The Demon Sixth Man (KNB)

Episode 9

After the match, the Seirin squad celebrates at the steak house. Kise asks Kamiko about the reasons for her attending a no-name school like Seirin.
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From Tetsuya:

I heard you had your practice match with Kaijo High and won. Congratulations, Kami-nee!

Riko dragged Kamiko over to the nearest hospital straight after leaving Kaijo High to get her head checked out first of all, and the entire team was relieved to learn that it isn't anything serious. Kamiko had to take things easy for the next couple of days, not to get her bandages wet also.

"All right, we won!" Koganei finally let out his excitement as jubilation at winning the match against Kaijo High.

"Let's get something to eat on the way home," Izuki suggested.

"What do you want?" Hyuuga asked.

"Something cheap." Koganei piped up. "I'm broke."

"Well, how much does everyone have after transportation costs?" Riko asked and the team soon started digging out their wallets to count their money only to realize that they barely have enough to feed even one person.

"Gah, let's go home," Hyuuga said, at last, staring at the two ten yen coins in Riko's hand.

"Yeah," Koganei nodded in disappointment.

Kamiko sighed as she glanced around her surroundings. The nearest hospital that Riko had dragged her to had been in the Tokyo district, and they're currently not far from Sayou's restaurant.

"I know a restaurant not far from here," Kamiko spoke up and all eyes rested on her. "I don't think she'll mind if I bring you over. She always complains that I don't bring enough friends over as it is."

"Eh? Who are we talking about? Where?" Hyuuga repeated as the rest of the team stared at her in confusion.

"It's this way."

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The signboard labeled 'Orpheus Heart' could be seen clearly above the restaurant as Kamiko opened the door, entering the restaurant with the rest of her team behind her.

The restaurant has a homey cozy atmosphere. Small, but delightful to see.

A smiling, charming lady somehow in her early 30's with dark reddish hair and blue streaks hair tied up in a neat bun with a dark blue apron on is standing behind the counter.

"Sayou-san!" Kamiko called out and the lady looked up in surprise and smiled at the sight of her god-daughter.

"Miko-chan! It's been so long!" Sayou walked towards Kamiko. "Are these your friends?"

Kamiko nodded as she glanced at her teammates. "They're my teammates from the basketball club."

"Sorry for the interruption." Riko bowed, nudging the others to do the same.

Hyuuga just stared at Sayou, blinking in surprise. "Y-You're— G-Gah! You're Jinguji Sayou! One of the retired but renowned WNBA players!" He spluttered as he realized his mistake then bowed as well, rather stiffly, causing the older woman to blink but nonetheless smiled at the male's reactions.

"Yes, that's me alright. Oh and please, do call me 'Sayou-san', alright?" The charming lady motioned them to stand straight and laughed a little. "I look younger than my age, after all!"

To that, Riko was able to giggle at the note, leaving the guys confused but awe-struck. The older female patted Kamiko's head gently. "Have you come for a meal? I'll serve you the restaurant's special! It'll be on the house!"