The Winter Promise

Chapter 37: Sports Games.

Right now, we're all in class to get ready to go to the gym. But before that, Kak Fauzi and Kak Ayu also recorded the students who will compete later, because after the school tour event, we will hold a sports match.

“So who wants to join the basketball game this time?”

When Fauzi said that. Some people immediately volunteered to follow the match.

“Oke, new four people. Who else wants to come? We need five people for one team.”

Brother Fauzi is still looking for more people to follow the match, but no one wants to follow the match anymore.

“Riki, do you want to join this match?”

Finally, Fauzi offered it to Riki.

“Of course, I'll come play.”

“Alright, then it is determined.”

Brother Fauzi also recorded the names of the children who followed the match on a paper.

“Sister Fauzi!”

Riki asked Fauzi.

“Iya?”

“What if a name not recorded there cannot follow the match?”

“No, I only record to give it to commenters later. If any of you want to replace someone to play please. But before you change players, you must go to the committee table first to inform them.”.

“As a match for professionals only.”

“Of course Mar, because in this game you will get the trophy and the prize.”

“Masa?”

I was a little surprised when I heard that. You know, it's an unofficial game that should have no trophies or anything like that.

“Of course, this school greatly appreciates the spirit of its students when competing, in the hope that they will also be enthusiastic in pursuing their achievements.”

Actually, Brother Fauzi just said something really good, but somehow I felt offended by what he said.

“How much is a gift Kak?”

The students started to look excited when they heard that this match had a prize.

“If it's confidential.”

“How's Mar? Do you want to follow the match? There is a prize loh.”

Riki was trying to get me to follow the match.

“No, didn't I tell you earlier.”

“Colah!”

Riki was still trying to persuade me.

“You are so stubborn... I will help you from the strategic side only.”

“Really!? Thank you Mar, even if that's not a problem.”

Helping them is no problem either. After all, if it was true to get a prize, we should go home to school later we will party to celebrate if we win, that way

I don't have to buy food for dinner. Hmmmmm... Looks like it could cut my spending for today.

“I want to ask you again Sis, what about the rules that will be applied later? Is it the same as used in the championship or there are some reduced.”

I asked Brother Fauzi to confirm it. Because this is very important if you want to strategize for a team.

“The rules used will be the same as those in the championship.”

Then I have some plans to win this match easily. But I'm not sure they can follow the directions I give. It seems like I will be relying on Riki and Akbar who happen to be taking part in this match as well.

“You will play in the last match in the first session. The system used this time is the knockout, so if you have lost one game you can not continue it again. And your first opponent is tenth class RPL A. The match will be divided into two innings, one half will last for ten minutes and five minutes for the break.”

Mr. Fauzi explained the match system and our schedule.

“RPL A? Isn't that Maul's class. Will Maul play later?”

“I don't think he'll play Rik.”

Of course, people like Maul are not very fond of sports. Maybe he would go to a game like this.

“Then for those of you who will compete immediately change your clothes with sports clothes and immediately go to the sports hall. While others please support your friends who are competing.”

“For those of you who do not compete can join with brother. We'll see the match from the stands.”

Ayu went with the students who did not participate in the match.

“Then I also go.”

“You stay with us Mar.”

Riki stopped me when I wanted to go with Ayu.

“Why? I will not compete, why should I come with you down to the field.”

“Kak Fauzi? Can we put Amar into backup.”

“Of course Riki.”

“Then Amar will be backup.”

Riki also made a very troublesome decision for me and Kak Fauzi immediately wrote my name on the paper.

“But you remember, I won't play. I only help you in terms of strategy yes.”

“Oke.”

Riki smiled as he replied that, it seems like he has another plan behind all this.

We headed straight to the sports hall. When I entered the indoor field, I had seen a lot of people who filled the stands surrounding the field. In addition, there are several classes that warm up in the middle of the field.

My eyes were fixed on Takeshi who was dribbling the ball in the middle of the field. We went straight to an empty bench that was reserved for my class.

“Who played in the first match Kak?”

I asked Brother Fauzi who was preparing something with his paper.

“If not mistaken grade ten Pharmaceutical A and ten Multimedia B.”

“Hmmm..”

At that time I always noticed Takeshi who was warming up in the middle of the field. I just realized that Takeshi actually has a lot of passion. It's a pity that he was too arrogant to show off his skills, if only he had a nature that was not much different from Riki it seemed like we could be good friends.

Finally the first match began with cheers from the audience. Each competing class also sang its own yel-yel.

I also look at both teams' matches seriously.

“You are serious about seeing the game Mar.”

Riki who was warming up on the sidelines reprimanded me.

“Of course, it's been a long time that I haven't watched a match live lately.”

“It turns out Takeshi was great too yeah, I heard that he also got into basketball.”

It was great that he could choose two excules at once, besides that the two exculi that he chose all sports. He was not tired after a long day of study in class.

Good academic value, his achievements in the field of sports can not be said to be bad, his face is also handsome. Why does Miyuki reject people like her, I think she will look good together with Takeshi.

“Do you already have a strategy for our next match Mar?”

“Not yet, after all our opponent this time is his class Maul.”

Twenty-five minutes had passed and his class of ten Pharmaceuticals A came out to be his champion with a score of 35-24.

Match after match passed, finally arrived at my class match against his class Maul. Both teams started to enter the field and the match started.

“Oi Ar!”

I turned my head and I saw Rina calling me from the stands, she was also together with Miyuki.

“What's up?”

“Are you going to follow the match Ar?”

“No, I'm just here to be an observer.”

“I'll support you if you play later Ar.”

And Rina leaves with Miyuki back to her class.

“You're still close to Rina huh. How far along is your relationship?”

Fauzi's sister harassed me because she also knew how I and Rina were doing in Junior High.

“Still ordinary, we are just former classmates only.”

“Sweetie, you seem to be less alert in approaching Mar. If you want, she could be your boyfriend now. Lina is a good, smart, and beautiful child again. I think she's the dream girl of all men.”

“From taking care of that, we better pay attention to the match. Our class is already four figures behind.”

I pointed to the scoreboard far ahead of me.

Whereas at the beginning of the game I felt that my class would win by relying on the ability of Riki and Akbar, but I did not expect that Maul class also has people who are great at playing basketball as well.

The first round match ended with a score of 8-12 won by Maul class.

“Good work!”

Brother Fauzi gave a drink to the players who were resting.

“All of you, please listen to me for a moment.”

Ok, now it's my turn to help them.

“I've seen how the RPL A class played earlier, if according to my observations you can enter the right part of the opponent easily. But I want RIki to stay on the left side for

anticipate that all opposing players move also to the right of the field.”.

Since it's not a professional game, it doesn't seem like I need to explain the positions in basketball in detail to them. If that's what I say, they'll be confused by what I say.

“...I'm counting on the right side to you Bar.”

I also saw my friends who were hesitant about the plans I made. That of course, I did not participate in this game and suddenly I told them to follow my orders.

“Alright if you've said that Mar.”

Riki looked excited again.

“But Rik-.”

“Relax everyone, if Amar has said so. He must have thought about it first.”

“Riki is right, the advice from Amar is not too bad in my opinion.”

Thanks to the words of Riki and Akbar made my friends finally try to believe the plan I made.

The second half started and they started to carry out the plans I made. Unexpectedly it turns out the plan made by me can turn things around and finally my class can win the situation.

“Great once you can make such a plan. Can you really play Amar basketball? From your question in class, it seems you understand very well about basketball.”

“Not really, actually attacking to the right side is just a lure. My plan is just to make Riki get plenty of room to score.”

“Then your eyes are observant once yes.”

“Y... I'm so embarrassed to be praised like that.”

To be honest, I was surprised that my plan was to go surfing.

“Mar we win!”

Riki was very happy to win the first game.

“You turned out great too Mar.”

“I've mistaken you.”

So did Akbar and the others.

“Still too soon to be happy now, we still have three games to reach the final.”

Match after match also took place. My class was slowly winning matches one after another.

Looks like I'll have to get a little fresh air first.

“Where are you Mar?”

Brother Fauzi asked me as I was about to leave from there.

“I want to go out for a while Kak.”

“But don't be long yes, soon the next game will start.”

“Ok.”

I went to the stands to meet Natasha and Kichida there, because there was something I wanted to ask them.

When I reached the stands, I met Miyuki and Rina who seemed like they had just returned from the cafeteria. Because I can see them carrying food in their hands.

“Amar! What are you doing here?”

“Iya Ar? Isn't your next class going to play.”

Rina and Miyuki were a little surprised to see me when I was in the stands.

“I just want to go to my class in the stands.”

“You didn't come to play playing Ar? You were on the bench.”

“Kan I told you when I took a break. I'll leave this to Riki.”

“We will see Mar, which class will win this championship.”

Miyuki pointed at me and said like that with great confidence.

Yes... If I had seen that before, Miyuki's class also continued to win matches easily and now Miyuki's class is waiting for her in the final. Whoever wins the next match will meet Miyuki's class in the final. It seems like Takeshi's circumstances were very influential in this match.

“Really? What if my class wins?”

I also gave Miyuki a challenge.

“I'll treat you to eat whatever's in the canteen.”

“OK agreed.”

Hehehehe.... It seems like my spending is decreasing again for this month.

“You shouldn't be like that Miyuki, if you say like that Amar will definitely do something to win the game.”

Rina warns Miyuki, although the warning she gives is too late. The deal's already formed and I'm gonna win that bet.

"Just calm down Rin, I'm sure our class will win for having Takeshi."

"We'll see."

After finishing my business with Kichida and Natasha, I went directly to the mushala to perform the prayer of the Zuhr first. Besides, before I left the field, I also saw my class

who made it to the final round.

Because before entering the final round there is an ishoma, I also intend to rest first in the mushala. Although I didn't play, I was quite exhausted from thinking of a good strategy for them.

Ishoma was done and I returned to the field. When I arrived at the field, I was immediately greeted by Riki who seemed to have been looking for me.

“Where have you been Mar?”

“I'm out of mushala, what's the matter?”

“It looks like there are some players who can not afford to play a full match.

“Didn't they just take a break, what did they do back then?”

“You know yourself Mar, the next game is the final and not only the energy needed here, mental also need.”

After the final and you're still talking about the mentality. All this time they play not mentally.

“Well will, I try.”

We also joined the others.

“Friends listen to me, now is the final match and the prize is in sight. One more step we will win this game. After winning for this match, we will all party.

I pumped up their spirits and everyone was hooked.

“Since when can you give such spirit.”

Riki looked astonished at what I had just done.

“I only imitate the words of others while encouraging his team.”

“But at least it's effective.”

“Hei Rik, I want you to take care of Takeshi. He is the most dangerous player of all. If you can't give him free space.”

“Siap Mar.”

The match was started and the final match between the tenth class Multimedia D and the tenth class Pharmaceutical A. The entire audience seemed very enthusiastic about the match. Even though it was just an amateur match, I somehow felt the same atmosphere as a professional match.

The match was very fierce both teams gave their best effort in playing in this final match. Scoring scores ensued between the two teams, and the first round was over. Ranked 14-17 with excellence is in the tenth grade of Pharmacy A.

I also saw my friends who were very tired in the first match. But I prepared it.

“Everything, please.”.

“Spirit!!!”

“Come you guys can definitely.”

All the girls from my class came closer to the bench and through the stands they supported Riki and his friends.

This is what I did just now. I already knew for sure that my friends would be exhausted when participating in the final match. That's of course because from the first game until now they never made a change of players. The Takeshi class person I said was great, he changed players several times.

Their spirit was pumped back after being given spirit by their friends.

“Good friends, we just need to play like this only. No need to rush to score. Maintain the difference in numbers like this.”

“Why is it like Mar?”

Akbar asked me the reason I told them like that.

“If you try to play harder than usual, your energy will quickly drain and your game will become messy. You better maintain the tempo of your game like this. Besides of... In the last five minutes I'll play.”

“Woahhh!!! In that case, I will try to keep it.”

Riki became excited after learning that I was going to play.

The second half began and they began to enter the field again.

“Come Mar we go to the committee table to make a change of players.”

“Iya.”

I also went with Kak Fauzi to the committee table to prepare to make a change of players.

I warmed up first on the sidelines and also tried to clean myself up. Because I haven't been in the middle of the field for a long time and it makes me very nervous.

Take a deep breath, exhale slowly. Don't be nervous, it'll just mess up your rhythm. Focus on one goal... Remember, after this you'll get money and deals from Miyuki. You have to win this match.

Five minutes passed and I changed players with my friend.

“Yo Amar! I thought you weren't gonna play. But what a pity, you showed up at the wrong time, we're the winners.”

Takeshi greeted me who had just entered the field.

I also looked towards the scoreboard and the current score was 20-26. Victory is in the Takeshi class.

“We just see.”

The game started again and the ball was in my class. Riki immediately held the ball forward to the ring, while still at the back. Then when all the players are already under the ring, Riki passes

the ball was towards me who was in an outside position.

When I received the ball, I immediately threw the ball towards the ring and created three points.

Suddenly the atmosphere became quiet when I entered the ball.

“That's him! A very beautiful three point throw from a player who has just entered is named Amar. Very beautiful and great throw..”.

The commentator also looks very enthusiastic after seeing a throw from me.

The Takeshi class immediately counterattacked my class. Takeshi immediately brought the ball forward very quickly and he tried to do three points like I did, but it was a pity that the throw did not go into the ring.

Akbar immediately secured the rebound ball and passed it to Riki, from Riki immediately took the ball forward then after that he passed it to me. I also brought the ball forward

until you are under the ring. I also tried to do lay-ups. But because there are people who prevent me from doing the lay-up, I immediately pass the ball to Riki and go straight to the outside area.

When I was in the outside area, Riki immediately passed the ball to me and I also threw three points again. The ball enters smoothly into the ring and makes the position the same.

Takeshi also counter-attacked and managed to score. I looked towards the time and there were still thirty seconds left.

I was trying to figure out a way to make my class win and only thought of one way back then.

“Oi Rik! Operate the ball to me.”

I also asked Riki to pass the ball to me and I immediately carried the ball forward to approach the opponent ring.

I also tried the same way as before by trying to do three points. Since the difference was only two points, it should have been enough to catch up with his score. But when I was about to do the three points, there was someone who got in my way and kept me from doing that. I went in and tried to score from the inside.

And there Takeshi was ready to face me. I was ready to jump and suddenly Takeshi jumped ahead of me.

I immediately jumped and deliberately made Takeshi crash my body which was in a jumping position. While I was still in the air, I also threw the ball into the ring, and made me get two free throws and two points because the shot I did got into the ring.

This is what I was looking for earlier. Actually I deliberately fake Takeshi jump first so that I can get him exposed to the foul that makes me get twice free throw.

Because Fauzi said that this game uses rules like professional championships, so I can do that.

“It's amazing that player named Amar, he did something that is usually done by a professional, why he just played in this last game.”

The commentator became more excited coupled with the sound of the audience's hustle made the atmosphere become crowded.

I was able to complete the two free throws perfectly and my class won the match.

the End Chapter 37