Chapter 3 Kuroko's Basketball Three

  Since discovering their shared interests, Harada and Kuroko quickly established a solid revolutionary friendship.

  Of course, there is also the Ao who often comes to find Kuroko. According to Ao's joking words, it was "As the first boy to confess to me, you should be with me all the time" - for this reason, a certain law has refused to respond after rolling his eyes multiple times in vain.

  After returning to school, Hayata immediately submitted an application to join the basketball club.

  Akatsuki had already refused many people, and with over a hundred members, he didn't want any more new recruits. However, what he thought was just a glance turned out to be seen by Seihou who was resting on the side.

  "Eh? You want to join the basketball team?"

  Akakiri raised an eyebrow, "Do you know this person?"

  Qingfeng nodded, "Ah, he won against me at oneone." Then muttered softly, "Although he used some dirty tricks... despicable guy..."

  Akatsuki's interest was clearly piqued, "Oh? Is he strong?"

  Seiho shrugged, "I don't know. But his physique is not advantageous." Noticing Akatsuki's gaze beside him had a hint of danger, he immediately changed his tone, "Ah, but that doesn't affect whether someone is strong or not, Akatsuki you're very strong too, Entertainment Goddess!"

  Just as Qingfeng was about to raise his hands in defeat under Akatsuki's enigmatic smile, Akatsuki shifted his gaze and said in a light tone filled with authority, "Then have Qingfeng personally inform him. Come over for the test after school this afternoon."

  Qingfeng looked somewhat puzzled. As an ordinary department member, there was no need to take the test; otherwise, how could there be over a hundred people? However, Akatsuki's words were not to be questioned. Qingfeng, who was used to listening to Akatsuki, simply nodded and said, "I understand."

  Just then, when our classmate Tong Xue was dozing off in the classroom, Qing Feng's tall and sturdy figure loomed over him like a great mountain.

  Dazed and confused, he lifted his head, and the original field's transparent brown eyes appeared in front of Qingfeng. His eyes, which had been misty with sleepiness, were like jewels that had shed their layer of evil intentions, looking adorable once again.

  Qingfeng laughed loudly and said, "Hey, I didn't expect it, but you're quite good-looking too."

  Haruto quickly came back to his senses from his daze and raised an eyebrow, saying "Was I really that ugly?"

  Seihei immediately changed the subject. "Ah, Akatsuki said to have you go to the basketball club after school, he wants to test you."

  "Test? Harada looked a bit puzzled, but still nodded in understanding. "Got it. Thanks for letting me know."

  Qingfeng waved his hand and strode out of Class A's classroom, the silhouette of his back seemed to carry a hint of fleeing in defeat.

  Harada thought for a moment if Qingfeng had done anything wrong to himself, searched around and found nothing, so he shrugged his shoulders indifferently, lay down on the table, and went on a date with Mr. Zhou.

  After school, Haruta came to class B to find Kuroko. That guy was indeed in the last row, and it wasn't until he had walked in with a big smile on his face and taken away a certain someone that Kuroko finally reacted, "Riko?"

  Harada's eyes blinked, "Tetsuya, I've applied for the basketball club. From now on, I'll come find you every day after school and we can go train together."

  Hei Zi wore a calm expression, "You've also joined the basketball club."

  "But," Haruta looked puzzled, "I don't remember having to take a test to join the basketball club?"

  "Hei Zi thought for a moment and shook his head, 'I don't have any impression either. But it's okay, Lü Jun will definitely be able to join the department.'"

  Seeing Kuroko's serious and trustworthy eyes, Haruto happily went forward, pounced on him, and twisted around. "I love Kuroko the most~"

  Kuroko's ear roots turned red again, and Motomichi snuggled into Kuroko's arms, rubbing against him, laughing like a thieving cat.

  Just as Harada let go of Kuroko, a certain evil mechanical voice ruined Harada's good mood.

  "Players who complete the hidden side quest and hug Kuroko for three minutes will be rewarded by the system with a five-minute super high hit rate every day, hoping players will continue to work hard."

  Hugging Xiao Hei is obviously because I've gone soft, why did it have to get mixed up and turn into this weird feeling.

  Forget it, anyway we won't be at a loss.

  Haruto has recovered normally after doing a good job of psychological work and came to the basketball club with Kuroko.

  It must be said that Teikō is indeed a school renowned for its basketball, the enormous and magnificent basketball court alone speaks volumes about how much importance the school places on its basketball team. As he gazed in awe at the vastness of the court, Akashi's sharp eyes caught sight of a pink-haired girl standing by the entrance, Ah, his own face shouldn't be that big, so was Tōō no Māyū waiting for Kuroko?

  As expected, before they could even enter, Tao Yuan pounced on Hei Zi and pressed her against his chest, rubbing against her.

  "Tetsuya is also very cute today~" Harada Kuroba.

  She felt Origuchi's gaze and turned her head to stare at him with wide cat eyes, narrowing them as she thought of the latest chapter of Oni-hime.

  "Looks a bit familiar... Ah, you're Motoda-kun who applied for the club today?"

  After seeing Harada nodding, Momoi releases Kuroko and smiles as she extends her hand towards Harada.

  "Nice to meet you, I'm May 5th Momoi, the manager of the basketball club."

  Harada raised a friendly smile and grasped the hand that Momoi extended before him. "Nice to meet you."

  Momo led the two into the venue, where everything was neatly divided and organized, causing Haruka to nod in approval.

  Harada looked at Kuroko, "Tetsuya, are you going to practice?" As expected yet unexpected, he saw Kuroko shake his head, "No, I'll watch your test first then we can go together."

  Together... Ah... Haruta's mouth curved up uncontrollably, it felt great that Kuroko trusted him so much.

  Momoji flashed over and immediately brought the two of them before Akatsuki, who was writing something.

  Aoi Minamoto, who was in the middle of training, stopped his movements and walked towards him, "Yo!"

  Akatsuki heard the sound and raised his head, silently sizing up Harada.

  Harada felt somewhat ill at ease, Akashi's gaze was too rich in invasive qualities, making Harada feel like a frog stared down by a snake, and he couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy under such a gaze.

  Akashi quickly withdrew his gaze, stood up and slightly bowed his head, "Basketball Club President. Akashi Seijuro."

  "Hello, I'm Harada Rito. Nice to meet you."

  Akatsuki smiled carelessly and narrowed his eyes, "Don't be in a hurry for me to take care of you, wait until you've passed the test first."

  Harada was taken aback for a moment, this person really... wasn't polite at all.

  Harada didn't say anything, but Aoi on the side spoke with some dissatisfaction, "Akatsuki, Ritsu is a friend of mine and Tetsu's."

  Akatsuki swept his gaze over Qingfeng and someone shut their mouth.

  He immediately looked at Harada, "The test is just shooting free throws, if you make more than fifty in a row, you can join the team, okay?"

  Harada listened to what sounded like intentional provocative words, but instead felt relieved. Apart from that, he really couldn't do anything else, but when it came to shooting, he wasn't afraid. After all, with the system as a cheat device, he could definitely complete it within five minutes.

  Just as he was about to let out a sigh of relief and agree, a mechanical voice spoke up again.

  "Player triggers a random quest, gives Akane a kiss. Completing the quest will extend the perfect hand feeling for seven minutes, failing currently makes parents lose their jobs."

  Harada's whole body stiffened. Kiss Akashi? Just his gaze alone made him feel uneasy all over, and if he were to give him a kiss, even if he managed to get close to him, he would definitely be kicked out of the basketball club... But he had to see it through, not just because failing five tasks would make him disappear, but also because Teikou's tuition fees were very high, and if his parents lost their jobs at the same time, he would still be doomed.

  A sudden flash of inspiration struck Harada and he thought maybe it wasn't necessary to go to so much trouble after all.

  "Ruoxi, if I get in 100 of them, can you grant me a request?"

  Surrounded by the terrified gazes of onlookers, Haruta looked at Akashi with an fearless gaze, waiting for his response.

  Akane stared at him with an eerie gaze for a long time before suddenly bursting into laughter.

  He said, "Alright."