บท 120: A Rough Way Up

The scoreboard lit up with a number as Takiyama High continued to extend their lead. 14-8.

Spectators were erupting into wild cheers, their energy undiminished despite the grueling battle on the field. The players of Seiryuu High, however, were feeling the strain of the game more acutely with each passing minute.

The absence of Kaminari was a gaping hole in their lineup. His speed and agility had been crucial to their offensive strategies, and now, without him, the team's dynamics were thrown off balance. Each member of Seiryuu High was acutely aware of the gap in their ranks, their movements slightly more hesitant and their plays less fluid.