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Bad news comes piercing through
this throbbing heartbeat that's out of my control.
The breathing of the undisturbed city...
Only the curiosity in my heart disturbs the quiet.
Embracing the dream that will absolutely not be manipulated
by anyone, I'll strike at tomorrow.
Surpassing the flow of time,
I want to live, feeling the wind.
Set me free. It's still too soon
for me to reach the eternal sleep
With a look in my eyes the color of red heat
even to the point I'm worn out, I will make my way through!
[Hikoichi, from Ryonan, went home and visited the Osaka Stadium on the way.]
[There, he met the ace player of Toyotama High, Kishimoto, who insulted Sendoh.]
[That made Hikoichi very angry.]
Damn Toyotama High, I will not forgive you!
I will investigate your team thoroughly! From head to toe!
[However, the real ace team in Osaka was not Toyotama High...]
Return, return, return to defense!
The one I really have to investigate is Daiei Academy!
Number 4, Tsuchiya Atsushi
I have to check up on him thoroughly.
I'm glad that I came...
Maybe they are the real target for Ryonan's new team!
[At the same time, Rukawa told Anzai-sensei that he wished to train in America.]
I am against it.
[Lady Anzai told Rukawa the story of someone who fell in love with American basketball]
[and left Anzai-sensei, but never returned because he fell ill.]
I think he wants to see more of your improvement.
From now on, please continue to teach me...
[It's only a month away from the National Competition.]
Slam Dunk #89 Rukawa's Competitive Force
Gori's spirit is especially high lately.
Just one month left
Before the Inter-high starts, we need to reach our peak condition, in both body and energy.
The time of month is very important to us, Sakuragi.
Right.
Especially for you, since you don't even have the basics down.
True, true.
And you can't start without changing your usual lifestyle.
Hey! What do you mean by that?!
Okay, okay, don't get mad, Sakuragi.
Just consider your presence needed.
Certainly.
The genius Sakuragi is the ray of hope for Shohoku.
Wrong, I won't believe in you.
You are just a piece of extra meat for Shohoku.
Mit-chi, you better enhance your stamina, so that you won't pass out in the middle of the match.
And Ryo-chin, you better think of a way to grow taller by 10 cm in a month.
What did you say?!
What the hell could do that?
Okay... calm down...
All right, gather up, quickly.
Yeah!
Listen, our morale cannot lose to anyone.
I'm glad we decided to cut class today, too!
Yeah, yeah.
But I can't believe it's already been two months since he started basketball.
Right, that's because it's fun to watch Hanamichi play.
Like last time, when he tried to dunk but
ended up bumping his head on the board.
Right, right.
Shohoku!
Fight!
Yeah!
Very good, the morale is strong.
Oh, it's about to begin.
The mood in here is quite serious.
All right, we are going to practice the way we did before.
"A" Team first:
Miyagi,
Rukawa,
Kakuta,
Shiozaki,
Ishii,
All five of you in one team.
Yeah.
Yes.
"B" Team next:
Kogure,
Mitsui,
Sakuragi,
Yasuda,
Kuwata.
Okay.
It seems like I am the only one who can block Rukawa.
That cunning fox!
I must show him my incredible power today.
Why are you sneezing behind me?!
I think you might have caught the flu today.
Go get some rest.
That's right, don't spread your germs to the rest of us.
It doesn't matter, idiots don't catch the flu.
Ryo-chin, what do you mean by that!?
I know, you're still upset at me for talking about your height.
Be quiet.
Why do you have no compassion for others?
Picking on my weakness in front everyone.
Hurry up and get started, moron!
Damn you, Rukawa you....
Why don't you hurry up and get started?
Go... Gori,
Hmph....
Everyone is ready to practice seriously.
Why is that jerk Hanamichi still fooling around like that?
You are right.
No, it's not like that. I think you guys are wrong.
Damn...
Damn you, Rukawa. You just wait and see.
Wait and see!
Do you want to watch the basketball team?
Not to look at the team, but at Rukawa-kun, isn't it?
Of course not.
At times like this, I honestly mean that we should
support Shohoku. Where did you get that idea?
You guys don't understand me at all.
I understand, let's go.
I wonder if Rukawa-kun has feelings for Haruko or not.
Wha...!? No... No way...
However, I think he should at least consider your feelings for him.
You are the one who keeps talking about him.
Really?
Oh no, what should I do?
They have to get ready for the game.
He shouldn't be thinking of me,
but...
No, no, quit dreaming, moron.
Why is everyone looking so blue, what is wrong?
Haruko-chan...
It's incredible.
Foul... foul...
It was Kogure's violation, defensive foul.
What?!
Are you ok?
I am fine, how about you?
This guy is so powerful, Rukawa.
Everyone's morale is considerably high.
But Rukawa's spirit is quite scary.
S-Such an impressive force.
He seems... invincible.
He was not like that before.
Like a demon attacking...
What are you doing, Yasu?
If you don't move, nothing will happen, pass!
Sakuragi.
Hanamichi got away.
Don't let him pass like that!
No, it was Sakuragi that moved quickly.
Rukawa is after you!
Commoner's shot!
What?
I told you before, I have no time to deal with you.
What did you say?
For now.
Just become the number one high school player in Japan.
Now...
Now, I definitely decided.
Even though I already knew it before...
Even though I already knew, but now I'm positive....
That jerk...
That jerk is the one I hate the most!
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It's great to pull off basketball techniques one after the other like Hanamichi.
Amazing...
Rukawa-kun's mind is totally occupied with basketball.
All right, defense!
Let's go!
From the start,
there was no room for me.
All right, bend lower. Bend!
Damn it.
What is wrong?
Nothing, it's just lately I get tired easily.
That kid...
is without a doubt our ace player.
Since you've decided on your path, it seems like your uncertainty has cleared.
This is the way it should be.
Damn, that cunning fox!
He's totally psyched up now.
It is because he doesn't want to lose to Rukawa,
especially in front of Haruko-chan.
Do your best Rukawa... Do your best Rukawa...
Get lost, get lost, red bald head...
He has definitely lost the popularity contest.
When did these girls arrive?
Do your best Rukawa.... Do your best Rukawa...
Damn, that cunning fox, what's so good about him?
Rukawa, Rukawa... Go away, go away, red bald head...
We are practicing right now, you idiot.
What are you doing?
Don't laugh! You guys, too?!
Let's go home.
You want to leave now? Is that ok?
Wait for us, Haruko.
I d... defin...
I definitely cannot lose.
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Fugazawa Athletic University Basketball Coach Karasawa Kazuo
Sorry to bother you.
Are you looking for me, sensei?
Fugazawa Athletic University Basketball 3rd Year Student Sugiyama Shouta
Sensei.
I can't remember how many times,
I've been watching a recording of this match for quite awhile.
Do you mean Akagi-kun in Shohoku?
As an All-Japan center player,
how would you evaluate him?
I...
I think he is the best center in Kanagawa.
Shohoku!
Fight!
Yeah!
Good job!
Everyone worked so hard.
I shall be leaving now.
Thank you, sensei.
Yes!
Akagi-kun,
I believe you understand that yourself.
Before you foot completely heals, you should not push yourself too hard.
Y... yes.
Ah, I am so tired.
I can't take it anymore.
I am dying.
Me too...
Rukawa... what in the world happened to him?
It went up my nose!
You're right.
He is not his usual self.
There was something strange about it.
I hate him! Even though he has no real skills, he shows off all the time.
That idiot!
Water is coming out of you nose.
I'll leave the rest to you, Ayako.
No problem, just leave it to me.
Move.
Senpai wants you.
Is that all?
Don't compare.
I still have a lot.
Oh shit, my shirt!
Moron!
Sakuragi
Sakuragi Hanamichi.
She's here!
What do you mean by that?
Hurry and continue practicing today.
Basic practice again.
Every single day, basics, basics, basics....
Hey! Don't complain!
[Dribble, pass, shoot.]
[Besides the group practice, Sakuragi also needed to do personal basic practice.]
Of course!
Frankly, I don't need to go anymore basic stuff. I am a genius.
Stop being cocky, you beginner!
That's right, Aya-chan is right!
Senpai,
Huh?
That's rare for him to come and talk to me.
What is it Rukawa?
I would like to play one-on-one with you.
Huh?
He is unusually serious, what happened to him?
Sure, why not?
A one-on-one match with you
should be very interesting.
We could also use this opportunity to determine who the ace player of Shohoku is.
What are they planning to do?
Come on.
[Rukawa, aiming to be the number one high school basketball player in Japan,]
[challenges his senpai Mitsui, to one-on-one match.]
[Who will be the new ace player of Shohoku? Mitsui or Rukawa?]
Just thinking of you,
my heart can be stronger.
Since I've always got my eye on you,
I'm still running
That far-away day's dream was sincere,
and shines even now.
Whatever anxiety you may be full of
believe sincerely in your own path.
I love you, since you show your unmade-up, true face
It'd be sad if it ends up changing
Your eyes, like a young boys',
are always shining, my friend.
Just thinking of you,
my heart can be stronger
Since I've always got my eye on you,
I'm still running.