Chapter 6 Basketball 05

Kurikawa Sana appears calm on the surface, but she is actually having a meeting in her heart.

In fact, she didn't mean to be overconfident. She simply felt that even if she was not familiar with the new classmate, as long as she didn't do anything offensive or impolite, the other party would at least give her some initial favorability.

However, Akashi Seijuro's didn't, his initial values ​​really didn't increase at all.

Contrary to his gentle and smiling appearance, he is dozens of times colder, more distant and unapproachable than he appears on the outside.

【Akaashi Seijuro】

Position: Point Guard (PG)

Back number: 4

Height: Current 169cm, Future 173cm

Weight: Current 58kg, Future 64kg

Birthday: December 20

Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Blood type: AB

Special skills: flawless pass, unparalleled leadership, Eye of the Emperor (to be unlocked), center of gravity destruction (to be unlocked), zone (to be unlocked)...

Personal interests: Shogi, Go, chess, violin, piano, calligraphy, equestrianism

Favorite type of girl: Women with elegant character

Favorite food: Yudoufu

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

Huh? What is the Eye of the Emperor? What is center of gravity destruction? Is basketball such a mysterious sport?

It is also specifically marked as being in the unlocking state, which is confusing.

However, Akashi's personal interests overlapped with her own strengths, so he must have come from a wealthy family. And the name Akashi, it felt very familiar.

Pulling her thoughts back to the present, Kurikawa Sana replied, "Does the basketball club need an entrance exam? I understand. I will be there on time."

"Yes, the position for girls joining the basketball club is team manager. Currently, there's only one team that needs to recruit a new manager. This position requires relevant expertise and ability, so they must pass a unified entrance test. The time is the afternoon after tomorrow."

Akashi Seijuro looked at her and said, "However, Kurikawa-san seemed to be more interested in music, art, or cultural clubs, but I didn't expect him to choose a sports club."

"After all, it's just an appearance." Kurikawa Sana whispered softly, and took the initiative to let go of the hands that the two were politely holding.

Hearing this, Akashi Seijuro paused slightly, but soon a faint smile appeared on his face. "Really? Well, I'm looking forward to Kurikawa-san's performance in the entrance exam."

This time his smile seemed more genuine, and he didn't deny what she said.

"Thank you. I will."

When the bell rang, Kurikawa Sana calmly and elegantly returned to her seat, then shouted in her head, "System, after I get home tonight, I'm going to cram my basketball knowledge like crazy."

system:【? ? ​​】

"Where's that confidence you had when you just threatened Akashi? I thought you knew a lot about basketball."

Kurikawa Sana: [My understanding of basketball is limited to knowing that if the ball goes into the basket, it means you score.]

system:【……】

Kurikawa Sana: [Wait, was that a threat just now? Wasn't that a normal conversation? And wasn't it you, the system, who strongly suggested that I join the basketball club as a manager?]

System: [That's right, luckily I have the system mall.]

"Sana, you can use the health points converted from your favorability in the system store to exchange for knowledge and skills in basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. The items you receive will help you quickly master the corresponding skills and expertise. There are still two days until the day after tomorrow's entrance exam that Akashi mentioned, so you can still make a final push."

When she heard that she had to exchange it with a statistic, Kurikawa Sana's pretty face nearly crumpled. "Wow... 3000 health points is already unattainable, and now I have to exchange it for ball knowledge and skills. Will I be unable to reach the statistic in the end?"

System: [Exchanging for skills and techniques might be helpful for strategy at times; being able to play basketball is truly important. Furthermore, these items can improve not only your skills but also your stamina, strength, and agility, which is beneficial to your health.]

Kurikawa Sana: [Okay, okay.]

So during the following class time, she appeared to be staring at the blackboard in front of her very seriously, as if she was concentrating on listening to the lecture, but in fact she was concentrating on studying the system mall that only she could see.

【Basketball Section】

Basic props——

[Basic Basketball Knowledge and Tactical Guidance → Exchange Required Value: 15 points.]

[Basic Basketball Skills and Practical Actions → Exchange Required Value: 20 Points.]

[A hard basketball → Exchange value required: 10 points.]

[A set of high-quality jerseys → Exchange required value: 10 points.]

Advanced props——

[Rukawa Kaede Possessed → Exchange Required Value: 60 points.]

[Sakuragi Hanamichi Possessed → Exchange Required Value: 60 points.]

[Zebei Rongzhi possesses → Exchange required value: 60 points. ]

[O'Neal Possession → Exchange Required Value: 60 points.]

[Curry Possession → Exchange Required Value: 60 points.]

[Jordan Possession → Exchange Required Value: 60 points.]

…

Kurikawa Sana was silent.

Obviously, the first item [Basic Basketball Knowledge and Tactical Guidance] is a tool to make up for the lack of basketball knowledge. As a manager, you must have this knowledge reserve in order to better cooperate with the coach and players in the training of the team.

The latter item [Basic Basketball Skills and Practical Movements] is obviously to enhance one's ability to play basketball personally. The points required are also doubled. The system recommends that she also learn to play basketball, which is also good for improving her physical health.

She can understand all of this.

But what's with the props in the back? Why did the style suddenly become so abstract?

Kurikawa Sana: [No, why would I exchange my precious 10 points of favorability for a hard basketball? Isn't this something I can easily buy at a sports store? Is this item really necessary? And the same goes for the jersey...]

[But the hardest thing to understand is that the items possessed by famous NBA stars like Rukawa and O'Neal require a full 60 points of favorability! And in what circumstances would I even need to possess them?]

System: [Ahem, each item has a detailed introduction and its own uses. You can click on it and take a look.]

…Okay, let’s take a quick look.

Kurikawa Sana clicked on the detailed introduction of each prop that puzzled her.

[A Sturdy Basketball → Are you always worried about your basketball cracking and leaking due to intense training? With just 10 points of favorability, you can instantly receive a basketball that won't break no matter what you do.]

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

Well, it’s really great value for money!

[A set of high-quality jerseys → Wearing effect: Stamina +10, Strength +10, Agility +10.]

Hmm... this looks somewhat useful. Anyway, it's much more useful than "a hard basketball".

Next up is the advanced props——

[Rukawa Kaede Possessed → Rukawa Kaede, a handsome NBA star from Japan, possesses you while possessing Rukawa Kaede's basketball prowess and magical charm.]

[Possession by Sakuragi Hanamichi → Sakuragi Hanamichi, the Japanese rebounding champion with god-level jumping ability, possesses the same level of jumping ability and fighting skills as Sakuragi Hanamichi during the possession period.]

[Possessed by Sawakita Eiji → The undisputed number one player in Japanese high school basketball. During the possession period, the player possesses the same level of scoring, breakthrough, and offensive abilities as Sawakita Eiji.]

[O'Neal Possession → The strongest center of the new century, the thunderous "Big Shark", during the possession period, the collision force can be the same as O'Neal's 2.16 meters tall and 294 kilograms weight.]

[James Possessed → NBA scoring champion and one of the most versatile players of all time. During the possession period, you can have the same level of strength as James. 】

[Jordan Possession → The God of Basketball, needless to say, during the possession period, you can walk in the air like Michael Jordan, and you will never lose to anyone.]

…

Kurikawa Sana: "………………"

No, why would she need so many powerful spirits?! Is she going to enter the NBA and get the top pick?!

The system explained: [You need to capture a group of young men who are extremely passionate about basketball. These top players possessed high-level items are a good precaution. Furthermore, each of their abilities possesses unique characteristics. For example, if you were in danger, who could stand up to you if you possessed Shaquille O'Neal? Or if you possessed the fighting prowess of Hanamichi Sakuragi, the situation would be completely reversed.]

Kurikawa Sana: [But it costs 60 points, so expensive! And in what situation would my life be in danger... Isn't this a peaceful world full of people who love basketball?]

System: [I'm just giving an example. It would be ideal if you didn't need to exchange for high-level items. If you have to exchange for high-level items, it means you've hit a bottleneck that you need to break even at the cost of a significant amount of favorability.]

“…”

[Okay, I understand. Anyway, let's exchange for some basic basketball knowledge first...] Kurikawa Sana bought the first item in the system mall with a tired heart. This was the only thing she could afford due to her poverty. She didn't even look at the volleyball and tennis sections of the mall. She would focus on basketball first.

With a "ding" sound——

【Level up! 】

[Props are being advanced...]

[Next stage: Intermediate Basketball Knowledge and Tactical Guidance → Exchange Required Points: 35.]

Almost immediately, Kurikawa Sana could feel a large amount of basic basketball knowledge, including basketball rules, scientific training methods, and tactical system guidance during actual games - continuously pouring into her mind.

In an instant, the knowledge in the mind was created from nothing.

It was a strange feeling. Kurikawa Sana found that she seemed to be really interested in the sport of basketball, and was a little fascinated by this feeling. She subconsciously wanted to continue buying props for the next stage, but——

[Insufficient favorability balance, item purchase failed.]

Kurikawa Sana: "..."

She was so drunk that she almost forgot how poor she was. She couldn't even buy "a hard basketball" if she wanted to.

The bell rang again, and Kurikawa Sana stood up and walked out of the classroom.

Akashi Seijuro, who was sitting in the back, looked up at the direction where she disappeared through the door, then immediately looked away.

…

The system originally thought that Kurikawa Sana rushed out in such a hurry after class because she deeply felt the lack of her favorability value balance, so she wanted to go out and find a target to pursue to earn some points.

Unexpectedly, she went straight to the cafeteria.

System: [...I thought you were so eager to come out to capture a new enemy.]

Kurikawa Sana shook her head, "No, I'm hungry. I'm suddenly very hungry."

The system calmly replied, "This is normal. After all, you've absorbed so much basketball knowledge and information all at once. Your brain requires a lot of energy to function, and your body has consumed most of its glycogen, leading to a strong feeling of hunger."

That's right! It's definitely not because she's greedy again!

But help, why is Teikou Junior High School so big?

Sana Kurikawa was not very familiar with the campus routes, and it took her a long time to find the cafeteria. By the time she arrived, it was too late and she could only buy fried noodles and bread.

She could only continue to wander around the campus with the fried noodles and bread she disliked, feeling aggrieved and unable to eat them.

…

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The warm afternoon sunshine gently shines on the campus, and the breeze blows the beautiful fragrance of the wisteria corridor, bringing a pleasant lunch break.

Murasakibara Atsushi was sitting on a bench in the back garden of the cafeteria, about to unpack his after-meal snack, when he suddenly heard a girl's voice behind him.

"Wow... who invented fried noodles and bread? Carbs with carbs..."

The girl's voice was sweet and pleasant, but it was filled with a sense of grievance that was about to overflow.

What's wrong with fried noodle bread? Isn't that delicious?

Following the direction of the voice, Murasakibara Atsushi glanced over with a faint disapproving look, but saw that the owner of the voice was the black-haired girl he saw in the corridor outside the classroom this morning.

The girl's beautiful blue eyes, like gemstones, also looked over and met his gaze.

The sunlight fell on her through the shade of the trees, illuminating her face, which looked even more delicate and incredibly beautiful from the front angle. Her long, jet-black hair fluttered behind her, emitting a deep halo.

Murasakibara Atsushi didn't look away, but just stared at him quietly.

Until she broke the silence first.

"Um, classmate... could you please give me some of your snacks?"