Become a Manager At Kuroko No Basket
Chapter 28's

Two days later, the second round of the Winter Cup was held. There will be 16 matches. Seirin High School's second match against South Nakamiya High School is about to begin.

This time, Seirin did not include Kuroko and Kagami. Seirin's having a hard time.

"Coach, I think we should use time out." Rei Said.

"You're right." Said Riko and asked for a time out.

Hyuga then said something that made them realize that they were off guard because they had managed to defeat Touou. After that, the match resumed.

Seirin finally won in their second match. The other members of Kiseki no Sedai also qualified for their third match.

On the fourth day, the fourth match was played. Seirin won the match and made it to the quarter-finals. The next team Seirin has to fight is Yosen.

Team member Seirin was currently watching Yosen's match earlier.

"This is very different from Touou's very aggressive style of play. Yosen did not let his opponent score a single number." Teppei.

"Their defense is impenetrable. This is the strength of Yosen High School." Riko.

The next day, it was time for a match between Seirin High School and Yosen High School. Riko was giving directions to his team members.

"I'm sure you already know, but our opponent is now as strong as Touou. We won't win if we don't mean it. We're going to use our best players. Fight as much as possible!" Riko.

"Yosha!" Shouted Hyuga.

"You're a little stiff, Hyuga." Teppei commented. "Let's have fun." Further.

"I know." Hyuga.

"I can't wait to see the results of your training." Izuki.

"Of course!" Kagami.

"I'm ready." Kuroko.

"I wish I could see something good." Izuki.

"Don't bother with stale jokes." Kagami.

Rei laughed a little as Kagami said that.

"Why are you laughing?" Said Kagami who realized Rei was laughing.

"Yes, nandemonai." Rei Said.

The Winter Cup quarter-final match between Seirin High School and Yosen High School begins.

Murasakibara committed a foul for touching the ball too quickly while tipping off.

When going to score, Murasakibara continued to block members of the Seirin team to score.

Yosen then managed to score the numbers first. Seirin had difficulty counterattacking while Yosen continued to score.

Kuroko finally managed to score a number for Seirin with her shooting technique.

"Honestly, I was surprised. I didn't think you were the first to score against me in this tournament." Murasakibara.

"Sou desu ka? Then be careful after this." Kuroko then rejoined his team members.

The match resumed. Yosen and Seirin continued to attack and defend each other. Seirin managed to catch up with the numbers and make the difference between the two teams getting smaller.

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The first round is over. Both teams are in the dressing room and are discussing strategies to face their opponents.

"We have to score against Murasakibara-kun without Kuroko-kun's help. For that, Teppei..." Riko then looked at Teppei. "Your strength will be much needed." Further.

"And for defense. The attacking player Yosen will move on in the second half. Number 12, Himuro-kun. Only Kagami-kun can stop him. In other words, if we want to win..." Said Riko hanging up her sentence. "Kagami-kun must defeat Himuro-kun and Teppei must defeat Murasakibara-kun." Further.

The second round began. Kuroko was not included in the match and was replaced by Mitobe. There is a one on one between Himuro and Kagami.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. Don't be half-assed, Tatsuya!" Kagami.

"I like the look in your eyes. I feel relieved. It seems like what you said before the game was true. But I'll win, Taiga!" Himuro.

Himuro made it past Kagami's defense and scored. Kagami still plays with his feelings and considers Himuro as his brother because of that he cannot play seriously.

"Coach, we need to replace Kagami." Rei Said.

Riko nodded and replaced Kagami with Tsuchida.

The match resumed. Seirin continued to carry out attacks. Yosen's team asked for a time out.

Rei started giving towels to each player.

"Yoshi-senpai. Please towel." Said Rei giving Teppei a towel.

"Sanky." Teppei received the towel given by Rei.

"Kuroko, I need help. Can you get out and throw this away?" Said Kagami while giving the ring that he had made a necklace which is his memory with Himuro.

"Are you sure? I think this is a valuable item." Kuroko.

"It's okay. Keeping it just makes it harder to let go." Kagami. "In addition, between my past with Tatsuya and my future with you, it's clear which is more important." Then it shows a grin.

After that, Kagami was re-entered into the match. There is another one on one between Kagami and Himuro. This time Kagami managed to stop Himuro. Kagami was stopped by Murasakibara when he was going to score.

Teppei suddenly lost his balance, it was fortunate that Kuroko realized that and immediately restrained his body.

"Sorry, Kuroko. I just stumbled and fell. Don't worry about me." Teppei then forced his body to stand up.

Teppei does not want to be replaced and keeps playing. Riko complied.

Murasakibara seems to have changed. He showed his ability now and started getting serious. Seirin's having a hard time. Even Murasakibara made the ring of Seirin's team crumble.

'Murasakibara-kun looks scary when angry.' Inner Rei who was a little scared saw the change of Murasakibara.

The match resumed after the destroyed ring was replaced with a new one.

Seirin still could not stop Murasakibara coupled with Teppei fatigue.

Teppei was replaced by Kuroko. Kuroko then stood in front of Murasakibara.

"I won't lose to someone who doesn't appreciate the efforts of others like you!" Kuroko.

"I told you, your beautiful words are very disturbing, Kurochin." Murasakibara.

Kuroko then carries out a combination of attacks with Kagami. Seirin also managed to re-print the numbers. Kuroko then confronted Murasakibara.

Murasakibara also committed a violation for accidentally pushing Kuroko with his large body.

Seirin again changed the strategy that made it easier for Kuroko to seize the ball.

He was given a 2-minute break before the fourth quarter began. Riko again explained the strategy to be used.

Teppei cried without realizing it, Hyuga who realized it was so shocked. And make them all pay attention to Teppei.

"Why are you crying?" Hyuga was surprised.

"Oh, here..." Teppei. "Why am I crying?" Ask back.

"Where do I know!" Hyuga.

"I don't know how to say it, but it's probably because you guys are so reliable. I feel relieved. When I realized I wasn't alone, I couldn't stop myself." Teppei said with a smile.

"Huh? Why are you saying something so obvious now? I'm really pissed!" Said the annoyed Hyuga.

"What?" Teppei said that he was surprised because Hyuga was upset.

"sorry. Honestly, I'm upset too." Kagami.

"I am too." Kuroko.

Teppei then smiled.

Both teams re-entered the field.

"It looks like you guys are pushing each other, but..." Murasakibara said hanging his sentence. "I'll destroy everything." Further.

"It's not that weak." Kuroko.

"I'll mean it." Kagami.

"of course. Let's get this over with." Himuro.

"Rei-chan, I need your help. Please take care of the ones here because I have to take care of something." Riko.

"Ha'i" Rei said.

'Surely because he had to help Kiyoshi recover his body.' Inner Rei.

Seirin's having a hard time. Seirin then asked for a time out. Rei started explaining the strategy that Riko had said before leaving.

Kagami managed to stop Murasakibara. Everyone who saw was surprised. Kagami then enters the zone. He brought hope back to Seirin.

Murasakibara tied his hair after a time out in the fourth quarter.

'He's very serious now.' Inner Rei.

After recuperating, Teppei re-entered the match.

Last seconds. Something is wrong with Murasakibara. Rei also realized that.

'Murasakibara enters the zone. How'this? Kagami has reached his limit.' Inner Rei was worried.

Despite reaching his limit, Kagami managed to score and make a turn around. The match ended with Seirin winning the match and heading for the semi-finals.

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