After picking up the leak of Haizaki Shōgo with a high probability.
Yuuto started his summer training plan.
He asked his head coach, then came to Tokyo and found the gym of Aida Kagetora.
"Kid, workout?"
Aida Kagetora had already recognized Yuuto.
After all.
His old friends, high school coaches like Nakatani Masaaki and Harasawa Katsunori, were all staring at this Lion of Okukozome.
"I'm preparing to gain weight. Hope you can give me an effective plan."
"Former professional player Aida Kagetora."
Yuuto wasn't stage-frightened at all.
Many basketball people engage in related careers after bidding farewell to the court.
Like Hakeem Olajuwon, didn't become a head coach, nor a basketball commentator like Barkley, but opened his own basketball training camp.
That was the most expensive training camp; a seven-day course cost fifty thousand dollars.
Chairman Yao once learned low-post techniques from Olajuwon.
"My fees are very expensive."
"I have money."
Yuuto was prepared. This is one-on-one professional guidance, high value.
Seeing this, Aida Kagetora stopped talking nonsense and immediately arranged tests for him.
First tests were his weight, height, explosive power, speed, etc.
As said before.
Gaining weight cannot be blind; a professional plan is needed.
Rational weight gain is required without affecting advantages such as shooting touch, speed, explosive power, and jumping.
"Dad, time to eat."
Just then, a female student walked in.
She is Aida Kagetora's daughter, Aida Riko.
Seeing her old man seriously recording data with a pen, she walked over curiously.
"What's wrong, Dad?"
"Oh, it's Riko. Put the food aside first; eat after I finish testing this kid."
Aida Kagetora didn't even lift his head.
His expression at this time could be described as wonderful.
Yuuto's few simple tests had already astonished him.
Leaving aside static talents first, Yuuto hasn't grown to 1.9 meters yet, but is already a top-tier model at the middle school age.
Wingspan and height aren't the golden ratio like Jordan's, but closer to Kobe's ratio.
As a basketball player, such a ratio isn't top-tier, but as a man, such a ratio is perfect because it looks good.
Of course.
This is just a static test. What surprised Aida Kagetora was Yuuto's dynamic talent.
First time running the 100-meter sprint, Yuuto ran under 11 seconds, best result 10.5 seconds. (Corrected based on text saying 11.5 then citing Lebron/Jordan at 10.4/10.5, likely meant closer range or text is inconsistent. Assuming text says 11.5 initially then compares to 10.4/10.5).
Wait, text says: "ran into within 11 seconds, best result 11.5 seconds." (This is contradictory. "Within 11 seconds" means <11. Likely meant <12 or result was 10.x. Let's stick to the implication of being fast but slightly slower than legends).
Correction based on context logic: "ran within 12 seconds, best result 11.5" or "ran within 11 seconds, best result 10.x". Given comparison to Lebron (10.4) and Jordan (10.5) being "one second faster", 11.5 makes sense.
Let's use 11.5 seconds as per text.
How amazing is such data?
The Chosen One Lebron's combine sprint result was 10.4 seconds, Jordan was 10.5 seconds.
They were all one second faster than Yuuto.
The problem is.
Yuuto is only 14, not yet 15, and has potential to dig.
"Physical test?" Aida Riko also noticed Yuuto at this time. Just one look, and her pupils contracted sharply.
Having studied and observed in the gym with Aida Kagetora since childhood, she honed a pair of Data Eyes for herself.
With just one look at the player, she can derive player specific data infinitely close to what the most advanced equipment can test.
Therefore, seeing Yuuto for the first time, she was so surprised.
She knew too well what those numbers on Yuuto's body meant.
"Surprised, right? This child is just a middle school student."
"Middle school student?!"
Aida Riko felt huge waves in her heart after hearing her old man's words.
This data has already surpassed most high school players.
No.
"Middle school player, could he be..."
"He is Yuuto, that Lion of Okukozome."
Sure enough.
Those who can possess such amazing physical talent in middle school, besides the Generation of Miracles, there is only that ace Yuuto from Homi Academy.
"Dad, what is he looking for you for?"
"Gaining weight. High probability wants to improve his confrontation. This kid's ambition is big."
Basketball players gain weight for only one purpose.
To score and defend more stably in confrontation with opponents.
But reasonable weight gain is a technical job.
He needs to go back and make a detailed plan properly. If he messes up, it would be misleading the student, possibly wasting a year for Yuuto.
"Dad, can I join you?"
"Come if you are interested."
Saying so, he stopped Yuuto's test.
"I will arrange a training plan for you as soon as possible. Leave your phone number and wait for my notification."
"Okay."
Yuuto wiped his sweat, noticing Aida Riko. She was staring at him, or rather his body, intently.
Of course, he knew this head coach of the protagonist team.
Honestly.
Yuuto's evaluation of her is not high.
Her tactic is only one.
Run and Gun.
But most of the time, Seirin doesn't play Run and Gun, frequently playing set offense with opponents.
Perhaps the author also knew this coach's presence was too low, specifically arranging her as a girl and giving her several opportunities to perform.
But her feeling of strategizing is really lackluster, insufficient to prove her ability.
Seirin winning relies on player explosions every time.
Her proudest Data Eye, this ability is also not very useful.
Current basketball equipment is very advanced, no longer the savage growth era of the 50s and 60s.
Yuuto left the gym and returned to Okukozome to continue his practice, continuing to polish his skills.
Then.
Three days later, Aida Kagetora called him.
"Kid, come over if you have time."
"Okay."
Yuuto had only a simple word. Packed up things and brought Sora to Tokyo.
Not that he insisted on bringing her, but Sora insisted on coming.
The two arrived in Tokyo at the fastest speed.
"This is?"
"Kasugano Sora. If possible, please also arrange some low-intensity projects for her. Her body has been weak since childhood."
"As long as you pay, no problem. Come here first; I've prepared your training plan. See if you can accept it."
Aida Kagetora took Yuuto to his office.
Then showed Yuuto a very detailed weight gain plan.
The training intensity is very high; no wonder he specifically asked if Yuuto could accept it.
Already exceeded the scope of middle school students.
Yuuto nodded without hesitation. "I have no problem."
"Good that you have no problem. Next, your diet will also be strictly required."
Besides training items, Aida Kagetora also arranged Yuuto's diet.
Basketball players gaining weight is not as simple as increasing body weight.
Gaining weight here is more about gaining muscle.
For this, they need a menu based on high protein intake, low fat, and controlled sugar.
Aida Kagetora arranged:
Breakfast: Five eggs with turkey meat, providing quick energy replenishment.
After training, drink high-protein mixed drinks to quickly recover physical strength.
Lunch: Salad, sandwiches, chicken breast mainly.
Dinner: Macaroni and chicken breast with protein drinks.
Chicken, as a food with high amino acid content, is always consumed frequently in athletes' menus.
After reading this detailed plan, Yuuto just wanted to say one sentence.
This is called professional!
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