Event Story – Bash Street Boys, ch.11

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Jude: Haha, you should have watched out for a dunk as well!

Nico: I can't get to... such a lofty pass...

Jude: Get taller, then.

Nico: Don't push it.

Bianchi: We were utterly defeated. But I think your pass just now was fantastic. You were perfectly in tune, too ♪

Sage: You think?

Bianchi: That's right. Being around him seems to have worked well, no?

Sage: ......

Bianchi: Don't tell me you disliked being with him after all?

Sage: No, it's not that. 
Staying with Jude-kun only reaffirmed his charm and made me like him even more.

Bianchi: You really are something, sweetie.

Sage: That's exactly why I don't think I've really tapped into his strength yet...
Jude-kun is far more amazing than I thought.

Bianchi: ......

Jude: You're right. You still have a long way to go.
Your passes are better now, but I'm still not satisfied.

Bianchi: You're really-

Sage: It's exactly as he says. I hoped to sort out this issue before the tournament, but we don't have time anymore...

Licht: Sage.

Sage: Ah, Licht-kun!
What do you think? It wasn't boring, was it? 

Licht: ... No, it wasn't.
Basketball... seems complicated.

Sage: It isn't! I'm sure if you practiced, you'd be able to play right away!

Licht: ... I could also bounce the ball?

Nico: You mean dribbling? You want to try too, Licht?

Licht: Huh...? But...

Nico: It's easy. You do thisー



Licht: Waah...

Sage: Huh? Nico, you're so good at it!?

Nico: I practiced.

Sage: When!?

Nico: On my breaks. You've been working so hard, so...

Sage: Nico... ♪

Nico: Check this out.
You can do it slowly, faster, or you can hit the ball through your legs.

Licht: You're good...

Nico: Here, give it a try.

Licht: What do I do?

Nico: Start by making the ball bounce...

Licht: O- Okay...

Bianchi: Fufu, what a wonderful sight... To quote Sage, it's heartwarming.



Jude: Right. But not nearly enough to compare to us, Bianchi.

Bianchi: ... Jude. Sage is going to great lengths to meet you halfway, but are you just going to do nothing?

Jude: Probably. That is just one of Sage's traits.

Bianchi: I won't deny that, but the two of you played so well just now.
Also, did you bring Sage to the Sichuan restaurant you told me about?

Jude: Did Sage tell you about that?

Bianchi: Someone who works there told me. We both know Sage would never.

Jude: True. Sage's not that kind of guy.

Bianchi: Sage is doing his best to understand and bring out the best in you. Just like Robin.

Jude: ......

Bianchi: You seemed to hate it, but it was when you fought with Robin that you felt the most excited, didn't you?

Jude: That's not true. Only with you, Bianchi.

Bianchi: ...... We're just compatible.
Sorry, but I never intended to please you. You simply match me as you see fit.

Jude: ......

Bianchi: The only time you could let loose and enjoy the thrill of almost reaching the point of no return was when the five of us fought. That's when Robin backed us up.
Did you not acknowledge that too?

Jude: ......


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