Rukawa had always felt that Sakuragi after a basketball game was practically a different species. No matter what his mood was like beforehand, the moment he stepped off the court he would be radiating heat, red all over, with excitement flushed across his face, and extraordinarily easy to talk to.
Dressed in casual wear and sneakers, without bothering to ask the underclassmen for a uniform to change into, Sakuragi picked someone to team up with, making it two against three, and waded right onto the court to hack and slash his way through.
With one hand shoved into his pants pocket, Rukawa stood watching the entire game. Although it wasn't an official match, he loved watching Sakuragi shine on the basketball court.
Chapter 90