Sakuragi stripped naked and squeezed some body wash onto himself, enjoying a refreshing shower that relaxed both his body and mind. It wasn't until he was ready to get dressed and picked up the spare change of clothes Rukawa had prepared for him beforehand that he felt something was a bit off.
After finishing their basketball game—all sweating, hearts racing, and completely invigorated—Sakuragi felt his attitude toward Rukawa had undergone a qualitative leap, transcending the simple level of romance and rising to the level of bonding through sports.
He was particularly pleased with this open-minded state of his.
Chapter 56