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What I want to say today is — What happened to the world when I woke up?
Bassa actually lost to Bayern 4: 0?!
I'm incompetent!
What happened to the Cosmos team this time?
— — Speaking of which, are all girls reading this novel?
But the girls shouldn't be interested in this topic, right?
Are there one or two girls who like football more?
— — I also know that generally speaking, they're all men ~ But..,
There aren't any men reading this novel, right?
— — Should?
maybe？
Haha ~ (dry laugh)
I first fell in love with football because I had a brother who liked to play football. I first fell in love with Bassa because of Messi!
No matter what,
I just fell in love with Bassa!
There's no reason to explain!
Although I can't say that I love football very much, seeing Bassa lose, and lose by such a big score,
It's simply unbelievable!
China's fans are also very pitiful, okay? They can only watch European football on TV every time!
The World Cup has nothing to do with us!
This time, the Champions League will affect the hearts of many China fans!
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When no one knew, Rukawa Sakura applied for the graduation exam.
The third grade would only end in late February next year,
There was still some time before graduation.
But..,
With her level, taking the graduation exam in advance..,
Was not a problem at all.
Perhaps, the principal was more willing to call this "skipping a grade.".
Rukawa Sakura's results were obvious to all. For three years, she had been at the top of the Tachikaidai rankings. Generally, as long as a student had the desire and the ability, whether it was skipping a grade or skipping a grade,
It was not a problem to apply.
Originally, the principal sincerely hoped that such an outstanding student could continue to stay in Tachikaidai,
If she was willing..,
She didn't even need to take additional exams to be promoted to Tachikaidai high school. The principal was willing to directly recommend her.
However, Rukawa Sakura's high school was no longer in Japan. It was unknown whether she had a high school or not, and the principal could not persuade her to stay.
On the day that Rukawa Sakura returned home after dealing with the test for her junior high school diploma, she sat opposite Rin Rukawa and talked seriously to the four-year-old child.
"Kobayashi,
Sister wants to go to America. "
Rin Rukawa tilted his head. "Where is America?"
"Just like Germany and Japan, America and Japan are very, very far apart. It takes a very long flight to get there."
"Then why is sister going to America?"
"Because my brother is going to America to play basketball.
Kobayashi, have you heard of the NBA? "
"I've heard of it.
Everyone there plays basketball. I've watched the game before. "
"So now, Big Brother is going there to play basketball.
In the future, Kobayashi will be able to see big brother on TV. "
Rin Rukawa didn't quite understand, but he seemed to understand a little.
"Brother will be on TV?"
"Yes.
If Big Brother succeeds, Kobayashi will be able to see Big Brother at basketball games in the future. "
"Then shall we go together?"
"Together.
Brother, me, and Kobayashi. "
"Oh." Rin Rukawa nodded. "Then, sister, take me with you."
Rukawa Sakura patted his head. "After we go to America, we won't be back for a few years.
Kobayashi … by then, you won't be able to see Brother Tezuka, Yukimura, and the rest. You won't be able to go to their house to play anymore. "
"Then, will we still come back?
Sister? "
"Yes.
Sister still likes it here. "
"Yes, Kobayashi likes it here too. He likes it here more than in Munich."
When Kaede Rukawa returned home, Rukawa Sakura had already finished talking with Rin Rukawa.
Children were always reluctant to leave, but compared to this, it was more important to be with their brother and sister.
To Rukawa Sakura, Rin Rukawa was her responsibility. She had to bring him with her.
Telling Rin Rukawa about this was just to inform him first. Children also needed to be prepared.
In fact, Rin Rukawa couldn't leave her. He couldn't leave her. He had to follow her.
A child could only follow the adults.
To Rin Rukawa, his brother and sister were the adults. They were also his only family.
From the beginning to the end, Rukawa Sakura had never considered the only person in the world who was related to Kaede Rukawa by blood — her father, Rukawa Ryujie.
Rukawa Ryujie wasn't in their lives. Rukawa Sakura couldn't be bothered to contact him to avoid unnecessary trouble.
There was no need to ask for an outsider's opinion on things that they could handle themselves.
Rukawa Sakura only knew that Rukawa Ryujie was in America.
But he was in America and had nothing to do with them.
"Brother, I have something to tell you." Rukawa Sakura stopped Kaede Rukawa and led him into the study.
After a moment of silence, Rukawa Sakura looked up and said, "Let's go to America." She looked at Kaede Rukawa.
"Let's go together."
Kaede Rukawa suddenly looked up and stared at his sister. It was as if he was meeting her for the first time.
"You didn't hear wrong.
Since you want to go to America, then let's go together.
I know that sooner or later, you will go to the NBA.
That's your dream, isn't it?
We've never been apart since we were young. We can't be apart this time either. "
"I've already thought about it. If you go to the NBA, I'll go to Harvard.
You can join the Boston Celts. I've already carefully investigated this team. I think it's a good fit for you.
I've talked to Coach Ancey. He has no objections.
I know that you only want to play basketball and go to the NBA. You don't care about these things.
But it's okay. I understand.
I think, in this world, you can't trust anyone but me.
So, you just have to trust me. "
Rukawa Sakura's gaze went straight into the depths of Kaede Rukawa's eyes.
Kaede Rukawa looked at his sister and was silent.
Rukawa Sakura got up, took a folder from the bookshelf, and handed it to Kaede Rukawa. "Take a look. It's an introduction to the Celts." She had been preparing this for a long time.
Kaede Rukawa stared at her from beginning to end. He didn't speak or do anything.
Seeing that her brother didn't take it, Rukawa Sakura didn't care. She said to herself, "The Boston Celts. Their home stadium is in Boston, Massachusetts. The team has won 17 NBA championships and is the top team in the NBA. They are known as the encyclopedia of the NBA. They are the overlord of the Eastern region. Together with the Los Angeles Lakers, the overlord of the Western region, they are known as the two greatest teams in NBA history."
"Since you want to go to the NBA, you should go to the best place.
You are not a person who fears. Challenging the strong is your character and your way out.
You will learn more in the best team in the Eastern Conference.
Although it will be hard at first and you won't have many opportunities to play for a few years, I think this is the motivation.
You are still far away from the standard of the NBA. Now is not the time to be famous. For the next two or three years, what you need to do is to stay in the king's team and learn how to improve.
When that time comes, it will be time for you to conquer the NBA on the court. "
Rukawa Sakura looked at her brother. "You used to be able to play any position, but in a professional basketball game, your position can only be a small forward. The other positions are not suitable for you.
You are not as tall and strong as a Westerner. It is impossible for you to be a center or a power forward. Moreover, your skills in those two positions are not good. Maybe you could play as a guest in the past, but there is no way for you to play in a professional court.
It is even more impossible for you to be a guard. You don't have the awareness and don't know how to pass the ball.
Although the Celtics have arguably the best small forward, they no longer have a way out in the small forward position because they are facing an aging roster. "
A light flashed in Rukawa Sakura's eyes. "Brother, do you understand what I'm saying?"
Kaede Rukawa moved his lips but did not speak.
He was a man of few words and was not good with words. In the face of his sister's words, he did not know what to say.
Everything seemed so pale and powerless.
It turned out that without him knowing, his sister had thought so much for him …
All this time, he only knew how to play basketball and did not think about these things at all.
If he went to the United States alone, he probably would not have any development …
"Kaede Rukawa is a person who can bear hardships, right?
It is not that easy to make it in the NBA. This is all I can think about for you. Brother, you have to think about it carefully.
Your goal is too high and it is not so easy to achieve. You have to take it step by step. You are still very young and can afford to wait.
If you enter the Celts, you have to stay well. There are many strong players there and it is not easy to stand out.
Stay there for two or three years. I think with your talent and hard work, you can even conquer the coach of kings.
Since you are going to do it, you have to do it to the best of your ability, right? The Rukawa family is not weak and will not give up easily. "
"Sakura —" Kaede Rukawa looked at his sister.
"And there is one more important point — Boston not only has the Celts, but also Harvard."
Rukawa Sakura smiled and winked at her brother. "Brother, if you go to the NBA, I will go to Harvard. Isn't that just right?
We have just gone to the United States and there will be a lot of things that we will not be able to adapt to.
But two people are better than one, right?
To be honest, brother, you can't even speak English well. Communication will be a problem.
It will be much better with me around, right?
At least you don't have to find a translator. You can save a lot of trouble — in fact, if you are alone, the translator will not find you.
Also, who will bring a translator around all day long? You are not famous yet. "
Kaede Rukawa suddenly reached out and hugged his sister tightly.
"Stupid brother, now you know the benefits of learning English …" Rukawa Sakura hugged her brother tightly and buried her face deep in his chest. "We have to learn well … I believe that in two or three years, you will appear on the official roster of the Celts. Then, in their starting five, the small forward position will be yours. Sooner or later …"
Kaede Rukawa softly spat out two words. "Idiot …"
"No, I am not. I am not even in high school and I am already preparing to apply to Harvard. I am very smart …" Rukawa Sakura suddenly became greedy for the smell of her brother and did not want to leave his arms.
Really … the more she lived, the more backward she became. But, forget it …
"It's because I don't want to be separated from my brother … Brother, you're the idiot … If I let you go to America alone, I don't know if you can survive … I've already thought so much for you. If you still can't do it well, then you're really stupid!
I will not admit that you are my brother. "
"Hey, study hard." Kaede Rukawa suddenly said as he looked at the ceiling.
"Don't fail to graduate.
It will be so embarrassing.
I will not admit that you are my sister. "
Kaede Rukawa did not consider the problem of whether or not she could get in. In fact, this already proved his confidence in Rukawa Sakura.
"Kidding.
If I can get in, I can get out.
You are the one. Don't wait until I graduate and you are still sitting on the bench. It is so embarrassing!
Grandpa's spirit in heaven will go to America and beat you up! "
"Tsk, that old guy …"
"What? Grandpa supported you so much. He left all his money for you to go to America.
Grandpa has always been fierce with his words, but he supports you a lot, okay?
If Grandpa was still here and didn't see you in the NBA after waiting for a few years, you would be in trouble.
You are already unfilial. Do you want to be called incompetent? "Rukawa Sakura looked up and raised her eyebrows.
"Let him wait and see." Kaede Rukawa spat out this sentence expressionlessly.
"You too."
"Then let's wait and see.
I am not afraid.
But you … "Rukawa Sakura expressed her disdain for her brother." Poor guy who didn't even graduate high school … "
Kaede Rukawa's mouth twitched.
But he could not say that his sister "didn't even graduate high school."
Because he knew very well that even if this guy did not graduate high school, his level was still above him.
"Then it's settled," Rukawa Sakura said, "You find another chance to talk to Coach Ancey.
In America, Coach Ancey asked his friend to arrange everything.
Now, the most important thing for us is to find a house. I will go online first and settle down. We need a new home. "
Kaede Rukawa looked at his sister's back as she left. His expression softened and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
They could not separate … He always knew.
But compared to staying in Japan, he did not expect that … Then … Let's go to America together!
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Erm, erm, the Celts are my favorite too … Erm, the Celts are my favorite …
Don't say that I love everyone, haha … There is a game between the Green Shirt Army and the Knicks today …