Semifinals

Beep—!!

"Players from both sides, please gather at center court immediately!!"

The referee gave both sides a full two minutes—enough time for Ryonan to celebrate to their hearts' content, and enough time for Sanno to process the fact that they had lost.

Once the players from both teams had lined up at center court, the referee finally announced the final result in a loud voice.

"Final score: 97–98. Winner: Ryonan High School!!"

"Thank you for the game!!" XN

The moment he lowered his head in a bow, Kowada could no longer contain his emotions, and tears spilled onto the court.

It was over—his final game of high school.

Even in the end, he had failed to help Sanno return to the finals.

And next year, without Kowada, Sanno would inevitably enter another round of rebuilding.

When would the next person capable of leading Sanno back to the top appear? No one could predict that.

No matter who was sad or happy, the game had finally ended.

Once again, Ryonan had pulled off an upset against an opponent stronger on paper, despite being underestimated by most people before the game.

At the same time, tomorrow's Winter Cup semifinal would once again feature an all-Kanagawa Team matchup.

"I never expected Ryonan to come out on top. That really is surprising."

In the stands, the Miuradai group had left the gym ahead of time after watching Aida Hikoichi's final shot.

On the way back to the hotel, they continued enthusiastically discussing Ryonan Basketball Team's brilliant performance today, especially Aida Hikoichi's godlike display in the final minute and a half.

Of course, to be fair.

Although everyone from Miuradai highly approved of and admired Ryonan's performance today,

they were equally confident that they could crush their opponent tomorrow and march proudly into the finals!