Seiryuu High lined up with an intensity that almost sparked in the air, their desperation to close the gap driving them forward. Down by twelve, they needed this drive to count. Sota gathered his teammates in the huddle, the weight of the game pressing down on them, but his voice remained sharp and steady.
"Stick to the plan. They're expecting us to go big right away, but we're going to chip away, piece by piece. Trust the process and each other," he said, his gaze moving from one teammate to the next, ensuring their focus matched his own.