Slam Dunk: I'm the Glasses Brother

"Everyone played well. I didn't expect that we were only three points behind Hainan in the first half." After returning to the locker room, vice-captain Qingwu handed towels to the players.

"Mitsui, you did a great job." Captain Damon took the towel, wiped his sweat, and praised his junior.

"It's thanks to the good cooperation of the seniors, and Murasakibara's passing was just right," Mitsui was very humble.

"Don't let your guard down. Hainan was slow to warm up in the first half, but they will show their true strength in the second half," Mugure reminded his teammates.

"Kumure, have you ever watched Hainan's games? How come you know so much about Hainan?"

"Uh..." Murasaki was speechless for a moment. He couldn't explain that he had read the comics and was familiar with the plot.

"Haha, that's not the main problem. In the first half, Mitsui performed very well. Akagi, what do you think of your performance after you left the court?" Coach Anxi suddenly asked Akagi after praising his student. The players' eyes immediately fell on Akagi.

"This... um..." Akagi was speechless for a moment.

"If you have any opinions, just say them boldly. If you can't explain it clearly, then you don't have to play in the second half until you think it through." Coach Anxi suddenly changed his tone to a stern one.

"Coach, although we are only three points behind in the first half because of Mitsui's performance, once Hainan strengthens its defense against Mitsui in the second half, it will be difficult for us to score. Let Akagi play." Captain Damon does not want the team's center to be unable to play.

"Mr. Daimon, you are right, but I am the coach and I will not change my mind. If Akagi cannot explain clearly, he will not be able to play. Do you want to question my decision?" The Xiangbei players once again felt the momentum of Coach Anxi. Daimon dared not speak again. The locker room suddenly became quiet, and only the sound of everyone's breathing could be heard.

"Well... the reason why we were able to keep the score close in the first half and not be left behind by Hainan was because of Mitsui's performance." Akagi thought for a moment and organized his words.

"Yes, we were three points behind in the first half because of Mitsui's outstanding performance, but this is just the surface. But why did Mitsui perform so well? Is it because of his ability?"

"Well..." Akagi thought about the game and continued, "It was because of the cooperation between my teammates and Mitsui that Mitsui was able to exert his maximum firepower."

"Very good, tell me more details." Anxi nodded and changed his tone.

"In addition to being able to score on his own, Mitsui's teammates can cover him, and Murasakibara will pass the ball at the right time, giving Mitsui the opportunity to score."

"Yes, Mitsui was able to score because of the cooperation of his teammates. So, Akagi, do you attack like Mitsui? What will happen if the ball is in your hands?"

"This..." Akagi was speechless for a moment.

"Remember what I said? Players should exist for the team, not the team because of the players. After you get the ball, you will just attack blindly. Although you succeed a few times, once the opponent figures out your offensive method and restricts you, you will still focus on attacking and ignore the feelings of your teammates."

"I'm sorry, coach, I was wrong." Akagi thought back to the game and apologized to the coach sincerely.

"You shouldn't apologize to me, you should apologize to your teammates. You betrayed their trust, you didn't integrate into this group, and you didn't really pay attention to the true meaning of my words."

"I'm sorry, I was only focused on competing with Hoshino and competing for the position of Kanagawa's top center, but I neglected to cooperate with my teammates, causing the team to fall behind. I'm sorry, everyone." After figuring out the truth, Akagi bowed to the Shohoku players to apologize.

"It's okay, Akagi, just figure it out."

"Okay, in the second half, Akagi-san, you continue to play. If you continue to perform like you did in the first half, then you won't be able to play anymore."

"Yes, coach," Akagi said solemnly.

Hainan dressing room

"I didn't expect the Xiangbei guys to be so tenacious. That Mitsui really deserves to be the MVP of junior high school. It's really hard to resist. Coach, how are we going to play in the second half?" Hoshino looked at the coach.

"What do you think?" Coach Gao Touli did not rush to express his thoughts, but asked his disciples

"Coach, Xiangbei's scoring point is mainly concentrated on Mitsui. Mitsui is already firing on all cylinders. Although it is a bit disrespectful to Kameda, I suggest that two people double-team Mitsui." As the captain, Hoshino was the first to express his opinion

"Kameta, what do you think of Hoshino's opinion?" Gao Youli did not express his own opinion, but asked the vice president of the Hainan team.

"Coach, I must admit that I am no match for Mitsui. I am willing to accept double-teaming. For the team's victory, I can choose to sacrifice my own reputation." Kameda also expressed his thoughts

"Mr. Kameda, I am glad that you have such an idea. However, you will still be the one defending Mitsui in the second half. You may have objections. Yes, Kameda cannot defend Mitsui. Although double-teaming can limit Mitsui's performance, you should not ignore Mitsui's passing. Compared with Mitsui's scoring, his passing is more terrible. Kameda, you have to do your best to consume Mitsui. You are a senior high school student and have survived three years of hard training. Mitsui is just a freshman who has just started out. He is not your opponent. I believe that the first one to fall is not you, but Mitsui." Gao Touri encouraged his disciples.

"Yes! Coach, I will do my best to wear down Mitsui and won't let him score so easily again. Everyone, don't help with defense, this is my battle alone." Kameda said with a firm face

"It's up to you, Kameda. You deserve half the credit for the victory." Hoshino patted Kameda on the shoulder.

"Watch me!" Hainan's deputy team leader is full of fighting spirit

"The second half is about to begin, Hainan (Xiangbei) players, please enter the field." At this time, the staff came to remind

"Okay, let's go out." The players of Xiangbei (Hainan) walked out of the locker room, and the players who were going to play in the second half entered the field.

"Oh? Akagi is on the court" Some viewers noticed the changes in Xiangbei players

"That's for sure. Although Akagi is not a match for Hoshino, he can improve Xiangbei's height on the court and protect the rim," explained a fan who knows basketball.

"Akagi, are you coming again? You are no match for me."

"Just watch, Senior Hoshino." Akagi was also full of fighting spirit.

The referee blew the whistle and the second half of the game began