Kuroko: I had already won the championship before the miracle happened.

Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi exchanged a glance, and after taking a deep breath, Izawa Sho finally spoke up, "Coach, Asahi and I have been thinking a lot lately, and in the end, we still think we should do this..."

"Not just for the team..."

"same……"

"Same for us."

"Our starting spots will go to Shigure and Nijimura in the All-China Qualifiers."

Outside.

Shigure and Nijimura just happened to pass by Coach Sanada's door.

They both stopped in their tracks.

And Platinum Kozo was even simpler and more direct. He leaned against the side of the door and listened with his ear tilted. Supervisor Platinum, who was usually called the 'devil', did not have the slightest awareness of eavesdropping at this moment, and acted very naturally.

Instead, he turned around, raised an index finger, and made a 'hush' sound towards Shigure and Nijimura.

Inside the office.

Sanada Naoto was stunned when he heard this, and immediately stopped what he was doing. He frowned and said, "Do you know what you are talking about? Izawa..."

"Shigure and Nijimura."

"At this stage, although they are strong enough, they still have shortcomings in terms of physical strength and competition experience."

"Pressure, responsibility..."

"Without these experiences, they are not qualified to start in a major tournament like the All-China Championship."

"So I can tell you with certainty that they will be the starting core after you third-year students leave, but this year, we will still focus on you third-year students."

"They will only serve as supporting roles in your pursuit of the championship, strengthening Teiko's strength while also gaining experience from the tournament."

Upon hearing this, Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi were silent for a moment.

At this time.

After coming in, Nanaki Asahi, who had been silent, spoke.

"Coach Sanada, we all know that Shigure and Nijimura's strength is no longer affected by tournament experience. As for their physical strength..."

"It would be better for us to serve as their support as substitutes."

"If Yu or Nijimura have any physical problems or encounter other problems, we can fill in the gaps."

"Coach Sanada, thank you for taking care of us over the past two years. But it's okay. You... don't have to worry about our pride, even if some people think it's pathetic that they're third-years and have to be substitutes for first-years."

“We don’t really care.”

"Before coming here, we've already talked to the other third-year players about doing whatever it takes to improve the team. Even if we're not in the starting lineup, we won't let up."

The determination of Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi exceeded Naoto Sanada's expectations. Looking at these two players whom he had led for almost three years, Naoto Sanada couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He didn't know if it was because he had too high expectations for Shi Yu Qiuren's performance that affected the mentality of the two of them.

I don't know how much of the reason why I changed my mind from preferring Shi Yu to starting, to making him a substitute just before he was about to score, was because of my reluctance to part with the third-year players.

but……

Izawa Sho continued, "Coach Sanada, there's no next year in our junior high school career."

"As Teiko players who believe 'winning is everything,' we, the third-year students, have lost the glory earned by our predecessors for two consecutive years."

"If we fail again this year, and go three years without a championship, we will probably be the generation least qualified to implement the team motto."

Sanada Naoto: “!”

Hearing the words 'the least qualified to implement the team training', Sanada Naoto's fingertips couldn't help but tremble slightly. He subconsciously stood up, and the seat under him made a violent creaking sound!

Izawa.

Nanaki.

Izawa Sho: "We hope to win and hope that the team can regain the championship in the national championship. If Shigure and Nijimura can bring more help to the team, coach, you should choose them without hesitation."

"Although a little self-righteous..."

“I feel a little ashamed…”

"But for the sake of victory, perhaps this moment is the most confident moment in our junior high school careers as Teiko players to say 'Victory is everything.'"

Chapter 045: The next task of starting is up to you!

Sanada Naoto closed his eyes for a long time, then finally nodded. However, before he spoke again, he couldn't help but say, "I hope the choice you make today won't make you regret it when you look back on your junior high school years."

Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi both smiled. Nanagi Asahi said with a sense of relief, "If I don't win the championship this year, I will definitely regret it many times~"

Izawa Sho looked at Nanagi Asahi and said with a smile:

"Ha~"

"Then I'll teach these two juniors a lesson~"

For what we give up today, this worthless dignity.

Sanada Naoto: “…”

Sanada Naoto: "I understand. In that case..."

Naoto Sanada: "Director Platinum, I will go and explain it to you."

After hearing this, Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi's pretended relaxed expressions disappeared from their faces. In silence, they bowed deeply to Sanada Naoto.

"Coach Sanada..."

"Feel sorry."

"us……"

Naoto Sanada walked up to the two of them and interrupted them.

"Izawa, Nanagi, there's no doubt that over the past two years, you've both acquired exceptional skills while maintaining your unwavering desire for victory..."

Perhaps their talent is not eye-catching enough, but Naoto Sanada believes that as long as they maintain their desire for victory, everyone will notice their existence in the future.

"In my eyes, you are definitely not players who 'failed to implement team training'."

Fierce competition.

The achievements of predecessors.

At the same time, they are under unparalleled pressure and urgency.

Those who have persevered all the way here are undoubtedly players who have implemented Teiko's beliefs.

Platinum Supervisor.

Only on this point are you wrong.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Izawa, Nanaki."

Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi bowed in front of Sanada Naoto, their eyes couldn't help but redden. When they raised their heads, Sanada Naoto had already walked out of the office.

The space.

Left it to the two of them.

then……

The moment he opened the door, he saw Supervisor Platinum and his group, as well as Nijimura Shuzo with a cold face grabbing Supervisor Platinum's wrist.

The construction of Nijimura is like...

Are you preventing the Platinum Supervisor from entering?

Naoto Sanada's momentary shock was exactly the same as Shigure Akito's expression at the moment.

pat~

The door leaf is closed.

"Old man, don't meddle in other people's business..."

Nijimura Shuzo's voice was cold, but at the same time, serious.

In response to Nijimura Shuzo's rudeness, Shirogane Kozo just smiled back.

"See, Nijimura? This heartbreaking moment is also part of basketball. That feeling of helplessness, that wall that is destined to be insurmountable by just giving it your all, stands before them."

"And in the face of all this, what do you think of what they just said?"

"dream."

"Love."

"Self-respect."

“Everything put aside to win.”

"At this moment, they are not fighting for themselves, but for the team to win."

"'Victory is everything'. From the moment you grabbed my wrist, you already understood its meaning. Regardless of whether it deviates from what I imagined, please remember it carefully..."

"Then, stand at the forefront of victory."

After saying this, Shirogane Kozo turned and left with his signature smile. In Shigure Akito's opinion, the old man should be quite satisfied.

As for Shi Yu himself, a guy like him who has struggled in society will naturally not be easily touched.

But turning back to look at Nijimura Shuzo...

Shigure Akito had every reason to suspect that Shirogane Kozo had deliberately chosen the right time for them to see this scene, because the old man had agreed to talk to him and Nijimura, but now he left on his own.

Tsk~

This is not even worth acting.

Moreover, he was quite accurate in his judgment, almost completely ignoring himself and concentrating on CPU Rainbow Village.

Ok……

Look at the child's expression.

Probably completely occupied by the CPU.

crunch~

As Shirogane Kozo left, embarrassingly, Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi also pushed the door open and walked out.

Although the conversation just now was started by Nijimura Shuzo and set a very low tone, it was obvious that Izawa Sho and Nanagi Asahi still heard it.

Close the door.

Izawa Sho looked at Nijimura and Shigure standing at the door with a look of surprise.

"It's you guys..."

"Um……"

"Did you hear everything just now?"

Although it was a question, there was a firmness in the tone.

Nijimura remained silent, and Shigure responded cooperatively, "I heard a little bit."

Izawa Sho smiled a little embarrassedly. If you ignore the redness in the other person's eyes, Izawa Sho is indeed quite calm at this moment.

"That's how it is. The next starting task is up to you."

Nijimura Shuzo frowned upon hearing this. He was about to say something, but suddenly remembered what Shirogane Kozo had just said. He then forced himself to hold back...

Failed.

"It's not confirmed yet, Senior."

Nanaki Asahi on the side shook his head and looked at Nijimura and said, "No, since Coach Platinum has no objection, then it's already been confirmed..."

"Next..."

"Please."

"Hongcun."