Double AS

"What do you want to do...what?"

Don't get yourself into trouble, don't get involved in any troublesome things.

Even a person can live a good life, very free.

You don't need to think too much, and you don't have to worry about other people's eyes, just do whatever you want.

Don't interfere with other people, and don't want to be interfered by others—this has always been his life policy.

It has always been like this since I was a child.

Until I met Aomine Daiki.

He, Kise Ryota, has always been a muddleheaded person.

The grades are neither good nor bad. In fact, studying hard should be better, but he doesn't want to.

The same goes for sports. In fact, many associations have invited him to join the club all the time, but he has not been motivated.

What he does best is almost reflex action.

When people approached him, the corners of his mouth smiled instantly, so bright and brilliant—but in fact, he knew that he was just a sunflower disguised as the sun.There is a bottomless darkness in the heart of the flower.

There are many people who are willing to go with him, but he always travels alone.

Go to school alone, eat on the roof alone, go home alone, and wander the streets alone.

It doesn't matter if you wear earphones to hang around alone during the holidays, and it doesn't matter if you watch a movie alone.Then when I got home, I looked at the message my mother posted on the refrigerator, which made me smile.Then turn on the TV and eat a microwave bento alone.

He doesn't feel lonely.

This is freedom, unfettered.

Not lonely.

He can live well alone.

Day after day is like this, and life is boring.

No goals, no ideas about the future, and no desire to think.

Float floats, the soul floats in places other than the body.

Even if you are surrounded by people, you can't feel that you are here.

"It's erratic like the wind." In the graduation yearbook of elementary school, a classmate of the same class for four years wrote his comments on him.

Because even he himself didn't know which direction he was going to be blown.

In fact, even the reason why I started modeling was boring.

When he was wandering around Shinjuku as usual, he was approached by a so-called scout.

"It looks cool. It shouldn't be boring. Anyway, I have nothing to do when I'm idle, okay."

So he agreed to the man who stopped him and gave him his phone number.

Afterwards, a tall woman named Miyuki Nakatani appeared who claimed to be the manager of the Wanhua firm.

To be honest, he was pretty loose about the job at first.

Always overslept, and often late ─ ─ just pass the time anyway.

"If you don't want to work hard, go back." After he didn't know how many hundred times he overslept, his manager Nakatani called him into the office.She said to him seriously.

"This world is only for those who are ready. Anyone of your level can replace you."

After finishing speaking, he directly called the magazine in the morning in front of him.

In this way, the opportunity was given to another person in front of his face.

The merciless slap in the face and humiliation, sister Zhonggu's words, aroused his reluctance.That's when I started working hard as a model.

──When I was a model, it was only because I was irritated by a sentence.

I worked hard to climb up and reach the top of the modeling industry, but I just wanted to give back to those who belittled and abused themselves.

──Even playing basketball... it's all for Aomine.

"Kase Ryota.

What is going on in your life?I did it for myself──」

XXX

"I thought you wouldn't want to fight for a job on the runway." Rarely, Nakatani Miyuki didn't call Ryota into her office condescendingly, but pushed open the door of his lounge.

This morning, she found Ryota's information in the list of models sent to Milan.

It's obviously not a big event, not well-known, and the reward may even be paid with gift vouchers, but Ryota still sent the package.

"Seeing that the place that originally belonged to me was squeezed by others. I couldn't swallow this breath." Since the filming of Feather Lovers ended, he has not received a single international show.Occupying the lounge exclusively for one person, but not even getting a decent job, those whispers are so cold and sour.

──Maybe he will be removed from the personal lounge by the agency soon, and go downstairs to share a mirror with those little models.

"Although I know that I don't conform to the current European aesthetics...but I still want to fight for..."

"Then you don't want the magazine invitation at the same time?"

"No more.... I'm someone who once stood on an international runway, and I'll return to be a magazine model..." Huang Lai shook her head, "I can't do it."

Once you have tasted a higher position, you have come to a higher realm.

I can't go down.

It's self-esteem, it's being strong, and it's unwillingness.

No matter where his future is when the contract expires after one year, he will maintain the title of famous model Kise Ryota until the last moment.

"But I want to take the role in the weekend idol theater." He read the script sent by the producer last time. Although it was only a green leaf corner, he found it quite interesting.

Acting is fun, but it is simply unrealistic to be a professional actor based on his level.

Occasionally interspersed with work gaps is okay.

But he still has to focus on modeling.

Huang Lai threw everything on the table into the bag, preparing for the afternoon filming.

Nakatani just folded his arms and looked at him.

Looking at a person who has no goal, no direction, no idea where the future is, struggling in the dark water.

"Is there no way to move on without enduring the darkness?" Kiseki asked with her head down while packing her things.Drooping bangs obscured his expression.

"I don't want to turn around and step down. I still want to continue to stand here. I still want to maintain my status as a supermodel. Is there any other way for me besides running away or giving up?" he asked.

"...I don't know." Nakatani Miyuki said.

Rarely, her answer was blank.

"I became a deserter because I couldn't find an exit." Fortunately, the agency also thought that she was worthless as a model, so they readily agreed to her request and let her transfer to the manager's office. in ranks.

She sighed.

"But you have also seen what I look like in the agency-I lead more people than anyone else, and I also have my own office. I am in charge of not only the work of models, but also their education, training, international shows, etc. I'm almost in charge of everything on the field...I'm the firm's ace manager, but the president's attitude towards me has never been better."

In every international show, she flies and runs around with those young little model hens and chicks.Is there any big-name agent like her?

But she still hadn't been confided.

She will never be the most trusted employee in the heart of the president.

"Xiao Miyuki is very capable...but why doesn't the president like you..."

"No way, I can bow my knees, but I can't kneel down and lick my toes."

The president believed in her ability, so he entrusted her with difficult tasks, but the sarcastic remarks never stopped.

Huang Lai sighed──Xiao Miyuki is really amazing, she can hold on.If it were him, he would definitely not be able to bear it at all.

"Knowing that I am in a difficult situation, please save me from trouble. I am not the kind of celebrity who will only be softly spoken to when I make a mistake; after leaving the modeling industry, the war will not end here── in this world , There are battlefields everywhere. You can only pick a battlefield that you don’t regret, and then plunge into it until the last moment.”

Either leave or stay.

It takes constant fighting, constant struggle.

There is no easier path in the world, only if you are willing or not.

"Have you ever swam? Ryota."

Hase nodded.He knows that Michelle likes to dive and has a trainer-level license (and a four-star one).

"Swimming, the hardest moment is not in the water. The most difficult moment is actually the moment when you land on the shore - at that moment, you have to use all your strength to fight against all the resistance in the water. Only by overcoming Those forces that pull you back are the only way to really get out of the water!"

"My strength is not enough... My determination is not enough... I still have unwillingness and reluctance... I don't know where to go..." Huang Lai said.

"I don't know what I want to do... I don't know what I really want to do..."

I finally understand why I have to escape from Japan and escape from this circle even if I decide to escape after a year.Why is he still hesitating and struggling?

Because he has no idea what he wants to do.

Can't see direction.

"At least you understand yourself. At least you dare to face yourself like this."

Constant hesitation, constant trouble.

Even if this is the case, it is better than running away in apathetic manner──

It was only after Aomine called the phone that he realized that the person was standing behind him──he still had no sense of existence like before.

"Long time no see, Zhe."

He raised a hand and said.

"I didn't expect that Seirin would take the initiative to ask Tonghuang to play a practice match."

Aomine Daiki stuffed the phone back into his pocket.

This was the first contact between them after Diguang graduated.

"I think this timing is more appropriate. I wouldn't think about it before." Heizi said.The eyes that make people can't figure out the idea are staring straight.

"You are still as direct as before." Qingfeng said, "I know, I was indeed an annoying guy at that time."

If Teiko held a class reunion now, he would definitely be the one who would be slapped with a cloth bag as soon as he walked into the venue.

"...Aomine-kun, no, Tonghuang's style of play has changed. I felt it from the losing match against us, and it became more obvious after the battle against Shutoku."

Said to adjust the pace, the word rebirth is more appropriate.

After experiencing setbacks, losing one of his trump cards, and falling into a low ebb and chaos, Tonghuang finally regained his footing and moved in a more magnificent direction.

The current Qingfeng is indeed worthy of the title of king of the basket.

It is precisely because of this that it is worth Seirin's challenge again.

Tonghuang and Seirin's next captains looked at each other.

"Be careful—next year." Heizi said.His expression was extremely serious.

"Everyone came prepared, the last year of the Tonghuang Shuangwang──It is also the year of everyone's last chance to avenge their hatred."

He stared calmly at Aomine who had been his partner.

"Kase-kun is not here, all the blame will be pointed at you."

Qingfeng waited for him to finish speaking.

Throw the finished milkshake into the trash can beside it.

Heizi put one hand on the guardrail of the overpass, and turned his head to look at the noisy street below.

"Since Tonghuang won the championship, the entire high school basketball world has changed... Everyone has become a victory-oriented approach...Of course I agree that the goal of playing basketball is to win..." Looking at the people and cars below, Heizi continued Said.

Ever since Tonghuang's skill overwhelmed the audience, he has dominated the entire high school men's basketball world with absolutely overwhelming strength.Like a storm sweeping through the high school men's basketball world, other teams followed suit.

Even teams that don't want to play such a hot basketball have to adopt aggressive tactics in order to protect themselves.Otherwise it is disbanded.

Malicious fouls, provocations, and attacks on players have gradually increased.

In order to win, anything can be done.

"I also hope that Seirin can win the championship, but I don't agree with the practice of having nothing but victory." Kuroko said softly.The tone is gentle, but the bones are very tough.

The current college men's basketball world is full of gunpowder.Unconsciously imitating the style of Tong Huang Shuang Wang.

As if the only way to surpass them.

Qingfeng was silent.

This is what he and Huang Lai made.

Looking up at the sky, Qingfeng let out a long breath.

"When you come out to mess around, you have to pay it back──I will clean up the mess I made by myself."

There is still one year left before graduation.

"Why do you want to warn me?" Aomine asked.

Obviously last year, Seirin was bullied by them very badly, especially when I heard that Vulcan seemed to be injured for a while.

Facing Aomine's question, Heizi thought about it calmly.

"Probably because Aomine-kun gradually changed back to the Aomine-kun I knew before." He replied.

"The current Aomine-kun, once again... no, maybe he likes basketball more?"

In the last losing match, although he could feel that Qingfeng was in a state of confusion, he really felt Qingfeng's change.Midorima, who had just fought with Aomine, should have felt it too.

Tonghuang has really changed.

Aomine in Teiko's time was just blooming.

But now Qingfeng has already borne fruit.

Thanks to Kase──

"Thank you---"

Aomine waved his hand casually to express his gratitude.

"I'll repay this kindness by lashing out at Seirin during practice matches."

"We've grown stronger here too."

"Help me tell Vulcan—" When I met him last time, I was so absent-minded. I'm sorry.During the practice match, he will "make up for "his". Tell him to wash his neck and wait for me." During the losing match, he didn't open the Zone even once throughout the match, and that guy seemed a bit disappointed.

"It was fun?" Heizi asked.

"Ah, it's super fun."

It's fun no matter who you play against.

This is his ball.

"I'll give you another suggestion──" Before leaving, Heizi suddenly stopped Qingfeng.

"If I were captain Tong Huang, I would find a way to minimize Huang Lai-kun's load—send a few more people to support him. It is best to let him be a small forward who purely scores, and assign all other tasks to him."

Heizi looked serious.

"You need to pay more attention to Huang Lai-kun—whether it is his mental or physical state." He said, "Qingfeng-kun is a person who focuses on the goal in front of him. This is your advantage. But sometimes... people will focus too much on the front everything, and unknowingly lose the most important thing around me.”

"...Even Tetsu can see that guy Ryo's overload... I really should do a good job..."

Qingfeng scratched the back of his head and sighed.

"Thank you for your advice. When you're free, let's ask Vulcan to play together again." Finally, he raised his hand to bid farewell to Teikoshi's old comrade-in-arms.

Heizi nodded.

The two have been separated ever since.

For the rest, let's talk with the ball on the field.