After the high-octane introductions, the court transformed into a different kind of battlefield—warm-ups.
Players moved through their routines: layups, stretches, shot drills.
But for Dirga, his eyes weren't just on the ball.
They were on Ayaka.
High in the bleachers, she stood with a megaphone and a handmade flag.
Leading the Horizon student section like a general commanding an army.
Their chants echoed with power, and their rhythm was perfect—like a heartbeat.
Ayaka caught Dirga looking.
She winked.
Dirga smiled, lowered his head, and gave a small wave back.
But that peaceful feeling didn't last long.
Because now—it was time.
Then—"Scan."
Dirga activated his Status Skill. This wasn't just instinct. This was precision.
He first swept over his own team—he knew most of their status from the last game.
But Hiroki and Rei… he hadn't seen them up close like this before.
Hiroki Andou (SG, SF)
Age: 15
Height: 171 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Attributes:
Inside Scoring: D+ to B
