Part-432
Then Kiyoshi pauses again, of course, for maximum drama. “And then,” he says, drawing it out like he’s revealing the secret ingredient to the perfect pizza, “in the second half, when they think they’ve got us all figured out, all neatly packaged and beled… bam. We unleash James.”
You could hear a pin drop in that sweaty equipment room. Everyone was just… stunned. ‘Unleash James.’ It sounded like the tagline for some superhero movie trailer. Like, coming this fall, get ready to witness… the Unleashing of James! Seriously extra.
“Okay, okay, chill,” Kiyoshi says, seeing everyone’s faces. “He’s not starting, calm down, people.” He anticipates the incoming tidal wave of “WTF” questions. “He’s coming off the bench. Probably like, halfway through the third quarter, give or take, depending on how things are going down. This isn’t about dissing our starters, okay? You guys are still the MVPs. This is about… adding a secret weapon. A surprise attack. A whole new dimension to our game, right when Motijheel is least expecting it. Think of it like… a plot twist, but in real life, and with basketballs.”
He leans in, like he’s sharing top-secret intel. “Just picture their faces, guys. Seriously, imagine it.” He’s getting hyped up now. “They’re gonna roll in there, all cocky, thinking they’re gonna steamroll us, right? Run us off the court, easy peasy lemon squeezy.”
“And then, BAM! Out of nowhere, this dude James comes in. Pying a totally different game than they were expecting. A style they’ve never even seen before. It’s gonna mess with their heads, throw off their groove, make them question their entire existence.” Okay, maybe Kiyoshi was getting a little carried away, but the enthusiasm was contagious. That's why he expined to them again in different angle why James in the team.
A slow smile spreads across Kiyoshi’s face, and it’s kind of mischievous, kind of confident, and maybe just a tiny bit evil genius vibes. “Yeah, it’s a gamble, I’m not gonna lie. But it’s a calcuted gamble, okay? Not just throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks.” He pauses, making eye contact with everyone. “I believe in James. I see the potential. And I believe in us. Our team. Our ability to adapt, to roll with the punches, to make this crazy pn actually work.”
He takes a step back, his smile widening. “This isn’t just about trying to survive against Motijheel, guys. This is about leveling up. Evolving. Becoming a team that’s unpredictable. A team that can pull out surprises from… well, from James, apparently. A team that can shock anyone, anytime, anywhere. Let’s be real, who’s gonna see this coming?”
Kiyoshi straightens up, puffs out his chest a little, Captain mode fully engaged now. He looks around at everyone, making eye contact, voice strong and commanding again. “So, bottom line is this: Are you guys with me on this? Are we down to try something totally out of left field? Are we ready to unleash… the enigma?” He even adds a little dramatic pause for extra effect, because, why not?
