Capítulo 38: NANAHO'S BRILLIANT PLAY
After Nanaho called a timeout, everyone on Toshigawa's basketball team sat down and breathes heavily. That was a close call great work Noboru, you gave us a once in a lifetime opportunity to win this game said Nanaho as she pat's him on the back.
Yes , it's only natural for a player of my caliber said Noboru as he tried catching his breath. Okay, I've got a play in mind that will make us take control of this game said Nanaho as
Noboru vision gets blurry and he starts staggering.
Noboru are you okay? Asked Nanaho concerned. Yes I'm fine said Noboru as he collapsed and fell to the ground unconscious. Oh no Noboru said Nanaho and his teammates as they surround him. Give him some space so he can breathe said Yukio.
What happened to him? Asked Coach Arimoto. Eiji go get someone to help you bring him to the infirmary. I'll go with them as well since we're from the same school it would be for the best said Yuri as she went with both Eiji and his help after they have lifted Noboru up.
Such a shame, he really did a solid for his team, too bad he won't be here to see it said Kanae to herself. He just collapsed due to being fatigue, we'll take him to the infirmary said Eiji. Thanks for this you guys, I really appreciate it said Nanaho. He held out for a very long time, far longer than I expected him to. He never once fumbled or traveled he has really done well.
So what's the plan Nanaho? Asked Yukio.
We have no choice, Shino you'll have to play in Noboru's place, are you up for the challenge? Asked Nanaho. Y..yes, I'm ready said Shino.
As for the play I want you guys to listen carefully said Nanaho as she took out her Tactics board and a black marker. So Hayato you'll have the ball up here. Yukio will set a screen for you while Takahiro sets a screen for Tetsuo. In the meantime we'll have Shino cutting to the key. So then , Tetsuo will come around to score a three pointer right? Asked Yukio.
Well that's the twist said Nanaho as she chuckled. Wow, this game has taught me so much, these guys are truly amazing. It's not only Tetsuo, all of them have something that they excel at and they utilize it all in unity and putting up a great fight against Yokonan. With the score being eighty eight to eighty six with Toshigawa in possession, I wonder how this will all end , will Tetsuo win this game?Haruko Asked herself.
Listen carefully, I want you to direct your focus on both number four and eleven. In a situation like this they are more likely to shoot three pointers. As for their number six leave him be if he's within the three point line. And make sure that Yukio doesn't get the ball in the post as well as that old looking guy he's quite dangerous in these zones.
Stop them now and we win this game, let's do this said Coach Arimoto. Everyone on Yokonan's team shouted "yes!!" In response. What's our name?! Shouted the coach.Yokonan!!! Shouted everyone on the team.
What's our name? Asked the coach once more.Yokonan!! Shouted everyone on the team one more. Three, two, one fight!!
Kogure said Keichiro and Kogure turn around to address him by saying " yes Keichiro". Be sure to guard that number eleven well, in times like these he's the most dangerous person on the court. I know, if I allow him to do as he pleases we'll definitely loose, so I'm going to fully assert myself defensively and lock him down said Kogure as he walked on the court.
After the timeout was over. Yukio inbounds the basketball to Hayato. Alright everyone let's executive the plan said Hayato as he dribbles the ball up the court. Kayano steps to guard Hayato near the half court. It's been fun Hayato, but this is the end of the line said Kayano. Sorry but I don't plan on loosing to you not today and not ever said Hayato with confidence.
Hayato then gave the signal for them to execute the play. Shino cuts into and out of the key. Yukio sets a screen for Hayato while simultaneously Takahiro sets a screen for Tetsuo allowing two man to be free. Hayato then drives to the rim while Tetsuo runs around the three point line, diverting the defense's attention.
Takahiro cuts to the rim creating more opportunities for Toshigawa. Kogure who thought that he saw through the facade catches up to Tetsuo and guarded him well, shutting down that option. Ryuu steps up to Hayato while Kayano catches up to Hayato from behind preparing to steal the ball. The clock ticked down in slow motion " ten, nine, eight."
It's over, Yukio wait… something isn't right, Number four isn't looking this way, does that mean… Tetsuo was a decoy? Then the person to take the last shot is Yukio!! Said Kogure to himself shocked.
Before the play took place this was the plan that Nanaho came up with. It's really obvious that Tetsuo would take the final shot, he has been scoring three pointers all game which will definitely alarm them. So there is no doubt in my mind that they'll shut him down completely in those final moments said Nanaho.
And Hayato made one earlier so he'll be guarded heavily as well so that's out of the question. However, you Yukio will only alarm them inside the post. if you come out of the post to set a screen for Hayato, they will leave you wide open for a brief moment to defend the hoop when Hayato drives. That's where our opportunity lies to take over this game and win.
I see, so you want me to take the shot said Yukio to himself. I believe that you of all person deserves to take this shot, the shot that will decide this game said Nanaho. Hayato drives into the key and fakes a layup which drew both Ryuu and Kayano's attention who jumped in attempts to block.
In mid air Hayato passes the basketball to Yukio from behind his back leaving both Kayano and Ryuu in shock.
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