Chapter 62 The Show of Love
I curled up in bed, rolling to the left and then to the right.
In the fox's eyes, as deep as the night, a few stars suddenly appeared, and his earlobes slowly became congested with blood, as if all the blood in his body was rushing upwards.
Training takes up most of his energy, and he usually goes straight to sleep when he gets home.
But at this moment, Rukawa Kaede thought expressionlessly that he probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
…less than 5 seconds later, snoring began.
It turns out that the fox, who loves to sleep, can not only fall asleep, but can also sleep as soundly as a pig.
As a faint white light appeared on the horizon, Rukawa Kaede groggily got out of bed.
Wash your hair, take a shower, and blow-dry your hair.
He stood in front of the mirror and looked at his face.
The little fox in the mirror was quite handsome, with three-dimensional features, high brow bones, long and narrow eyes, and thick, sharp, dark eyebrows, just like Nuwa's graduation project.
But Rukawa was still not satisfied. He leaned closer to the mirror. His jet-black hair was a bit messy after being blow-dried, especially around the crown of his head, where several strands of hair stuck up.
Perhaps we could ask the experienced cauliflower hairdresser which brand of hairspray has good hold.
He ruffled his messy hair, trying to subtly sculpt himself to seduce his girlfriend.
However, the washbasin was empty; there wasn't even a comb, let alone hairspray.
Rukawa arrived at the Shohoku basketball gym before 5 o'clock.
The interior of the building was pitch black.
After turning on the lights and warming up, he focused intently on practicing.
Mitsui, who arrived second, was already used to seeing Rukawa shooting hoops.
The first person I saw in the stadium was either Sakuragi or Rukawa.
Rukawa Kaede seemed a little different today. He abandoned his usual austere black t-shirt and old man's vest, and wore a purple logo-print t-shirt with a pair of new black and purple AJ shoes.
His face hadn't changed; he still had that aloof, arrogant look, as if he hadn't had enough sleep.
Mitsui took the water glass to the shelf, turned around and greeted, "Good morning, Rukawa."
Rukawa Kaede caught the ball, raised his chin, and said with obvious arrogance and possessiveness, "Yeah, we're dating."
"???"
Mitsui looked completely stunned, and his water glass almost fell to the ground.
The third to arrive, Miyagi, trotted in excitedly, "Hey! Good morning, Miyagi, Rukawa."
Rukawa Kaede: "Oh, we're dating."
Gong Cheng stumbled, nearly hitting his face: "???"
Holy crap, what happened? What the hell is this, showing off love?
As Hanon entered the building, she felt like everyone was staring at her, and those slightly eerie gazes made her feel uneasy.
Good morning, A-Cai.
Ayako snorted, looking displeased: "Oh, it's that 'flowery-but-weak' teaching assistant, Hanane."
Hanon was confused and didn't understand what was going on: ?
Mitsui said resentfully, "Tch! I didn't expect my junior to be fooled by that brat so quickly!"
Miyagi said with a hint of envy, "I've been pursuing Aya for almost two years and haven't succeeded. I didn't expect Rukawa to find a girlfriend before me."
Hanon was still bewildered, looking completely lost: "What's going on?"
Ayako crossed her arms and questioned, "Aren't we best friends? Why didn't you tell me you were dating right away?"
Hanon was completely dumbfounded: "...We started dating yesterday, and you all found out this morning?"
Speaking of this, Ayako kept laughing and said to the bewildered Kanon, "Your Rukawa Kaede has been notifying everyone, he's practically handing out wedding candy."
Hanon was utterly horrified: "How is that possible! He barely speaks ten words a day."
Furthermore, she suspected that Rukawa Kaede couldn't even recognize all the names of the Shohoku team members.
Just as he finished speaking, he saw the monkey and fox walking towards him with their faces covered in wounds.
Hana was completely stunned: "What's going on with you two?"
Sakuragi and Rukawa may seem to dislike each other on the surface, but when they do something, it's like they're playing around, like they're doing Tai Chi.
The situation is clearly different now; both of them have scratches on their faces, indicating that they are serious.
Sakuragi was a little angry and a little aggrieved, and refused to speak.
He felt that his sister was dating that vixen, and that he might fall out of favor at any moment.
Mitsui grinned and said, "Haha, Rukawa told us he's dating, but he didn't say that to Sakuragi."
Hanon glanced at Rukawa Kaede subconsciously: "?"
After Hanon looked over, Rukawa Kaede's arrogant face completely disappeared. His chubby, white cheeks puffed out, and he looked at her like a big dog that had done something wrong.
Miyagi laughed so hard he almost fell over. "Rukawa said to Sakuragi, 'Idiot, call me brother-in-law...' Hahaha!"
Rukawa Kaede replied indifferently, "That's to be expected."
All the team members looked over, each one trying hard to hold back their laughter, wanting to laugh but not daring to do so openly.
"hateful!!"
Sakuragi, unable to bear it any longer, headbutted Miyagi and Mitsui.
Hanon felt like her face was about to bleed, her scalp was tingling, and her toes were digging into the ground.
She knew that Rukawa Kaede didn't like to waste words and spoke with a bluntness that went straight to the point, regardless of whether others lived or died, but... was it really necessary to tell everyone about this?
And the red-haired monkey has to call him brother-in-law?!
Hana's toes were sore from gripping them so tightly. She didn't know what to say, and after a while, she finally spoke, "Rukawa, are you... very excited today?"
Having his thoughts exposed, Rukawa Kaede casually looked away, saying, "Everyone's just too enthusiastic."
Hanon took a deep breath, almost wanting to facepalm.
They were just being polite by greeting you!
Based on your usual style, you should have responded with a cold, monosyllabic reply, but look at what you replied!
She controlled her expression and smiled at the monkey and fox: "Come here."
Rukawa Kaede walked over, obediently putting his hands behind his back.
He was prepared to be scolded.
"Still want to fight?"
The little red-haired monkey pouted, looking genuinely aggrieved: "...I'm not fighting anymore."
The fox lowered its eyelashes, looking pitiful: "...probably."
"Then you two should hold hands and make up."
Hanon meant to say "shake hands and make peace," but she misspoke.
Sakuragi immediately bristled: "What? You want me to hold hands with this stinky fox?!"
Rukawa Kaede's expression was indifferent, and his tone was very resistant, "Idiots are contagious."
Hanon: "Just tell me, are you going to hold hands or not?"
The fox nodded reluctantly.
"I know..." The little red-haired monkey pouted and imagined—the opportunity has arrived!
As long as that stinky fox Rukawa Kaede shows any lack of cooperation, it perfectly highlights his image as a well-behaved and obedient younger brother, and then his older sister can immediately ditch that stinky fox, hehehe... um?
The pinkish wrist was gripped by a cold, white hand, and the red-haired monkey froze on the spot, its expression frozen, as if it had been struck by a spell and could not move an inch.
Clearly, Rukawa made a considerable sacrifice; his eyes were filled with anticipation, as if waiting for Kanon's praise.
They had only held hands for less than a second when the monkey and fox, disgusted, tried to shake off each other's hands.
Hua Yin decisively replied, "Hold it for one minute."
Sakuragi, his chubby cheeks puffed out, dared not utter a sound.
Rukawa's expression didn't change much, but his eyes revealed a hint of rejection and grievance.
The monkey and fox had puffed-up, round faces and their whole bodies were tense.
Mitsui whistled mischievously at the two of them: "Wow, you two are so passionate about love..."
Miyagi laughed loudly, "Monkeys and foxes are one family..."
Sakuragi really wanted to hit someone. His face was tense, and he tightly closed his ears, crying, "I can't hear you! I can't hear you! I can't hear you!"
Rukawa Kaede sighed deeply and closed his eyes.
Three idiots! Out of sight, out of mind.
The Xiangbei team members watched with great interest, wishing they could capture the scene of the monkey and fox being so affectionate with their cameras.
Ayako stopped the stopwatch and laughed loudly: "Alright, one minute is up."
The monkey and fox immediately released their grip, glared sharply at each other, snorted, and abruptly turned their heads away.
After the team members laughed and joked for a while, Ayako said, "Now that everyone is here, let's do the physical fitness test first."
"yes!"
The Xiangbei team members lined up in an orderly fashion for the physical fitness test.
Hua Yin ruffled the red-haired monkey's head and coaxed him, "Go on."
The little red-haired monkey immediately grinned and jumped around.
She took out her notebook and pen from her bag, opened them, and saw a shadow fall in front of her.
"Nini, my wristband."
Rukawa Kaede's gaze never left her, and his tone was very gentle, showing no sign of emotion.
Hanon always felt that he seemed sullen, but he didn't show it very obviously.
Unable to resist, Hana put down what she was holding and reached out to rub his handsome face.
Rukawa Kaede: ...
Huayin: "Stretch out your hand."
The fox obediently extended its paw.
Palm facing up, fingers slightly bent.
Hua Yin reached into her bag, placed her clenched fist in his palm, and then released her fingers.
A black wristband.
It not only has English letters on it, but also a cute little fox head.
Hanon, her eyes crinkling with a smile, introduced, "The little fox and Renie."
She lowered her head to zip up her bag and heard a distinctive, slightly husky voice respond with an "Mmm".
Looking up, he only had time to catch a fleeting smile on Rukawa Kaede's lips.
"So happy?" Hana thought.
She couldn't help but raise her hand again and rub that cute, chubby face: "Okay, go get your physical test done."
The fox nodded expressionlessly and walked briskly to the back of the line.
The three lemon brothers glared at him with a shared sense of righteous indignation.
Rukawa Kaede remained indifferent, adjusted his wristband, and exposed the embroidered side to the three of them.
Sakuragi from Lemon Brothers—Tch! Vixen!
Lemon Brothers' Mitsui - Raising the middle finger of civilization.
Lemon Brothers: Miyagi - The apprentice overeats the master!
After the training session, everyone walked towards the dining area with smiles on their faces to enjoy the delicious food.
Mitsui dribbled to the sidelines, dribbling the ball back and forth, glancing towards Rukawa: "Sigh, what's the point of breakfast? I'm already full from all the dog food."
Everyone looked at Rukawa Kaede and Kanon with mocking expressions.
Rukawa Kaede lowered his head, carefully wiped his hands clean, then took Hanon's hand and replied to Mitsui in a nonchalant tone, "There will be more tomorrow."
Huayin:…
Mitsui choked on the dry, hard grain and jumped up in anger.
Rukawa Kaede is usually quiet, but once he opens his mouth, he can shut someone up with a single sentence.
Unwilling to admit defeat, the Flame Man attacked again, running over and hooking his arm around Rukawa's chest. "Rukawa, are you really better from your high fever?"
Rukawa Kaede pushed him away with one hand, his expression extremely indifferent: "Hmm."
Mitsui swept him up and down, asking in a serious tone, "Why do I feel like there's steam coming out of your head?"
Rukawa Kaede raised his hand and ruffled his hair, his round face showing curiosity: ?
Miyagi put his arm around Mitsui's neck, slightly curious, "What's that?"
Mitsui grinned wickedly, stroking his chin. "How sassy!"
Rukawa Kaede: "..."
Laughter erupted inside the Shohoku basketball arena.
Not long after, Coach Anzai arrived, and everyone assembled.
Coach Anzai smiled and said, "Starting this afternoon, the new basketball court will be put into use, and we need to prepare for new training. Is everyone ready?"
The team members, their eyes brimming with anticipation, exclaimed, "Ready!"
Akagi asked in confusion, "Coach, didn't we say we were going to have a month-long training camp at high altitude?"
High-altitude training can rapidly improve athletic performance, enhance physical strength, endurance, and recovery capabilities, among many other benefits. Therefore, national teams often conduct emergency training at high altitudes.
Coach Anzai: "Oh ho ho ho... If you guys go to the high-altitude camp for training, what about your final exams?"
Akagi hesitated, then said, "But..."
Faced with the pressure of time and the preciousness of the opportunity, Akagi was somewhat anxious.
As a high school graduate, he didn't want to miss any opportunity to dominate the country.
Coach Anzai: "No need to rush, Kanon has provided everyone with a better training plan."
The eyes of everyone from Shohoku lit up, and they all looked over.
For them, Kanon always brings endless surprises.
Hanako laughed: "Training camp is still necessary, but we have improved the plan."
Traditional high-altitude training has many drawbacks—it's difficult to find suitable locations, the expenses are high, and academic issues also need to be considered.
The original plan was that Hanon had already solved these problems, but going to the plateau was not the best option.
By chance, Hana got a modified version of a high-tech sports gadget from the system and found the optimal solution for high-altitude training.
This allows people to enjoy the benefits of high-altitude training without having to travel to the plateau.
Mitsui couldn't wait: "Hey, junior, tell us quickly! What's the training schedule for us next?"
Kanon: "For the next month, everyone will be training at the Hanamichi family training hall and staying at the Hanamichi family's residence at night. Therefore, everyone needs to go back and pack their things this afternoon."
"ah?"
"Sakuragi's...training gym?"
"Sakuragi, your house has a basketball court?!"
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