Juri Ueno from Kuroko's Basketball

As the referee's whistle blew.

The students from Higashi University and Toou High School slowly walked towards the basketball court.

…………

in the audience.

Seeing Kise still sitting there watching the game, Kuroko glanced at him, his gaze calm. After a moment of thought, he remained silent.

Meanwhile, Vulcan raised an eyebrow.

"Aren't you going back? The second half has started."

"Ouch! Ouch!"

Waving at Kagami, his gaze still fixed on the basketball court below, Kise chuckled, "It's alright, my teammates are very strong, Kagami."

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Seeing Kise's appearance, Kagami's forehead veins bulged.

He should be playing in the game right now, but instead he's sitting in the stands watching someone else's match.

This gave Kagami a new perspective on Kise.

Meanwhile, the members of the Jōrin team couldn't help but look at Kise, who was intently watching the game, with sweat dripping down their foreheads.

Why does it seem like other people's games are more important than his own team's games?

Just then, Kogane and Shun returned carrying drinks.

"Oh dear, I just made it in time."

"Come on, have a drink, Jun's treating!"

"Nani?"

"Kise, do you want a drink?"

"Oh, thank you."

…………

Game start.

Just as the two coaches predicted.

Neither side's ace player made an appearance.

Sitting on the bench to rest, watching the basketball game on the court, Ueno's eyes showed a slight tension.

Just then, a figure slowly sat down beside him.

Turning around subconsciously.

He had striking gray hair and an arrogant expression on his face.

What was your previous state?

With his eyes fixed on the basketball court, Haizaki didn't look at Ueno.

"You mean the first half?"

"Ah."

Haizaki glanced at Ueno, his eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

He had witnessed this state once before, and that was with Qingfeng.

He thought he could enter that state too, but Qingfeng told him otherwise.

He is not qualified.

Thinking of this, he unconsciously clenched his hands.

"ZONE!"

Seeing Haizaki's puzzled expression, Ueno calmly turned his gaze to the basketball court and said.

“ZONE, you can call him, the door.”

Chapter 68 Kirito No. 9

On the basketball court.

The Touou team wasn't surprised to see Todai set up a defensive formation.

His gaze shifted, he raised his hand to push up his glasses, glanced at the restricted area of ​​Tokyo University, and then his gaze fell on A-Liang standing to the side.

"Ah Liang, it's up to you now."

"Yes, senior."

Somewhat nervous, Ah Liang straightened up and quickly bowed to Xiang Yi.

Game start.

Because Osaka had possession of the ball at the end of the first half, it was Tokyo University's turn to serve.

Upon receiving the pass, Xin did not score immediately.

Instead, he slowly dribbled the ball towards the opponent's half of the court.

Watching the basketball game on the court.

Coach Xinhe, standing to the side, seemed to be lost in thought.

His focus on defending the paint was on Osaka, and to be honest, he had some confidence in him.

However, regarding the defense of the perimeter, specifically the three-point shot.

He couldn't help but frown slightly.

However, based on his observations and research, it seems that Touou doesn't have any outstanding three-point shooters.

Meanwhile, on the Touou side...

When Coach Harasawa saw the double-team defense in the Dongda penalty area, his gaze calmly fell on A-Liang.

The opponent is trying to completely shut down the penalty area.

However, the more this is the case, the better his plan can unfold.

Xin frowned slightly as he looked at number nine who was defending him.

Because at this moment, Ah Liang's face was full of tension, and he kept muttering something under his breath.

It made him want to listen carefully.

"sorry Sorry sorry."

Upon closer listening, all he heard were apologies. Xin carefully dribbled the ball, looking at A Liang with some confusion.

What is this guy talking about?

Seeing Miyagi Ryoichi coming up to receive the ball, Shin passed the basketball out.

But I couldn't help but feel curious about this number nine, Touou. What's up with this guy?

Having received the pass and already past the halfway line, Miyagi Ryoichi charged toward Touou's penalty area.

As the one guarding Miyako, Shoichi had no choice but to step forward and defend Miyako immediately.

Seeing Shoichi quickly return to defense, Miyagi Ryoichi's expression changed slightly.

Rest area at Dongda University.

Sitting on the long bench, Ueno glanced at Haizaki, then turned his gaze back to the basketball court and calmly addressed Haizaki.

"Push open that door, and you can enter that state."

"Push open that door?"

Haizaki was slightly taken aback, and then couldn't help but recall what Aomine had said to him.

You are not qualified!

With a furrowed brow, Haizaki looked quietly at Ueno and asked, "How do we push open that door?"

Upon hearing this, Ueno paused for a moment, then turned to look at Haizaki.

"You need to find your door first!"

"Do I need to find my front door first?"

Haizaki was taken aback. His door?

With his gaze fixed on the gate, Haizaki fell silent, his mind racing as he pondered the words Ueno had spoken of.

door?

What exactly is this?

"Haizaki, why do you play basketball?"

Just as Haizaki was lost in thought, Ueno suddenly spoke up.