Kuroko’s Basketball: Before Generation Miracles, I Already Crowned

"Next, we'll announce the Second String roster!"

In no time, the list was released. Kokuna Shinji and Fukaya Reiji both made it. Along with them, a few others were also selected for the Second String.

"We made it! Second String!"

"Phew…"

"Haha~ That was nerve-wracking, but I'd say it turned out alright."

"Yeah. Let's keep pushing together."

With the announcement for the Third String already concluded and most of the players having left for their new training grounds, the court was almost empty. So the Second String results were announced quickly as well.

And just like that

The only ones left on the court were Akihito Shigure and Nijimura Shuzo, their names yet to be called.

They stood there alone, like towering cranes among a flock of chickens, attracting the attention of everyone watching.

When Sanada Naoto finished reading out the Second String list

and still hadn't called out Akihito or Nijimura

Everyone immediately understood what was about to happen.

These two… were heading to the First String.

And sure enough

"That concludes the list for the Second String."

"As for the remaining players…"

"Nijimura Shuzo."

"Akihito Shigure."

Faced with these two exceptional freshmen, breaking tradition by making the First String straight out of the entrance trials, even Coach Sanada paused briefly, then said with deliberate weight:

"I'm Sanada Naoto, responsible for daily First String training. From here on, you'll come with me directly."

"Welcome to the First String."

Everyone: "!"

Even though they had anticipated this outcome

Seeing it actually unfold right before their eyes still left all the rookies, and even some Second String players who had stuck around as test opponents, frozen in awe. All eyes were now locked onto the two boys at the center of the court.

"That's insane… breaking school history like that…"

"For real?"

"Even the captain didn't make it into the First String as a first-year, right?"

"Yeah… That's right. He only got promoted to First String in the winter of his first year, and even that was considered amazing."

"But given how strong these two are… it's not that surprising, I guess."

On the court, Akihito was still scrambling to keep up with the flurry of system notifications popping up before him.

Suddenly

Kokuna Shinji gave him a shove from behind.

"Why are you spacing out again?!"

"That delinquent already headed up!"

"You're the one who won, aren't you? Don't let him steal the spotlight!"

Akihito: "..."

Was this really the time to argue over who went first?

Kokuna's issue was clearly just a fiery personality that clashed with Nijimura's cool demeanor, he just couldn't stand the guy.

And besides

You're too loud, idiot! Nijimura's already looking over!

"What are you staring at, huh?!"

"You lose and no one's allowed to talk about it?!"

But Nijimura only gave them a brief glance before turning away again, clearly not even bothering to acknowledge Kokuna.

The latter clearly picked up on that, too.

So

The sharp retort forming in his throat was swallowed back in frustration.

Meanwhile, Akihito glanced at Kokuna like he was a brave warrior heading into a boss fight.

I wonder… if we gave Shinji the "Haizaki Shogo Starter Pack," would he even survive it?

[Glory Road Quest: "First String Qualification" — Completed]

[Objective: Pass the entrance trial and earn First String placement]

[Loading reward...]

[Player Advancement System — Unlocked early]

[Reward: Advancement Card x1]

[Glory Road Quest: "Shutout" — Completed]

[Objective: Score a shutout during the entrance trial]

[Loading reward...]

[Player Talent System — Unlocked early]

[Reward: Talent Card x1]

[Glory Road Quest: "Rain & Rainbow" — Completed]

[Objective: Prove Akihito Shigure's superiority over Nijimura Shuzo]

[Loading reward...]

[Player Gacha Pool System — Unlocked early]

[Reward: Player Tokens x100]

Walking alongside Nijimura toward the First String gym under Coach Sanada's lead, Akihito finally took the time to properly review the notifications he'd barely glimpsed earlier.

As expected

Even though the quests hadn't been explicitly listed in advance, completing the full entrance trial seemed to have triggered a bunch of hidden quests that began popping up one after another.

And, sure enough, the one tied to defeating Nijimura Shuzo, something Akihito knew would yield a reward, was on the list.

And that particular reward?

He considered it crucial.

Because by defeating Nijimura

He had unlocked Gacha!

Still

Wait, the Gacha system…

He remembered hearing that this game world allowed you to acquire new players via Gacha draws… but wasn't that just one of the options? Wasn't there also a way to save up resources and exchange them directly?

Did they just straight-up scrap that and shove everything under the Gacha system with a single slash?

"..."

Whatever…

Not like this is a real game. Some changes are to be expected.

Akihito tapped through each new feature in turn, Advancement System, Talent System, and Gacha Pool System, and gave them a thorough look.

In summary:

Advancement: Raise player level to boost base stats.

Talent: Unlock skill enhancements and advanced techniques.

Gacha Pool: Clear as day, used to obtain new players.

Akihito's eyes practically sparkled the more he read.

The future… is bright.

Especially as he thought back to that fierce battle with Nijimura Shuzo.

The flashes of those scenes still swirled in his mind, impossible to shake off, leaving him riding a high of pure excitement.

Akihito: "...~"

Heh.

That guy playing like a beast on the court just now—was that really me?

The more he thought about it, the more unreal it felt.

I mean

Damn… I was cool as hell back there.

(End of chapter)

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