Chapter 157 - News From Seniors (1/2)

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A/N:

To the readers, who are confused with the Japanese schooling system, please refer to {Chapter 44: Back To The Basketball Club.}

There is an A/N right at the start of the chapter explaining the vacation system.

Now, enjoy the chapter.

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The first day of the practice continued as Tokiwadai Basketball Club's first-string saw their new captain doing drills different from the club norms.

Kaitani: ”Coach, did you assign different drills to Kageyama?”

The coach glanced at the small forward of his team and shook his head.

Coach: ”No, those are the drills that he got recommended at the summer camp. What he is doing now is designed for him and his playstyle.

You guys also follow routines according to your position, like the routine that I have set for you and Sora stresses on speed.

Yuki does endurance and strength-based routine.

And, Hyakuzawa is doing a strength-based routine.

Of course, this after you guys do the essential conditioning training.”

The coach gazed at Shun before continuing.

Coach: ”Shun doesn't play the game according to a single position. He is everywhere, and so is his playstyle, so he needs a body that can facilitate his playstyle.

Putting in more time is not possible, so he is opting for an increase in intensity.”

He looked at Kaitani and advised.

Coach: ”Don't try to copy him, just keep what you are doing, and you would be fine.”

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It had been more than a month since Shun had started practicing his current schedule, twenty days in the summer camp, and the rest of the summer break, so he no longer got sore or was dead-exhausted after finishing the routine.

Shun had just finished the major part of his routine.

Shun: ”Now only the weight training at the gym is left, but that would be after club-time.”

Shun decided to take a break before returning to the skill part of his training.

He looked around and saw Mibuchi sitting near a wall of the gym, so he decided to join him. He walked towards Mibuchi and sat down beside him.

Mibuchi: ”Good work, Kageyama-chan.”

Shun nodded and asked.

Shun: ”You too, Mibuchi-san. So, what did you do in the summer break, did you take a vacation with your family?”

Mibuchi shook his head.

Mibuchi: ”I was a little busy this break, even though I ended up traveling, it wasn't for a family vacation.”

Shun took a sip from his water bottle and asked.

Shun: ”What do you mean?”

Mibuchi glanced at his junior and spoke.

Mibuchi: ”I am a third-year student. We need to prepare for our high school entrance examinations.”

Shun: ”Oh, yeah. How is studying going?”

Mibuchi smiled and said.