Your Youth And Mine (KIMI TO WATASHI NO SEISHUN)

"YOUR YOUTH AND MINE" is a short novel set in Kyoto, Japan, centered on three junior high school students: Ren Yoshida, a dedicated basketball player at Sakyo Seijou Academy; Kaito Hoshino, his fierce rival who transfers to Sakyo Seijou from Kurogane High; and Nanami Sato, a new student who becomes a potential love interest for Ren.
The central conflict arises from Kaito's unexpected transfer to Sakyo Seijou Academy, following his father's job promotion. This relocation places Kaito, whose previous team consistently defeated Ren's, directly onto Ren's school and potentially his basketball team, creating immediate tension due to their contrasting play styles and history.
Adding another layer of complexity, Nanami's arrival in Kyoto subtly shifts Ren's focus, sparking an internal struggle between his passion for basketball and a burgeoning interest in her. Kaito also battles his own internal conflict, trying to maintain connections with friends left behind at Kurogane while adapting to his new life altogether.