章 82: A Mere Six-Point Difference

The stadium exploded into a frenzy of cheers as the final whistle blew, confirming Seiryuu High's victory. The scoreboard flashed, showing the final score: 38-32. It was a hard-fought battle, and now the players of Seiryuu High were basking in the sweet taste of triumph.

Aiko was the first to rush onto the field, her heart pounding with a mix of joy and relief. She couldn't contain her excitement as she hugged Sota, Kaminari, and Ouji in turn, her eyes brimming with tears. "We did it! We actually did it!" she exclaimed, her voice choked with emotion.

The rest of the team soon joined the celebration, their fatigue forgotten as they jumped and shouted, embracing one another in a chaotic display of camaraderie. Sota found himself at the center of it all, his teammates lifting him onto their shoulders as they paraded him around the field.

"You're the man, Sota!" Ryuji shouted, a wide grin on his face as he patted Sota's back.