Seven days remained until the start of the Kanagawa Prefecture tournament finals.
Inside the Shohoku Basketball Gym, the usual sounds echoed: sneakers squeaking against the hardwood, the steady rhythmic thud of basketballs bouncing, and the sound of deep, resolute breathing.
Although there was still some time before the official matches began, the atmosphere within the team showed not the slightest sign of slackening.
Chapter 35