While walking at the hallway, Yuki thinks that they will
have games for two days and if they win the two games today, it is possible
that they’ll get to compete with Misuzu tomorrow. [<- I’m not sure how it is
in competitions in Japan but I always assume that they would be so tired in one
game so how come two games in one day. ^^; Probably, it is two short games with
the same opponent.] So, in short, they must ensure today’s victory. She enters
the locker room and asks everyone if they have changed clothes for they will
soon go out.. She stops for she sees a very heavy depressing mood among the
team. While her heart is beating since she is influenced by the mood, Yuki asks
what they are going to do if they are so nervous like that and a while ago,
weren’t they shouting that they’ll defeat Misuzu tomorrow. One of them
nervously shouts if he can go to the toilet. Just arrived, Kido laughs and says
that they really lost it and because it is the first time that they’ve entered
the Kanto tournament, they might be belittled. Lena appears beside Kido and
greets Yuki. Everyone’s mood lifts up as they call out to Kido-senpai, and
girlfriend. Yuki asks Lena if she also came to cheer for them. Lena says yes.
While Yabe happily hugs him, Kido says that the other OBs [senpais] will also
come tomorrow and their games are for two days, right.
Amamiya laughs and says that if they win today’s two games
then it’s possible. Kido cheers them on for the others will cheer them on tomorrow
which will make them more enthusiastic. Someone says that the pressure is quite
big. Yuki is relieved that thanks to Kido, the nervous mood has been
alleviated. Lena calls out to Yuki and asks her about that ‘annoying guy’ that
she told her about. While Kido and others are talking about today’s opponent,
Yuki quickly turns Lena out and escorts her out of the room. Lena apologizes
for she is a bit too excited. Stunned Yuki thinks that it is like dumpster that
suddenly attacked her in a grand way. Yuki says no..she has also forgotten a
lot of things, sorry. Yuki recalls talking about this topic with Lena before
she graduated wherein she told her that it is like[/love]. Yuki thinks that in
the end, she carelessly pressed a strange button. Lena protests that to see her
flustered today, then they have already done the KISS-type of stuff. Yuki says
yes, no..and right now, her brain is filled with club activities. Lena asks is
that so, and she totally doesn’t think of going steady with him? This surprises
Yuki. Soon, during the game, Yabe and others are cheering Shou on. He scores.
Kido and Lena claps while Shou is getting more fangirls who find him cool. And,
they are leading by 88 vs 75.
During the break, Nishiyama says that it is one win after
another. The coach praises Shouji for his beautiful steal. Giving him a thumbs
up sign, Shouji corrects the coach about his name. Handling towels to everyone,
Yuki tells them good job and in the next competition, it will start in 15 m
minutes so please drink lots of water now. Shou tells Yuki that is his water
bottle [on the chair], and pass it to him. She says okay. He lightly touches
her finger and she drops the plastic bottle. While Shou is looking at her, Yuki
apologizes and picks up the bottle. Yuki thinks that it is Lena’s fault for
asking her that kind of question that it evoked an unnecessary memory. She
recalls Shou asking if she really didn’t seriously think about going steady
with him. She thinks that for her and Shou to go steady..no..no matter what she
thinks of it, it is somewhat like a joke and it has an abnormal ‘breaking up
scent’. <- she is referring to this scene: guy says that it seems that those
two are going steady and someone says that he feels that they will break up in
3 days. She tells herself that right now, she mustn’t think of this. While the
others are playing again, Yuki thinks that they’ve used the resentment of that
day as their strength and everyday, everyone practiced as if their lives
depended on it and now, they finally arrive here.
At his school, Shizuka overhears a couple of guys talking by
the bulletin board. They say that Ryuhoku won the two games and isn’t this year
their first debut [in the Kanto tournament]. They mention that it seems that
they haven’t lost in this year’s official competitions but tomorrow, they will
be playing against Misuzu. Back to the stadium, Yuki thinks that’s right, right
now, she should only think of one thing and that is defeating Misuzu. At the
lounge, Shou calls out, “Yu-ki-sen-pai, let’s go-home while holding hands.”
Yuki stares at him. Then, she continues to finish separating the trash which
she has segregated from inflammable to not inflammable ones. Shou tells her
that it is okay if she didn’t clean up the lounge and anyway, they are going to
still use it tomorrow. Yuki says that it is because they are going to use it
tomorrow so she is cleaning it up today. She asks that didn’t he go home ahead
with the others and the bus is coming. Shou says that he heard that she hasn’t
left yet. Shou’s cellphone rings and it is Amamiya. Amamiya asks where he ran
off to and did he go to meet with some girls from other schools. Yuki can only
curse [<- for she is stuck with him] Later on, while walking with Shou, Yuki
tells him to go straight home and quickly rest for tomorrow, they are playing
against Misuzu. Shou groans.
Yuki thinks what’s up with that groan, stinky brat. She
wonders if he has forgotten of the root cause which lead to all sorts of things
(defeated by Misuzu -> Shou temporarily took a break from club activity
-> all sorts of things). Shou says that he remembers and he remembers it clearly.
“[We’ll] also definitely win so.. if we defeat Misuzu tomorrow, you’ll go
steady with me.” She darkly tells him that it is impossible. He asks why. She
tells him if he can stop always asking ‘why why’. She tells him that she
doesn’t want to think of that thing right now and she definitely has to
concentrate on tomorrow’s game. She thinks that he would always shamelessly
make decision for others and she doesn’t want to get involve again. He holds
her hand and says then, she should promise him. “If we win tomorrow, then,
*squeezes her hand* it is okay for your brain to fully think about me, right..”
She blushes and says, wait.. but he holds her hand tightly. She becomes
nervously for the other school’s club members might pass that way. She nervously
tells him to let go of her hand. He asks why. She shouts ‘why why’, just shut
up and just quickly.. She quickly spots his other hand reaching for her face.
She quickly clasped his hand. While they pushing each other, the others
wondering if they are quarrelling. Yuki asks what he was thinking just now.
Shou says that it is because he is very infuriated that he
wanted to recklessly touch her. He tells her to please be a bit honest. Yuki
tells him that if the other team sees this scene, it will be quite troubling.
To her irritation, Shou asks why. She angrily thinks that he is a ‘why alien’. In
her bathroom, she angrily punches button that made the bath temperature to 48C.
She thinks that it is the first time that she is speechless. Her sibling is
calling out to her if she is still in the bath. Yuki thinks, ‘why why’ of
course it is because she doesn’t want familiar people to see them. If they
misunderstood things, that will be very bad, right? She imagines how it will
turn out: Abe and others are muttering that it is Shou and Yuki [<- a couple],
and there is that kind of person who would become a manager just to hook up
with a boyfriend. She nervously thinks that even if that is a fact (<- with
Kido) but what if it was exposed. She muses that her feelings for Kido are purely
respect and longing. “Before deciding on ‘go steady or not’, what do I like
about Naruse?” At the stadium, Yuki is walking at the hallway again and telling
herself not to think of unnecessary things because today is the day when they
get to compete against Misuzu again. Telling herself to concentrate and they’ll
win, she opens the door and hits Shizuka who was standing at the door. Misuzu
exclaim that hurts and he looks surprised to see Yuki.
Picking up the papers she dropped, Yuki apologizes that she
was thinking of some other thing. He tries to help her but she tells him that
it is alright. Recalling Shou wanting Yuki to say that she likes him, Shizuka
nervously asks about..about that kind of thing, is it really okay like that.
Then, they were interrupted when some fangirls call out to Shou at the other
corner. They were telling him how they would cheer for him since the qualifying
games, and up close, he’s very sexy. While Shizuka look aghast, Yuki’s ear is
twitching and big as she overhears that. The fangirls are saying that Shou is
so tall and does he have a girlfriend. Helping her pick up the papers, Shizuka
comments that it seems that Shou is entangled by those girls and is it alright
to just ignore her BOYFRIEND. While wondering why he would think that, Yuki
corrects him that he isn’t her boyfriend. Shizuka asks if he isn’t. She says
no, it isn’t like that. She looks up to him and notices something. She touches
his forehead and says that it seems that it is reddish where he got bumped by
the door. Shizuka blushes really red and immediately backs away to the wall.
Recalling that he hates being touched by others, Yuki takes out a small purse.
She apologizes and says that she is used to doing this kind of thing and it
would be better for him to sticking this on it.
Holding his forehead, he tells her that there’s no need for
a band-aid [adhesive bandage] for there is no wound. She tells him that it isn’t
a band-aid but rather a wet gauze[/tissue? Maybe something like a mini-cold
pack] and quickly use it since she already cut it. Shizuka finds her amazing.
After giving it to him without touching him, Yuki tells him to please use it
when it is necessary and good luck to both teams for today’s game. At the
stadium, the other senpai-s met up with Kido and Lena. Meanwhile at the court,
Shouji and Amamiya are doing a pep talk on what happened during the practice
game and now, it is revenge time. Shou, Tonomura and the others are quite cool.
Abe exclaims that just like before, the team is all fired-up. Yuki comments
that everyone’s condition ought to be perfect. She is determined not to have
that kind of game like before. Misuzu’s team captain comments that Ryuhoku is
quite energetic. A teammate asks Shizuka what is that on his forehead. Blushing
Shizuka says that he only got bumped, that’s all. And the players greet each
other. Shizuka calls out to Shou and says that he hasn’t given up on basketball.
Shou replies that he can say that. Determined not to have such an awful game
like before, everyone played their best. The people cheer for Misuzu and
Shizuka scores. Nishiyama complains over how many people are in Misuzu’s
cheering squad. Yuki tells him that it isn’t such a big help.
Yuki thinks that compared to that, it is obvious that Misuzu
isn’t the same during the practice game whether it is their passing accuracy or
Shizuka’s scoring ability. “-But, we also.. changed a lot.” The score is 53 vs
42 with Misuzu leading. While standing behind Shou, Shizuka says that it is
exactly what that person said, he will meet him again in the game. Puzzled Shou
asks ‘[who is] that person?’ Recalling Yuki telling him that Shou would
definitely want to play against him again, Shizuka says that it is their
manager. Shou looks at him when the ball is passed to Shizuka. Shizuka gets
ready to shoot when someone steals the ball from behind. Shizuka is shock and
Shou starts dribbling the ball towards their court. Abe and others are excited
as they call out to Shou. Misuzu’s captain shouts for the others to go on
defense and stop him for scoring. Shou zooms past the opponent and jumps to
make a slam dunk. The guys are stunned and the girls are blushing. Yuki wonders
what she likes about this stinky brat. “I totally do not know. But, he is so
dazzling [/flashy], and also, rude and obtrusive [/reckless] that makes me
[/people] unable to look away.” While breathing hard, Shou looks at Shizuka and
asks, “By the way, there is something I forgot to ask you. Shizuka, when.. did
you and Yuki-senpai know each other?” While scowling, Yuki tensely wonders why
they are talking about something unrelated for she heard ‘Yuki’.
Comment: Well,
because of Yuki, Shou will definitely be very fired up to defeat Misuzu. Not
only because Yuki can now only think of him and not worry about the game, now,
he would want to show off that he is better than Shizuka. Hehe, what his love
for Yuki would make him do, even if he isn’t really into it. =P I wonder how he
will react if he learns how long Shizuka knew Yuki and the things she did with
him..well, mostly touching. =P I’m not even sure if that wet gauze is still on
his forehead. ^^; So, things might become interesting on that part. As for the
couple, this is really a ‘different paced’ series. Apparently, because of Yuki’s
‘I really like you [when you put your all-out effort]’ is already considered a
confession because we already moved to ‘to go steady or not’ stage ^^;; Yuki is
obviously thinking too much but then, that is her personality or else, she
wouldn’t have thought too much about all the possible preparations she can do
for her team to win and make a comeback against Misuzu. In a way, it seems that
she is thinking of any possible excuses to not go steady with Shou. Those
excuses focus more on what others will think. And, before, it was all sorts of
ways to not confess to him. ^^; Hm..if the mangaka goes for the same pattern,
Yuki would most probably go steady with him in an unexpected way like the
confession. ^^ Scans by 红莲汉化组
Quote of the day:
Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest
where you haven't planted. ~ David Bly
Thanks for the summary
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, karina ^-^
DeleteThank you for this summary! Also, I really love the "quote of the day" you add each time :D they're great. Thanks again for it all :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and glad that you like them ^-^
DeleteThank you for this summary!!!! Can't wait for the next!! \(^.^)/
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteThank's for the summary Kat :)
ReplyDeleteShizuka is so cute ;p i find him more adorable than Shou :o
By the way Kat,Kido girlfriend in english translation is Rika or Lena the correct one?
As for Yuki and Shou,i want them to become a real couple already :D
Tiara ^_^
Ah sorry,it's Rina.
DeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteHehe, is that so ^^
Hm..so, it's Rina? I'll correct it in the succeeding chapters. Thanks for the info, Tiara ^-^
Well, it might happen soon.
First, I wanted to say is with your comment on "2 games in one day". Actually, it's really possible. I've played three games with only 10-minute break time. And it's always one whole game. So I think that they really played two games straight with 40-minute playtime on each.
ReplyDeleteGoing back to the story, I can feel Shou's jealousy. Well, I really hope more action by next chapter.
Thanks Kat for the summary. :)
Thanks for the info ^^ I see..so I guess the players must really have stamina to play 2-3 games straight.
DeleteWell, there ought to be basketball action =P
Thanks for reading ^-^
Well, I played two straight games which after made me collapse on the floor. And they made me enter again by the 2nd half of the third game. To begin with, I don't have that much stamina to play that long. I just pushed myself to my limit. Since they are real players trained for the game, so I'm pretty sure that they have that much stamina to play basketball whole day.
DeleteWow..three games. Ah, now that you've mentioned it, it doesn't necessarily mean all the same players for the straight games, and if did, it will result to great fatigue. I see. Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience ^^
DeleteHaha great.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that i was also blushing when Shou did the slam dunk *ç* how can he be so hot?
ReplyDeleteTalking about more serious matters, i think Yuki believed that liking Shou from afar as she liked Kido was enough. But Shou clearly wants her to change idea and that's right, because they can change each others in better. I love how they understand and support each others :) or better, right now there's a lot of misunderstanding and i hope all will be clearer in next chapters *^*
Thanks Kat for the summary, perfect as always ^-^
Very hot? ^^
DeleteHm..good point. She seem to think that is enough. Yup. Hopefully so ^^
Thanks for reading ^-^
Yeah.. most probably, Shou will put all his effort to win this game, while thinking about Yuki.. And i think, Shizuka will "use" Yuki to see Shou play with his best..
ReplyDeleteOhh.. Shou is really cool and good-looking, smart (as in the last cahpter), and he really really likes Yuki.. hehehe.. ^_^ I am anticipating for the win, where Yuki and Shou might go staedy, or they might win, but still, Shizuka will be on the way to create love triangle..
can't wait for the next chapter..
Yup, but about Shizuka..I'm not sure, he doesn't seem to be the manipulative type. ^^; More like innocent clueless type.
DeleteYa..both are possible.
Hm..but then, maybe Shizuka might 'unwittingly use' Yuki ^^
DeleteYey! Thanks so much kat! Cant wait for the next chapter. Hope Yuki will be honest with her feelings already >_<
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteWell, she is honest with them in terms of admitting it to herself =P As for admitting it to Shou..it seems to be a different story. ^^;
I'm really grateful for the summery ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Kristia ^-^
DeleteThank you so much for the summary.....
ReplyDeleteI love the story & character, hope it will be good til the end.....can't wait for the next chapter
My apologies to think that it reminds me of Kaichou wa Maid Sama story since Yuki seems helpless when she's with Shou......just like Misaki with Usui =p
Thanks for reading, Kitty ^-^
DeleteYup ^^
No problem, this couple reminds me of KwMS' couple.