Chapter 135 Practice Match (3)

After receiving the ball from Amami-san, Arae-san quickly cut into the enemy line by herself.

Amami-san and the other teammates were also moving to support her, but she pretended that they didnt exist, her eyes were only focused on the net.

Seeing this, class 11 took advantage of it and sent both Nakamura-san and Umi to mark her.

Umi could match her in terms of speed while Nakamura-san was taller than her. It took two of them to block her, but since she didnt want to cooperate with the rest of her team, the risks involved with double-teaming were negligible.

Why are you trying to break through by yourself? You of all people should know that basketball is a team sport.

Hmm So you guys practiced how to defend too Im impressed

Arae-san made a surprised expression for the first time as she was gradually driven back out to the arc.

Maybe she figured that things wouldnt go well for her if it were to continue like this, so she turned her gaze to a certain someone that was standing nearby.

Just kidding

?!

She threw the ball between Umis legs, ran past her, picked up the ball and shot it.

It was an awkward position to shoot from, but she managed to score flawlessly.

You think you could impress your boyfriend with a performance like that? Youre so lame.

You

Arae-san snickered at Umi while flipping her wavy brown hair.

She was caught off guard by the plays that Umi and the others made, but she managed to pierce through their defense easily. As expected of a club level player.

Its okay, Asanagi-chan, she just caught us by surprise this time, well definitely get her next time.

Yeah, its fine~

Well get her next time~

Mm Lets do this, everyone!

After that, Umi and her teammates regained their composure and prepared to attack.

From there, the back-and-forth game continued for a while.

Class 11 would successfully score every time because of their amazing teamwork and class 10 would even the score by relying on Arae-san alone.

When the first half was over, the game was tied.

I went to visit class 11s break area, taking advantage of the break time. Along the way, my eyes met with Amami-sans, who was giving me a subtle look. She mouthed Go at me and I did exactly what she told me to.

Uh, good job, Umi.

Mm! So, what do you think? Did we do good?

You guys are amazing. You guys practiced together before this?

Yeah. Honestly, the reason why were doing so well is because everyone is amazing. They cooperate well with each other and they listen to my instructions well, right, everyone?-

Yes!

The girls made a smug face after being complimented by Umi.

They were so in sync with each other, amazing.

Still, Im sorry, Asanagi-chan I talked big, but in the end, I couldnt stop that wheat gyaru

Dont worry about it, I talked big too Im pissed by it, but its okay, well just need to stop her in the second half.

Oh, do you have a plan?

Yes, kinda Okay, let me explain the plan to you guys

Just before the break ended, Umi gathered everyone together and began whispering with each other.

Since I was practically an outsider, I figured that I shouldnt be hearing this, so I decided to go back to my class after giving Umi some words of encouragement

So, how far have you gone with Maehara-kun?

You two have kissed already, right?

Have you said hello to his parents yet?

Wedding when?

What the hell were they doing? I answered a lot of their questions the other day, but it seemed like they still got more questions to ask.

I pretended to not notice their curious gazes and went to Amami-sans side.

Welcome back, Maki-kun. Did you hear what theyre planning to do for the second half?

I heard part of it, but Im not your personal spy, Amami-san

Hehe, kidding~ But Umi must have come up with something, right?

Maybe

I didnt know the details of their plans, but I could guess what they were going to do.

Class 10 was divided between Amami-sans followers and Arae-sans followers. Umi had only been observing the situation for the entirety of the first half, but if things were to continue like this

She would definitely be more aggressive in the next half.

Arae-san should know about this already though.

Arae-san, they will definitely mark you on the second half, so you should start to pass the ball aroun

I told you, right? Even if all five of them come at me together they wont be able to stop me.

Fine, but pass the ball around if you cant handle it

Tch Youre so persistent

Why would I even do that?, she muttered before returning to the court. She looked out of breath when the first half was over, but after taking a break, her breathing had returned to normal.

Alright, Im going, Maki-kun! Cheering for Umi is fine and all, but since we are in the same class, dont you think you should cheer for me as well?

Got it Anyway, Amami-san, can I say that youre amazing? Youre still trying to cooperate with Arae-san even though you know that she hates you.

Ah, thats Well, I have to treat her with a basic amount of politeness at least, right?

Amami-san continued.

Also, even if she hates me, she should at least know what kind of person I am before deciding if she really hates me or not, right? We havent even talked properly yet and somehow, she assumes things about me and hates me from that assumption of hers

You paid a lot of attention to her, huh?

Mhm Well, its the first time someone insulted me openly like this, I guess thats why Im acting unnaturally stubborn this time

Amami-san

Hehehe, forget about it! Ill do my best in the second half!

After that, she walked behind Arae-san while smiling like usual.

She rarely got angry, but I could sense her anger for a brief moment.