Third person's point of view

"Idiot." Akagi said to Sakuragi.

"Uh..." Sakuragi said.

"Geez, you only got the ball in once, there is nothing for you to celebrate about." Akagi lectured.

"Uh-huh." Sakuragi said while nodding.

"HAHA! But you just started practice recently!" Kogure said, joining their conversation. "This is already a great improvement, Sakuragi!"

"HAHA... Really? It's improvement?" Sakuragi said while scratching the back of his head.

"Idiot! You have to practice every day in order to get better!" Akagi lectured Sakuragi. "Instead of just standing there and celebrating, you should be practicing, idiot!"

"Oh..." Sakuragi sighed.

"You'll have to keep up the good work! But tell you the truth... You're the first person I know that improved so quickly." Kogure added.

"Really?!" Sakuragi exclaimed.

"The Shohoku basketball team special, candy and whip!" Ayako said.

"I think you didn't teach him how to shoot." Rukawa complained.

"Sorry, but I really have to." Y/n said.

The basketball team is currently practicing.

Akagi put the gathered the team together.

"Okay everybody, listen closely!" Akagi yelled. "The practice game we planned with Ryonan is almost here!"

The players started to whisper to themselves.

"This is the first game to see the strength of all you new comers!" Akagi started. "if we can win this one, then it can be a good start for our goal towards National Championship. You must put in all your effort!"

"Yeah!" The players started to cheer.

"Okay! Let's work hard!" Akagi yelled.

The players formed a circle and bow down.

"Shohoku!" Akagi yelled. "Let's go!"

"Oh!" The players replied.

After the practice, Y/n and Ayako is in their locker arranging their things.

"So, how did your date go?" Ayako asked while wiggling her eyebrows.

"I-I-It was fine." Y/n stuttered and getting red.

"Just fine huh?" Ayako said. "Did you two have fun?"

"Y-Y-Yeah it was fun." Y/n stuttered, her face is getting redder and redder.

"So, where did Rukawa take you for you date?" Ayako asked. "Did he kiss you? Confess to you? I want the details."

"Okay, fine. I'll tell you." Y/n said.

"Yes!" Ayako said and looked curiously at Y/n.

"Okay, first we went to a cat café, then we went at the beach and watch the sunset." Y/n plainly said.

"That's it!?" Ayako exclaimed at Y/n. "I didn't know he was so boring when it comes in making plans for a date... But he did kiss you right?"

"Nope." Y/n shake her head.

"Confess?"

"Nope."

"What the heck!" Ayako exclaimed. "He should have made a move; it was a perfect opportunity!"

"But it was perfect the way it is." Y/n said and made her way outside the locker room.

"How so?" Ayako asked and followed Y/n.

"Well, he did remember that I like cats but I can't have one. In that simple action, it made me happy." Y/n explained while smiling. "He took me their because he knew that I will like it."

"Aww! That's sweet!" Ayako said and hugged Y/n. "I shouldn't have underestimated Rukawa like that! I take it back, he's perfect!"

"I know." Y/n agreed.

Ayako stopped when she saw Rukawa waiting by the gate.

"Looks like your man is here." Ayako teased.

"Shh, d-d-don't say that." Y/n while getting fluttered. "I'll just get my bike."

"Well, see yah tomorrow." Ayako said and make her way to Rukawa.

Ayako put her hand at Rukawa's shoulder.

"You did good, take care of her." Ayako whispered and left.

"Let's go?" Y/n asked while holding her bike.

"Yeah." Rukawa answered.

They walked home together while chatting.