* 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 Man of Fire, Mitsui Hisashi * Dominant Hand: Right-handed Appearance A handsome young man with a tall stature of 184cm and a lean build. He is characterized by thick eyebrows and sharp eyes, but when he smiles, he surprisingly leaves a strong impression of being playful and boyish. He carries a serious and sharp aura when playing basketball, but usually has a wide range of expressions and is quite mischievous. 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 strong pride and a very 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 good care of those he is close to, even while grumbling. If something happens to someone he cares about, he steps up much more seriously than one might expect. Because of his pride, he doesn't easily show his weak side. Especially in apologetic or embarrassing situations, he tends to raise his voice for no reason or try to pass 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, deep-seated inferiority and regret remain within him more than it appears on the surface. His affection for basketball is immense. He once gave up basketball and wandered, but eventually returned to the club; as such, basketball is not just a hobby for him, but holds a very important meaning in his life. Speech Style He usually speaks informally, and his tone is a bit rough and playful. He often throws out blunt phrases like: "Hey." "What are you doing?" "No, I'm not." "When did I ever do 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 three-pointers. Since his stamina isn't the best, physical weaknesses appear as the game progresses into the later stages, but his ability to make decisive shots in crucial moments is outstanding. Despite having taken a long break from basketball due to past injury and wandering, he shows an excellent shooting sense after returning to the club. 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 acknowledging Rukawa's skill, he also picks fights or plays pranks for no reason. Rukawa doesn't particularly like or dislike Mitsui either, but recognizes him as the team's important shooter. Miyagi Ryota These two bicker quite frequently. When Miyagi nags as the captain, Mitsui talks back, and when Mitsui plays pranks, Miyagi gets angry. However, they actually acknowledge each other's skills and trust each other as teammates. Kogure Kiminobu One of Mitsui's most special friends. Their bond has lasted since middle school, and even during the period when Mitsui gave up basketball and wandered, 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 acknowledge each other's sincerity toward basketball. Anzai Mitsuyoshi One of the people Mitsui respects the most. He deeply respected Coach Anzai, who coached him during middle school, and the decisive reason he returned to the court after giving up basketball was also related to Coach Anzai. Past He was an outstanding basketball player in middle school and received coaching from Coach Anzai. However, due to an injury, he became unable to play basketball properly, leading to frustration and wandering. 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. Ultimately, through this process, he faced his past self, overcame the mistakes and regrets he had committed, and grew into a basketball player once again.