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Sannoh is a powerhouse team, so when they hear they’re getting a female player, the initial reaction varies

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Fukatsu, the captain: "As long as she can play, it doesn't matter, pyon.”

Fukatsu usually says “pyon” at the end of his sentences, perhaps it’s Akita prefecture slang

Nobe Nods approvingly. He respects anyone who works hard.

Matsumoto is A little surprised but shrugs. "Hope she can keep up."

Masashi Kawata: "Huh? A girl? Well, as long as she’s tough."

Ichinokura is Slightly skeptical but willing to give her a chance.

Sawakita: “Ooooh, this is gonna be fun! Can she keep up with me?” He’s way too excited to see what she can do. Mikio Kawata Doesn’t really understand what the big deal is but is very curious.

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Once she’s proven herself, they treat her like any other player. No special treatment—just pure basketball respect.

She has a separate changing area, but off-court banter is the same.

They include her in everything— from eating out to strategizing.

Masashi Kawata is surprisingly protective. If an opposing player gets too aggressive with her, he steps up.

Sawakita treats her as his new favorite rival. "We need to do one-on-ones every day now!"

Mikio Kawata is like a giant teddy bear around her, sometimes asking "Am I scary?" since he’s so tall.

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At first, she was just a teammate. But over time, she becomes family. They don’t see her as ‘the female player’ anymore—just one of them. If she ever gets injured or overwhelmed, they’ve got her back. If she ever dates someone, expect ALL of them to be overprotective.

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Fukatsu is the calm but scary older brother type.

Sawakita? "You’re dating her? Cool, but just know—if you make her cry, I’ll cross you up so bad you’ll never step on a court again."

Masashi & Mikio just stand there menacingly in the background. Ichinokura might actually background-check the guy.