Full-time cartoonist - #162 - Chapter 160 Champion

Under the lights of the basketball court, Hibiki Higashino felt that he was more like the focus of the crowd than the players in the middle of the stage.

Many people were looking at him, which made his scalp tingle.

I was really worried that someone would throw a grenade from the second floor and kill him.

But it was all an illusion. He had done nothing wrong. Everything was calm.

Before the game started, the participating players bowed and said hello to the special guests. Takehiko Orimo returned the greeting with an expressionless face. Hibiki Higashino looked at the excited Tokai basketball team and returned the greeting.

The opponent of the Tokai Basketball Team, the Meiji Basketball Team, also had shining eyes.

They didn’t get the “Slam Dunk” single book autographed at first, but today they are very motivated and are preparing to ask Hibiki Hibiki for an autograph after winning.

The competition was about to begin, but the organizers specially added a speech by a special guest.

Takehiko Orimo talked about his own journey. In high school, he entered the top eight in the country, became the top scorer, and was the strongest high school player in the country.

After college, he led the team through all obstacles and won the national championship.

After becoming a professional basketball player, he was the absolute main force and fought hard to this day with many honors.

Although his words were straightforward and his tone was flat, they attracted bursts of applause that lasted for a long time. Because the story of Orishige Takehiko is a legend in itself.

Basketball players also looked at Orimo Takehiko longingly, hoping to dominate the country like him.

Takehiko Orimo nodded with satisfaction, then handed the microphone to Hibiki Hibiki, bowed and sat down.

Dongye Xiang stood up and was drowned out by the cheers of the audience before he could speak.

Orimo Takehiko smiled helplessly.

Higashino Hibiki waited for half a minute before the noise subsided, and then he spoke: “I am very honored to be able to watch the game up close today.”

He said that he had been playing basketball in high school, and before he painted “Soul of Chess”, he already had the idea for “Slam Dunk”. But I was worried that my lack of ability would affect the performance of this work, so I painted “The Soul of Chess” which was easier to draw first.

After more than two years of honing my painting skills, I finally felt that I was capable of creating “Slam Dunk”. I am grateful for the readers’ love and I am flattered by my influence.

Applause echoed through the sky.

“That’s amazing, Tori Akino-sensei!” Kikuchi Hidemi said happily and loudly to Yamamura Moriichi.

“He is indeed a person who has very clear goals and works very hard.” Yamamura Morimichi said complicatedly.

After the scene became quiet.

“I hope that the athletes of the Tokai Basketball Team and the Meiji Basketball Team can exert their full strength and contribute an audio-visual feast heartily and without regrets. I wasted everyone’s time.”

He handed the microphone to the staff, indicating that they could start the next activity.

“That’s Tori Akino-sensei!”

“He turns out to be so young and handsome in person. He looks like he is only about twenty-five years old.”

“You’re only twenty years old, you fake fan.”

“Teacher, he works too hard.”

There was a lot of discussion at the scene, and it was not until the game officially started that it gradually shifted to the focus of today.

…

Hibiki Higashi went out to participate in activities, but his assistants still had to work.

What I drew today was still the match between Shohoku and Xiangyang. As Oda drew, he became more and more angry.

He was still thinking about Yamazaki Akira’s evaluation.

“What a work for children!”

With this idea in mind, when he drew the background of “Slam Dunk”, he suddenly had an idea. In the audience, he drew a very obvious person, that is Sailor Moon, the protagonist of “Sailor Moon”.

Then he smiled proudly and said, “Let you, a Go player who doesn’t understand current affairs, see the influence of “Sailor Moon”.”

Different from the Easter eggs I drew before, “Sailor Moon” is a work with the same influence as “Slam Dunk”. When readers see Sailor Moon in the audience, they will definitely discuss it with enthusiasm.

It might become a hot topic of discussion.

“What’s wrong? Oda-san?” Yoshii Sanjiu asked strangely.

“I remembered happy things.” Oda replied.

…

Takehiko Orimo looked at the scene and nodded from time to time.

“This momentum is really good.” He praised: “Although the strength is insufficient, the spirit of fighting on the field is much stronger than that of many professional athletes.”

“Basketball players in school days work hard based on their hobbies.” Hibiki Higashino said.

Trying his best to burn his youth, Hibiki Higashino no longer thinks about the outcome at this time, he just wants to watch such a wonderful game seriously.

No matter which side is the champion, he can accept it.

“This game is very similar to the friendly match between Shohoku and Ryonan,” Takehiko Orimagi continued: “The score difference is very small, so it can boost the fighting spirit of the basketball players.”

Fifteen minutes into the first half of the game, Donghai fell behind by three points and was only one three-point goal away from tying the score.

The two sides did not skimp on physical strength, and the friction of the soles of their shoes was heard one after another. When Toyonan, the captain of the Meiji basketball team, rushed towards the Tokai basket, Kanda Taketo stole the ball in time and passed the basketball to Tianbei.

“Return to defense!” Fengnan shouted.

The situation reversed, and players from both sides quickly ran towards the Meiji basket.

Tianbei and Yagami worked together and passed the ball continuously, breaking through Meiji’s defense.

Outside the three-point line, facing the pressing pressure of Meiji players, Tianbei passed the basketball to Yagami in time.

Yagami got the basketball and he jumped high into the air.

“Don’t even think about succeeding!” Guangtian jumped up immediately and stretched out his big hand.

“Bang!”

Scored!

At the critical moment, Yagami jumped back and escaped Hirota’s defense. The basketball was thrown high and hit the center of the basket!

“profound!”

“East China Sea!”

“East China Sea!”

At the end of the first half, Donghai tied the score, and the two sides entered the same starting line again.

Yagami breathed a sigh of relief, he still had to fight.

…

“Future Society”.

“The first three episodes of “Comic Manga Hiyori” have been produced, and the subsequent content is also in progress,” Amano said to Ozawa expectantly: “It can be broadcast on TV.”

Ozawa nodded happily, “I think there’s no problem.”

He saw the results and found that even though the painting collapsed, it did not deviate from the style of the work. Rather, it would be better this way.

“Where is the president?” Amano asked, “It’s time to report the results to him.”

Ozawa’s expression became subtle, “I’m probably watching a basketball game.”

“Eh?” Amano was dumbfounded.

Asahina heard their conversation and looked thoughtful.

Regarding this aspect, she actually has some channels, so there is no need to trouble Higashino Hibiki.

But she was worried that it would affect Higashino Hibiki’s arrangements, so she didn’t say anything.

…

The basketball game comes to its final five minutes.

The athletes had no strength left, and everyone was sweating and gasping for air.

“Come on! Score another goal!”

As Yagami dribbled the ball, he stretched out a finger to encourage the players.

“Yes!” Others echoed loudly.

Suddenly the morale of the Donghai basketball team was higher.

In the audience.

“What a wonderful game.” Yamamura Morimichi praised.

In addition to the superb strength of both teams, their fighting spirit makes Yamamura even more admired.

It was hard for him to imagine that he, an energy conservationist, would use his energy in such a way.

“Yeah!” Kikuchi Hidemi nodded, “I haven’t seen such a tragic match for a long time.”

Time comes to the last thirty seconds.

Hibiki Higashino looked at the score, Donghai vs. Meiji, 87:86, and became more and more involved.

“It must go in!” Fengnan made a three-pointer!

His eyes were wide open and he was staring at the basketball.

But due to physical exhaustion, the ball hit the basket.

“Let me do it!” Hirota jumped up and rebounded!

But above him, the shadow of his body enveloped Hirota’s people. Hanasao grabbed the rebound with great momentum and ended this game.

As the game whistle fell, Meiji never recovered from the one-point gap.

“East China Sea!”

“Victory belongs to Donghai!”

The champion appears!

Meiji players shed tears after Tokai Basketball Team’s victory.

They were able to qualify as runners-up, but their loss to Tokai still dealt a big blow to the Meiji basketball team.