The Kansai Regional Tournament opened on a crisp Sunday morning, the air charged with anticipation. Sixteen of the region's top basketball teams had gathered, their banners fluttering outside the vast expanse of Kyo Arena. The venue was colossal—steel and glass stretched into the sky, reflecting the sun like a monument to the sport. Inside, the roar of excitement echoed off high ceilings. Two full-sized courts gleamed under floodlights, polished to perfection, each ready to host four back-to-back battles. It wasn't just another tournament. It was a warzone dressed in hardwood and paint.
The opening act? None other than Heian Gakuen.
From the moment the whistle blew, all attention in Kyo Arena snapped to Court One. The stands leaned forward, breath held. This wasn't just a game—it was a statement.
