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The whole gymnasium was overcome by silence. It was so thick, that it could not be sliced by a meager knife. The audiences were gaping, their mouths open wide enough to fit a fist in a it.

Sanada was known to the whole school, both teachers and students alike, as an extremely stoic person. However, even he who was talked and praised for his lack of emotions for keeping it in check, could not hid his astonishment.

Shirogane, who usually had his eyes into slits under most circumstances, could not help but to open his two pupils. He analyzed the situation before him, from the players to the spectators. The court was relatively quiet compared to the onlookers who were starting to create chaos. Out of the corner of his aging eyes, he did not miss the satisfaction emitted by a young feminine girl with long teal hair, who was currently sitting politely with excellent manners in her designated place.

' She looks like she is having fun.' Shirogane mused and averted his line of sight to the same direction Tetsuyu was watching. ' She really has good senses. To find someone like Midorima Shintaro is not an easy feat. ' he praised.

"Additionally, that three we had just witnessed is not something that would work because of desperation." He commented at Sanada, as the latter just raised an eyebrow. Sanada felt a little awkward, considering that this was the first time his boss had initiated a conversation during the whole game and out of all things to be questioned right after a very spectacular performance, produced by a newcomer nonetheless, had left Sanada speechless.

He tried to answer Shirogane. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately, the cries of the frustrated seniors with cheers from the first years who had someone entered the gymnasium had drowned out his stutters and opinion. He breathe a sigh of relief as Shirogane's attention was torn away from him as the occupants of that particular facility sobered and regained their composure, as the game was starting to resume to its usual.

Shirogane inwardly laughed in amusement as he noticed the small movements made by the person who was supposedly apathetic. He then have his full gaze towards the court. He definitely did not want to miss the showdown that was seemingly nearing.

The GOM was beaming with joy as they approached Midorima with an extremely ecstatic feeling and obviously pleased. They crowded Midorima with a hand in the air. signaling a high-five. Even though he was reluctant, even he could not suppressed the abundant amount of proud bubbling in him.

Shuzo was left aghast in the wake of the magnificent scorer. He has noticed how Midorima had thrown the stunning shot. There were no unnecessary movements made nor there was any faults. In shorten words, it was beautiful. So graceful that it could be mistaken for an elegant Japanese dance. Shuzo was so awestricken, that he had accidentally forgotten about the predicament his team was facing.


It had been five minutes into the third quarter. Both teams were exerting their very best to keep up with each other. Kiyoshi had scarcely caught the ball in mid-air using one of his most advantageous move, with the help of his abnormally large hands. Murasakibara was in reality, a few centimeters away from repulsing the ball. However, during that particular time, Kiyoshi had intellectually made a wise pass towards Hayama, who completely avoided Kise, and scored a lay up.

The device updated the scoreboard adding two points for the uncrowned kings.

In revenge, the GOM made a simple screen, which unexpectedly was effective in sealing Mibuchi, who cursed for his careless mistake, and passed the ball to Midorima, who proceeded to blast the thing in his hands. One would think, that a shot made by a young and quite short kid would cause no problems, and could be easily blocked, which was not the current case at all. Midorima three-pointers are special and an exception amongst the other balls when shot as he threw the ball with a very high arc, rendering even the tallest player you could find, completely useless. On top of that, Midorima would never miss any of his shoots and would ultimately enter the hoop, which naturally allowed his teammates to get three points.

A few minutes had passed, the third quarter nearly ending. The score was suddenly 65-60 with the uncrowned kings leading by merely four points. Hanamiya was beyond pissed, being the play-maker for his team, he was constantly hindered by the incredibly smart red-haired, whom we have previously known as Akashi Seijuro. The uncrowned generals hanged onto a thin string as they braced themselves when they saw their opponent, Midorima Shintaro scored another long basket for his team. The uncrowned generals were so desperate, that they resorted the one thing that would disgrace all players, no matter what type of sport they were doing. They resorted to... rough play.


Tetsuyu's similar blue orbs were set ablaze with fire of fury, as she saw the oncoming attacks that were landed consecutively on her players and hidden from the blind referee's sight or more precisely, blocked eyes. Luckily, their harsh treatment only extended to the intentional draw of offensive fouls and stepping on her players feet, before they even got the chance to jump for the rebound or the passes her other members had relayed.

Despite that, Midorima Shintaro got the worst of it all. Deemed as the most dangerous member on the court by her opponents, Midorima was the concentration and prone to those 'accidents'. Hanamiya had also tasked two players to mark on the aforementioned junior, one being Nebuya Eikichi and another Mibuchi Reo.

With the two of them heavily experienced in defense, they intercepted every single pass to Midorima, obviously not giving any leeway and was adamant to not let the green head to even have his stance of his impressive three pointers.


The third quarter ended and some of the first-years whom were spectating looked horrified at the board. The uncrowned generals was ahead by nearly fifteen points which was more unfavorable than before the second half. Tetsuyu looked at the GOM as they scurried around in search of ice packs to cool down the swelling that had appeared. She frowned in disgust as she saw the dark bruises forming on their shooting guards body.

Unlike the intermission, the GOM was in high spirits and not wallowing in self pity, as they encourage each other, with no one dampening the cheery mood.


On the other side of the court, Shuzo snapped.

"WHAT WERE ALL OF YOU THINKING?!" he hissed.

The uncrowned generals did not even make a slight movement and let their heads tilted towards the ground.

"Well? I am in need of an explanation right here." he interrogated.

Hanamiya bravely spoke up, "Shuzo, no matter what, we want to win this match."

"Even to the extent of playing dirty?" Shuzo reprimanded.

"Shu-chan," Mibuchi whispered.

Shuzo inclined his head towards the stated person.

"We won't do it anymore..." he trailed off.

Shuzo massaged his temples, trying to contemplate what was happening.

"Shuzo don't worry." Kiyoshi consoled.

"Let me tell you Shuzo," Nebuya said which made the addressed person reacted.

"I admit, we were a little reckless," Hayama piped in.

"Despite the fact, we will pummel those brats to the ground, even deeper." the uncrowned generals said simultaneously, which resulted in Shuzo having goosebumps "It's about time we got serious." he heard as he witnessed them going inside of the court for the final quarter.


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