The opening ceremony was getting closer, and the audience began to take their seats one after another.
After the audience settled down, the host began to introduce the teams.
“Welcome everyone to the Eastern Division of the National League! I believe you all know the two teams competing in this game!”
“One of them is the dark horse that has fought its way through the preliminaries, Sansho High School! Sansho High School’s starting lineup consists of three third-year students and two second-year students!”
“The other team is… the basketball powerhouse, Teiko High School! Teiko High School’s strength doesn’t need much explanation, their numerous historical achievements speak for themselves! But this year is different! Their starting lineup consists entirely of five first-year students! This… this is unbelievable!”
“Anyone who doesn’t know the situation would think Teiko is being arrogant! Are they looking down on their opponents? They actually sent newly recruited first-year students to compete!”
“Here I want to clarify that according to my information, these five first-year students earned their place! They… earned their spot on this court with their skills!”
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The host spoke at length, and his tone clearly showed his admiration for Teiko High School.
Of course, he also gave enough attention to the dark horse, Sansho High School.
“The game is about to begin, let’s welcome the Sansho High School team!”
As he finished speaking, a middle-aged man led a team of people from the entrance.
As they walked, they greeted the audience outside.
“This dark horse, Sansho High School, is led by Coach Nakamitsu Keita! Leading the way is Coach Nakamitsu Keita! Following him are Captain #4, Kuga Takumi, #10, Naka Kin Da, #12, Fumi Saka Yuto, #15, Hayama Kotaro, and #18, Jitsubuchi Reo!”
Upon seeing the Sansho High School team appear, the audience erupted in cheers.
“Sansho! Sansho! Straight to the top! Crush Teiko! Sweep the nation!”
“I came specifically to watch Sansho! They’ve been so dominant all the way from the preliminaries!”
“That guy who shoots is amazing, sometimes he scores more than the opponent’s total score!”
“Teiko has held the position of Eastern powerhouse for so long, it’s time for them to move!”
“I bet they’ll sweep! A bunch of first-year students, how could they possibly be opponents for upperclassmen! It just shows how Teiko has declined!”
“You’re bragging a little too much, we’ll see what happens in the game!”
Compared to Teiko High School, some people who had seen Sansho High School’s journey were more optimistic about them.
After all, their strength was evident for everyone to see.
However, Teiko High School had yet to make a move, which filled many with a sense of mystery!
After Sansho High School entered, the host began introducing Teiko High School.
“Next, let’s welcome Teiko High School!”
Shirakawa Kosei, who had been waiting in the entrance, turned his head to see everyone looking at him, then stepped towards the court.
Genyu Hisho followed behind Shirakawa Kosei, noticing his steady steps.
He walked calmly and confidently, taking each step without rushing.
Truly an old hand, a veteran of many battles!
As they stepped out of the entrance, Shirakawa Kosei’s face still held that same gentle and benevolent expression, always visible, but this time it was accompanied by a slight smile.
“Teiko High School is led by Coach Shirakawa Kosei! Coach Shirakawa has led the Teiko High School Basketball Club for many years and is a top-tier coach in the industry. He has led Teiko High School to achieve numerous brilliant achievements! Leading the way is Coach Shirakawa! Following him are #4, Genyu Hisho! #5, Murasakibara Atsushi! #6, Aomine Daiki! #7, Midorima Shintarou! #9, Akashi Seijuro!”
Genyu Hisho heard the host’s introduction and started grumbling internally.
This guy must not be from Teiko, his blatant flattery!
As Teiko High School’s representatives appeared, the cheers from the crowd grew louder.
“They’re here! Finally! Teiko High School!”
“I’ve waited so long! Finally! I’ve finally seen you...”
“Look! Teiko’s starting lineup is so tall! Especially that one with purple hair!”
“Just looking at their physical attributes, it seems like Teiko has the upper hand!”
“The first four are all tall, but the last one is a bit shorter, but he’s cool! He looks really aloof!”
“It looks like discipline isn’t so strict at Teiko, they allow their players to have all sorts of colorful hair, and one even has long hair! In our school, they wouldn’t let you get away with that, they’d make you get a buzz cut!”
“Shut up! You don’t know anything, hair color adds to your fighting spirit! As for buzz cuts, are you a training facility? Do you provide board and lodging?”
Hearing the cheers, Aomine Daiki got a little excited.
“Wow! Turns out we’re really popular! There’s a girl with a big chest waving to me over there!”
Seeing his behavior, Midorima Shintarou frowned and immediately spoke up.
“Shut up! It’s not that we’re popular, it’s Teiko that’s popular! Also, don’t look around, pay attention to your image!”
After hearing that, Aomine Daiki noticed that the two in front of him were walking straight, their eyes fixed ahead.
The two behind him were the same, their faces devoid of any expression.
These guys aren’t usually like this!
Like Murasakibara Atsushi, he’s usually the laziest...
And Genyu Hisho, he’s always been a bit of a punk...
Why are they all putting on airs now!