Capítulo 29: OVERCOMING A LOCKDOWN; TAKESHI KAYANO CHECK IN THE GAME
After the first quarter ended . Everyone on Yokonan's team sits on the bench trying to catch their breaths. Out of all the players Manabu's eyes was filled with hopelessness as he stared aimlessly. Twenty five to eighteen, Toshigawa really did a number on us, they pushed us back into a corner, what will you do coach? Said Kogure to himself.
Great work out their coach said Haruko as she smiled and handed Tetsuo a towel. Thank you said Tetsuo as he took it and wiped the sweat off of himself. Wait so where is my towel said Noboru as he gasped for air. Tetsuo is the best, thank god he's on our side said Hayato as he drank some water. You can say that again said Takahiro.
Great work out there everyone, that was a great display, you really changed the flow of this game Tetsuo, thank you said Nanaho to Tetsuo sincerely. Noboru who was tired gasped for air as if he was drowning. Noboru you look exhausted said Nanaho.
Well of course I am! You told me to run throughout the whole entire game said Noboru as he breathes heavily. There's no need to be all dramatic about it, remember that we have three more quarters to go.
For over what seemed to be a minute after the first quarter has ended, Yokonan's coach closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Here it comes Kayano and Kogure said to themselves.
Words can't describe how disappointed I am in all of you who played today. For seven minutes you guys were unable to score a single point, you were completely locked down. This is disgraceful to be led by a team with more rookies than seniors. I honestly don't know what to do to help any of you.
Do you think we can make it to the inter high if we can't even beat them said Coach Arimoto with a look of disappointment. Coach said Kayano as he got up. What is it Kayano? Asked Coach Arimoto. Do you mind if I play in the second quarter, I'll be taking Eiji's place. Go ahead , take over the game and be sure to not screw up said coach Arimoto in a stern voice.
Relax coach, this game is in the bag said Kayano as he tucked in his jersey. How did that one player single handedly take the lead from us. And he completely shut me down the whole time he was playing. Where is he from? Am I not good enough to play against this guy? Manabu asked himself.
After a couple more minutes the referee blows the whistle signaling both team that the break has ended. Alright team let's go win this said Yukio. Noboru take a break, Shino will be playing the second quarter said Nanaho.
What, no way!! Said Noboru as he stood up. You are exhausted and you need a breather, we need you for the last minutes so you'll have to rest.
But even if Katsuragi goes on it won't make a difference, he'll just hold them back said Noboru bluntly. That's it one more word out of you and you'll sit on the bench for the rest of the game. Okay, okay I understand , I'm sorry. Shino walks out on the court with his head down. Hey Shino said Hayato.
Yes? Asked Shino as he held up his head. Look alive , let's win this said Hayato as he gives Shino a fist bump.
That's right, now is not the right time to be thinking that I'm useless, instead I'll do the very best I can to help this team win Shino said to himself determined.
Substitution Yokonan said the referee as Kayano fixs his jersey in his shorts and walked on the court. Finally, I can get a piece of the action said Kayano as he tapped his shoe on court getting a feel for it. I knew that he had to play his cards sooner or later, however I didn't expect it to be this quick Nanaho said to herself.
He actually put Kayano in the game this is going to be fun said Hayato as he smirked. On the first possession of the second quarter,Manabu inbounds the basketball to Kayano and he dribbles the basketball up court. Hayato steps up to guard Kayano but he was cautious in doing so. I have to be careful when marking him, unlike Eiji he's really calm with the ball in his hands, nevertheless I have to stop him for the team said Hayato to himself filled with determination.
Kayano then crosses through his legs continuously in one place and exploded from that position by changing his pace leaving Hayato stunned. Crap! He got by me said Hayato as he try to catch up to him. Kayano then drives to the hoop and attempted to layup the ball. Yukio who was in the paint tries to block Kayano. However, without hesitation Kayano passed the ball to Ryuu who was wide open.
Ryuu in a rhythmical fashion dunks the basketball causing the crowd surrounding the court to erupt in cheers. Nice play, Takeshi, keep it up!! Shouted a Yokonan student. Takeshi Kayano is a fierce one. He can change his pace, speed and the direction he's going at any time he pleases. Not to mention he is very good at creating openings for his teammates, the ideal point guard for a team said Nanaho to herself.
On the next possession, Takahiro passes the ball to Yukio in the paint where he was guarded by Ryuu.
Yukio fake spin in the other direction which caught Ryuu off guard since he reacted to it. Crap he got me said Ryuu as Yukio jumps and scores a layup. After Yukio scores Kayano dribbles the basketball up court in a calm demeanor.
You won't get by me as easily as last time said Hayato as he got into a defensive stance. Kayano crossed between his legs and does a half spins however Hayato reacted and stayed infront of him. Unexpectedly Kayano crossed the ball behind the back mid dribble changing direction and leaving Hayato in the dust. Crap , he got by me again, he's too good said Hayato to himself as he tried to run back.
Kayano drives to rim making Yukio indecisive to either guard Ryuu or step up to stop him. Kayano fakes a pass to Ryuu which Yukio fell for. He's going to pass to him said Yukio as he denied Ryuu from the ball. Kayano then pulls up and shoots a two pointer which swishes.
Nice one Kayano! Shouted Eiji from the bench. It seems that Hayato can't stop Kayano, this will be a problem, however there's nothing I can do, changing markers right now would do us more harm than good. Tetsuo has Manabu to guard, while Yukio is covering Ryuu. And I doubt either Shino or Takahiro can handle him, what should I do said Nanaho as she bit her fingernail frustratedly.
Hayato tries to use his skill to get by Kayano to score however the ball was stolen from him. Let's score some points , show them that Yokonan isn't filled with a bunch of push overs said Kayano with pride as he dribbled the ball and his teammates responded with "yes"!
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