However, Ms. Fujii never considered her feelings for Hanamichi to be ordinary infatuation. Even though Hanamichi could never remember her name, and even though she existed in his heart merely as "Haruko's friend," Ms. Fujii never once felt sad.
She was simply drawn to Hanamichi, who grew more dazzling day by day on the basketball court.
Back in high school, Ms. Fujii, who had always been a good student, studied desperately. The sole driving force sustaining her efforts was the determination that no matter which university Hanamichi was admitted to, she would have the capability to get into that same school.
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