jingyi snapped out of his daze, but seemed not quite back to his senses. He stared blankly at Coach Xinhe and asked, "Coach, should we register for the Summer Tournament?"

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As soon as Jingyi finished speaking, the entire basketball court fell silent.

Especially the three third-year students, including Gong Liangyi, looked at Coach Xinhe with anticipation and nervousness.

Since the basketball club was founded, they have never participated in a single game.

First, there was no coach and no formal training.

Secondly, there was a shortage of personnel. In the first year, the basketball team only had four people, and they couldn't even field five.

The following year, there were finally five people, but two of them didn't want to participate in the competition and eventually gave up.

This year will be their last.

Although people say they don't care, who really doesn't care?

Looking at Miyako and the others who were staring at him nervously, Coach Shinkawa remained silent for a moment, then clapped his hands and spoke.

"Everyone, come and gather here."

After Ueno and the others had all gathered, Coach Shinkawa also composed himself and his expression calmed down.

"The summer tournament preliminaries will begin in seven days."

As soon as Coach Shinkawa finished speaking, Ueno clearly felt that Captain Miyako and the others paused in their breathing.

I glanced at a few third-year students and noticed that they were all incredibly nervous.

Looking at the tense Gong Liangyi and the others, Coach Xinhe sighed slightly and then continued to speak.

"We will definitely go to the competition, but before that, we have a friendly match against Touou High School!"

After speaking, Coach Shinha glanced at Ueno one more time.

This friendly match was entirely thanks to Ueno's name.

Upon hearing that they could participate in the Summer Tournament, Miyagi and the others were immediately overjoyed, their faces filled with excitement.

As for whether it was a friendly match, that's not important anymore.

"Tonghuang High School?"

"Is there a problem?"

Coach Xinhe's gaze darkened as he looked at the shocked Jingyi and his teammates, his expression showing some displeasure.

"No, no, no."

Seeing Coach Xinhe's changed expression, Jingyi and the others quickly shook their heads.

Even if there were problems, seeing Coach Xinhe's dark face, they didn't dare to do anything.

Ueno was somewhat taken aback when he heard that they would be playing a friendly match against Touou High School.

It's important to know that Toou High School is one of the top four high schools.

Although he hadn't achieved any outstanding results before.

However, this year they recruited many players with great potential, especially the ace from the Generation of Miracles who went to Touou.

Therefore, Touou High School is also known as:

"A rising tyrant!"

It's fair to say that Touou High School's strength this year has forced Ueno to take them seriously.

Putting everything else aside, Aomine Daiki alone has significantly improved the overall strength of the Toou High School basketball team.

Coach Shinkawa's ability to arrange a friendly match between them and Touou High School made Ueno think more highly of them.