Chapter 249: Game Starts! Tokyo Thunder VS Tokyo Giant Bear!

Unaware of the support in the stands, Riku took a deep breath while wandering around aimlessly like a headless chicken, trying to loosen the tension in his body. Even though he always acted tough and unbothered in these situations, inwardly, he always experienced intense nerves before pivotal moments like this. He was just a normal teenager; naturally, the thoughts of various 'what-ifs' scenarios played in his mind. He chose to stay calm, knowing that panic wouldn't look cool in front of the fans.

When his eyes caught sight of Yuki sitting on the bench, a small, smug smirk suddenly formed on his face. While they were best friends, Riku and Yuki were also rivals, always competing to outdo each other. Right now, he was in the lead since he would debut in the game before his bespectacled friend.