After being startled by his sudden movement for a moment, Aoi straightened her posture and put her arms around his waist.

Even with such a tall figure, Aoi knew how fragile he was at this moment.

Sensing her response, Haizaki softened his brows and eyes, leaned his chin on her shoulder, stared at the wooden floor in front of him, and whispered in her ear what she had been worried about.

"After today's morning training, Akashi kept me and ordered me to quit the basketball club. He said that he was thinking of me, that I couldn't beat Kise, and that in the not-too-distant future Kise would even take away the main pick. Let me be embarrassed at that time, why not take the initiative to withdraw at this time to save some face for myself..."

When he told the story, Haizaki himself also felt a little unbelievable, what he absolutely couldn't say to Kuroko Tetsuya or others, was completely undisguised in front of Aoi, and he said it without any scruples.The emotion that was out of control at the thought of it, has calmed down now.

It's because... the girl in his arms gave him a sense of peace of mind, so he could relax. If it wasn't for her... I guess he is really like what she said before, find someone to fight to vent!

In fact, he knew that his self-willed and reckless behavior had brought a lot of trouble to the basketball team. When Hongcun was there, he often helped him cover in front of the coach and helped him deal with the aftermath.

The belief of the Diguang basketball team is "Victory is everything", he thought, this sentence has been deeply engraved in his mind.What happened to him fishing while training?What happened to him skipping class?What's wrong with him getting into fights?As long as it still brings victory to the team, even the coach will turn a blind eye.

He never thought that after Hongcun left, one day he would be swept out like useless garbage by Akashi, who he thought was too gentle and had no leadership ability.

Aoi was stunned for a moment when she heard his words, Akashi-kun?How could that gentle and polite Akashi-kun who had the same voice as Yato suddenly say such hurtful words?

And why?Not to mention whether Ryota is capable or not, when will he be able to defeat Haizaki, even if Haizaki is defeated by Ryota, it shouldn't deprive Haizaki of the qualification to stay on the basketball team!No, you can't say that, after all, the decision to quit the basketball team was made by Haizaki himself.

In this current situation... Leaving aside other issues, Akashi-kun is right about one thing, Haizaki's self-esteem is indeed very strong.If there is no one to guide him correctly, he will definitely go astray, like in Lao Mao’s memory—giving up basketball, becoming decadent and depraved, let alone being able to clearly see his passion for playing basketball.

"Oh, what you said is so high-sounding..." Haizaki chuckled lightly at himself, "It's just that I, Shougo Haizaki, are no longer useful to the basketball team..."

Aoi subconsciously straightened up and looked at him sideways, only to find that his eyes reflected crystal water light under the indoor light, and the red eye sockets made Aoi feel extremely distressed.

"Xiangwu..."

The girl called his name affectionately, causing Haizaki's already vulnerable psychological defense to collapse at this time.Not wanting her to see him in such an embarrassing state, Haizaki let go of the hand holding her, turned his head and closed his eyes, slightly burying his always proud silver-gray head.

Without hesitation, Aoi immediately stood up, squatted down in front of him, and held his big hand that trembled unconsciously. It was obviously a cool temperature, but what spread along the intersecting fingers to Haizaki's heart was as warm as spring. The temperature of the sun.

As if feeling her encouragement, Haizaki's long eyelashes trembled slightly, his teeth bit his thin lower lip, and a choked voice escaped from the corner of his mouth, "I was planning to give up basketball. But, I'm still not reconciled... really I am very unwilling! Even though I have been with them for so long, they actually denied me like this...Just because I have a replacement, let me leave the basketball team..."

"Don't deny yourself, everyone is irreplaceable!" Seeing him sad, her heart felt even more uncomfortable as if being pricked by a needle. She raised her hand to caress the silver gray hair on his forehead, and Aoi softly said Dao, "I have also heard of the 'victory theory' of the basketball team before, and I have never understood it. Basketball is a happy team sport. The reason why a team has 5 people standing on the court in an official game is that Because only the cooperation of 5 people can play a more exciting game. No matter how strong or weak the game is, if you work hard for the team's victory, or try your best to defeat the opponent, if you only want the result, you will not be able to enjoy the fun of it... ..."

Haizaki was taken aback, raised his head slightly, and looked at the girl squatting in front of him in surprise. The girl had the usual gentle smile on her face, and her slightly embarrassed self was reflected in her black eyes.

"You told Hei Zijun that you don't like basketball. Hey, Xiangwu, do you know how handsome you are when you play basketball? It's like a king who dominates the world, flamboyant, confident, and, maybe you didn't pay attention, just now even if you lost To Mr. Bangya and Mr. Junya, you always have a smile on your face, and you exude the light of kirakira. This is the proof that you love basketball so much. So, promise me, even if you can no longer play in the club, don't give up How about basketball?"

"..." Haizaki was stunned, he never thought that in her eyes, he saw himself like this... This idiot must be dazzled to see him like this violent and willful , rude, awkward bastard.But why did he feel that the corners of his mouth were rising unconsciously?

At this moment, he doesn't want to think about the basketball team anymore, he doesn't want to think about the future, he just wants to pull her into his arms and hold her tightly, never letting anyone else!

The muscles in his arms were tense, and Haizaki was about to hug her according to his heart, when the old man's smiling and kind voice sounded in his ears, making him pause.

"Ala, the following picture doesn't seem suitable for adults to see!"

Haizaki and Aoi turned their heads at the same time, and saw that a few steps away, the people who had just accompanied Ebisu to tidy up had returned, Yan Ya was bending over and blocking Ebisu with his hands, and Seiya who was next to Ebisu Looking at them with a smile on his face, Bangmi remained expressionless, with a serious look that didn't see anything in my eyes.

"Cut..." Haizaki spat lightly, and let go of the catkin that was already in his hand, he was not interested in performing in front of children.

"Hui! Mr. Yan Mi, Mr. Jun Mi, Mr. Bang Mi... When did you come back?"

Aoi also reacted, and quickly stood up, thinking of what she said to Haizaki just now, she was also a little embarrassed, the red glow quickly spread to the ears, and the bewildered look made Haizaki happy again.

"When Huizaki-kun said that he wanted to give up basketball at first, but he was very unwilling..." The immature child's voice reached Huizaki's ears through the big hands that covered him tightly, and Huizaki regained his arrogant expression for a moment froze.

Little Ebisu moved away the hand that was in front of her eyes, walked calmly and stood in front of the stern-eyed Huizaki, and stared straight at him with big cat eyes...the red eye sockets.

Haizaki was uncomfortable being watched by him, and stared in a vicious voice, "What are you doing? Brat!"

Little Ebisu blinked, and did not hesitate to expose what Haizaki had always wanted to hide, "It's too weak to give up something you like because of this kind of thing!"

"Nani?! You little brat, do you deserve a beating?" Haizaki was furious, and wanted to touch his head again, but this time little Ebisu avoided it vigilantly, protecting his hair.

"Originally, since you are so unwilling, let's prove it to the other party! I don't know how Kise Ryota's basketball skills are, but according to your words, you should be better than him now, so you are so angry! What are you talking about?" Give up, when you give up, he will definitely try to catch up with you. On the contrary, if you keep improving your skills so that Kise Ryota can never surpass, won’t it prove that the person who said those words is wrong?”

"Hey, where did you start eavesdropping, you brat? Why does Kise Ryota even know about it?!" I was so embarrassed that I was lectured by a brat.

"I didn't eavesdrop, it's obvious that you are speaking too loudly!" Little Ebishou retorted righteously.

Aoi Fuzuo, how could she have forgotten, Master Ebisu's ears are very good, and it's only a room away, so what Haizaki said to her can definitely be heard clearly!

"Also, didn't Aoi tell you? She and Kise Ryota are both artists of my... family firm!" Ebisu stared at him with bulging eyes.

"Nani?" Haizaki was taken aback, completely unaware that Aoi's earlier mention of taking care of him included such a thing, and immediately turned to look at Nani, "Do you want to go to my brother's office? My brother is also an office worker. The president of the institute, he..."

"President Haizaki's words, I've already seen it!"

"See... when?!" Haizaki was immediately startled by the bomb and bounced off his chair.

"yesterday afternoon."

"That bastard, what did you say and do to you?" Haizaki immediately held Aoi's shoulders and looked nervously.

Seeing him so nervous, Aoi laughed, did he regard his brother as some kind of scourge?

"It's just a matter of work. It's the new drama of "Basketball Boys" that you watched last time. You may be a little worried!"

"Didn't you really say anything else?" Haizaki asked anxiously. His big demon king must have seen that photo. With his character, it is absolutely impossible to simply call Aoi to talk about work. There must be something else. attempt.

"President Haizaki seemed a little worried about our affairs, but he understood after we communicated, and said that he would let me go to your house with you next time."

"That self-assertive bastard..." Haizaki scolded through gritted teeth.

Seeing the two people in harmony, Xiao Ebishou looked up at Yan Mi, "Yan, was he poaching just now?"

"Well, strictly speaking, that's right."

"..." Xiao Ebisu narrowed his big cat eyes, and looked at another artifact standing behind him with a straight back, "Can you fight him for a while? It's better not to get up this time, Bangmi ..."

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