BIRTHDAY UPDATE: "Nagoya x Ōta SS"
Part 2
“What is your dream, Natsuhi?” asked Kazumasa.
“To become a trainer to help young guys to become fit and healthy” said Natsuhi.
“That’s an interesting occupation for your future, Natsuhi. I really think that you’re good in this” said Chiyo Takezono.
“Yeah, Chiyo! As a member of the Keishin Academy Middle School girls’ basketball team, I will develop my career to the next level if I’m good enough to use my own tricks against my opponents to make sure that I’m good to be rolling” said Natsuhi.
“Well, that’s one type of a good aspirant to be trainer would be looked like, Natsuhi. I’m sure that you’ll keep your good work to earn the better. I will be glad that you’re set for the upcoming middle school prefectural tournament this coming next month” said Sumire Takeyama.
“Okay, I will be honored to keep up my good work as long as I’m ready to get rolling” said Natsuhi.
“Yeah!” said Kazumasa, Sumire and Chiyo.
“It’s your turn, Tsubaki. What is your interest?” said Sumire.
“I want to become a physical education teacher” said Tsubaki.
“That sounds like you’re good into P.E., Tsubaki. I’m very impressed of your performance in your match against Suzuridani last year” said Kazumasa.
“Yeah, Kazumasa, but I have a question. Where did you find out about that?” said Natsuhi.
“I spotted a picture of you and Hiiragi on the group chat where you have played well against those girls from Suzuridani. It seems that you’re good in making double plays in the court” said Sumire.
“Well, not all are best, Sumire, but Hii and I are good to make their opponents confused to see by making invisible plays to make sure that they’re impossible to see something tricky” said Tsubaki.
“Like what, Tsubaki?” asked Sumire.
“I call a move known as the Double Mean Play. It can make the ball invisible while either me or Hii drive with acceleration” said Tsubaki.
“As far as you drain your stamina, you can make your moves to surprise them while your opponents won’t see the ball often” said Hiiragi.
Sumire and Chiyo laugh a little bit while Tsubaki and Hiiragi are feeling delighted to see them happy with the example.
“That’s a good move you got, Tsubaki! I didn’t expect to see what kind of move you’re using with, but I’m proud of your style of play” said Sumire.
“Thanks, Sumire! It’s a good deal to make the game really interesting and fun for sure!” said Tsubaki.
“Yeah, that’s true, Tsubaki. I hope that I will watch out for you to see your moves again by the time you’re competing at your next competition. I hope that you’ll perform well in that competition” said Chiyo.
“Sure, Chiyo! You bet!” said Tsubaki.
“Hiiragi, what is your occupation if you want to grow up?” asked Sumire.
“Well, I’m going to become a physical therapist, Sumire” said Hiiragi.
“Oh, I see what your hopes have, Hiiragi. I think that you’re going to be like your older brother when you grow up” said Sumire.
“Yep. Natsuhi had been brave to become a trainer, but as for me, I want to be bold further to help my friends in becoming more hustle and more flexible with my own theory of exercising” said Hiiragi.
“That would be great if you are going to become a physical therapist, but it will take a long time to be a good trainer. I mean, your twin sister Tsubaki, had been good in P.E. and you are more confident to be like her” said Chiyo.
“Of course not, Chiyo! Rest assured, I’m so excited that I want to train more to become a good dearest in Keishin and I’ll make sure that I’ll be determined to show my willpower for my teammates including Mimi and my twin sister” said Hiiragi.
“That’s my Hii to you, Chiyo! I’m so happy that my twin sister has an enthusiasm to seek for” said Tsubaki.
“Yep. I’m going to be more ambivalent to see you shine, Hiiragi! Just keep up the good work and you’ll get what you want!” said Chiyo.
“Okay, I will, Chiyo!” said Hiiragi. Then, she asks Chiyo a question. “Uh, what are your interests, Chiyo?”
“I’m working part-time in my family business, Hiiragi. My family business is gourmet catering” said Chiyo.
“Good for you, Chiyo. I believe that you’re more like Saki, whose father always cook rice dishes, and Masami, whose father always cook seafood dishes including the tofu special” said Hiiragi.
“I believe that you have a good hope that you will continue the honor for your family. Since you’re the only daughter of your parents, I think that you’ll have the opportunity to work with them while excelling your studies” said Tsubaki.
“Yeah, I agree! My three brothers have been working very well to cook gourmet foods, even they’re young, but I will try my best to work on dishes as long as I could” said Chiyo.
“Hopefully, you’ll be able to make it on time, Chiyo!” said Hiiragi.
“Make sure that you will make your parents proud” said Tsubaki.
“Okay, you got it!” said Chiyo.
“Now, it’s your turn, Sumire” said Tsubaki, smiling to her friend.
“Sure, Tsubaki. For a couple of years, my mother began owning a dress store for people to wear gorgeous clothes. That’s why I’m working with my mother’s business as a part-time salesgirl” said Sumire.
“That’s so cute, Sumire! It seems that you have pretty eyes to see them when you’re working in the cash register” said Hiiragi.
“That’s true, Hiiragi! My father had also doing his business with a different course. He’s interested to sell jewelries to the customers in a large department store in Atsuta” said Sumire.
“That area is near our home, Sumire” said Kazumasa.
“Yep” said Sumire.
“How did you prefer on your mother’s side in selling beautiful dresses?” asked Tsubaki.
“It costs from 500 yen, the cheapest, up to 2,600 yen” said Sumire.
“I believe that you have invested your money to your mother to make sure that you’ll save your money for your school budget” said Tsubaki.
“You got it right, Tsubaki! It’s good to save your money for your school budget. Also, if you’re working part-time and you’re studying in a private school, you have to collect money really fast to make sure that you’ll have more money to invest for your future” said Sumire.
“Yeah, Sumire. Everyone in a large city like Tokyo or Nagoya has to deal with the budget, but in order to save your money, you have to invest it with your parents and you need to buy less, which in other words, paying for a right time” said Natsuhi.
“I’m sure that I can keep on that, Natsuhi. If I do that at the end of the month, I will share my money with my older sister, who’s currently a second year middle school student in my school” said Sumire. Sumire had an older sister named Miyuki Takeyama.
“Well, that’s a good choice you have, Sumire. Just make sure that you’ll earn more money before you’ll use in the right time” said Tsubaki.
“Okay, Tsubaki!” said Sumire.
“Now, Kazumasa. It’s your turn and you have to tell us what your family doing right now” said Natsuhi.
“My family had been involved with young boys and girls in a daycare school” said Kazumasa.
“That’s good. I see something potential for you to become a daycare teacher too” said Tsubaki.
“Not really, Tsubaki. My younger sister Reina and I are different with our interests when it comes to taking care of the young students. Reina wanted to become a daycare teacher while I wanted to raise them by owning an orphanage” said Kazumasa.
“So, is that what you want to have in your future?” asked Natsuhi.
“Yeah, Natsuhi. I want to help these people who are either abandoned by their parents or losing their parents without taking care of their hearts. That’s why I build my own group, the Rose and Periwinkle Dolphins, composed of my classmates who have been closed to me, especially to those who are from Yuiko’s side” said Kazumasa.
“That’s a nice group you have, Kazumasa. Are you the leader of that group?” said Hiiragi.
“Yes, I am. I have been taking care of this group ever since I joined the Todoroki Gakuen Elementary School boys’ basketball team. Even my journey with them was almost successful, compared to their counterparts, I had been honored by many of my friends because they know that I’m saving the team who had been fallen giants nearly a decade ago” said Kazumasa.
“And what’s new to you, Kazumasa, after you joined your current school’s boys’ basketball team?” asked Natsuhi.
“Well, nothing has changed if you know what I mean, but I started a relationship with Yuiko since we’re classmates for a long time. Right, Yuiko?” said Kazumasa.
“Yeah, Kazumasa. I feel admired when you are playing like a captain. I’m sure that you’ll feel trustworthy for your duties when you’re now part of the Todoroki Gakuen Middle School boys’ basketball team” said Yuiko.
“You bet, Yuiko!” said Kazumasa.
“I’m so happy that you have a new life with your friends, especially to the ones who have followed you. It seems that you’re good enough to be responsible to anyone who had blessed you, but hopefully, you’ll deserve the right charm, Kazumasa” said Hiiragi.
“You can trust us if you want to be blessed because you’re more confident to be a younger guy who had followed Shinobu’s footsteps of becoming a superstar someday” said Tsubaki.
“Well, I’ll be glad to have that promise through my heart, Tsubaki! I’ll go with that, that’s what I will work for the future of my career!” said Kazumasa.
“Yeah!” said Tsubaki and Hiiragi.
“And same goes to you, Natsuhi! I want to remind you that basketball is not always important through your heart, it’s the soul you have keep it up for your grace” said Kazumasa.
“Yeah, I agree, Kazumasa! I’m feeling so good to be friends with you and hopefully, we’ll have our chance to meet each other in the court someday” said Natsuhi.
“You got it, Natsuhi! That’s how a true braveheart can keep his faith in a better way” said Kazumasa.
“Yep!” said Natsuhi.
“Oh, I feel so delighted that both boys have been planning to meet each other in the future” said Chiyo.
“That gives me goosebumps to see both guys ready to take their journeys on before they’ll possibly face each other in the Nationals very soon” said Sumire.
“Yeah, Sumire. My older brother knows best when it comes to his charisma and heart-minded hope because he’s really a lionheart to show his willpower” said Tsubaki.
“As long as he’s on the roll, he’s ready to show what’s best for his school to be like. Maybe, Natsuhi can really shine out like a Night Blue Knight, who can slay his opponents through his sword of willpower” said Hiiragi.
“Yeah, we agree, girls!” said Sumire and Chiyo.
“The future is ready for both Natsuhi and Kazumasa. They’re ready to fire it up with their own auras in their bodies” said Sumire.
“Whoever is a lionheart, he can make the bravest moment to shine it out through bravery and fortitude” said Chiyo.
“Yeah!” said Tsubaki and Hiiragi.
Kira talks to Tomoka about the latter’s hopes for the future. “Tomoka-san, what is your thoughts about your future?”
“I say that I want to lead my team through the Nationals if we’re good enough to show our willpower and true meaning of bravehearts” said Tomoka.
“Well, I have the same hope for that too, Tomoka-san!” said Kira.
“Oh, I see! You seem to be close to me because you have that goal too!” said Tomoka.
“Yeah, Tomoka-san! I remember the time when my friends and I have stayed in Tokyo for our vacation, I met you in the sakura tree in the Tamagawadai Park” said Kira.
“That’s where we meet each other for the first time!” said Tomoka.
“So, you finally remember our first appearance, Tomoka-san? Right?” asked Kira.
“Yeah! I believe that this is the first sign of our friendship, Kira-san. That’s when we’re hanging out together” said Tomoka.
“Hanging out together?” asked Kira before the flashback shows Tomoka and Kira meeting with each other at the Tamagawadai Park.
“What is your name?”
“Tomoka Minato, sixth grader from the Keishin Academy Elementary School. I’m a member of the school’s girls’ basketball team. How about you?”
“Kira Ōgaki, sixth grader from the Todoroki Academy Elementary School. I’m a member of the school’s girls’ basketball team.”
“Well, sounds like we’re having the same hair, Kira-san. My hair is short.”
“Yep. Me too, Tomoka-san! My hair is small, but I have a different hair color. Mine is lavender and your hair is…”
“…fuchsia.”
“Fuchsia as in pure pink.”
“Yep.”
Kira smiles to Tomoka as this is her first smile in their first appearance. “You’re cute, Tomoka-san! I like your appearance.”
“Thanks, Kira-san! It’s nice to meet you!”
“Nice to meet you too, Tomoka-san!”
“Want to hang out together?”
“Sure, Kira-san! You have your friends?”
“Yep. I’m with Megumi Kazama, Yuiko Maeyama, Yūmi Takasaki, Aki Kaneko, Shinobu Miyamoto, Eri Toyama and Kazumasa Nonaka. What about you, Tomoka-san?”
“I’m with Subaru, Maho, Saki, Airi, Hinata and Aoi. They’re currently having a relaxing hour.”
“Oh, I see. Then, call them out and play basketball!”
“I got it, Kira-san!”
The scene changes to Tomoka and her friends battling against Kira and her friends in a pickup match at the basketball court in the Tamagawadai Park. Tomoka battles against Kira in the post where Tomoka performing her between the legs move on Kira. Then, Tomoka would go for the escape spin move on Kira to drive past her. Tomoka would jump high to shoot the ball with the floater and the ball drives to the basket.
“Nice shot, Tomoka-san!” said Subaru.
“You’re looking good to show your moves to her!” said Aoi.
“Thanks, Subaru-san and Aoi-san! I’ll keep this up until my team will win!” said Tomoka.
“You got it, Tomoka-san!” said Subaru.
“Just keep dazzling with your moves and then, impress her!” said Aoi.
“Okay!” said Tomoka with a smile on her face.
Later, Tomoka drives past Kira with the accelerating drive before running thorough the paint as she shoots the ball with the layup. The ball drives to the basket to score another two points for Tomoka’s team. Then, Tomoka would shoot the ball in different directions after impressing Kira with her moves. At the end of the game, Tomoka’s team defeated Kira’s team with the score of 21 to 13.
Tomoka and Kira shake each other’s hands after the match is over.
“Great game, Tomoka-san! You’re such a phenomenal with your moves shining on you!” said Kira.
“Yeah, you too, Kira-san! You’re good in surprising me, but I’m the girl who can inspire anyone” said Tomoka.
“Well, I’m glad that you are, Tomoka-san!” said Kira.
“Yeah!” said Tomoka.
Later, as the sun is about to set soon, Tomoka and Kira are walking together while their friends are on their backs.
“Tomoka-san.”
“Yes, Kira-san?”
“I was wondering if you’re going to lead Keishin for this year’s district tournament.”
“Yeah, Kira-san. My school had just founded the girls’ basketball team when Maho, Saki, Airi, Hinata and I have proposed the team to make sure that we’re better than the counterparts as the boys including Natsuhi thinking that the little girls can’t play basketball without learning the moves they have. That’s why it’s awesome to have a basketball team like this because it’s a blessing for the five of us to be stronger.”
“You mean, you and your teammates are going to become stronger just like the boys did?”
“Yeah! I want to make sure that we’ll be leading our team to the prefectural tournament with just the five of us in the team. I didn’t know if they would surprise us for a minute.”
“Have you ever made a match this year?”
“Only one, Kira-san. It is against the Suzuridani Girls’ Elementary School, led by my rival Miyu Aida.”
“Hmm… I didn’t see them before, Tomoka-san, but that team is one of the strongest teams in the elementary school girls’ basketball in your hometown.”
“Yep. We tried to win this match against them, but Saki missed the game-winning shot.”
“So, have you ever been prepared for the upcoming tournament?”
“Uh… not yet, Kira-san. There’s nothing for us to do right now except we’re currently on a summer break.”
“Well, I hope that your team will be powering up for the upcoming district tournament, so that you and your teammates will be blessed in fortune.”
“You got it, Kira-san! Anyway, let us be friends!”
“Oh, sure, Tomoka-san! I never see a stranger like you before alongside your friends, but I’m finally happy that I have met you.”
“Yep.”
Tomoka and Kira would hold their hands together to start their symbol of friends. “Let’s go together!” They smile with each other after they were finally become friends as the flashback ends.
The scene changes to Kira finally remembering her first encounter with Tomoka. “Yeah, I remember that, Tomoka-san. That’s where we played basketball against each other.”
“Yeah, it is! We go together to the city where a lot of people are busy out there” said Tomoka.
“Of course, Tomoka-san! We were also buying our souvenirs in the department store” said Kira.
“Ah, the bracelet, Kira-san!” said Tomoka as she shows the bracelet to Kira.
“Yep. That is how the first symbol of friendship is, Tomoka-san! It means that this bracelet is the symbol of courage and determination” said Kira.
“Oh, yeah! That’s why we’re growing our friendship recently since the last time we met last month” said Tomoka.
“You got it, Tomoka-san!” said Kira.
“Kira-chan!” said Jun.
“Yes, Jun-san, what is it?” asked Kira.
“You know about how we have the courage for people to be blessed and determination for their own willpower, right?” asked Jun.
“Yep. That’s what my friends being taught by our head coach Michiya Watanabe, a P.E. teacher in the elementary school division” said Kira.
“Have you remembered anything since you were part of the basketball team?” asked Jun.
“Yes, of course!” said Kira.
“Ah, I see! The courage and passion you and your friends have were one of the things that we remembered in the Oath of Friendship. It is stated that every member of the Gotō clan had to be more compassionate through the philosophy made by our patriarch Shunsuke Gotō” said Jun.
“That’s true, Jun-san. Since the Bravehearts of Nagoya had been connected to our clan, every member who is part of it had to be more courageous and more compassionate, in order to be blessed through the flames of opportunity” said Mitsuhisa Yamamoto, a member of the Bravehearts of Nagoya, representing the Fuchsia Moonlight. The Fuchsia Moonlight is a group composed of the friends of Rumi Saito and is led by Nobumasa Hiromitsu.
“I think that all of us in the Bravehearts of Nagoya have their own courage and passion to live up, so that we’re ready to show our flames of fortitude” said Kira.
“Yeah, Kira-san! That’s what we made during our last year’s campaign when we defeated the Hataya Elementary School of Atsuta in the final of the city tournament where we punch our ticket to the prefectural tournament for the first time” said Megumi.
“If there’s the Bravehearts of Ōta focused on taking their willpower to step up for the difference, here in the Bravehearts of Nagoya, we determined to win through our flames of fortitude and we’re here to inspire everyone” said Erika.
“I hope that you and your friends will be able to keep up the good work to keep your courage and passion in their hearts because we believe that you’re determined to shine out with your auras” said Jun.
“And keeping their faith means keeping the heart of a braveheart for everyone is blessed” said Tomoka.
“Yeah, Jun-san and Tomoka-san! We’ll make sure that our courage and determination will be here to guide us to victory! Right, everyone?” said Kira.
“Yeah!” said the members of the Bravehearts of Nagoya.
“I believe that the Bravehearts of Nagoya had been connected to the Gotō clan because they shared the symbols of courage and determination. Some of the members of the Gotō clan have joined the Bravehearts of Nagoya because they want to be more courageous and more compassionate for their friends” said Megumi.
“Yep. Even those who are living outside Nagoya like Jun and Kazue, they were able to keep their courage and determination as they inspire their friends to create their circle of friends” said Kira.
“My friends in Tsukuba Gakuen Elementary School and I have created my own group known as the Red and Orange. They were coming from the Kansai region and staying in Tokyo. As I’m leading that group, I’m very determined to help everyone who had their roots coming from the Kansai region to make sure that they’ll progress together as one group” said Kazue.
“When my parents passed away, I was adopted by Masayoshi. Masayoshi had taken care of me since the day he adopted me alongside Nozomi and Sora. We decided to create a band known as Lien de Famille because we’re part of Masayoshi’s ‘family’. Our band would be expanded by adding Kyō, Sakura, Kurumi, Kōme and Yuzuha. It’s great to have a band of awesome and cute members because we want to be more inspired how life can be easy after the early struggles of our lives” said Jun.
“I’m going to say that everyone in the Gotō clan have their own goals to settle and then, they’ll make the difference, in honor of the name of the clan” said Megumi.
“Exactly, Megumi-san! This is one of the things that any member can make the honors to bless them. It is great to have that while hoping to make their future brighter” said Kira.
“Yeah, I agree with that, Kira-san! Hopefully, you’ll defend the honor for your clan as long as your future descendants will carry a new name soon” said Megumi.
“Yep!” said Kira.
“I’m sure that things will go better for you, Kira-san! Like Jun and Kazue made their pride for the clan, you’ll be blessed too!” said Subaru.
“You got it, Subaru-san! I’m going to remember the time when I met your father long time ago after we meet each other the first time before we recalled it again when we met each other during your vacation” said Kira.
“Well, it sure is, Kira-san!” said Subaru.
“Now, it’s your turn, Asumi and Kentarō. What did you do when you’re at home?” said Aya Nakada.
“I made text messages with my friends while taking assignments at my room” said Asumi.
“For me, I also did take assignments while listening to the music” said Kentarō.
“That’s interesting, Asumi and Kentarō! I’m sure that you focused on both extracurricular activities and academic studies” said Aya Nakada.
“Yeah, Aya-san!” said Asumi and Kentarō.
“We’re very determined to make high grades while playing for honor” said Asumi.
“That’s how young students from Den-en-chōfu make the change to become blessed through the winds blowing” said Kentarō.
“Yeah, I agree with your statements, Asumi and Kentarō! For me, I decided to go to Shinto shrines right after school where I prayed to the Japanese gods for a good life” said Aya.
“Ah, I see, Aya! I know what you’re compared with” said Asumi.
“Well, you guessed that I’m a member of the Ogi clan, of course!” said Aya.
“I would be honored to see you wearing a special bracelet that is colorful” said Asumi.
“Just like what Kōme wore when she was going outside with her friends” said Kentarō.
“Yep. This bracelet symbolized good luck and honor. That’s why I keep it for myself to make sure that I’m going to be blessed through the symbols of it” said Aya.
“I hope that you’ll be more blessed at the time you’re growing up” said Kentarō.
“You and Kōme are good with their charms because you were part of the Ogi clan. I hope that you’ll grow more to be friendly and adapted to your family and your friends” said Asumi.
“You got it, Asumi and Kentarō!” said Aya.
“What kind of expectations will you expect for your team, Kazuko?” asked Yukari Ninomiya, the leader of the Valiant Blaze.
“I want to lead my team to the prefectural tournament. That is the important thing that you want to bring your career skyrocketing to the next level” said Kazuko.
“Wow! That sounds like it is an expectation to make, Kazuko. I know that you have started your career recently” said Yukari.
“Yeah, Yukari! My teammates have been great in doing their best to improve their skills and I love to make my skills doing better. I like the way my team go when they’re running as a team. That’s why I want to play for them, so that I’ll be brave and confident to part of my team” said Kazuko.
“That’s so cool, Kazuko! You deserved the credit for your skills you have improved. Just make sure that you’ll keep up the good work until you have finally got prepared to step up to a real game” said Yukari.
“Yeah, you got it, Yukari!” said Kazuko.
“Now, what about you, Mizuki? Did you also made your progress in your team?” asked Nobumasa Hiromitsu, the leader of the Fuchsia Moonlight.
“Well, we have started the season with the first training. It was thrilling, I guess” said Mizuki.
“Have you got help from your teammates?” asked Nobumasa.
“Of course, not! Kagetsu and Tsubaki made me pressure hard, but I was able to do anything what they taught in the training. I know that I want to be great just like them because they inspired their mentors with their cooperation, and I want to do the same thing” said Mizuki.
“Ah, I see. Since you’re a member of your team, I want you to motivate yourself, don’t just overachieve too much” said Nobumasa.
“You should be proud of your team, Mizuki. I know that you have pride and willpower, but I would be delighted to support your career” said Yukari.
“Really? That’s very nice compliment to me” said Mizuki.
“Thanks, Mizuki! Just give them a credit if you do well” said Yukari.
“Okay, Yukari! I’ll do it!” said Mizuki.
“That’s my girl, Mizuki! I’m feeling good for you” said Kazuko.
“That’s right, Kazuko! After all, we’re close together. Right, Yukari and Nobumasa?” said Mizuki.
“Yeah!” said Yukari and Nobumasa.
“I believe that you’re ready for the middle school prefectural tournament, Miyu. I see the fact that you’re motivating for this” said Saori Ishiyama, the cousin of Miku Nishio and a second year middle school student. Saori is a member of the Bravehearts of Nagoya, representing the Sunlight Rose. The Sunlight Rose is a group composed of the friends of Yūmi Takasaki and is co-led by Saori herself and first year middle school student Keiko Yasumi.
“Yeah, I’m so expected about that tournament because it’s going to be my first test in becoming a member of the Suzuridani Girls’ Academy Middle School basketball team” said Miyu.
“Wow! That’s a nice expression to us, Miyu. You should be proud to your friends on your side” said Keiko Yasumi, the other co-leader of the Sunlight Rose.
“I would be glad if you’re going to shine in but facing Tomoka would be a big test for you” said Saori.
“Yeah, I know that it’s going to be too good for a competition that I’m aiming it. Of course, Tomoka and I were friends and rivals, if you know what I mean” said Miyu.
“Well, I hope that you’ll be able to show your moves coming out from the bench to make sure that you’re deserved to earn it” said Keiko.
“Always smile to them and make them proud!” said Saori.
“Okay, you got it!” said Miyu.
“Aya and Sayaka, I believe that you’re having a big progress with your attributes and tendencies being improved in the recent days” said Kaede Okazaki, the leader of the Wisteria and Celadon. The Wisteria and Celadon is a group composed of the friends of Reina Nonaka.
“Yeah, Kaede!” said Aya Miyakoōji and Sayaka.
“It’s great to have me getting improved with my special moves including the directional drives I made from Miyu. I’m going to be more flexible to play hard once I’m good to go” said Aya Miyakoōji.
“Mao-sensei had trained me to be a good role player since I’m good in making fast break plays with my fellow teammates Mimi and Kazuko. I’m getting satisfied when I was able to learn one of my new moves, the Purple Radiance Accelerator” said Sayaka.
“What that move is, Sayaka?” asked Nanako Sakurano, the leader of the Akamatsu Blazers. The Akamatsu Blazers is a group composed of the friends of Erika Yoshioka.
“I’m glad that you ask for it. Then, I will explain. It is a move where I made the crossover move while making my own pattern to dash my opponents away. It increases my acceleration while driving through the pattern I made” said Sayaka.
“That sounds like it is resembled to Erika’s Red Pineblazer move” said Nanako.
“Oh, really? I never expect to see that move before” said Sayaka.
“Erika had brought her acceleration through the way of observing her opponent by dazzling through her move. Then, she can go for either a spin or an iso move” said Nanako.
“That will make her opponents rushed away with the aura she got” said Aya Miyakoōji.
“You got that correct, Aya-san!” said Kaede.
“When the next time we meet, I want to show that move, Sayaka!” said Nanako.
“Of course, I will, Nanako! You can count on me!” said Sayaka.
“Yeah!” said Nanako.
“Aya-san, if my friends and I will meet you again, what would be planning with?” asked Kaede.
“If I will invite you to the Recreational Center. That’s where the Bravehearts and their allies made their mind and hustle going up while progressing themselves to groove” said Aya Miyakoōji.
“I think that I will ask Reina-san about this, Aya-san. If Reina-san says ‘yes’, then I’ll go with you! I can invite my friends out there to join!” said Kaede.
“Okay, you got it, Kaede!” said Aya Miyakoōji.
Suzue Miyaichi, the leader of the Luminate Tangerine, asks Seiichirō Yoshioka a question about his team’s progress. The Luminate Tangerine is a group composed of the friends of Megumi Kazama. “Seiichirō-san, how’s the progress with the Nashiba High School boys’ basketball team?”
“It’s getting better right now with most of the players have improved their attributes and tendencies. Also, we won three practice matches before the start of the Interhigh prefectural tournament” said Seiichirō.
“I’m sure that your team had been prepared for your first match in Nashiba. What round your team drawing in?” said Suzue.
“It’s in the first round, facing off against a team from Suginami” said Seiichirō.
“Well, that was a good match for you Seiichirō-san. I hope that you’ll be able to shine in that game and make sure that your team will rally for a win” said Suzue.
“You got it, Suzue! I won’t let my team down!” said Seiichirō while Subaru is smiling at him.
“Nice answer, Seiichirō! You’re good in answering those questions really fast” said Subaru.
“Yep. I have a lot of intelligence to get, Subaru! So, let’s make our boys rolling in our first match!” said Seiichirō.
“You betcha!” said Subaru.
“Among of your friends, Ayako, who befriended the most?” asked Mikuni Hirano, the leader of the Viridian Salmon. The Viridian Salmon is a group composed of the friends of Chiyo Takezono.
“Well, I have a lot of friends in this hometown, but also in Tokyo too!” said Ayako Hishida.
“That’s certainly a lot of them, Ayako! Some are from this hometown and others are from Tokyo. Right?” said Mikuni.
“Yes, it is, Mikuni” said Ayako.
“Then, tell me who befriend the most” said Michirō Koike, a member of the Bravehearts of Nagoya, representing the Viridian Salmon.
“It’s going to be Miku-san, Michirō-kun” said Ayako.
“Why Miku?” asked Mikuni.
“You see, Miku is my close friend since we’re kids in Mizuho. Miku loves to go sea sighting while I love travelling places around the prefecture. When I invited her for a walk, she likes her appearance to be beautiful and cute” said Ayako.
“That girl is also a singer, Ayako-san! I listened to her songs including her single” said Chiyoko Kijimuta, a member of the Bravehearts of Nagoya, representing the Viridian Salmon.
“Yeah, that’s right, Chiyoko! Miku had started her music career when she was in middle school in Todoroki. She was so energetic that she sang her song through her passion. That’s why she’s very delightful to sing her joyful songs, inspiring everyone to be compassionate” said Ayako.
“Compassionate could be more like generosity and humility” said Atsuko Tachibana.
“I agree what you’re saying, Ayako-san! I inspire Miku because she was a good singer through her passion. Since then, she was able to give cherish smiles to us” said Mikuni.
“What’s more for her is that she is a get-going girl with a lot of knowledge to tell” said Michirō.
“Of course, Michirō! When I’m singing my songs, I must keep my faith while looking at the audience, which is why I love to inspire everyone who had their hearts being passioned gracefully” said Miku.
“That’s my Miku, Michirō-kun! She knows best what she expresses for anyone on our side like us” said Ayako.
“Yeah, I agree to that!” said Michirō.
“Now, another question, Ayako. Why your group’s name is the Fire Edelweiss?” said Mikuni.
“Fire Edelweiss is the name of the group coming from two words. Fire symbolizes passion while edelweiss is a flower that gives us courage or power” said Ayako.
“I believe that defending the honor of the friends would be more valiant” said Einosuke Higa, the leader of the Yamayuri Sphere. The Yamayuri Sphere is a group composed of the friends of Sumire Takeyama.
“Yeah, Einosuke. Our group represents courage and compassion because we descend from this hometown and we’re here to grace one’s hope to be good and happy” said Ayako.
“To be honest, people in Nagoya have said that the edelweiss are giving pureness and grace. It’s true that people who had passion must bring one’s hope to be blessed” said Misato Hayata, a member of the Bravehearts of Nagoya, representing the Yamayuri Sphere.
“That’s why everyone can be courage with their grace since they came for their pride of the city” said Michirō.
“I believe so, Michirō-kun and Misato-san. Giving one’s hope to be good and happy not only gives their blessing” said Ayako.
“But also, their empowerment as they’re going to let the pressure out and be kind to anyone” said Atsuko.
“What would be empowering is that those who have pride for their friends must give their hope to build” said Einosuke.
“Sometimes, it’s alright to make blessings to them by giving their grace, but there are some of them who have not given such grace will be given too” said Miori Itō.
“That’s why people become energetic to see what’s up in their day, so that they’ll thank them for their faith being kept” said Shun Akimoto.
“I agree, everyone. People who lived with their grace can give their blessing to anyone who has either pure heart or now because they’ll care for them” said Einosuke.
“I love to take care of them because they want to be empowered just like me. Right now, it’s almost the end of the first term and all of us will be ready for the exam soon” said Miku.
“Yeah!” said Ayako, Atsuko, Miori and Shun.
“Well, I’ll be graceful to have that too, onēsan. Hopefully, my grace will be coming out when I will be coming out to play for the varsity team” said Keisuke.
“Of course, you will, oniichan! Just give your friends some empowerment and make them shine in your first game in this year’s prefectural tournament!” said Miku.
“We trust you, Keisuke. So, make us proud!” said Ayako, Atsuko, Miori and Shun.
“You got it, guys!” said Keisuke.
“I’ll bid you a good luck to you too, Keisuke!” said Einosuke.
“Don’t lose your courage and be empowered!” said Mikuni.
“Okay, boys, I will!” said Keisuke.
“Looks like it’s almost the end of an hour, everyone! I believe that we should wrap it up soon!” said Kira.
“Okay!” said the Bravehearts of Ōta and Nagoya and their allies.
“Now, tomorrow will be another day. I believe that someone will celebrate his or her birthday” said Eri.
“That would be you, Masami!” said Saki.
“Oh, yeah. That’s right, Saki. I’m going to turn 12 tomorrow” said Masami.
“Then, happy birthday to you, Masami!” said Eri.
“Happy birthday, Masami!” said Kira.
The other members of the Bravehearts of Ōta and Nagoya alongside their allies would also say ‘Happy Birthday’ to Masami in unison. “Happy birthday, Masami!”
“Thanks, everyone! I believe that it’s finally time for me to make something joyful and ambivalent to all!” said Masami.
“That’s right, Masami-chan! I believe that your group should be working on this, but since you and Miku have shared the budget for the birthday celebrations, then give your friends what they got to celebrate your birthday” said Jun.
“Okay, you got it, Jun! I’ll do it!” said Masami.
“It’s great that you’re going to be next for another birthday celebrant. I’m so proud that you’re hyped for your birthday tomorrow” said Reina.
“Since you’re more dazzling like your friends did, we’ll be ready to see you shine soon” said Chiyo.
“Okay, I will be happier to have my birthday party being important like the way my other friends have!” said Masami.
“I believe that your friends will prepare a birthday party for you to make sure that this is going to be a big surprise” said Sumire.
“A big surprise can be something you didn’t know before. I hope that they’ll treat you the better way” said Kaede.
“Of course not! That’s what my friends for as they’re going to give me a great blessing to celebrate my birthday!” said Masami.
“It will be a good day for you, Masami! As a childhood friend, I will give you a special gift to you. So, promise me not to spoil my surprise?” said Saki.
“Okay, Saki! I’ll be glad to!” said Masami.
“Atta girl, Masami!” said Saki.
“Everyone! We should be expecting that the summer break will be coming a month away from now. So, the summer break will be different from last year and hopefully, you’re going to be ready for it” said Kira.
“Yeah!” said the Bravehearts of Ōta and Nagoya and their allies.
“As both sides are going to deal the matter, we’ll wait for a surprise soon. So, hopefully, when the first term is over, then we’ll talk about it real soon” said Tomoka.
“Okay!” said the Bravehearts of Ōta and Nagoya and their allies.
“As for the participants of the middle school and high school prefectural tournaments, good luck and may your team’s power be growing with willpower and courage!” said Kira.
“Yeah!” said the Bravehearts of Ōta and Nagoya and their allies.
“So, let’s meet each other for another dream meeting soon. Let’s make sure that we’ll give blessings to everyone for another and keep our determination and passion to ourselves!” said Tomoka.
“Okay, we will!” said the Bravehearts of Ōta and Nagoya and their allies as the secret meeting is over with the sunrise coming out in the sky, which changes to a scene showing Tomoka and Masami waking up together.
Masami yawns a little bit before saying her first word. “Good morning, Tomoka.”
Tomoka opens her eyes and sees Masami. “Good morning, Masami-san.”
“Sounds like it’s morning again” said Masami.
“Yep. I have seen something great in our dream, Masami-san. I hope that we will make your day brighter because today is your birthday” said Tomoka.
“Oh, yeah, today is my birthday, Tomoka. It really is my lucky day” said Masami.
“Happy birthday, Masami!” said Saki as she wakes up before saying to her childhood friend.
“Oh, Saki! You surprise me!” said Masami.
“That’s right, Masami. I believe that we’ll have another good day of hope for us” said Saki.
Airi wakes up from her bed as well. She yawns like a cute girl before saying to Masami. “Yeah, Saki-chan. Oh, I can’t wait to see Masami turning twelve for her birthday today!”
“I agree, Airi-san! It seems that we have to go school first before we’ll prepare for you a birthday party” said Tomoka.
“Sounds like it’s going to be a good birthday party to me, girls. Now, let’s make it happen, Saki, Airi and Tomoka!” said Masami.
“You got it, Masami!” said Saki, Airi and Tomoka. Tomoka, Saki, Airi and Masami are ready to have another day of joy and ambivalence after what they dreamt earlier. June 16 is going to be Masami’s birthday and hopefully, things will go brighter as expected for the Bravehearts and their allies to celebrate Masami’s birthday when they’ll throw a birthday party for her later in the day.
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