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

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The Haichang players quickly began to make their runs, and the audience cheered. Haichang is now the most popular team in the Winter Cup.

"This is truly spectacular! Is this the aura of a national champion?!"

The bespectacled boy from Igawa High School exclaimed in amazement; it was the first time he had ever seen such a loud noise from the audience.

"It's okay, we won't lose in terms of momentum!"

The person with the brightest smile at Igawa High School took the lead and stood in front of Xiangyang.

For my friends... I must stop him!

"Come on, Xiangyang! I'll definitely defend against it!"

You! Everyone's dreams will definitely not stop here!

Xiangyang: ...

Hey, do you really not know what embarrassment is?

Xiang Yang stared at the "Smiling Guy" in front of him with a pained expression. Inside his sneakers, the guy's big toe was constantly wriggling, to the point where he could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of it. It wasn't so bad in anime, but in real life, it was really unbearable.

After receiving a screen from Kogoro, Xiangyang glanced at the space and jumped to shoot, but unfortunately missed.

"rebound!!!"

"Smiling Guy" roared at the top of his lungs, making it sound like he was going to win the championship, even though it was just a rebound at the start of the game.

"Kasamatsu-senpai... let's switch guard duties. I don't want to see this smiling guy."

"Don't give people nicknames so casually! Strange, you didn't say who it was, but I understood immediately."

Realizing that the nickname Xiangyang had given him was quite fitting, Lisong didn't dwell on it too much and took the initiative to walk over to Smile Guy's side.

Xiangyang also breathed a sigh of relief; he was afraid that if he stayed with that guy any longer, he would have nightmares at night.

However, Xiang Yang was wrong. At Igawa High School, everyone was a heavyweight.

"So you're the summer season champion guard? I'm not going to lose! When it comes to speed, I'm invincible!"

The flamboyant, fast-paced man flipped his hair as he struck up a conversation with Xiang Yang.

He looks a lot like a high-quality man from Xiangyang's past life; every little movement of his exudes greasiness.

"Kasamatsu-senpai, I can't defend against this either."

Xiang Yang remained calm and switched positions again.

This time it was the bespectacled man's turn. He pushed up his nose and said in a deep voice, "According to the pre-match analysis, your chances of winning this match are 99.99%. Moreover, our captain is injured, so it's almost a dead end."

Hmm? I think I can accept this person's way of speaking!

Xiang Yang felt a wave of relief; thankfully, there was still someone who was somewhat normal. He subconsciously replied, "What? Are you surrendering?"

"No, because the probability is not zero."

The bespectacled man remained calm as he uttered a single question to Xiang Yang: "Do you believe in miracles?"

Xiangyang: ...

"Kasamatsu-senpai, let's change again..."

"Change again??? Are you fucking going to play center?"

Before Xiangyang could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Kasamatsu's angry rebuke. In this round, he had already switched between the three of them.

Xiangyang pondered for a moment, glancing at Tanaka, who was passionately battling his senior Kobori in the paint, yelling and screaming.

"Kasamatsu-senpai, please give me Smile Bro instead."

Thankfully, their captain was injured and couldn't come...

……

"I feel like you've underestimated me!"

When Brother Smile saw Xiangyang return, his face immediately lit up with a smile.

Underestimating? No, I think I've placed you on too high a pedestal.

Xiangyang regretted it a little; he should have listened to Coach Takeuchi and brought on the substitute. In those few short minutes, he had been tormented countless times by Igawa's awkward artistry.

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, you're the champions, and we're just nobody. If we don't even make it to the semifinals this year, our team will be disbanded."

The smiling man put away his smile, lowered his center of gravity, and prepared to initiate a breakthrough.

"But even ordinary people have dreams! We train until very late every day! Everyone's determination is unwavering! Even ordinary people have a chance to turn the tide!!"

The smiling guy let out a roar and immediately broke through with the ball. Putting aside his "old tricks", his breakthrough skills were still commendable.

However, this level of attack was nothing to Xiang Yang. He didn't even need to force him to make a mistake. Taking advantage of the moment when Brother Xiaoxiao changed direction, Xiang Yang made a direct move and cut him off.

"Don't be so arrogant. Training until late every day is just your ticket to this stadium."

With a casual remark, Xiangyang made a long pass to Xiaogui in the frontcourt. Xiaogui roared and directly pushed past Tanaka to score with a bank shot.

"And that bespectacled guy over there, the possibility you mentioned isn't zero..."

"Sorry, there are no miracles in front of Kaijo."

Chapter 97 The Final Four are Revealed

As the referee blew the final whistle, Xiang Yang breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to relax.

The game seemed to be in Haichang's rhythm, but after four quarters, Xiangyang's mental state had been completely ravaged by Jingchuan.

At Igawa High School, they'd suddenly throw out a bunch of stuff about bonds and dreams, and then they'd unleash their full power! They were hitting all sorts of incredible shots that were driving Xiangyang crazy.

The most amazing thing was the third and fourth quarters. Not only did the guy from Igawa High School who had been fighting and quit the basketball club suddenly reappear, but even the captain who was hit by a car and hospitalized yesterday came over in a taxi with two bandages wrapped around his head.

They're already on stage, so why are they putting on this whole "close friendship" act? Coupled with those familiar yet awkward lines, it just made Xiang Yang look incredibly embarrassed.

I'm really easily moved to tears, I can't watch this...

Xiang Yang put his hands on his hips, looked at everyone opposite him who were all in tears, and couldn't help but shake his head.

"Damn it... if this happens, the basketball team is going to..."

Smiling Guy lowered his head and bit his lip, tears streaming down his face and falling to the ground. The others in Igawa were the same, all heartbroken for their basketball team.

Kasamatsu was deeply moved. If it were the Kaijo (Kaijo) club that was disbanded, he probably would have felt the same way. Thinking of this, Kasamatsu took the initiative to step forward and shake hands with each of them, not forgetting to turn back and glare at Mukayo, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Okay, okay, you're the senior, so you get to decide...

Despite his physical and mental discomfort, Xiang Yang stepped forward and shook hands with Brother Xiaorong.

Smiling Brother wiped away his tears and smiled at Xiangyang: "Xiangyang! You're right, we were too arrogant. We're not the only ones who work hard, and we'll work even harder!"

Well, this sounds like something a normal person would say, if you ignore his sickeningly bright smile.

Xiang Yang nodded calmly, patted Smiling Brother on the shoulder and said politely, "You played well. I look forward to playing against you guys again next year."

However, it's probably unlikely they'll have much of a chance, since they'll be disbanded if they don't even make it to the semifinals.

Sure enough, the smile on Brother Smile's face fell. He was about to explain when their captain grabbed his shoulder.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking so gloomy? The principal just called and said he watched the basketball team's games this year and they performed very well! The basketball club... doesn't need to be disbanded!!"

"real!!!"

Just moments ago, "Smiling Guy" looked like he had suffered a major blow, but after hearing the captain's words, his expression changed instantly. The other members of Igawa also changed their expressions, and in the end, they simply formed a circle and started jumping around in celebration.

Seeing this, the Kaijo team members smiled knowingly. It wouldn't be bad to face such an interesting opponent again next year!

Only Xiangyang stood frozen in place, his eyes vacant.

Oh no… He should have realized this sooner. How could the main team from a cliché sports anime be disbanded??

Xiang Yang numbly turned around and walked towards the bench. A sliver of comfort flashed through his mind. At least the result was good; they had advanced! That was enough. Who knew if they could even get past the qualifiers next year!

"Xiangyang!! It's a promise!"

Before Xiangyang could even mentally prepare himself, Brother Smiling, standing far away, continued to walk towards him.

He finished the job with a wave of his hand.

"We absolutely have to fight again next year! It's a promise! Oh, by the way, my name is..."

To shut up!

Xiang Yang simply covered his ears; he didn't want to know this guy's name at all.

"Did you have fun, Xiao Xiangyang?"

Kise lay on the bench, teasing Xiangyang in the same way he had done earlier.

Xiang Yang's face darkened. Without lingering, he picked up his bag, said goodbye to Wu Nei, and left the stadium. He needed to find a place to calm down.

Haichang wins 118-102.

Haichang advanced to the semifinals of the Winter Cup.

……

"Akashi..."

"You did a great job, Midorima, but I'm absolutely the worst!"

Midorima slowly removed his glasses, a hint of relief in his eyes.

If I were eliminated by this guy, I wouldn't be that unwilling.

107:97, Los Angeles wins.

In the second round of the Winter Cup quarterfinals, Los Angeles advanced.

……

Damn it, I'm so unwilling to accept this...

Qingfeng stood on the court, looking up at the top of the stadium, trying hard not to shed tears.