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At the start of a new school year, Kobayashi is named captain of the high‑school basketball team Johann. The role places him under intense pressure as his teammates look to him for leadership. Meanwhile, Shurman is drawn to Kim, and his unconfessed affection threatens to complicate the team's unity.
The story explores the challenges of balancing personal emotions with team cohesion while navigating the competitive world of high‑school basketball. Adolescents confront questions of responsibility, trust, and the true meaning of sportsmanship as they prepare for an upcoming tournament.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Manga
Authors: Yuriko Nishiyama
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