Falling asleep was a bit difficult at first—the power of jet lag is still quite formidable. However, Sakuragi had prepared himself mentally and didn't pay it too much mind. After lying awake for a long time, thanks to the basketball game he played in the afternoon, he finally drifted off.
Thus, it took Sakuragi only a single day to adjust to the time difference. Later on, when he mentioned this to Miyagi, Miyagi was endlessly impressed.
The next day, after finishing his enrollment procedures, Sakuragi headed back to his usual spot to play basketball in the afternoon. Coincidentally, he ran into Lucas again.
Chapter 49