Episode 170: We won. We beat Shoyo, Taoka Moichi!
Moichi shouted wildly in his heart, even feeling the urge to jump up on the spot.
Ryonan had defeated Shoyo. This was not merely the victory of a single game—it meant they had firmly secured their qualification for the National High School League.
The goal he had chased for so many years was finally about to become reality.
He remembered Ryonan's struggles over the past few years, falling short in the qualifiers time and again, each time just one step away from the National Tournament.
After every defeat, he had to bear the pressure of readjusting the lineup and convince himself that they would make it next year.
Yet only he knew how agonizing those years of waiting had been, how crushing those disappointments were.
And now, Chi Tong's arrival was like a beam of light, completely illuminating Ryonan's future and fulfilling his long-held dream.
As for the remaining game against Hainan, Tiangang Maoyi took it rather lightly. It was merely a contest for the Kanagawa Prefecture championship.
To him now, whether they won the championship was no longer important. After all, Ryonan was already in an unbeatable position.
Of course, it would be even more perfect if they could defeat Hainan.
Taoka Moichi could not help adding silently, a trace of anticipation flashing through his eyes.
If Ryonan could crush even Shoyo by fifty points, perhaps they truly had a chance to challenge Hainan's dominance and create an even greater miracle.
He looked at Chi Tong, who was walking over from the court with ease, then at the enormous 109:59 gap on the scoreboard. Only one thought remained in his heart: This is insane!
Such a contrast, such overwhelming dominance—it was simply insane!
Ryonan, who had once only been able