Do Sihoo waved his hand exaggeratedly, pretending that he and I are close.

He looks very lively and healthy.

It relieved me, of course, but I cant help but be bothered for some reason.

Jang Namwook suffered a lot because of that guy.

I know that it wasnt really Do Sihoo who was the cause of that suffering but seeing his immature smile made me want to pretend that I dont know him.

If my playable characters and classmates werent beside me, I wouldve ignored him.

I roughly waved in response, and Do Sihoo smiled brightly before going to the other side.

Do Sihoo headed to where the cheering squad was.

Oh, thats

Do Sihoo tapped a military cadet, one who looked very nervous, on the shoulder and gave him a silly face.

The cadet was surprised and almost dropped his glasses because of Do Sihoos sudden move, and he began to nag Do Sihoo.

The cadet was Jang Namwook.

Jang Namwook said he wont lose against the other teams cheering squad.

Due to some difficulties, there have been many exchange matches that overlapped in the schedule.

Because of that, the cheering squads for both teams were also distributed and deployed throughout the games.

The Military Academy mustve decided to bring their best support to this game.

As Jang Namwooks nagging went on and on, someone interrupted the two of them.

The person wearing Eungwang Highs cheering squad uniform was someone I knew very well, and as expected, my playable character looks magnificent in the white cheering squad uniform.

Its Yoo Sanghee. I guess shes here to cheer on Sanghoon.

As soon as Yoo Sanghee arrived, the players from the Military Academy looked shocked for a moment.

The reputation of Yoo Sanghee as the best healer from Eungwang High must be well known even in the military academy.

After greeting Jang Namwook and Do Sihoo, Yoo Sanghee went back to warm up.

She briefly talked to Yoo Sanghoon, who was drinking an ionized drink.

Yoo Sanghoon had an odd expression as if he was a bit embarrassed that his real sister came to cheer on him.

Oh, that ugly shadow behind Yoo Sanghee is

The ugly shadow was, unfortunately, my playable character.

At some point, when Yoo Sanghee glanced behind her and saw Do Wonwoo, the latter made an annoying face.

Although Do Sihoo wasnt a starting player, it wasnt really strange that Do Wonwoo was here.

After all, hes the president of Eungwang Highs student association.

Still, I was worried that hed bring down Yoo Sanghees fighting spirit.

I guess its starting soon. Its my first time watching a sports game like this, so Im looking forward to it.

The countdown on the electronic display indicates that the tip-off is approaching.

Each teams starting players lined up around the center line and shook hands with each other and the referee.

The assistant referee handed the basketball to the main referee.

As soon as the referee raised the ball in the air, cheers began to erupt in the stands.

The center players from both teams jumped high when the referee threw the ball upwards.

It was the military academy that won the ball from the tip-off.

Ah, what a shame!

The two players had similar height, but it looks like the military academys center has the superior vertical ability.

Kwon Lena and Mok Wooram were disappointed, but only for a very short moment.

Both teams didnt slow down after the tip-off, and both continued to make quick attacks.

The audience members were on the edge of their seats as they cheered for their teams.

As the scores were constantly getting higher, the most notable thing was Yoo Sanghoons performance.

The Vice Presidents friend scored again!

Out of Eungwang Highs 43 points, your friend scored 33!

As the first quarter ended and the second quarter began, the commentator constantly shouted Yoo Sanghoons name as he consistently scored all throughout.

Once the ball goes to Yoo Sanghoon, it goes straight to the bottom of the net.

As the gap between the scores widened significantly, the Military Academy team had to do their best to try and keep up with Yoo Sanghoon.

Soon, the center player from the military academy guarded Yoo Sanghoon, intending to overpower him with his physique.

Although they succeeded in slightly slowing down Yoo Sanghoons momentum, it seems like he trained in anticipation of a one-on-one situation.

Instead of giving up, Yoo Sanghoon changed his strategy.

Instead of trying to make shots inside the paint, Yoo Sanghoon chose to terrorize the three-point line and maintained his formidable scoring ability.

Just seconds before the end of the second quarter, the ball went to Yoo Sanghoon again.

Wait, that looks a little dangerous.

Mok Woorams words gave me an ominous feeling.

The center of the military academy was a second-year cadet, but he seemed rather impatient.

Yoo Sanghoon was able to dodge the centers defense and enter the paint, but the center quickly reached out for the ball.

Yoo Sanghoon twisted his body to avoid the defenders hand, and he shot toward the ring.

Everyone held their breath as they witnessed the picturesque turn-around fade-away shot from Yoo Sanghoon.

Fwik!

The ball has already left Yoo Sanghoons hand, and the centers elbow had nothing to hit but Yoo Sanghoons head.

There was no way that I would be able to hear the hitting sound in this especially noisy stadium, but it feels like the impact was too loud.

Whistle!

The referee blew the whistle to signify that Yoo Sanghoons buzzer-beater was counted, as well as to recognize the foul against him.

Yoo Sanghoon collapsed and couldnt get up right away.

It seems like the injury was no small thing seeing that there are bloodstains between the referee and the players.

Yoo Sanghoon!

I wasnt the only one worried about Yoo Sanghoon.

Do Wonwoo looked pale as he tried to stop Yoo Sanghee from going down the cheering squads area and running towards Yoo Sanghoon.

Instead, Do Wonwoo approached the referees himself, looking like he was negotiating with the referees to let Yoo Sanghee treat the injury.

I dont think I need to intervene here.

Thankfully, a lot of my talented playable characters were in the stadium.

* * *

It was absurd for Yoo Sanghee, who was registered in the cheering squad and not the medical team, to conduct first aid for the athletes.

However, since it was Do Wonwoo, president of Eungwang Highs student association, who negotiated with the referees, Yoo Sanghees intervention was approved right away.

I will take responsibility if theres any problem that comes up Yes, thank you.

Do Wonwoo appealed to the referees that Yoo Sanghee is a competitive healer and Yoo Sanghoons older sister.

He reiterated that he will take full responsibility if anything goes wrong.

After much consideration, the referees gave permission to Yoo Sanghee to treat the injured player.

Do Wonwoo approached Yoo Sanghee to tell her what happened, and Yoo Sanghee was looking our way with an anxious face.

The tone that Do Wonwoo used to relay the information was so loud and crass that it was hard to believe that he was the same person who calmly negotiated with the referees.

Sanghee-ya! I got permission! Lets go to my brother-in-law!

Brother-in-law? What are you talking about? Alright, Ill go to Sanghoon. Thanks.

Yoo Sanghee coldly responded, but Do Wonwoo was just happy to help Yoo Sanghoon and Yoo Sanghee.

While his gaze followed Yoo Sanghee, his eyes met with Do Sihoo, who was looking his way.

Come to think of it, something weird happened with Sihoo.

Before the game, Do Sihoo asked Do Wonwoo to make time after the basketball game.

I have something to tell you about Sanghee noona.

If its possible, I want to talk to you in a place where no one can see.

Theres no way though that Do Sihoo, whos either in his home or in the military academy, would have contact with Yoo Sanghee.

Do Wonwoo thought it was indeed strange, but he recalled the guide map for the gyms facilities just in case.

It could be that Do Sihoo is just playing a silly prank on him, but he cant just ignore it knowing that Yoo Sanghee is mentioned.

* * *

Yoo Sanghoon was treated just in time during the break between the second and third quarters.

Yoo Sanghee used a treatment skill on him, and Yoo Sanghoon was healed in no time.

Sanghoon was fine after that, but the audience was enraged at the sight of the ace shooter bleeding.

The anger did not subside even as the center player and the coach of the military academy directly went to Eungwang Highs bench to apologize.

Jeers poured in particular into the military academys center player who hit Yoo Sanghoon with his elbow.

If the cheering squad hadnt done their best to calm the crowd, they mightve thrown some nasty objects toward the athlete.

The military academy replaced two players.

The player that fouled earlier is out!

The other kids checked the updated entry table before the second half of the game began.

The military academy replaced their center and small forward.

One of the players substituted in was someone I know.

SF Do Sihoo (Freshman).

Do Sihoo will play on the court from the third quarter.

Theyll probably have Do Sihoo defend Yoo Sanghoon.

Although Do Sihoos physique wasnt small, he was much less threatening than the center player that defended against Yoo Sanghoon in the previous quarters.

It seemed like they decided to make Do Sihoo play to change up the atmosphere.

Having the center substituted out would be for his own good anyway.

Huh? Why arent they starting right away?

Whats the matter?

I gave a brief explanation for the two of them.

The referee declared a technical foul and awarded Yoo Sanghoon a free throw. After the free throw, Eungwang High will have the ball to start the third quarter.

Yoo Sanghoon shot a perfect free throw as if he wasnt injured just a few moments ago.

He raised his fist lightly at the made shot, and the audience generously cheered in response.

Once the quarter began, the military academy played a much better game than their first half.

The wide gap in the two schools scores was gradually decreasing.

The new guy that entered is the one that greeted you earlier, right vice president? Hes very good at blocking.

Ah, hes blocked it again!

Yoo Sanghoon, why arent you overpowering Do SIhoo?!

I wanted to shout so bad seeing that Do Sihoos defense was almost impenetrable.

Do Sihoo has always been a good defender, and in the match between freshmen in the past, hes blocked a lot of shots from Joo Soohyuk.

Still, Yoo Sanghoon made shots with every gap that he could find, and Eungwang High is still scoring stably.

Whistle!

Eventually, the whistle and the buzzer sounded to announce the end of the game.

By the end of the fourth quarter, the difference in points was only 10 points.

Of course, the MVP was none other than Yoo Sanghoon.

We won! That was a close call. The gap narrowed by a lot at the last minute!

It was an impressive game. Vice Presidents friend had a very notable performance. Id like to watch the next game if possible.

After applauding the basketball team and the cheering squad, the other two still kept talking about the basketball game.

As we headed back to Eungwang High, the topic changed to what dinner we should have for the night.

All three of us who went to watch the basketball game are dorm students, so its only natural for us to have dinner together.

Unfortunately, its going to be difficult for me to join them.

Sorry, I dont think I can have dinner with you guys tonight.

The basketball match was very fun, but something was constantly on the back of my mind.

We had one other classmate who was supposed to watch the game with us.

Where are you off to, vice president?

Euishin, where are you going?

If I tell them that Im going to meet Jiho, these kind-hearted kids might want to volunteer to come with me.

I decided to give an ambiguous answer.

I just have somewhere I need to be.

* * *

At the Hwangmyeong Mansion.

I went shopping for a while before going to the mansion, and I left White Tiger a message.

My caring playable character went out to greet me along with the adorable Olmu.

Woof woof!

The kind Olmu welcomed me even though he was upset with me last time.

As we passed through the maze garden by shuttle, I took my time to apologize several times to Olmu.

As expected, Olmu generously accepted my apologies.

When we entered the front door, Red Tiger welcomed us.

Its unfortunate that I dont see the descendants anywhere.

Welcome, Jo Euishin.

At that moment

Dingdong.

I received a message on my device.

It turns out that White Tiger and Red Tiger also received one.

The message was from Hwang Jiho.

[Hwang Jiho] Come to the fifth floor.