Kuroko's Basketball: I'm not the boss?

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On the other side, the stadium used for the National Tournament North Regional Round Robin...

Xiangyang leaned back in his seat, propping his head up with one hand, watching the referees on the court with a bored expression as they playfully made shooting motions.

Beside him, Masako had her right leg crossed over her left knee, one hand holding her phone and scrolling through the news, while the other hand rested on the side of Hikari's neck.

Considering the large number of people watching the game, and to prevent a repeat of the previous situation where they couldn't find seats and had to stand, the two of them went to the stadium after lunch today.

Unfortunately, due to the excessive advance preparation, not only were the seats in the stadium empty, but the field itself was also completely deserted!

"Damn it, we got here way too early! If only we'd eaten a little longer at the restaurant..."

Xiangyang complained to Yazi in a low voice, while simultaneously releasing the force in his arms and leaning his head back.

Hmm... I leaned against something.

Masako's expression remained unchanged. She raised her free hand and gave Xiangyang a light tap on the head.

Noticing Yako's attitude, Xiangyang chuckled and didn't make any further excessive moves. He simply moved his head slightly to find a more comfortable position.

At this moment, besides the two of them, there were only a few referees on the court who were obsessed with shooting. This was probably why Yako didn't draw her sword to stop Xiangyang on the spot.

"It's alright, the message was just sent out, they won't arrive for a while..."

"Senior Xiangyang!!"

Before Xiang Yang could finish speaking, a familiar and rough voice came from behind him. At the same time, a tremendous force struck him from the side, and in an instant, Xiang Yang was removed from Ya Zi's gentle embrace and returned to his original position.

Xiangyang: ...

"Did you fly here, Oohara??? I just sent you this message five minutes ago, are you kidding me?"

Xiang Yang gritted his teeth and didn't turn his head. Just by listening to the voice, he knew that the person who came was Da Yuanhao.

"Smith Marseille, Senior Xiangyang!"

Before he could figure out what was going on, Hiroshi Ohara immediately bowed and apologized. Although he didn't understand what had happened, Hiroshi's tone made it clear that he must have done something wrong.

[Senior Xiangyang would never scold me for no reason; there must be something I did wrong. That's it!]

Hiroshi Ohara lowered his head, secretly confirming his guess.

He appeared to be willingly accepting punishment.

Xiangyang: ...

Honestly, you're putting on such an obedient act, I can't even come up with a reason to say you can't do anything...

With a helpless sigh, Xiang Yang certainly wouldn't really criticize his honest and simple junior. He beckoned to Ohara Hiroshi to sit down next to him.

"Hi! Senior Xiangyang!"

As soon as Hiroshi Ohara stood up, he bowed respectfully again after seeing Xiangyang's gesture. Then, he calmly sat down next to Xiangyang. Before that, he also nodded slightly to Masako as a greeting.

With Hiroshi Ohara present, Xiangyang naturally couldn't enjoy Masako's special services as before. As he sat up straight again, Xiangyang felt itchy all over and couldn't sit comfortably no matter how he sat.

"Tsk..."

Xiang Yang clicked his tongue slightly and stole a glance at Ya Zi next to him. The latter was staring intently at her phone, like a girl addicted to the internet. However, her slightly flushed cheeks and quietly clenched fists told a story that her heart was not as calm as it appeared.

Xiang Yang scratched his head and had no choice but to turn around and talk to Ohara Hiroshi.

"Why did you get here so quickly? Is your house near this side?"

Strangely, when faced with Xiangyang's question, Ohara Hiroshi was clearly taken aback for a moment, then turned around abruptly and replied, "Yes, Xiangyang-senpai, I happened to have nothing to do, so I thought I'd come early to reserve a seat."

"Oh, that's so thoughtful of you."

Xiangyang nodded as if he suddenly understood, but he still had some questions in his mind and didn't ask them.

Why do you go to Haichang High School when you live in the North District? Are you going through puberty and want to be away from home?

Perhaps because of Kise, when Xiangyang encounters some strange teenagers now, he subconsciously feels that they must be going through a rebellious phase!

Unfortunately, Xiangyang didn't ask on the spot, otherwise he would have known years earlier that the most passionate fan on the planet was actually his high school classmate and teammate!

Years later, when Xiang Yang stood on the international stage and looked at that familiar and broad figure in the audience, holding up a banner to cheer him on, he finally understood that many things that had puzzled him back then had been explained.

Of course, that's all in the future.

At this moment, Xiangyang's "number one fan" appears calm and collected on the surface, but in reality, his heart is already churning with emotions!

[Senior Xiangyang! Sit right next to me now...]

Hiroshi Ohara lowered his head and subtly moved his right foot so that it touched Xiangyang's left foot. Such a minute movement was naturally imperceptible to Xiangyang, and even if he did, he wouldn't have paid it any mind—after all, it was just a trivial matter. But…

【!!! Senior Xiangyang's toes are touching mine!!!】

Hiroshi Ohara took a deep breath, leaned back, and his shoulder blades slammed against the back of the seat with a loud thud.

The commotion startled Xiang Yang. He quickly stood up, grabbed Da Yuanhao's shoulder, and checked his back.

After confirming that nothing serious had happened, except for slight redness on his back, Xiang Yang breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Da Yuanhao with concern, asking, "Da Yuan, are you alright? How did you suddenly bump into the bench?"

It's no wonder Xiangyang found it strange; a normal person sitting on a bench would...

Is it possible for someone to suddenly bump into a bench? That's clearly unreasonable! If it were a stranger, it would be one thing, and Xiangyang would just watch with amusement. But when something like this happens to one of his juniors, it's hard not to worry!

"No...it's nothing, I'm fine, Senior Xiangyang."

Hiroshi Ohara maintained his expressionless face, showing no emotion whatsoever. If it weren't for his still respectful tone, Xiang Yang would have suspected that this kid had some kind of grudge against him.

"It's alright, it's alright."

As Xiangyang responded, he glanced at the two people beside him: Masako and Hiroshi Ohara…

Am I naturally attractive to people with expressionless faces...?

He silently complained to himself and shook his head.

It seems like there are hardly any normal people around him...

Soon, the other members of Haichang also arrived, all of whom were summoned by Xiangyang via text message.

"Haichang basketball team team activity! Watching the game!"

Of course, Takeuchi wasn't among the people Xiangyang called out to. Besides the fact that this lazy and arrogant coach was unlikely to accept his invitation, it was also because of Masako…

No matter how you look at it, Genta Takeuchi is not suitable to participate in today's occasion!

"Huh, Hiyori-senpai, hasn't Ryota-senpai arrived yet?"

The young genius Yuki politely greeted all the senior students present, but after looking around, he couldn't find the person he most wanted to see.

"Well…"

Xiangyang rubbed his chin. Because he and Kise had been arguing every day for the past few days, he subconsciously left Kise as the last message in the notification list when he sent the message today. But judging from the time, he should have…

Xiang Yang turned his head, about to say something, when suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of golden yellow among the newly arrived audience.

"You're here."

Xiangyang grinned without saying a word, but gave Kise a look in the crowd. Kise was taken aback for a moment, then turned his head to avoid meeting Xiangyang's gaze, his action full of arrogance.

Ha... You'll never grow up, huh, kid?

Xiang Yang's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything. He just turned slightly to get a little closer to Ya Zi.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment…

Among the members of Kaijo, many could see that something was off about the Kaijo twins lately, but they were either substitutes or first-year students. In Japan, where etiquette and ceremony are very important, it was not convenient for them to ask questions. At most, they would discuss it in private.

Looking at the current Kaijo team, the only person qualified to help mediate between the two is Kobori Hiroshi, who is both a starter and a senior in high school...

Ok…

Kogoro was munching on a large bucket of popcorn he'd bought from the stadium entrance, oblivious to the subtle nuances of the atmosphere.

Thus, through a series of coincidences, the conflict between Kise and Mukayo could not be mediated by outsiders and had to be resolved by themselves.

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere didn't last long. Before we knew it, the stadium was packed with people, and the round-robin tournament in the North Division was about to begin!

beep—

A piercing whistle rang out.

The referee stood in the middle of the field and raised his hand to signal both sides to gather.

The first match of today's round-robin tournament

Shiro Rin VS Touou

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"A clash of titans right from the start..."

Masako couldn't help but sigh. Shiro Rin and Touou were both super offensive teams of this generation, and compared with Yosen High School, which was known for its ironclad defense, they were natural enemies!

Therefore, both teams occupy a significant portion of Masako's database.

On the court, Aomine Daiki and Kagami Taiga faced each other across half the court, as if an invisible electric current was connecting them.

Xiangyang also showed an expectant expression. Compared with Midorima Shintaro's shocking yet simple playing style, he still wanted to see Kagami and Aomine go head-to-head on the offensive end.

"It's going to be really interesting..."

Xiangyang licked his lips, and as he spoke, he subtly moved a little closer to Yako...

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"Please advise!"

A tribute segment is shown once per game.

Game start

During the jump ball, Teppei Kiyoshi, who had just returned from receiving medical treatment abroad, made a strong start, using his excellent jumping ability and large hands to control the ball in mid-air and throw it towards the frontcourt!

At the same time, the players of Shiro Rin quickly began to make their moves. Even though there was no one in the direction where Teppei passed the ball, each of them seemed to have victory in their grasp, and their movements were without the slightest hesitation.

In the stands, Xiang Yang's pupils contracted sharply; he had already guessed the outcome of the ball. At the same time, Kise on the other side said, "Seirin has won this ball."

The next moment, as if to verify the two's guesses, a petite figure suddenly appeared near the midfield. Kuroko, who had disappeared at the very beginning of the match, seized the initiative before the Touou team could adapt.