SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 7 out, this is Chapter 8 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to at least give this fic a try? And if you guys are wondering what happened, no, I'm not dead, just had a mild writer's block for this fic; I'm also watching Kuroko no Basuke for more inspiration.
Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the plot bunny.
Chapter 9: Let's Get Started, Winter Training
"This year, at the beginning and end of winter vacation, we'll be taking two trips, to the beach and to the mountains." Anazaki informed the boy's team. "It's important we use this vacation as effectively as possible, so that's why I've requested for Aikawa's cousin's help."
"Cousin…" Aikawa trailed. "Don't tell me… Ami-imouto?" he exclaimed, in shock at his grinning cousin at the door.
"Okay people!" Ami went into serious-instructor mode. "I'm only saying this once; this training camp will be grueling, but I can assure you the results will be astounding. So prepare for Hell!"
"Is it me, or is she enjoying this a little too much?" Miura whispered to Aikawa.
"Don't let her hear you, Miura-chan." Aikawa shivered. "She's scary when she's in this mode."
"So, what are those?" Ishii pointed to the basketball court that was drawn on the beach.
"We had Himura-sensei bring these here for us." Anazaki explained.
"Don't tell me we're going to…" Dobashi blinked.
"Yup," Ami beamed. "We're playing basketball. Imagine the team's power as an equation. If the individuals' numbers are low, we'll never make a large number. What Mizuho needs right now, is to improve the skills of each individual player. Shooting, passing, dribbling… to improve all of your actions, we have to start with the foundation of your legs and hips. That's why we're practicing on the beach."
SailorStar9: Now that's done, read and review.