When Michiko asked for Kimura's personal assistance with her training, Kimura couldn't help but smile. He hadn't had a close encounter with a girl since his first year at Yamamura Academy. This experience would have been good for Kimura, until a random shadow appeared from beneath his feet. A kid, first year probably, popped from nothingness, just like the Copy Cat had. But this one was different. He had no ego, he was just plain. It was weird. 

Kimura turned to the sign-up sheet he had pointed to. His name was on there along with all the other information that was asked for. Kimura didn't remember seeing him at the booth. 

The captain then turned back to Michiko. "I need you to get us a spot at the tournament tomorrow. We should sign up today so we don't have to tomorrow. Just in case they get the lineups filled. If you still want to train, just let me know, it'd be my pleasure" he smiled. Though it seemed that Izumi would be teaching her. The fact that Taki said [i]she[/i] was the better choice didn't go well with Teshira though. Kimura was no second rate player. 

After that, it seemed the small team had its five members. At least for the street ball tournament. The school didn't have a girls basketball team, which was sad, but understandable. They hardly allowed a Basketball Club. So for the school to allow them to enter district games, they would have to have five male members. At the moment, they only had four. Therefore, even still they were missing a member. And on top of that, they would need second string players as well. Maybe the reason they lost so many times last year was because they didn't have second stringers. Kimura and the other four players had to play all four quarters. 

"Alright then it's settled! Tomorrow's team will consist of myself, new guy here, Taki and Izumi, and you (he pointed at Masaru). But as of today, I'll see you guys at after school practice. Don't forget though, if you find another player, bring him to practice. I don't want this year to be like the last two. None of you even knew this school had a basketball club because we never made it past the second round last season. I don't intend for that to happen again. The stronger we get as a team, the better chances we have of reaching nationals" he said walking up to them. 

"We don't do this for ourselves, we do it for each other. I don't know any of you, but I promise that I will not let you down. As team captain, it is my responsibility to make sure we succeed. If you ever doubt my decisions, then speak up when the time comes. I love basketball. It is my life. I may not pursue this dream after high school. I may not reach college level basketball, so with that in mind, I will make this season ours. I'll see you in a couple of hours. Bring appropriate clothing."