I Came to a World Where the Concept of Chastity is Reversed, so I Tried to Change my Job to a Playboy, but the Interference is Intense. Please Help me. - Chapter 150: Getting Beaten Up → Halftime

Chapter 150: Getting Beaten Up → Halftime

We managed to score one back, and now it’s the opponent’s turn.

I want to intercept and turn the tide, but it’s probably too difficult for anyone else but me.

The opposing players easily shake off our marks and pass the ball, advancing into our territory.

The senior basketball player has the ball and goes for a layup from under the hoop…

I had Sakura and Kiyoka guard the hoop, but what of it? The shot goes in gracefully.

“Sorry, Yuki!”

“My apologies.”

“Don’t worry about it! Let’s get back at them!”

After that, everyone does their best, but the point difference keeps widening.

I’m slowly regaining my senses, but they won’t wait for me.

It feels like they score twice for every one of our points.

“Huh!”

Pass!

And then the opponent makes another shot, increasing the point difference.

It’s currently 6 to 16.

I receive the ball and boldly attack.

However, I’m a three-point shooter, so I don’t go all the way in.

Getting in close requires aggressive movement, and returning to our side is the longest distance, so I leave that to Tsumura and Airi, who are confident in their stamina.

I move to the opponent’s three-point range and feint to create passing opportunities while moving around.

I spot an opening and pass to Airi, who takes a shot, but…

Thud!

The ball hits the backboard and falls to the ground.

Fortunately, it falls towards Tsumura, who catches it.

Tsumura catches the ball but is surrounded, so he doesn’t shoot and passes it back to me.

I’m outside the three-point line, so I shoot, but…

Thud!

The ball bounces off the ring.

I missed, but I’m getting a feel for the distance.

If I’m shooting from this distance, I need to put a bit more power into it and shoot it more like a parabola.

How much force were you using before? What angle were you shooting at? A little more, a little more…

<SIDE Airi>

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

It’s not going in properly!

I think I was making more shots in middle school.

I’m totally holding the team back, aren’t I?

I miss my shots, and I get the ball taken from me…

I try to create openings by keeping my eye on the ball, but they won’t let me get it!

The score is currently 8 to 20.

It’s going to be tough to win at this rate.

I mean, it’s practically impossible to beat active basketball club members, right?

Unless luck is involved, basketball is a sport where skill is directly reflected, so there’s not much we can do about it.

But… Yukki’s face doesn’t look like he’s given up yet.

Somehow.

Beep!

The first quarter has ended.

I thought they’d just rest on the side, but there are now rows of folding chairs, and San-chan and Mitchy are standing by.

“Everyone, well done. Here’s a towel.”

“I’ve prepared some water. Please enjoy it at your leisure.”

The two who aren’t playing are acting like managers.

I take the towel from San-chan and wipe my sweat, then Mitchy hands me some water, which I use to quench my thirst.

I’m confident in my stamina, so I can still go, but everyone else… wait, they’re not actually panting?

“Everyone seems pretty fresh?”

“Yes.”

“I agree.”

“There are no problems.”

Shigushigu and Sakusaku, and Kyo-chan seem to have no issues, but Yukki has a towel over his head and is taking slow, deep breaths.

“Yukki, are you–

‘I’m fine!’ 

Shh!”

I was worried and tried to talk to her, but Shigushigu blocked my mouth.

“Leave him be.”

Shigushigu whispered a warning, so I whispered back.

“Why?”

“Yuki is concentrating.”

I can’t see her expression because of the towel, but if Shigushigu says so, then I guess so.

“Airi-chan, give it your all next time.”

…What?

“I’ve been giving it my all, though.”

“If your stamina holds up, that’s fine.”

“Airi-sama, please support your Master wholeheartedly next time.”

Kyocchi is also giving instructions.

“What’s that about?”

“Well, probably the first half was a warm-up, and the second half will be an all-out attack.”

“More like Yukki was reminiscing about the old days.”

“So Yukki used to play basketball? Alone?”

“…Yeah, something like that.”

“Huh, so Shigushigu and Yukki were childhood friends, and they didn’t play basketball together or anything?”

“No, we didn’t.”

“Oh, I see? From the image I have of Yukki and Shigushigu now, I would’ve thought they played together.”

“…There’s a lot to it.”

I wonder if they were fighting or something? And Shigushigu and Yukki get along so well, but we’ve never really talked much about Yukki.

We started talking a bit more about her around the time of middle school graduation.

Come to think of it, I don’t know much about Shigushigu and Yukki.

I’ll ask them about it next time.

“Hahhhhhhhhhhh”

Yukki exhaled a big breath nearby and took off the towel that was covering her head.

“Yukki, are you ready?”

“Huh? Yeah, probably.”

“Do you think you can win?”

“I was thinking it would be nice to enjoy it, but now I want to win.”

“So, if you’re serious about winning, I’ll take you on a detour date on the way back.”

“Sure, but you seem full of energy?”

“You’re an idiot. I get more motivated when there’s a reward.”

‘That’s true.’

“If you win, Yuki, is there anything you want me to do for you?”

“Hmm, well, since Sakura will be tired too, I’d like to rest my head on her chest today.”

“Okay! I’ll hug you tightly so you don’t fall off the pillow!”

“……Master.”

“Kyoka, do you get more motivated when there’s something in it for you too?”

“That’s……yes.”

“It’s difficult to do something just for Kyoka, but I want to try Kyoka’s food, so I’ll ask for permission to swap lunches with everyone.”

“! Thank you for considering me too.”

It seems the same as always, but maybe a little different?

“Airi.”

I was spacing out, listening to Yuki’s exchange, when I was suddenly called.

“Let’s win.”

I smiled, raising the corners of my mouth, as Yuki grinned and I regained a little confidence.

“Hehe! Of course!”

I raised the corners of my mouth and replied confidently.”