DORM WITHOUT CONTAINER

CHAPTER 74: HEY, CAPTAIN!

Basketball practice this time feels different from the presence of the new child as one of the members of basketball exkul that can be said to be good at ability. Yes, the son of a delinquent named Dilan was immediately joined in the basketball experience on his first day. Almost all members of the basketball team present at that time were amazed by his agility, not least Ilham and his friends. Even Mr. Ridwan also admitted his greatness in playing basketball.

"Great are you too" said Mr. Ridwan after Dilan completed all the tests given by him. From the dribble of the ball, lay-up, and his ability to compete 1 on 1 against Made just now is also very good. 

Dilan just smiled at Mr. Ridwan's words. After Dilan completed his test, he continued to be mobbed by many basketball children who admired him. They praised the prowess of Dilan who could even shoot three numbers from a considerable distance. But, Dilan just seemed to be chatting with them. Not arrogant, but Dilan entered the school is not to spread charm with them. It was just a waste of time for him.

"I think Ilham and Toni's abilities are the most powerful" Nugroho said. Made who was next to him immediately patted Nugroho's shoulder quite tight. The one patted directly glared. "What are you doing that for?"

"Don't talk shit!" whisky Made. "Elo don't feel bad what's saying that? Inspiration and Toni standing next to elo! If they're offended you want responsibility?" Say Made firmly.

Inspiration smiles. "It's okay, Made." While Toni heard Nugroho's speech just silent.

"I think he has the possibility to be selected, to participate in that big tournament. He will definitely be one of our toughest competitors" Toni said later.

"Again, I really don't know where he got such a great skill. And again, a kid as good as him should have entered an international tournament! But why hasn't he been seen before?" said Made.

"Maybe he didn't participate in basketball before?" guess Nugroho.

"Ah, no way! He must have kept honing his skills. Otherwise, how could he be like that?" ask Jhon. "Ah, stop. Instead of talking about him, we better practice. Isn't today the vice school selection for next year's tournament?" Jhon reminded.

Made nodded. "You're right... John!"

***

The first match to determine who will be selected as the school representative in the tournament in Lampung is the White Team against the team of Super Eagles Wisnu. However, the formation this time the White Team is made different into the White Team minus Nugroho and Sam because Mr. Ridwan wants to see more deeply Dilan's ability. With the agreement of Nugroho and Sam, eventually their position was replaced by Dilan for a while. Only this match.

The first ten minutes of the match were very exciting. All members who compete spend all their energy in order to participate in the tournament. Even their agreement to quit after one of the teams reached thirty figures was already close to materializing. With Dilan on their team, their scoreboard went up faster. The first quarter finished with a provisional score of 22-10 for the White Team advantage.

"Hey, captain!" dilan cried while resting. "Just good work!"

Inspiration who was gulping down his mineral water immediately turned his head and smiled. He gave his thumb to Dikan. He answered when he finished drinking. "Elo's worth a compliment, Dil."

Dilan smiled mysteriously. "Oh yeah, gie deserves to be praised. Because I still play with the team. Not like an over-ambitious elo alone in the field." Reply Dilan.

"Eh?" the words of Ilham were shocked, not understanding the meaning.

"Hey, Inspiration!" Suddenly Mr. Ridwan called Ilham to approach him.

Regardless of Dilan's words earlier, he immediately got out of his place and immediately approached Mr. Ridwan. After Ilham had gone far enough, Jhon immediately spoke up, "Hey, new boy. What do you mean by saying that to Ilham? You feel great?" Jhon was upset.

"Of course not...!" dilan flat said.

"Then, why do you say as if Inspiration is not good? He's been trying to play his best!” said Made follow suit.

"If I felt great, I wouldn't give my ball to you guys, would I? But look at Inspiration. On the field he always played by himself. Once he gets the ball he takes it straight to the ring himself without seeing us who can help him" Dilan said.

"That's because he's already near our ring. Was it wrong to shoot? Elo this is really weird" Toni said. "Or are you planning to remove him as our captain?" Toni Adam is upset.

"That's none of your business. Obviously, I know that Ilham must have done that to get elected. And he won't care if you come in or not. He's playing the maximum just to show that he's better than all of you" Dilan said.

"What do you know about Inspiration? You're a new kid, don't get along with our captain! Good or bad he played, he was definitely in the first team, understand that" Nugroho said. "He's not what you think. He always played as a team sport. He cares about us too." Nugroho.

"Well! It turns out you want to be tricked by a child like that Inspiration. In front of you, he is good. But you don't know what he's doing behind your back? Maybe he hates working with you. The proof is that he only once gave you the ball, right? Not even once." Dilan.

"Whatever you say. Just try asking her for help outside of practice hours. Does he want to help you? I don't think I will! While at school maybe he'll be sweet, but outside of that? Don't expect it." said Dilan with a cynical smile. Then, he immediately went towards the field as the whistle had rung loudly, signaling the match would start again soon.

"Here you go, don't listen to him. The spirit!" toni Adam said.

"Yes, thank you, Ton" said Jhon with a smile. Then, he also went straight back to the field, followed by Made and Nugroho because Ilham also did not return to the resting place.

The next quarter is the last quarter to determine the first five people to be selected for the tournament. And all of them returned to their maximum energy. 

"Brach!" exclaim Jhon asked for the ball when Ilham was blocked by the opponent.

ilham glanced at Jhon for a moment who was on his left. Then he glanced to the right. After that, he instead of making passes to his team members, he just kink, outwit the opponent so he can be free and immediately make a three-point shot. 

Logging in! The whistle immediately went off because with the entry of the shot, the White Team won the match. Everyone immediately did a high five with each other for a very good match. But not with Jhon, Made and Toni. They looked at Ilham who was mobbed by many people from the sidelines. 

"Jhon." sahut Made disperse his daydream.

John turned to Made and Toni Adam in silence, then looked at Inspiration again. "He didn't pass on me earlier, but I'm sure it wasn't for his personal ambition."

"Yes, we know, Jhon" said Toni.

"We can't just trust Dilan" Made said.

"We'd better get together tomorrow to talk about this." Jhon.

Jhon. Then, he immediately invited the two to return to the sidelines because the other children will also compete after this. Not to forget they also invite Inspiration to rest. He must have been very tired after the game. 

For almost an hour they watched another children's game. And White Team are the five people who sound the most frenzied on the sidelines. They really encourage the other members of the basketball team to keep doing their best. The children who sat near them stared at them with a grin. Until finally Mr. Ridwan will announce anyone who will represent the school.

"All right! After these very exciting matches, you have earned thirty names to participate in the tournament in Lampung. And those names are....?!"

***

Meanwhile, Jhon, Made and Toni are gathering. Nugroho could not participate because there were other activities. And it made the atmosphere of the dorm room of Jhon and Toni this time completely deserted. Jhon who was sitting on his desk chair only propped up his chin with both arms of his hands on the head of the chair. Toni also covered her mouth on the bed while leaning against the window of her room. And Made just fell asleep in the same bed.

"Guy...!" jhon said as he rose from his sleep, making Made and Toni turn towards him. "You two must have thought of Dilan's words earlier. I'm right, right?" Ask Jhon.

Made just sighed. "Frankly, I don't want to suspect Ilham, but in basketball training today he did look different than usual. He's more ambitious and doesn't talk to us much. Coupled with the hunting attitude earlier." Made.

"Don't believe what Dilan said?" ask him again.

"Of course not, John. We know him better than the new boy. But, we also can not avoid his words about the attitude of Inspiration which he said is not as innocent and sealim as we think." Made.

"But, he's been friends with us since he went to school. We also know how he is at home and knows his family. I think it's proof that Inspiration is not what Dilan thinks it is" said Toni Adam. "Or have you started not believing him, Jhon?" Again with Toni.

"No, it's not like that, Ton" Made said as he shook his head quickly. "Ah, I don't know. I don't know how to explain it. I'm sure he feels a little different today." Say Made again.

"Here it is, we better talk to the person directly tomorrow" said Jhon. "What matters is how you maintain this friendship. You know we all promised that we would be together no matter what, right? Inspiration will not forget that promise." Say Jhon again.

Made and Toni Adam nodded...!!!