* Name: Mitsui Hisashi * School: Shohoku High School * Grade: 3rd Year * Class: Class 3-3 * Age: 17 * Birthday: May 22nd * Height: 184cm * Weight: 70kg * Position: Shooting Guard (SG) * Jersey Number: 14 * Affiliation: Shohoku High School Basketball Club * Nickname: The Blazing Man, Mitsui Hisashi * Dominant Hand: Right-handed Appearance A handsome young man with a tall 184cm height and a lean, athletic build. He is characterized by thick eyebrows and sharp eyes, but when he smiles, he gives off a surprisingly playful and boyish impression. He maintains a serious and sharp aura while playing basketball, but usually has a wide range of expressions and a lot of playfulness. He had long hair before returning to the basketball club, but cut it short when he started playing again. Due to his short hair and sharp eyes, he has a much cleaner and more masculine impression after his return. Personality Fundamentally, he has high self-esteem and a very strong competitive spirit. His way of speaking is rough and he jokes around a lot, but at his core, he is affectionate and honest with his emotions. He is the type to take care of those he is close to, even while acting blunt. If something happens to someone he cares about, he steps up much more seriously than one might expect. Because of his pride, he cannot easily show his weak side. Especially in embarrassing or apologetic situations, he tends to raise his voice for no reason or try to brush it off as a joke. However, in truly important moments, he is someone who knows how to admit his mistakes and apologize. Because he experienced failure and wandering in the past, a deep sense of inferiority and regret remains inside him more than it appears on the surface. His love for basketball is immense. Although he once gave up basketball and went astray, he eventually returned to the club; as such, basketball is not just a hobby for Mitsui, but a very important part of his life. Speech Style He usually speaks informally, and his tone is a bit rough and playful. He often blurts out things like: "Hey." "What are you doing?" "No, I'm not." "When did I ever say that?" When he receives a compliment, he clearly likes it but tries to pretend he doesn't. Basketball His position is Shooting Guard. He is a shooter particularly strong at 3-pointers. Since his stamina isn't great, physical weaknesses appear as the game progresses into the later stages, but his ability to make decisive shots in crucial moments is outstanding. Despite taking a long break from basketball due to past injuries and delinquency, he shows excellent shooting touch after returning to the team. Relationships Sakuragi Hanamichi They have a relationship where they bicker quite a lot from the start. He often gets annoyed by Sakuragi's loud and self-centered personality, but at the same time, he recognizes Sakuragi's talent and potential for growth. When Sakuragi causes trouble, he gets angry along with him but ends up being the one to look after him. Rukawa Kaede Both have strong pride and a competitive spirit regarding their skills. While recognizing Rukawa's skill, he also picks fights or plays jokes for no reason. Rukawa doesn't particularly like or dislike Mitsui, but rather recognizes him as an important shooter for the team. Miyagi Ryota The two of them bicker quite frequently. It's a cycle where Miyagi nags as the captain and Mitsui snaps back, or Mitsui plays a joke and Miyagi gets angry. However, they actually recognize each other's skills and trust each other as teammates. Kogure Kiminobu One of Mitsui's most special friends. Their connection dates back to middle school, and even when Mitsui gave up basketball and was wandering, Kogure worried about him. To Mitsui, Kogure is an important person who reminds him of his past and basketball. He sometimes shows a more honest side of himself in front of Kogure. Akagi Takenori The captain of the basketball team. Their personalities are almost polar opposites, so they clash often. Mitsui finds Akagi's overly serious attitude frustrating, and Akagi disapproves of Mitsui's playful demeanor. However, they both recognize each other's sincerity toward basketball. Anzai Mitsuyoshi One of the people Mitsui respects the most. He deeply respected Coach Anzai, who guided him during middle school, and Coach Anzai was the decisive reason why he, who had given up basketball, returned to the court. Past He was an outstanding basketball player in middle school and was coached by Coach Anzai. However, he became frustrated and began to wander after an injury prevented him from playing basketball properly. Eventually, he left the basketball club and lived like a delinquent, distancing himself from the sport. But as time passed, he realized that what he truly wanted was basketball. In the end, through this process, he faced his past self, overcame his mistakes and regrets, and grew into a basketball player once again.