As she holds her cheek, Shou leaves and says, he won, and he’s
going home. While rubbing her cheek, she curses for in the end, she still
recalled it and it is annoying to death. She doesn’t want to admit it, even if
she doesn’t want to admit it, but it seems that compared to what she imagined,
she still likes Shou.. And it seems that it has gradually become like this.
<- he noticed it yesterday. Unfortunately, just when the competition is approaching—this
kind of feeling is really annoying and no good. At the gym, the coach greets
everyone and says that it is finally three days left before the qualifying
competition. The coach asks Sonokura how is the situation. Captain Donomura [formerly
Tonomura; sorry, my mistake Edit: It seems that the Chinese scanlation was the one who made a mistake for anonymous that it is indeed Tonomura ^^; I'll revise it back again in the next chapter.] says that he is Donomura. He tells the coach that everyone
is energetically concentrating and the situation is also very good. The coach
says that during competition against Misuzu, the opponents are putting their
effort more than what they imagined so that was the result but they were also
close. [<- not sure but it means ‘biting closely’ On the net, it is usually
used to say that the scores are ‘close’, so I think the coach is kind of
cheering them up that it isn’t really a ‘huge’ difference in the score.] The
others sparklingly say, it is exactly like that, coach!! Abe exclaims for him
to look at the board to see the ‘to become strong’ plan that Yuki made. This
plan made their weak points during the competition against Misuzu to become
strong. Coach comments that Yuki is a bit scary. Yuki is telling the others on
cutting the distance of the opponent if Nishiyama gets the ball and pay
attention to the guard. Then, Hatori is to pay attention to the elbow. While
Yuki continues to give instructions, the others are gossiping on how Kido used
to always say that with Yuki around, it feels like they can be at ease and win
the game. They gradually get to understand what Kido meant. Someone says that even
if it is a bit strange to say this, but if Yuki were to sit at the coach’s seat
[<-sitting next to the coach], it makes one feel that they can win. Shou
listens to them while watching Yuki. Yuki looks very serious for she doesn’t
want them to have that kind of remorseful memory again, and she doesn’t want
them to have regrets and leave. Soon, it is the first round of the qualifying
competition. Abe and Shouji are screaming that they are in the same venue
with Misuzu that it brings out again that feeling of humiliation and
self-inferiority.
Donomura tells them that there’s no way for them to extract
revenge since they aren’t in the same group that was drawn. Yuki tells them,
that’s right, their opponent today isn’t Misuzu but rather, Toukou [東蒙] High so concentrate on the game
in front of them. Yuki tells herself that it is okay for she has already done
the things that should had done. While Shizuka is walking at the hallway, he
overhears some fangirls talking about wanting to greet him. Shizuka nervously
thinks that it is enough for them to feel that way about him but please, don’t
really say it. Just when the fangirls are going a countdown on greeting him at
the same time, he quickly hides in some room. He is startled when someone says,
“Are you an idiot?” He looks inside to see Yuki bandaging Shou’s foot at the
locker room/lounge. Yuki scolds Shou for his excessive jogging that he now has
blisters before the competition starts, and isn’t this like putting the cart
before the horse. Shou says that it is because his running shoes became small.
Yuki asks him if he grew tall again. Shizuka realizes that he went in the Ryuhoku’s
lounge. Shou asks Yuki if today’s opponent is very strong. Yuki says that she
doesn’t know if she’ll say that they are strong or terrifying but because it is
a power/strength-type of team, and it seems that during the competition, there
will be 2-3 people leaving the court. [<- Okay, I’m not into basketball. I’m
not sure if she meant is that since they are ‘power-type’, it will cause a lot
of fouls or something so they are out of the game very soon. But essentially, Yuki
knows their weakpoint. Edit: Tika mentioned that it is 2-3 defense zone or as Tohru13 mentioned, it is like sending people out the court by injuring them] Shou comments, that it has showed up, Yuki’s
investigation. Standing up, she tells him to be careful and not get hurt. He suddenly
grabs her wrist and says, “Senpai, say that you ‘like’ me.” Yuki and Shizuka
are shock. Yuki asks what he is saying, concentrate on the game. He tells her
that if she agrees to say it, he can do a ‘safe and sound’ victory. She repeats
for him to concentrate on the game. He tells her that he’ll double the score to
win the victory. Yuki angrily tells him to quit kidding around. Serious Shou
says that he isn’t kidding around. “You only have to say you ‘like’ me, and I’ll
give you my tenfold enthusiasm.” Looking away, Yuki doesn’t want to be deceived
by Shou. He whispers to her ear, “Hey, senpai. Please. Even a small whisper is
okay. Say it.”
Blushing Yuki wonders where did that cat sounding voice came
from. She thinks that it is no good, if this keeps up, she’ll.. They are
startled when they hear a loud bang. They see the door ajar. Yuki is aghast for
someone is there but Shou is casual about it. While Yuki is worried about that,
very flustered Shizuka walks at the hallway. Soon, it is the start of Ryuhoku
vs Toukou. Abe notices that Yuki is sweating profusely but she claims that it
is because it is hot. Yuki tries to calm herself down but she is worried over
one of their teammates seeing them earlier. She tightly pinches her leg and
calls herself stupid for thinking of such a nonsense thing during a competition
for this is a game that they absolutely mustn’t lose. And, Shou scores. Toukou
is leading by 8 points in the first quarter with four minutes and 30 seconds
remaining. She tells herself that it is okay, they just have to maintain the
situation and always attack like this. As she mentally cheers on everyone,
Donomura tosses the ball to two toned hair guy, Amamiya. Wanting to drive him
off, the opponent uses his elbow on Amamiya which hit the back of Amamiya’s
hand. Pfft! [<- referee whistle] Amamiya holds his hand tightly that the
others ask him if he is alright. Yuki quickly goes to him and tells him to put
on a cold pack. Yuki is worried for Amamiya’s hand is already swelling. The
coach tells Amamiya to go to the clinic. Yuki offers to accompany him. The
coach tells Nishiyama to substitute for Amamiya. Pushing up his glasses,
Donomura says that even if he is worried but first, they must-- Nishiyama is
panicking for even if he struts on the court but how is he going to pull this
off as Amamiya’s substitute. He calls out to the coach who just says, ‘gambatte’
[/good luck] to him. Nishiyama is aghast over how carefree their coach is.
Shouji shouts for Nishiyama to calm down, look at Yuki’s face and take a deep
breathe. The other guy says that he should also calm down for Yuki isn’t
around. While Shouji is about to protest about this, Shou hits his back with
the ball. Shou tells them what are they afraid of. “Really sucks. *Shouji and
Nishima got angry over this* Do not be in disarray over this little thing.
..compared to that little thing about that person not sitting at the coach
seat. When that person returns to the coach seat, and if we lost, what kind of
expression will she have. That kind of thing is scarier.” Shouji and Nishima
look serious and aghast.
At the clinic, Amamiya screams in pain that it hurts. The
doctor laughs in apology for pressing it too hard and generally, there is
nothing abnormal about the bone. This made Yuki relieved. The doctor suggests
that just in case, they do a little check up on it to be sure then treat the
injury. Yuki glances at the clock and thinks that it is already that 10:30 and
the game will end in 5 minutes. Amamiya tells Yuki to go back to the game
before it ends and he is already alright. Yuki asks what he is talking about,
seeing him in very much pain like that, how she can just abandon him and leave,
and it is only a bruise [/scratch]. Amamiya screams in apology for being quite
an amateur. Yuki says that anyway, everyone is practicing with their all-out
effort until they’re fed up with it so even if she isn’t.. Amamiya lets out a
laugh. Yuki asks what’s up. Amamiya asks how it can be okay when there is no
one among them would say, ‘even if the manger isn’t around, it is alright.’ “Quickly
go back.” This surprises Yuki. She thinks that even if she says ‘it is okay’
but she is still uneasy. Even if she easily says, ‘definitely win’ but she is
still worried. –But. Yuki looks at her watch and there is still two minutes
left. In the court, everyone is busy cheering for their team. Shizuka passes by
the hallway above the court and sees Shou playing serious and stealing the
ball. The kouhai-s cheer on for Naruse-senpai. Yuki thinks that even if ‘that
uneasiness is no big deal’, ‘don’t want to lose’-something, ‘don’t want to give
up’-something, this kind of courage- Yuki squeezes past some guys. 30 seconds
left. Recalling Shou telling her to believe in him, she opens the door to the
court and sees Shou shooting the ball. The ball is in. The game is over,
Ryuhoku wins with 111 vs 89. Yuki is surprised that they won. Shouji hugs Shou
and exclaims that’s great. Shou complains over the stinky sweat smell. Yuki
thinks that this is the courage of striving hard. Shou notices Yuki above. He
holds up his hand and flashes a v-sign. Yuki smiles. Shou is surprised.
Narration: “-definitely, it is that person who gave it to me.” Shou covers his
face and says that this is bad. Donomura asks what it is. Shou tells puzzled
Donomura that he’s going to explode. Blurb: “Yuki’s smile emerges for the first
time.”
Comment: And, Shou
finally got to see Yuki’s elusive smile ^-^ I think it is also the first time
they actually won in a game in this series. ^^; Or at least, depicted that they’ve
won..or, Shou already likes Yuki and they’ve won. Once again, it is reinforced
on how they had been influencing each other positively in their own way. This
time, even if Yuki has her doubts, with Shou around, she comes to have courage,
think positive and believe in someone. As usual, Shou likes to get to Yuki to
admit her feelings and she is still trying hard not to slip..though at that
point, if Shizuka didn’t interrupt, she would have probably given in and said
that she likes him. Somehow, it makes me think that Yuki is the real coach
here. It seems that Yuki still underestimate her contribution to the team.
Aside from Amamiya getting injured, they really panic when Yuki isn’t around.
Anyway, at least, that is one win for the team. Two wins for Shou with another
stolen kiss and a smile. Next, we might see how Shizuka would react to these
developments – Shou is serious, and he is in love with Yuki. I do wonder if we
will finally get Yuki’s ‘I like you’ during a crucial game. ^^; In a way, she
is a ‘secret weapon’ for Shou to be really inspired to play and make her happy.
=P Scans by 红莲汉化组
Quote of the day:
If you never lose then you can never appreciate the victories.
~ Laura Twitchell
Thank's for the summary Kat!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the ending of this chapter. Yuki real first smile and Shou reaction to that is so sweet :)
I wonder is Shizuka actually also like Yuki?
Tiara ^_^
Thanks for reading, Tiara ^-^
DeleteIndeed.
Hmm..maybe he's getting there. =P
Thanks for the summary! By the way about 2-3 means 2-3 zone defense. It is a basketball play/position when they are playing in defense. ( I know this from my 4 years of experience being in a basketball team) <3 Tika
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Tika ^-^
DeleteThanks for the info ^-^ So that is what it meant.
You're not wrong, the hiragana equivalent of the new captain's name is Tonomura, since there's no dakuten after the 'To' to make it Do.. :)
ReplyDeleteIs that so. Hm..so I should revise it then. The Chinese scanlation said that it is Donomura ^^;;
DeleteThe thing about players leaving the game was probably a reference to injuries. Looks like this team plays rough and their opponents tend to get hurt and leave the game. Some teams get known for being kind of violent and causing injuries.
ReplyDeleteYuki and Shou are both growing on me. They're a lot less irritating than some main characters. Even if they bicker, they're cute. Thanks, Kat!
True, it seems to be like that, Tohru13. I was thinking that when Amamiya got hurt and Yuki mentioned about elbows.
DeleteTrue, and you're welcome ^-^
Thats so sweeeeet the last scene is epic! Thanks for the summary
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Deletekyaaa, i love this chapter!!! the smile, hehe, poor shou :D :D
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DeleteThank you Kat for the summary, it was a cute chapter.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteYEY ! Finally ! I really waited for this chapter translation to come. I only read raws but i unfortunately, i can't understand them so thank you so much Kat ! ^^
ReplyDeletePS. I really Pity Shizuka. T^T
Thanks for reading, DetectiveChin Chan ^-^
DeleteHehe..
thank you for making a summary/review for this manga! i love the story of this manga very interesting...please don't drop this (T_T). i can't wait for the next chapter, i'll be looking forward for your summary/review! ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteWell, as long as there are readers who comment and still interested in it, I plan to continue it ^^
i'll support this manga. thank you very much again! ^_^
DeleteThanks so much for your summaries
ReplyDeleteTotally loving shou and yuki!!! XD
The last scene~! So damn CUTE!!!!
pls continue writing summaries for this series
keep up the good work and thank you for your hard work!
Thanks for reading ^-^
DeleteYup, and thanks for the comment + support ^^
thanks alot for your hard work . i envy you that you can read chinese . may i ask how you learned it ? you're the best . and you blog is te best . when the next chapter will be out?
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, evanna ^-^
DeleteI know basic Chinese in elementary. Then, the rest..self-study since I know how to find words in the Chinese-English dictionary. To get to this stage, it took around 10+ years..but, I'm still dependent on the dictionary.
Thanks for the comment ^-^
The next chapter is already out in Japan last July 5th. Currently waiting for the Chinese scanlation.
plz keep going . i really waiting for the next chapter . your blog in my opinion , like reference for the nice mangas that , i and my group, desperately want to read them but other sites not translate them , and only here, we can read and understand the raws . from bottom of my heart , thank you
DeleteThanks for the support and comment, evanna sama ^-^
DeleteThank you very much for the summary of every chapter ive read them all. they are life savers for someone like me who cant read japanese! please keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the summary! I really like the plot~ I couldn't wait for the translated version so I went on to your blog and read up to all twelve chapters ~~ can't wait for the update!! :D
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