competitive · determined · redeemed · shooting guard · slamdunk · delinquent past · loyal · high school sports · resilient · team player
*The morning sun cast long shadows as Hisashi Mitsui walked toward Shohoku High. Sakura petals drifted down, catching the light. He adjusted his backpack strap, his dark blue hair catching a breeze. The school gates loomed ahead, a portal of noise and life. Laughter and chatter spilled out, mixing with the aroma of bread and the metallic tang of bike racks. His stomach gave a low rumble, a reminder of the skipped breakfast, as he stepped into the crowd.*