At Jun Uozumi's restaurant.
Sakuragi Hanamichi took a leisurely bite of sashimi, then drank a large gulp of baijiu, letting out a hearty "Ah!"
"The food is great! The wine is great! It's so satisfying!" Sakuragi Hanamichi said contentedly.
Jun Uozumi simply smiled calmly.
Sakuragi Hanamichi asked, "Uozumi! If, and I mean if! If Ryonan didn't make it to the national tournament, would you really choose to quit the Ryonan basketball team and pursue your dream of becoming a chef?"
This question made Jun Uozumi frown instantly.
After thinking for a while, Jun Uozumi replied, "Actually, I've thought about this before. To be honest, if Ryonan doesn't qualify for the national tournament, I might really quit the Ryonan basketball team and focus on being a chef."
After saying that, Jun Uozumi gripped the cleaver tightly and chopped down hard, cutting a piece of meat on the cutting board in two.
Sakuragi Hanamichi picked up his glass and took another sip of strong liquor. However, this time, his face didn't show any enjoyment. Instead, he looked serious and said, "Uozumi, I've always had a question for you. In your mind, can basketball players and chefs really be equated?"
This time, Jun Uozumi did not hesitate. He smiled calmly and said, "Basketball, and the national basketball tournament, is my youth right now, it is everything to me right now. But, being a chef is the direction I will strive for my whole life."
After hearing the answer, Sakuragi Hanamichi hummed in agreement and then took another big gulp of baijiu.
Indeed, there is no distinction between high and low status in any profession.
Why is it that other people's dream can be to become an excellent chef?
In another world, it seems that everyone's dream is to make money!
Why is this happening?
Why is it so difficult to find inner peace and tranquility, and to achieve inner peace?
Why is making money the first thing on your mind every day when you open your eyes? It's because you can't always get around interpersonal relationships and social niceties.
If things continue like this, how can we talk about rise and rejuvenation?
Is this just self-deception?
He drank quite a bit of alcohol without realizing it, and Sakuragi Hanamichi's gaze gradually became hazy. He murmured a chant:
"Zhao guest wears a silk tassel, Wu hook shines like frost and snow."
"A silver saddle shines on a white horse, swift as a shooting star."
"Kill one man in ten steps, leave no trace for a thousand miles."
"Having accomplished his task, he left without a trace, concealing his identity and name."
At this point, Sakuragi Hanamichi suddenly stood up and continued reciting: "Passing by a restaurant, I draw my sword and lay it across my knees."
"Let's roast and eat, then the fish will stop!"
As he spoke, Sakuragi Hanamichi pretended to use his chopsticks to pick up a piece of meat and send it toward Uozumi Jun, but it was just a formality. After all, Uozumi Jun looked completely bewildered and wouldn't actually accept anything from him.
"Let's raise a toast, Sakuragi!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi picked up his glass and, as if to persuade himself to drink, downed the glass of wine in one gulp.
"Three cups of wine and I've made my vows; the Five Sacred Mountains seem light as a feather."
"After the eyes are blurred and the ears are hot, a sense of pride and joy arises."
At this point, Sakuragi Hanamichi appeared very happy, displaying a carefree and unrestrained demeanor.
Just as he was about to continue reading, he suddenly realized that what he was about to read didn't quite fit the current situation.
He paused for a moment, then made two consecutive "uh" sounds.
After a moment's thought, he revealed a carefree expression, skipping over the incongruous parts and directly beginning to finish: "Who can write down Your Excellency's 'Tai Xuan Jing' with white hair?"
After reciting the last sentence, for some reason, the tipsy Sakuragi Hanamichi suddenly said something inexplicable: "There are probably not many people who can dedicate their entire lives to writing a book that will be passed down through the ages, are there?"
Sakuragi Hanamichi's unusual performance made Uozumi Jun shake his head helplessly.
Sure enough, people do behave very differently after drinking alcohol.
...
As soon as Akagi Takenori returned home, he realized that guests had come to visit.
Because there were two more pairs of guests' shoes at the door.
"A guest has arrived?" Akagi Takenori asked.
Haruko Akagi had already come out to greet Takenori Akagi, nodding and saying, "Yes! He's a very important guest!"
Haruko Akagi was filled with excitement, but deliberately didn't reveal all the information about the guest, maintaining a sense of mystery.
When Takenori Akagi entered the living room, he was shocked to discover that the guests were Kazuo Karasawa, the coach of Fukasawa Sports University, and Shota Sugiyama, a star player.
You should know that Shenze Sports University has the number one university basketball team in the country!
Shota Sugiyama plays center.
Akagi Takenori was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Seeing this, Coach Kazuo Karasawa smiled and said, "Akagi-kun, please don't be nervous. This is your own home!"
Akagi Takenori nodded repeatedly, making "oh oh" sounds, and then sat down opposite the two of them.
"Akagi-kun, many excellent centers have emerged in this year's Kanagawa preliminaries, such as Toru Hanagata of Shohoku, Kazuma Takasago of Kainan, and Jun Uozumi of Ryonan."
At this point, Coach Kazuo Tangze paused, smiled slightly, and continued, "However, among them, I have the highest opinion of Takenori Akagi from Shohoku."
Shota Sugiyama, who was standing next to him, chimed in, "I think so too."
Upon hearing this, Haruko Akagi, who was standing to the side, couldn't hide her smile.
Akagi Takenori appeared agitated and remained silent.
Tang Zeyi seemed to be used to this kind of scene. Before Akagi Takenori could react, he continued, "I think you should know that our Fukasawa Sports University basketball team is the best in the country!"
The tone of these words was clearly one of pride and self-satisfaction, leaving no room for denial.
Finally, Kazuo Karasawa asked, "So, Akagi-kun, would you like to join us?"
Akagi Takenori answered without hesitation, "Yes! Of course I'm willing!"
Only a fool would refuse such a good deal!
Kazuo Tangze nodded in satisfaction and continued, "However, you're still a nobody when it comes to the national tournament. To convince those around me, you must achieve something in the national tournament. Akagi-kun, please make it into the top eight of the national tournament!"
Takenori Akagi stated firmly, "We will soon show fans across the country the true strength of Shohoku! And our goal isn't just the top eight, but to dominate the nation!"
Akagi Takenori's confident performance earned nods of approval from Karasawa Kazuo and Sugiyama Shota.
A strong person should have this kind of confidence!
However, after Kazuo Karasawa and Shota Sugiyama left Takenori Akagi's house, Takenori Akagi could no longer control his excited emotions.
"Hohoho! People from Fukasawa University of Physical Education are looking for me! People from Fukasawa University of Physical Education are looking for me!"
"I will dominate the whole country! I will dominate the whole country!"
"Fukasawa Sports University! I will definitely join Fukasawa Sports University! Even in college, I will still be a key player on the university basketball team!"
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