Whatever It Takes (ITZY x Male Reader)

Exhibition Match (Part 5)

(A/N): One thing... There's only one thing... That I can say about this chapter...

Kuroko no Basuke vibes.

Oh and the picture above is still the same...

So that's two things... Dang it...

ANYWAY, LET'S GO!!!

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You intently watched the last two minutes and finally found some key points the team can take note of.

During those two minutes, Ryujin occasionally stares at your face. Your serious yet calm demeanor was something she found...

'He's so freaking cool,' She smiled before averting her gaze back to the ball game.

IZ*ONE was still leading but surprisingly, AeZy was still keeping up with their pace. Lia attempted a three point buzzer beater before the horn, but Hitomi managed to disrupt her rhythm.

*THUMP*

*AIR HORN BLAST*

The ball hit the rim and the horn blasted. The third quarter finally came to an end with IZ*ONE leading by 4 points.

AeZy 70 - 74 IZ*ONE

"That's it for the third quarter! There will be a two minute break before we proceed to the fourth quarter!"

The players went back to their respective benches and began chugging down their water. Since there are only two minutes before the fourth quarter starts, you wasted no time discussing what you observed.

"Alright, girls," You grabbed their attention. "There is a lot I want to discuss. I'll try my best to fit it all in two minutes, so listen up."

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Not too far away, Aera and JYP were hearing everything you were telling the girls.

"Woah," Aera muttered. "He sounds like a professional."

"Because he is a pro, Aera-ssi," JYP smiled. "Him being in an amazing team with a great coach and system, he's bound to be like that. I wouldn't be surprised if his teammates also got the same IQ as he has for the game."

"That's actually very likely, sir." Aera agreed as they both looked at you and the team.

"After all, that championship they won has solidified their team's greatness."

Aera eyed JYP in curiosity. Yes, they're amazing but what could he possibly mean about that?

"You look confused? Well, I'm not surprised," He chuckled. "You'll know soon enough."

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You finished discussing the plan to the girls.

"Okay! Ryujin and Yuna, you'll be subbing in for Ningning and Karina," You instructed before looking at the aespa members. "You four, you did your best! Good job!"

"Thank you," The aespa girls smiled, one particular girl blushing at the praise. ITZY noticed, of course, and let's just say they didn't see it as a good thing.

"It's the fourth and final quarter! We all know what to do! Let's do our best to win! Is that clear?!"

"Yes, coach!"

"LOUDER!"

"YES, COACH!"

"AEZY ON THREE! 1! 2! 3!"