Chapter 80 Gene Mutation
Wherever Ayako is, Miyagi is sure to be there too. This kid suddenly appeared out of nowhere, beaming with excitement: "That's right! That's right! It's definitely worth celebrating!"
Hanon suggested with a smile, "Everyone's been working so hard lately, how about we go out for a nice meal together?"
"marvelous!"
The young team members cheered in unison, eager to enjoy the victory celebration.
As they walked out of the stadium, Rukawa Kaede reached out his hand behind him, and Kanon instinctively grabbed it.
A faint smile appeared on Rukawa Kaede's lips.
The group from Shohoku entered the Uotshin Restaurant.
The store is elegantly decorated, with warm yellow lighting that creates a cozy atmosphere.
"Akagi?"
"Uozumi? Why are you wearing that...? Are you working here?"
"This is my family's shop."
Uozumi appeared tall and serious, but he was very friendly. He warmly welcomed the Shohoku team members and carefully arranged comfortable seats for them.
Uozumi teased, "Akagi, are you and Haruko really siblings? The difference in your appearances is too great!"
Upon hearing this, Mitsui burst into laughter: "Hahaha! This isn't the first time we've heard something like this! A gorilla's sister is so cute, can you believe it?!"
Akagi suppressed the urge to teach Mitsui a lesson and ignored their teasing.
Sakuragi jumped around excitedly in the store, shouting, "Wow, this store is actually Boss Monkey's territory!"
Uozumi looked on incredulously: "How can you, this fiery red-haired monkey, have such a beautiful and gentle older sister!"
Sakuragi immediately bristled: "Who are you calling a red-haired monkey?! I'm a super genius in the basketball world! And of course, my older sister is the most beautiful!"
Mitsui interjected with a laugh: "Well, our Shohoku specialty is genetic mutation."
Akagi glared at Mitsui, then turned to Sakuragi and said, "Stop jumping! What will the guests think of us if you keep doing this?"
Upon hearing Akagi's words, Sakuragi immediately quieted down and scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.
Uozumi looked at the two holding hands again and exclaimed, "You two are a match made in heaven, you look like a beautiful painting standing together!"
The always cool, aloof, and detached Rukawa Kaede is actually in love?! This is even more unbelievable!
Hearing Uozumi's praise, Rukawa Kaede finally turned his head, glanced at Uozumi, and coolly replied, "Thank you."
A hint of pleasure lingered at the corners of his narrow, fox-like eyes.
Hanon smiled back at Yuzumi, feeling somewhat helpless.
Sometimes, Rukawa Kaede, who is usually a bit slow-witted, reacts faster than anyone else when it comes to things between the two of them.
Uozumi handed over several menus: "Take a look and see which dishes you like?"
Several young team members huddled together, their eyes shining, "Wow, they all look delicious!"
Looking at the mouthwatering pictures of the food on the menu, the members of Xiangbei began to drool.
Rukawa Kaede picked up the menu, his gaze fixed on Kanon, his voice low and indifferent, "What would you like to eat?"
His expression remained indifferent, but Hana could sense his undisguised tenderness.
"There are so many delicious things, I really can't choose." Hana leaned closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder, her light-colored eyes sparkling with anticipation and a smile.
Rukawa Kaede nodded and looked at the menu.
Stray hairs fell naturally across her forehead, and her eyelashes cast soft shadows under the light. Her gaze was focused and earnest.
"A plate of pan-fried cod, lemon chicken nuggets, and..."
Rukawa Kaede's fingers lightly slid over the menu, carefully examining each item.
"Hmm?" Hana asked curiously, "Why did you order all of these? They're all my favorites!"
"Um."
After ordering from the menu, Rukawa Kaede put down the menu and naturally clasped her palm.
Hana could clearly feel the temperature of his fingers.
The little fox appears aloof and doesn't talk much, but it has a very sensitive heart.
Although he is young, his demeanor exudes a maturity beyond his years, which makes people feel at ease.
Hana rested her chin on her hand as she looked at him, her soft whispers conveying a love that was captivating.
Sakuragi, rubbing his flat stomach without any regard for appearances, shouted, "Boss Monkey, please bring my favorite sashimi! Any other food recommendations?"
Uozumi didn't mind the nickname Sakuragi had given him and cheerfully recommended, "Sweet shrimp is very popular with customers, and bluefin tuna is also highly recommended..."
Following Uozumi's recommendation, everyone chose their favorite dishes.
Soon, the delicious food was served one after another, and the aroma filled the air, whetting the appetites of everyone in Xiangbei.
"Huh, what's this? We didn't order this!"
"This is a beauty and health dessert specially prepared for ladies: avocado milk pudding ice cream."
The three girls were overjoyed: "This is wonderful, such a wonderful surprise! Thank you, Uozumi-san!"
Uozumi smiled憨厚ly, "You're welcome, I'm glad you like it."
Hanon sat there, eating her ice cream bite by bite. The wonderfully smooth texture made her eyes crinkle into crescent moons.
Unexpectedly, the ice cream left a light green stain on the corner of his mouth.
She stuck out her tongue and licked it.
But instead, she licked Rukawa Kaede's outstretched finger...
Both of them were stunned.
Then, Rukawa Kaede swallowed the food in his mouth and wiped her mouth with a blank expression.
Hua Yin smiled at him, her smile carrying the sweetness of ice cream: "Thank you, Xiao Feng."
Rukawa Kaede didn't respond, but simply put his hands in his pockets and unconsciously rubbed his fingers together.
Seeing him staring at her, and assuming he wanted some, Hana smiled even more, "Athletes shouldn't eat ice cream."
Rukawa Kaede remained calm as he slowly unzipped his sports jacket, leaning slightly towards Hanon, like a beast poised to pounce in the darkness, quietly waiting for the perfect moment.
"Could you please get me my drink?"
His breath brushed against every pore of her cheek, warm and moist.
That almost whispered feeling made Hana's heart race.
"What?"
Hana was a little stunned, not quite understanding what he meant.
"drinks."
Hana then realized that he was referring to the drink she had placed next to the table. She was about to say, "That's mine," but then she thought that they were a couple, so it wasn't a big deal.
Rukawa Kaede unscrewed the cap, raised his chin, and took only a small sip.
But when he straightens his neck, the lines are very taut, and his prominent Adam's apple becomes even more noticeable, exuding an indescribable sexiness.
Hanon was a little embarrassed to look directly at him, so she quickly lowered her head and scooped up a spoonful of ice cream.
"Why aren't you watching anymore?"
A cold yet magnetic voice forcefully invaded her ears.
Hana felt a tingling sensation from the sound, and her earlobes turned red involuntarily.
"What?"
"Don't you like watching me eat?"
Hua Yin's eyes widened. "How...how did you know?"
I'm not watching you eat, I'm watching your beautiful Adam's apple...
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a faint smile playing on Rukawa Kaede's lips.
"See if you want."
"...Who wants to watch this!"
Hana retorted softly, then scooped up a spoonful of ice cream and put it in her mouth. The cool sweetness couldn't hide the flutter in her heart.
The surrounding teammates had different expressions; some chuckled, while others watched their little interaction with amusement.
The three lemon brothers, feeling sour, scoffed: "Tch! That stinky fox will get his legs broken from all that slutting sooner or later!"
Rukawa looked down at her, then suddenly leaned closer, his eyes filled with an unfathomable possessiveness. "I want you to see."
They were only looking at me.
"Who wants to see you!" Hana pushed him away, her face flushed. "Please be mindful of the occasion!"
She thought to herself, "This guy is really shameless. There are so many people around, how come he doesn't feel ashamed?"
"So what?"
Rukawa Kaede gave the audience a cold look.
Straightforward, single-celled organisms don't care about other people's opinions at all.
Mitsui couldn't stand it any longer and couldn't help but interject, "Hey, can't you even see us? We're all here, can't you just tone it down a bit?"
"I can't see it, I can't."
Cold, aloof, arrogant, and domineering.
The Shohoku team was speechless. Looking at Rukawa's cold and arrogant expression, they really wanted to slap him, but they felt more envy and blessings.
After his busy schedule, Uozumi also joined the Shohoku dinner party.
"This competition was truly spectacular!"
Uozumi exclaimed sincerely, his eyes sparkling with admiration, "Sakuragi's progress is astonishing, and Rukawa's performance is even more impressive."
Sakuragi, looking smug, said loudly:
"Of course! I'm a genius! But I also have to thank my sister for teaching me; she's taught me so much!"
Uozumi couldn't help but turn his gaze to Kanon, who sat there quietly, yet exuded a powerful aura.
The Shohoku team members respected her greatly, and when discussing the game's performance, her insights were unique, accurate, and sharp.
Uozumi tentatively asked, "Is your older sister... also a basketball player?"
Sakuragi answered proudly, "That's right, my sister is an incredibly skilled basketball player!"
Uozumi felt as if some thought was drifting through his mind, but he couldn't quite grasp it.
Akagi smiled and asked, "Uozumi, your Ryonan team is playing against Hainan tomorrow. Are you confident?"
With a determined look in his eyes, Uozumi replied, "Of course! Our Ryonan team will definitely defeat Hainan and enter the national tournament as number one."
Sakuragi retorted angrily, "Hmph, Ryonan? No matter how strong you are, you can't beat Shohoku! Whether it's the prefectural tournament or the national tournament, first place always belongs to Shohoku!"
Upon hearing this, Uozumi's face darkened: "Sakuragi, don't be so arrogant. Our Ryonan team is one of the strongest in the country!"
Sakuragi retorted defiantly, "Is Ryonan so great? Don't forget, we at Shohoku have a genius player like me, and our strength is top-notch! We, Shohoku, will definitely win!"
The atmosphere instantly became tense, like a taut bowstring.
Seeing this, Akagi smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Gentlemen, the competition hasn't even started yet, and you're already arguing about who will win. If this continues, our dinner will soon turn into a pre-match warm-up."
Kogure quickly raised his teacup to ease the tension, "Thank you for your hospitality today, Captain Uozumi. I wish you all the best in your match against Hainan."
Uozumi smiled, raised his teacup, and replied, "It's a pleasure to share this delicious food with you all, and we welcome you to visit our restaurant again next time. Our Ryonan team will definitely do our best and live up to your expectations!"
The Shohoku team members breathed a sigh of relief and happily raised their teacups to clink together.
Huayin suddenly said, "If Hainan wants to win the game, they must solve the problem of Ryonan's advantage in the paint."
Everyone was stunned, not quite understanding what she meant.
Uozumi was also stunned. Kanon's words... seemed to have some deeper meaning?
Hanon didn't say anything more, but simply raised her hand, waved the empty ice cream cup, and said with a smile, "Thank you for the treat, Uozumi-nii. This ice cream is really delicious."
Uozumi was still a little stunned, and replied awkwardly, "N-no, you're welcome."
There will be two matches at the Kanagawa Prefectural Gymnasium on Saturday.
The first match was between Shohoku and Buri.
The second match is between Ryonan and Hainan.
The Shohoku team members jogged onto the field, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the audience. The atmosphere was exceptionally high, as if they were in the midst of a grand celebration.
[Shohoku! Go for it!]
The audience shouted wildly, their cheers deafening.
【Ahhh, Rukawa Kaede! He looks so handsome today too!】
Rukawa was so excited that he screamed repeatedly.
Ayako quickly covered her ears and shouted, "Otoko, so many girls like Rukawa, don't you feel any sense of crisis?"
Just then, Rukawa's gaze pierced through the crowd and landed precisely on Kanon.
Hanon met his gaze with a smile and confidently replied, "Are they better than me? Or are they as...attractive to him as I am?"
Ayako's eyes widened in surprise. "I've noticed that spending so much time with Rukawa has made you more shameless!"
Hanon chuckled: "No, I was just telling the truth."
At this moment, a passionate voice rang out from the crowd:
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