The Unnamed Queen of Prophecy

In Order to Win

One again, Moriyama prepared to shoot with his scoop shot, but did a fake to trick Hyuga.

He went to shoot but Hyuga appeared right in front of him, his finger lightly touching the ball as it barely missed the net.

Kiyoshi was first to react but Kobori was quick to move as well, Both players went for the rebound but Hayakawa was the one to get it.

'Hayakawa Mitsuhiro. A second-year power forward. He's 17 years old, height: 185 cm (6' 1"), weight: 77 kg (170 lbs) birthday: August 18th, Leo blood type: B.' You analyzed the player.

'Stated by many, he has a keen eye for missed shots such as rebounds. With his jumping ability and strength merged with agility, he's able to get rebounds better than most players. His reaction to offensive rebounds is especially, meaning it's his specialty.' You thought in your head, your eyes scanning the Kaijo players before looking to Nakamura putting effort in keeping Kagami at bay.

'And Nakamura-san is putting all his effort into screening out Taiga to keep him from jumping. Being the top 8 school makes their teamwork incredible.' You thought, writing down the new data you have.

"Hayakawa!" Kobori called out his teammate, being open, he went for the dunk but Kiyoshi was quick to block him.

You looked in surprise, "Oh, no! Kiyoshi-san's too close!" As a result, his block drew a foul while Kobori went for the basket, making Kaijo get a free throw.

Kaijo — 57

Seirin — 59

Only 3 minutes before the fourth quarter.

Kiyoshi looked at the ground in shame, "Damn it!"

"Kiyoshi Teppei." The said player perked up at Kobori walking past him, "You're much better than I. But I won't lose...because we want to win more than you. We're more determined. This is our chance for revenge."

"Since you beat us once, you're on the receiving end. And you weren't in the last game." Kobori stayed making Kiyoshi look away knowing he was right, "I won't lose to a guy who just wants to win." He then walked away to prepare for his free throw.

"Say something, you moron!" Hyuga yelled at him, hitting his back, "Ow!" Kiyoshi yelped, instantly rubbing the place where he was hit.

"Don't just listen to him speak his mind!" The captain shouted, irritated that his friend let another center walk over him.

Kiyoshi merely smiled, "It seemed reasonable, so I couldn't help it." He shrugged but Hyuga was even more pissed, "What?!"

"It explains why they're strong," Seirin's center spoke up about the opposing team.

But Hyuga wasn't having it, "Have you already forgotten last night?! You couldn't help it? Don't accept his logic, Iron Heart!"

Kiyoshi flinched at his captain, "Sorry! So don't call me that."

"You've hardly done anything until now!"

"We're counting on you, Uncrowned King!"

"Don't call me that either..."

Hearing his words only made the shooting guard even angrier, "Where's the spirit you had when you faced Murasakibara, Iron Heart?!"

"I really don't like it." The center tried to ask his friend not to call him by the name that most stare him in.

But the captain pressed on, "Pull yourself together, Iron Heart!"