Kanagawa Prefectural Shohei High School.
Class 1, Grade 1.
Haruko Akagi is packing her schoolbag, preparing to go home.
"Haruko, I heard you went to the basketball club today to sign up someone named Sakuragi Hanamichi. Is it the Sakuragi Hanamichi from Wako Middle School? The one with the full head of red hair."
As Haruko Akagi's good friend, Fujii inquired about Haruko Akagi's situation with concern.
"Yes! It's him, you know? He's amazing! He's incredibly strong, very tall, and his jumping ability is superb! I saw him jump today and his head hit the backboard—his head! Many people can't even touch the backboard when they jump."
At this point, Haruko Akagi couldn't help but laugh, but soon she felt guilty. "Oh dear, when I fell, he was still worried about whether I was alright! But after he fell, I actually ran out to find my brother to sign him up for the basketball club. Oh dear, that was so wrong..."
Fujii frowned and said seriously, "Haruko, I think you might have been deceived by him?"
"He tricked you?" Haruko Akagi asked, puzzled.
"Yeah! I heard that he was a notorious bad student and delinquent when he was at Wako Middle School, and the group of people he was with were also delinquents. But the worst one was Sakuragi Hanamichi; everyone else was just hanging out with him. Haruko, you'd better stay away from him."
Fujii told Haruko Akagi everything she knew. She couldn't bear to see her best friend fall into the lion's den and be hurt by that delinquent, Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Haruko Akagi said, "But I feel he's very friendly! This is the first time I've met someone I can talk to so well. I don't think he's a bad student."
Fujii said worriedly, "You can know a person's face but not their heart. These days, scumbags are very good at pleasing girls. You'd better be careful."
"Yes, yes, I know you're doing this for my own good, Fujii. Thank you." Haruko Akagi smiled sweetly.
Fujii also smiled.
Just then, a blond man rushed over!
It's Oonami Yuji.
"You should go to the rooftop and talk to Sakuragi Hanamichi," said Oonan Yuji, panting.
"You're Sakuragi Hanamichi's friend. I saw you today. What happened to Sakuragi Hanamichi?" Akagi Haruko asked, a little puzzled.
"Yes, I am Yuji Oonan, and I am Sakuragi Hanamichi's friend. Here's what happened: We were all in class today when suddenly a few third-year students rushed into the classroom. They said they saw Sakuragi Hanamichi's full head of red hair and wanted to teach him a lesson. They also told Sakuragi Hanamichi to go to the rooftop after school."
"Haruko, see? I told you that Sakuragi Hanamichi is a delinquent. You absolutely mustn't go."
Before Oonan Yuji could finish speaking, Fujii quietly tried to dissuade Akagi Haruko.
Although Fujii's voice was relatively soft, Oonan Yuji heard it clearly, so he hurriedly explained, "No, no, Sakuragi Hanamichi is not a delinquent, and this is not his fault at all. He did nothing, and he was provoked just because his hair is red."
"Ever since he met Akagi-kun today, he's been like a completely different person. He keeps saying he wants to play basketball well, join the Shohoku basketball team, and help them make it to the national tournament..."
That's what true brothers should be like!
"Did he really say he would help the Shohoku basketball team make it to the national tournament?" Haruko Akagi asked in surprise.
Haruko Akagi is obsessed with helping her brother achieve his dream of dominating the nation, and at this moment, her attention is entirely focused on this matter.
Oonan Yuji patted his chest and assured, "Yes, yes! Actually, he didn't know anything about basketball before. I dare say, today is definitely his first time playing basketball! I even think he chose to play basketball because of you, Akagi-kun. And this is the first time I've ever seen him do something so seriously!"
"Come on! Take me to him right now! I need to stop him. If he gets involved in a fight and the school finds out, he might not be able to join the basketball team!"
Haruko Akagi got up to leave with Yuji Oonusu.
"Haruko, please don't go!"
Fujii wanted to try to persuade Akagi Haruko again, since it was too dangerous.
"It's alright, Fujii. The Shohoku basketball team desperately needs someone like Sakuragi Hanamichi right now. I'm determined to help him join the team!"
Afraid that Fujii might cause some trouble again, Oonan Yuji interjected, "Akagi-kun, let's hurry up and go, or it will be too late."
"good!"
...
The door on the rooftop was already in sight, but Sakuragi Hanamichi deliberately slowed down.
According to his memory, Rukawa Kaede should have been sleeping on the roof at this time, and Horita Tokuo and his group, who arrived on the roof ahead of time, were all defeated by Rukawa Kaede because they disturbed his sleep.
But now he is worried that his presence will affect the development of certain things.
For example, today he beat up Takashima and Tokuda. According to the anime plot he remembered, Sakuragi Hanamichi ran into the third-year classroom area before being beaten up by Takashima and Tokuda.
But today, I ran into Takashima and Tokuda on my way back to the first-grade classroom from the basketball court.
Is it possible that Rukawa Kaede just happened not to be sleeping on the rooftop today?
Thinking about this, Sakuragi Hanamichi felt a little anxious.
If Rukawa were there, he could kill two birds with one stone: he could both deal with Horita Tokuo and the others, and let Akagi Haruko see Rukawa beating people.
If Rukawa Kaede weren't there, it would be easy to handle. He could simply be persuaded by Akagi Haruko to refrain from taking action in order to join the basketball team, and let Mito Yohei and the others help deal with Horita Tokuo and the others. With the strength of the four of them, Mito Yohei would definitely be able to handle this matter without any problems.
"Ta-da!"
It's the sound of someone rushing up the stairs!
Sakuragi Hanamichi realized that it was Oonami Yuji who had brought Akagi Haruko!
A smile appeared on his lips as he strode towards the door on the rooftop.
With a "whoosh".
Sakuragi Hanamichi opened the door to the rooftop, and the scene before him filled him with excitement!
Rukawa Kaede is here after all!
Horita Tokuo and his group all lay on the ground, groaning in pain.
Rukawa Kaede also had a cut on his head, with bright red blood flowing out, which was very conspicuous.
Very good!
Anyone who isn't blind can tell that this was done by Rukawa Kaede!
"Ta-da!"
Haruko Akagi had already followed.
"Sakuragi-kun, please don't get into a fight! If the school finds out about this, you won't be able to join the basketball team! Stop it right now!"
A breathless Haruko Akagi grabbed Sakuragi Hanamichi's arm, her eyes full of concern, and made the fight seem very serious.
Sakuragi Hanamichi first gave Akagi Haruko a smile to express his gratitude, then pointed solemnly to the door.
Haruko Akagi looked towards the door with a puzzled expression.
What? It's Rukawa Kaede? Is he fighting with someone?
A shocked Haruko Akagi covered her mouth with both hands, unable to believe what she was seeing.
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