Dirga sat silently in the upper stands, hoodie up, eyes locked on the court below. The tension was unmistakable. This wasn't just any game.
This was Toyonaka vs. Heian Gakuen.
The clash of styles. Of pride. Of ambition.
And right at the center of it all—Masaki.
Dirga narrowed his eyes. What kind of monster have you become, Masaki?
…
The game began with Heian Gakuen winning the first possession. Toma Reiji calmly tipped the ball to Riku Mamoru, who instantly initiated the play.
No surprise—Heian Gakuen immediately slid into their signature system: the Triangle Offense.
Across the court, Toyonaka responded with a 2–3 zone: two defenders outside the arc, three inside the paint. A safe choice. But against a team like Heian Gakuen, even "safe" could become dangerous.
Heian wasn't famous for their outside shooting, but they weren't weak, either. If left open, they could still make you pay.
And they did.
Relentlessly.
