of the house for not going to the school he coached at. He is a 'thoroughbred' player, constantly getting better and extremely dangerous on the courts in every aspect. Akihito Harumoto: Position – Shooting Guard. Joins the Kouzu basketball club with guilty feelings from the injury of his best friend while playing the year before. Tachibana recruits him after finding out the story. His hair is styled into a pompadour and he is known on the courts for his "Supersonic shot", the perfect three-pointer. Kanemoto Koji: Position - Small Forward. Has been with the Kouzu basketball club for three years and is the sub-captain in the year that Akane and Hiiragi join. He is not an exceptional player, but tries his hardest at everything he does. He used to have a strong relationship with the previous manager of the Kouzu basketball team, who has died. Yamazaki Yoshiki: Position – Center. Has been with the Kouzu basketball club for three years and is the captain of the team. Although he injured his knee the year previously, he desperately wants to make it to the finals this year, his last year. Tachibana inspires and challenges him to rejoin actively the team and get back into playing after an encounter at the store where he works - Red Barns Basketball Supplies. On the courts he has a strong dunk and rebounding skills. Minefuji Kyoko: Position – Coach. Joins the Kouzu Basketball Club for a teaching job. Used to be a star player herself, as well as taught the youngest Hiiragi for a year. Takes an active interest in her team and despite her flamboyant style is extremely competitive. "There's no point in starting if you're not going to win!" Romantically involved with Kondo Yuki. The Fanclub Kondo Yuki: Takes on a teaching job at Kouzu High and finds his old sweetheart, Minefuji, teaching there as well. He is the only one who owns a car and used to be a guitarist in a band called Metro. Yoshikawa Sumire: Goes to Kouzu High with her childhood friend, Tachibana. Plays basketball, but has little confidence and isn't very good. Asakura Saki: "The Traitor" goes to Kouzu High. Wanted to become a famous guitarist, but after deciding against a contract with a record company in favor of playing with his friends, he discovers that they are only using him for his money and beats them all