Inside the gymnasium.
Qing Junce and the others entered the venue where Ryonan was playing Murisato.
The moment they stepped inside, the audience's excitement surged, and passionate cheers washed over them.
At the same time, the players from Ryonan and Murisato were battling fiercely on the court, their hard-fought struggle coming into view.
They had entered through the players' tunnel on Ryonan's side.
Shimizu Kanon subconsciously looked up at the electronic scoreboard and murmured, "4 to 26. Ryonan has completely suppressed Murisato to this extent. They've improved quite a lot."
Nakamura Taizo casually walked up behind Aida Kenichi and greeted him with a smile. "You must be her younger brother, right? Hello, I'm Nakamura. Aida-san often takes care of me."
Hearing the voice, Aida Kenichi hurriedly turned around.
The first thing he saw was Nakamura Taizo's enthusiastic smile. Then he saw Aida Yayoi.
For a moment, embarrassment flashed across his face. Shocked, he blurted out, "Sis?"
Before he could recover from the awkwardness and surprise, he noticed Qing Junce and Shimizu Kanon beside his sister.
His eyes instantly widened like bells, and his jaw nearly dropped. Stammering, he said, "Qing Junce, you... you... what are you doing here? Shouldn't Shohoku be playing against Kainan?"
When Taoka Moichi saw Qing Junce appear here, he was equally dumbfounded.
The players on Ryonan's bench also turned their gazes over one after another. Their eyes were filled with confusion, puzzlement, and a hint of curiosity.
Aida Yayoi casually explained, "They were late, and I ran into them on the way, so I brought them along. I still have to take them to their game later!"
Shimizu Kanon's pretty face flushed slightly. She smiled apologetically and said softly, "Hello, Coach Taoka."
Qing Junce did not pay much attention to any of this. From the moment