Kamishiro Ruki

Shendai Liufei continued asking, "You look about the same age as me. Are you starting middle school too?"

Chi Tong nodded.

"Yeah, I'll be starting middle school when the term begins. Which school are you going to?"

Shendai Liufei asked curiously.

Chi Tong shook his head slightly. "Mm, I haven't decided yet."

Hearing that, Shendai Liufei's eyes shifted, and then she said, "Then would you like to come to my school?"

"Your school?"

Chi Tong looked at her strangely.

Shendai Liufei replied somewhat embarrassedly, "Because I won't know anyone at the new school, and I'm not really used to that, so..."

Seeing her expression, Chi Tong understood.

"I see. So which school are you planning to attend?"

"I applied to Saint Radiance Middle School. It's a noble school in Tokyo."

"Saint Radiance Middle School?"

"I'll consider it."

Chi Tong neither agreed nor refused. He did not have many requirements when it came to choosing a middle school. It was the same wherever he went. Once he started middle school, he would naturally join the Basketball Club.

As for academics, they were easier for Chi Tong than eating or drinking. With his photographic memory and incredibly rapid learning ability, they were child's play.

The only thing he needed to consider now was his basketball ability. His current strength was more than enough to deal with small fry, but he would still feel pressure when facing truly formidable opponents.

Whether it was because of his dual personality or because he had inherited Akashi Seijuro's talent, he disliked the feeling of things slipping beyond his control.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, the first day of school had arrived. Chi Tong ultimately chose Saint Radiance Middle School, though not because of Shendai Liufei. His family had recommended the school, and he had taken the time to investigate it. It could be called one of the most luxurious middle schools in Tokyo, with top-tier educational resources and faculty. On top of that, its facilities for all kinds of clubs were the most comprehensive.

Although the school's Basketball Club had little reputation, Chi Tong did not care. As far as he was concerned, as long as the school had a Basketball Club where he could hone his skills, that was enough.

Today was the beginning of the school term. Outside the gates of Saint Radiance Middle School, Chi Tong took in the sight before him. He had to admit that this school was luxurious to the extreme.

Wow, it really is a noble school.

Chi Tong silently marveled.

As soon as he approached the gates, before he had even stepped inside, Chi Tong saw a huge crowd of people pulling newly enrolled students aside and inviting them to join clubs.

The exaggerated scene nearly shattered Chi Tong's worldview. Nothing like people blocking the gates to recruit members had ever happened in elementary school.

After letting out a long breath, Chi Tong steadied himself and stepped into his new school.

Along the way, Chi Tong fought his way through obstacle after obstacle. Practically every step he took, someone would grab him and invite him to join a club.

His looks also attracted a large number of girls who came up to strike up conversations with him. Calling it difficult to take a single step would not have been an exaggeration.

Baseball Club, Fighting Club, Detective Club, Swimming Club, Art Club, Modeling Club, and so on. What left Chi Tong even more speechless was that there was even a Women's Privacy Club and a Men's Privacy Club. It truly had everything one could imagine and more.

There were no classes on the first day of school, but students still had to show up to register for clubs. Chi Tong did not hesitate. He slung on his backpack and headed straight toward the school Basketball Gym.

Before long, Chi Tong arrived at the school's Basketball Gym. As befitted a noble school, even its Basketball Gym was extremely luxurious.

A long table stood in front of the gym, and beside it was a poster bearing several large words: Basketball Club Recruitment.

Chi Tong walked straight over and said, "Hello, I'd like to sign up."

When the person looked up and saw Chi Tong, he froze for a moment before immediately standing up and saying enthusiastically, "Welcome! Come, have a seat first."

As he spoke, he brought over a chair and placed it in front of Chi Tong.

Chi Tong looked at him strangely. He was only signing up; wasn't this person being a little too enthusiastic?

The person said, "I thought we wouldn't recruit anyone today. You're the first one?"

Chi Tong was puzzled. "I'm the first? Does our Basketball Club usually get very few applicants?"

The person said helplessly, "Not very few. None at all. We may be a noble school, but our basketball level is rather hard to talk about. If not for a strong guy who joined last year, the Basketball Club would probably have been disbanded by now."

"I see!"

Chi Tong muttered to himself. He did not care how strong or weak the Basketball Club was. As long as he was there, its strength would definitely rise by one or several levels.

"Kirihara, is there a newcomer?"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from nearby.

Chi Tong turned toward the sound, and when he saw what the newcomer looked like, he immediately froze.

At that instant, a figure surfaced in his memories and overlapped with the person before him. It was actually him!

Outside the Basketball Gym, Chi Tong stared in astonishment at the figure who had just emerged from inside. Before his eyes was a boy more handsome than most middle school students, wearing a hypocritical smile. The most eye-catching feature was his iconic broom-like hairstyle. The person before him immediately merged with someone from Chi Tong's memories.

Sento Zhang. He had never expected to encounter Sendoh Akira here.

In the original Slam Dunk anime, it was never mentioned which middle school Sendoh Akira attended. However, based on online discussions, many people had predicted that Sendoh Akira probably studied in Tokyo during middle school. It seemed they had been right.

He just had not expected Sendoh Akira to attend middle school at this noble school. It seemed Sendoh Akira's family was quite well-off too. No wonder he often skipped class to go fishing by the sea.

Sendoh waved to Chi Tong first and greeted him, "Hello, I'm Sendoh Akira. I'm also in the Basketball Club. Welcome to the Basketball Club."

Chi Tong smiled as well and replied, "Hello, I'm Chitong Lingyu. Please take care of me from now on."

Very quickly, Chi Tong finished filling out his club application form.

When Kirihara Sunren saw the information on Chi Tong's application, he went completely blank. What had he just seen?

Champion of the Elementary School Boys Basketball League for more than three consecutive years. Though it was only an elementary school competition, it still proved Chi Tong's ability from another angle. It was truly an impressive achievement.

Kirihara Sunren praised him.

Chi Tong merely smiled faintly. "I just got lucky."

Sendoh naturally saw the information on the club application as well and said in surprise, "That isn't something luck alone can achieve. It may only be an elementary school competition, but it's not completely without value, especially winning it three years in a row."

Kirihara Sunren muttered inwardly, I think I've struck gold.

With the experience of a three-peat as his background, Chi Tong officially became a member of Saint Radiance Middle School's Basketball Club in no time.