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What?

America?

Kagami?

When?

Our school has a short-term study abroad program.

Our sister school is in Los Angeles, where Kagami used to live.

Apparently he has a master there who taught him basketball.

A master?

I haven't heard anything about this.

I just found out last night.

This year's first-years have really been coming and going as they please.

It's like they're messing around with me.

Why me?

I'm sorry.

Well... if he's going to come back stronger,

I can't complain.

EPISODE 38 DEFINITELY THIS TIME

Okay, go play cops and robbers.

Again?

The losers will do double strength training.

Yes, sir!

How are they, Dad?

Riko! Today you're exceptionally--

I don't care about that! Well?

They just have to do what they have to do.

On weekends they improve their stamina with fartlek sessions.

On weekdays, they improve their individual skills.

How much more they'll improve in half a month is up to them.

Endurance training aside,

can they really master special moves in less than a month?

The first-years can't, but the second-years...

they can probably do it.

Airhead already has his own style, and he's talented.

Four-eyes and cutie have found answers on their own.

The remaining three will surely manage something.

What about Kuroko?

Sorry, but there's nothing I can do.

What?

I've never seen a player like him before.

He's a mutant.

It's pathetic, but I have no idea what to teach him.

But, well... I've given him some advice.

I told him about the wall he's likely to hit soon.

How he'll overcome it is up to him.

What's up, Taiga? You giving up already?

Shut up! I'm getting the hang of it!

One more time!

-Hey! I can't rebound if you dunk! -Kise's pumped.

What?

Wow, Murasakibara!

I'm tired.

You're so weird, Atsushi.

What?

You practice harder than everyone else and complain the whole time.

I don't like practice.

I just hate losing even more.

Sei-chan, here.

Thanks.

He's ridiculous.

Akashi's already a prodigy, but he trains so hard.

He must be starved for victory.

No, he's not that weak.

It's not about doing what it takes to win.

Sei-chan told me before.

Winning is just like breathing.

Victory isn't something Sei-chan seeks.

It's a natural part of his life.

It's a basic bodily function.

SENDAGAYA STATION

The three major high school basketball tournaments.

The summer Inter-High, the autumn National Sports Meet,

and the Winter Cup.

Until recently, the greatest of these was the summer title.

However, the scale of the winter tournament has grown every year.

Now its title is on par with,

or perhaps even greater than the summer tournament's.

It is the Winter Cup.

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT OPENING CEREMONY

The Winter Cup national high school basketball tournament

will now commence.

Damn it! What is that idiot Kagami doing?

The opening ceremony's already over!

Apparently he forgot about the time difference.

He'll be here soon.

Unbelievable.

This is amazing.

The Inter-High courts were amazing, but this is even bigger.

On top of that...

everywhere you look are schools we've seen in books or magazines.

We're supposed to fight these monsters?

Idiots!

We weren't invited as guests. Hold your heads high.

Yes, sir!

Right? Right?

You're scared, too.

Sorry, but could I step out for a bit?

I told you not to wander off.

Yes, but... I've been summoned.

Summoned?

I'm going to see Akashi.

The captain of the Generation of Miracles.

Fine. We've got a game this afternoon. Be back by then.

Okay.

Furihata.

Could you follow him?

Okay.

You've got a babysitter, Tetsu?

Mine-chin, you've got Sa-chin.

Satsuki's got nothing to do with this.

Midorima, why do you have scissors?

It's obviously my lucky item, you idiot.

It's dangerous, though.

I wish you wouldn't walk around with them out like that.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Wha--

Are all the members of the Generation of Miracles here?

Seriously? That's crazy. I'm so scared. I want to go home.

Your phone's annoying, Kise. Is it Akashi?

It's...

-a text from a fangirl. -Go die!

Mido-chin, let me borrow those scissors.

No.

What?

Kuro-chin, do you have any?

No, I don't.

They're speaking normally, but the air feels so heavy.

Why's the guy who summoned us here the last to arrive?

There's no need to be upset.

That's how he is.

Sheesh...

I apologize that I've kept you waiting.

-Akashi. -What?

That's the captain of the Generation of Miracles?

Daiki, Ryota, Shintaro, Atsushi, and Tetsuya.

I'm glad to see you again.

I'm deeply moved we were all able to meet like this.

However, there's someone here who doesn't belong.

I wish to speak only to my former teammates right now.

Sorry, but could you leave?

I really want to, but...

What's going on? I'm frozen, and I can't move.

Furihata...

Well, you're no fun. Don't exclude us.

-Kagami! -I'm back. We can talk later.

First...

You're Akashi, huh?

Glad to meet you.

Shintaro, could I borrow those scissors?

What are you going to use them for?

My hair is annoying me.

I've been wanting to trim it.

First...

you're Kagami, aren't you?

What?

Kagami!

You're kidding, right? He was really trying to hit him!

What is he thinking? If Kagami hadn't dodged that...

My, my. I'm surprised that you were able to dodge that.

In light of that display of grace, I'll forgive you this time.

However, there will be no second chance.

When I tell you to leave, leave.

In this world, winning is everything.

Winners are affirmed completely, and losers are denied completely.

I've never lost at anything before, and I never will.

Because I always win, and I am always right.

I show no mercy to those who oppose me. Not even my own parents.

Well, I'm leaving.

I just wanted to say hello to everyone today.

What? Don't be ridiculous, Akashi!

You summoned us just for that?

No...

I actually wanted to confirm something, but after seeing your faces,

I realized there was no need.

No one has forgotten our promise.

Everything's fine, then.

The next time we meet will be on the court.

SEIRIN HIGH LOCKER ROOM

-Kagami, it's time. -Yeah.

Akashi had me at a loss, but that's all.

There's no point thinking about a guy we're not facing yet.

Besides, my head's full of thoughts of him right now.

SEIRIN (TOKYO)

Let's go!

They're coming out!

You can do it, Seirin!

Th-This is amazing!

Their cheers are like nothing I've ever heard.

It's only the first day, but the seats are practically full.

Are we popular?

-Idiots, of course not. -What?

"You can do it" probably doesn't mean what you think it does.

Unfortunately, most of the spectators are here to see our opponents.

They're here!

How many points will they score today?

The rising tyrant, Touou Academy!

And the prodigal scorer of the Generation of Miracles, Aomine Daiki!

No one can beat him one-on-one.

They say no one can tell what Imayoshi will do next.

I've never seen a center run like Wakamatsu, either.

Amazing.

You can tell they placed second in the Inter-High.

Don't lose your cool. We knew...

It's time. Both schools, please line up.

Okay, let's go!

Yeah!

It's everyone's first national tournament, but they're all focused.

Sheesh...

They're especially promising today.

Hey.

You seem to have improved a little.

Well, yeah.

Has Kagami always been like this?

He used to ooze belligerence.

Yeah! Nice pass, Tetsu!

I really don't get it.

We can't agree on anything else, but we play basketball so well together.

I'm disappointed.

Your basketball will never win.

The only one who can beat me is me.

In the face of overwhelming power,

I don't think we can win just by working together.

Those were not parting words,

but words meant to make us stop relying on each other

and become even stronger

so we could combine even greater strength to win.

Don't be stupid.

I'll become stronger, too.

If you take too long, I'll leave you behind.

Get stronger soon.

Show me your new style of basketball.

We definitely won't lose this time.

Fine.

In that case, let's settle things once and for all.

The game between Seirin High and Touou Academy High will now begin.

Thanks for the game!

-Let's have a good game. -A good game.

Well, well...

he acts like a real captain now. Impressive.

The other four don't seem nervous, either.

I can tell from their expressions they've done everything they can.

Good, good.

Looks like it's about to start.

Well, then. Let's see how far they can go.

It's Katt-chan.

He's their coach?

No wonder they're so strong.

You're as noisy as ever, Tora.

Mabo.

I didn't expect to see you here.

Hey, it's been a while, Mabo.

Please, don't call me Mabo in front of my players.

Mabo...

Mabo...

They know each other?

I'll call him that next time.

Anyway, what are you doing here, Tora?

Well, you know...

I came to see my students play.

-Seirin? -Yeah.

I only taught them for about a month, though.

Tora, you're not coaching anymore?

Give me a break. I couldn't teach anyone.

Besides, there's no need. After all...

they've got my beloved daughter.

She already turned them into my kind of team.

We only had a short time together, but I taught them what I wanted.

I'm satisfied watching now

as those kids forge a path towards their futures.

The beginning will be important.

Our opponents placed second in the Inter-High.

On top of that, they doubled our score last time.

The difference between our strengths is glaring.

If you think they're underestimating us, don't hold back.

Start at full throttle and take the lead!

How terrifying. Go easy on us to start, won't you?

This is...

They're not underestimating us.

They're playing like it's the end of the game.

Underestimate you?

You must be kidding. We don't think you're that bad.

If anything, we're playing as hard as we can.

Crap!

No, you don't!

It's not a shot? It's...

An alley-oop!

You're finally here? You took your time.

It's too bad you couldn't start strong and take the lead.

Sorry, but we did it first.

They got us! But...

It wasn't unexpected.

If they're going all out, then just as we planned,

we'll go with Kuroko's improved Ignite Pass,

Assault Number 2!

Hey! Kuroko's passes shouldn't work against Aomine!

What is he trying to do? That form... is it an Ignite Pass?

No. It's a little different.

Ignite Pass... Kai!

PREVIEW

There you are, Apologetic Mushroom.

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

You're scared. I'm going to make a ton of three-pointers.

I'll make even more.

EPISODE 39 USELESS EFFORT

-After all, I'm better! -What?