[Black Basket] Light of Shadow

Chapter 4

It was a sunny afternoon, mixed with a little warm wind, neither cold nor hot, and warm sunshine.This is definitely a good day for outdoor sports.

However, the street basketball court, which is always crowded with basketball fans from various schools every weekend, is eerily quiet at this time.

"Huh...huh..." A tall boy with a cropped cut was sweating profusely while holding the ball.

His eyes were fixed on the black-haired boy in front of him, panting heavily, his exhausted state seemed as if he had played more than one game.Just when the inch-cropped man was about to move, he planned to pass him from the left side where he thought the boy's defense was weak.The black-haired boy who was standing still suddenly stretched his left hand forward, and instantly came to the hand of the inch-cut man holding the ball. He knocked the ball away from the inch-head man's hand vigorously.Then, taking advantage of the distraction of the inch-headed man, he bent his body and moved the center of gravity of his entire body to the right side, quickly turned his head, and caught the flying basketball with his right hand in the next second.

This time, the black-haired boy was holding the ball. Although the two defenders of the first team of the inch-headed boys reacted a lot slower than him, they still blocked his way belatedly.

The young man's green eyes sized up the two guards for a few seconds, and he jumped lightly to make a shooting posture. It was no surprise to the boy: the two guards chose to take off, trying to use their height advantage to block their own attack.

"Heh..." The black-haired boy evoked a smile, he turned around nimbly in the air, and landed lightly.Taking advantage of the time difference between the defenders landing on the ground and his own, the boy raised his hand slightly, with his back to the hoop, and the basketball in his hand was thrown out, drawing a beautiful arc in the air, and then fell vertically into the basket frame.

"Wow!!!" "It's amazing!!" The teenagers playing around have been paying attention to the game here, and almost everyone is feeling the strength of this black-haired boy, which is incredible. .Even though he was less than 180, he was able to break through the tall, inch-cut man and two equally tall guards.

"You are amazing." The inch-cut man wiped his sweat and came to the black-haired boy. "Let's make friends. My name is Itokui, how about you?"

"Hi Ito-kun, my name is Rhodes." The boy replied politely.

"Pseudonym?" Itokui expressed doubts about this foreign name, but he has a good impression of this beautiful boy with emerald eyes.To be honest, no one can connect this indifferent young man with the man who was sharp and unruly on the court just now, who treats opponents and teammates equally ruthlessly.

"No, it's an English name." The black-haired boy said, and went straight to the place where he put his things. Itokui followed behind him and said carelessly, "This is boring, tell me your name."

"Rod."

"I want to know your Japanese name. Are you not Japanese?" Ito Kui stayed beside the black-haired boy persistently. "Although you look a bit like a foreigner, I still think you are more Asian."

"If Ito-kun is talking about the nationality filled in the household registration book, then it is not. I am an American citizen." The black-haired boy said casually while packing his things.Even though it could be seen that the boy was perfunctory, Itokui was not angry at all.

"Since you have told me your nationality, let's tell you your name together."

"I already said I'm Rhodes, Ito-kun." The boy put on a thin coat, and Ito Kui noticed that compared to his own profuse sweat, the boy's sweat on his forehead was slightly conspicuous, and his breathing was orderly.

I and my two little friends are almost exhausted, okay, this guy is still so leisurely?Simply a monster.Itokui commented.

"Then do you still come here to fight?" Guessing that he would not be able to get the boy's name, Itokui chose other topics.

"of course."

"In the future...let's fight together again!"

"If Ito-kun is willing." The boy stared into Itokui's eyes for a while, and said expressionlessly, "Speaking of which, I still have something to do, so let's take a step first."

"Hey! Rhodes, which school are you from?" Looking at the boy's back, he suddenly yelled as if remembering something.

"Tonghuang..." Itokui remembered that he heard the boy answer like this at that time.

"Hmm..." Sensing something touching his arm, Bai Shiyan opened his eyes from sleep in a daze.

Aomine Daiki stood beside him condescendingly, the angle of the backlight made his whole face fall into the shadow, and his expression could not be seen clearly.

what's the situation? ?Bai Shiyan frowned suspiciously.

"Get up, hello!" Qingfeng had already called this guy many times, but Bai Shiyan didn't give him face at all, he couldn't wake up, God knows how loud he called this guy.In the end he resorted to violence, trying to kick the man awake.Originally, he was not a patient and gentle person at all.

The direct approach of violence seems to be more in line with his own personality.

There was obvious impatience in Qingfeng's voice, but Bai Shiyan, who was wearing earphones, didn't notice it at all.To be precise, just woke up

He who came here didn't even know where he was now.

"?" With confusion in his eyes, Shiraishi pulled off the earphones, looked up at Aomine and said, "Good morning, Aomine-kun. What can I do?"

"..." Watching Shiraishi take off the earphones, Qingfeng felt that what he did before was a little stupid, no wonder there was no movement no matter how much he shouted: what else can he hear with earphones on!By the way, "good morning" what is that, it's already afternoon, okay! !

"Speaking of which, Qingfeng-kun, what's the matter with you?"

"Did I tell you that the rooftop is my territory?" Qingfeng suppressed his emotions about to go berserk, looked down at Baishi and said, "Why are you here again?"

"..." After listening to Qingfeng's words, Baishi, who slowly became sober, looked around and found that he was indeed on the rooftop.He sighed, obviously he only came once a week, but he didn't expect to be met by Qingfeng as soon as he came.How slow is this?

"I thought Aomine-kun wanted to go to sleep for a while after going to practice with the school team. I'm really sorry." Although Shiraishi said very polite and humble words, he still had no intention of getting up when he was sitting on the ground.

"The practice matches don't require me to play at all."

"It's true." Bai Shiyan ignored Qingfeng's disdain for other teams, and he said calmly, "It's better for someone like Qingfeng to attack others during the official game."

"Hey, you're not going to get up?" During the conversation, Qingfeng finally found that the family in front of him didn't seem to want to leave, he didn't want to share the sleeping place with others.

"Ah, sorry. I haven't woken up yet."

"I said this is my place." Qingfeng stared at Shiraishi coldly, even in the shadow of the backlight, he could see a hint of danger from his expression, "Why don't you wake me up?" thing?"

"Although it's none of Qingfeng-jun's business." Bai Shiyan paused, stared at Qingfeng without flinching, and said clearly, "But I also like this place very much."

"Heh..." Qingfeng sneered when he heard Baishi's indifferent words, "There are some things that you can't just get if you like them. Are you provoking?"

"Mr. Qingfeng..." Bai Shiyan called Qingfeng's name, got up slowly, stood in front of him and said seriously, "If I win you, how about you give me a seat?"

"Win me?" Qingfeng seemed to have heard an extremely funny joke, "You mean to win me? In basketball?"

"Of course. One on one."

"You can't even run laps, and you still tell me oneonone?"

"Mr. Qingfeng, do you think that is my true strength?" Baishi raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "I... am very strong."

"..." Qingfeng looked at Bai Shiyan's smile, the arrogance and arrogance seemed familiar to him.It was a feeling similar to "Generation of Miracles", the courage possessed by an absolute powerhouse.

He suddenly remembered the flash of incongruity when he saw Shiraishi practicing in the basketball club for the first time, and asked with a slight frown, "So the previous work in the club was just for fun?"

"No, I have always taken basketball seriously. Adding some weights can easily create an illusion of weakness. Speaking of which, this can also have a good practice effect. Qingfeng-kun can try it." Bai Shiyan stared at Qingfeng, the breezy and elegant temperament has long disappeared, replaced by a powerful aura, even though he is not as tall as Qingfeng, he can still give others a great sense of oppression "Anytimehandsportiseternal.Baseketballiseternalneverwasteyourhand. "

"What?" Qingfeng was not surprised by Bai Shiyan's fluent English, after all, he came back from a foreign country, but the worst thing was that his English was not good.Looking at the current situation, Qingfeng has every reason to think that this guy is provoking himself and at the same time despising his poor English.

"In any era, hand movement is eternal, basketball is eternal. Never give up your hand." Bai Shiyan knew that Qingfeng couldn't understand, imagined how a person who always sleeps in class could understand a long sentence of English, he said softly Explained, "This is the spirit of basketball. No matter how strong a person is, he will meet his opponent."

"...An opponent?" Qingfeng sneered, "That kind of thing... is too weak."

"Mr. Qingfeng, it's better not to jump to conclusions so quickly." Said, Bai Shiyan nimbly dodged and walked towards the door.He spoke again, no longer in a flat tone, as if he didn't care about anything, but a tone full of mischief as if he had found a precious toy, "Speaking of which, I hope that Aomine-kun can come to the school next to the school this Saturday. Take a look at the street basketball court. I play there on weekends, if Aomine-kun accepts my proposal, I welcome it at any time~"

Opening the door of the rooftop, a person unexpectedly appeared in Bai Shiyan's sight.

"Ah? Shiraishi-kun?" Momoi looked at Baishiyan standing at the entrance of the roof and let out a voice in surprise. It seemed that Baishiyan's appearance was beyond her expectation. "Um, sorry, Baishi-kun. I'm a little Surprised why Mr. Baishi is here. After all, few people come here."

There is one thing she didn't say, that is, the reason why everyone doesn't come here is that they all know that Aomine likes to hang out here.

"I'm just here for a stroll. Speaking of which, is the manager here to look for Aomine-kun?"

"?" Momoi was taken aback, "Well, yes."

"..." Baishi glanced at her thoughtfully, "I still have things to do, so let's take a step first."

Momoi and Shiraishi said goodbye politely.

Go downstairs and go to the classroom.Shiraishi's mood seemed extremely joyful because he had further contact with Qingfeng.The pace is more lively and rhythmic than before.

"Sure enough, it's a childhood sweetheart~" Thinking of the nervous look on Momoi's beautiful and delicate face, which was obviously relieved after he told her Aomine's location, Shiraishi said softly, it was a calm voice with no ripples but a slight sound at the end , mixed with strong interest, "Speaking of which, isn't Momoi Mayzuki really Aomine Daiki's girlfriend?"

"Of course not." When Bai Shiyan asked Sakurai this question, he got a negative answer.

"But everyone thought they were a couple at first." Sakurai added, "Well... Maybe many people still think so."