You Are Looking Down on Us

The second day arrived quickly.

Since Li Zhongshu and his teammates had a match today, they were permitted to skip classes.

For Li Zhongshu, it made no difference. He usually skipped classes anyway; it was a simple matter.

However, Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) was in a different mood.

“Sigh! What a relief not to have to go to class!”

He stretched his back, fully relaxing his body under the sunlight, as if marveling at how extraordinary the weather was today.

But then Momoi Satsuki (Tao Jing) walked out and said, “Dai-chan, don't think skipping class is no big deal. You should know that the missed lessons will still have to be made up later.”

Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) was stunned for a moment. Then his mouth twitched as he said, “Sigh… I know.”

“But speaking of which, why are you coming along too?”

Momoi Satsuki (Tao Jing) chuckled and stuck out her tongue. “Surprised? I’ve officially joined the team’s advisory board!”

“The coach approved me for today’s match, so I can go with the team.”

Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) was slightly stunned, then asked in disbelief, “You became a team advisor?!”

Momoi Satsuki (Tao Jing) looked indignant. “What, do you have a problem with that?”

Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) shook his head, lamenting that the team must be short on people.

Naturally, this immediately earned him a heavy blow from Momoi Satsuki (Tao Jing).

However, Li Zhongshu spoke up at this moment, “Qing Feng, you don't understand Satsuki’s value. Her importance to the team is not inferior to mine at all.”

A look of disbelief appeared on Qing Feng’s face.

“Are you joking…”

“I’m not joking, I’m serious. A good team advisor can significantly increase a team’s chances of winning.”

Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) nodded slightly. Although he didn't quite understand, he didn't argue with Li Zhongshu. After all, as the Vice-Captain, Li Zhongshu was someone Qing Feng had to admit was superior in this regard.

“Fine, I guess Momoi has some use then, sigh…”

Of course, Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) was joking.

Momoi Satsuki (Tao Jing) wasn't angry; she just clenched a small fist and said, “What do you know? Li Zhongshu is the one who truly understands me! Hmph!”

…

“Hey, everyone, you’re all here early!”

At this time, Akashi Seijuro (Chi Si) had also arrived at the meeting point.

Seeing him greet them so warmly, Li Zhongshu felt that yesterday’s events didn't seem to have a huge impact on him. However, it was hard to say how deep the actual influence went.

Li Zhongshu asked directly, “After yesterday ended, did you feel any changes in your body?”

“My body?”

Akashi Seijuro (Chi Si) was startled for a moment, then said thoughtfully, “Hmm, I do feel a slight change, but… I can't quite put it into words myself.”

Akashi’s words made Li Zhongshu realize something. It seemed that Akashi’s ability had indeed begun to awaken. However, without the tempering of a match, he might not have fully mastered it yet.

Hmm… It looked like he might need to guide him a bit.

“It’s fine. Just do your best in today’s match.”

“Don't worry, I will give it my all.”

At this moment, Li Zhongshu also saw Murasakibara Atsushi (Zi Yuan) quietly eating snacks on the bench.

Truth be told, this person’s outward arrogance was legendary among the entire Generation of Miracles!! He claimed not to like basketball, but in reality, he always arrived very early.

After Midorima Shintaro (Lu Jian) calculated his most suitable departure time and arrived at the meeting point, the entire team was finally present.

The coach had personally told him about this lineup. There would be no rotations; the starting five would be the five of them.

Li Zhongshu felt that such an arrangement was likely the coach’s way of tempering their will and accelerating their growth…

Li Zhongshu was the Power Forward, the team’s number 4.

Akashi (Chi Si) was the Point Guard, number 1. Midorima Shintaro (Lu Jian) was the Shooting Guard, number 2. Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) was the Small Forward, number 3.

As for Murasakibara Atsushi (Zi Yuan), it went without saying—he was the Center, the C position!

Honestly, looking at this lineup, Li Zhongshu felt it was a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. After all, the team’s lineup almost included the entire Generation of Miracles!! Even if they were still an immature, unformed Generation of Miracles, dealing with a school like Kaijo (Hai Lai) Middle School should still be very simple.

The only issue to watch out for would probably be stamina, right? Since there were no substitutions, it was a significant weakness for them.

Now that everyone was here, they were ready to depart at any time.

At this moment, the coach also arrived.

“Alright everyone, since you’re all ready, let’s prepare to head out.”

Everyone looked over and said, “Yes, Coach!”

“Mm, not bad, very spirited.”

“Do you have confidence in today’s match?!”

Aomine Daiki (Qing Feng) shouted the loudest, “Of course, it’ll be easy!”

“We will definitely win this match!!!”

But Midorima Shintaro (Lu Jian) adjusted his glasses and muttered, “Single-celled organisms really are happy…”

Lu Jian knew that their opponent, Kaijo (Hai Lai) Middle School, was indeed very strong. Moreover, their strength lay not only in individual ability but also in a very solid and balanced lineup. Not only that, they also had a lot of experience in major competitions.

Relying on just the five of them, this match might be… very difficult.

…

The group took the team bus to Kaijo (Hai Lai) Middle School.

As soon as they entered the campus, they received a warm welcome. Kaijo Middle School placed great importance on basketball. Therefore, there were many basketball fans and cheerleaders on campus.

“Wow, is that the first team from Di Guang (Teiko) Middle School?”

“Oh, but they don't look very old.”

“And I don't see Captain Hong Cun Zhou Zao (Nijimura Shuuzou) here?”

“What? That handsome captain didn't come? What a shame…”

“Are these people really the first team of Di Guang? They’re all unfamiliar faces.”

“But that black-haired player leading them looks very handsome.”

“Exactly, and the ones behind him are also quite good-looking.”

“What’s the use of being handsome? When it comes to playing ball, they won't beat our school!”

“True, I feel the same way.”

…

Upon entering the court, Coach Bai Jin Geng Zao (Shirogane) immediately walked over like meeting an old friend. He went straight to greet another middle-aged man.

“Hey, long time no see!”

The other man returned the greeting. He turned to evaluate Li Zhongshu and his teammates.

But after a moment of observation, he showed a look of disappointment and said, “What? Nijimura Shuuzou didn't come, and you only brought these kids?”

“Coach Bai Jin, are you looking down on us a bit?!”