Page 1 – Empty Gym, Nighttime
Riku stands alone in the gym, drenched in sweat. He's just finished hours of solo drills—jump shots, footwork, sprints.
Narration (Riku's thoughts):
> "Day in, day out… If I don't move forward, I'll lose this second chance."
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Page 2 – Flashback Panel: The Accident
A shadowed image of the car crash. The mysterious voice offering a second chance. The words still echo.
> Voice (flashback):
"Go back... with a gift. A system that lets you copy what you lack."
Riku (thinking):
> "And now I'm here, with the power to mimic greatness… but I still have to earn respect."
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Page 3 – System Display Appears
> 🔹 [SYSTEM STATUS]
– Talent Slots: 5 / ∞
– Current Cooldown: None
– Recent Copy: "Off-Ball Movement [B+]"
– Next Available Copy: ✅
Riku (thinking):
> "I can copy anyone's talent… but only once the cooldown ends.
A-tier or higher talents lock me out for hours.
And if I burn the cooldown too soon, I'll waste my shot when it really counts."
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Page 4 – Teammate Enters
Phantom, Riku's local teammate, walks in holding a flier.
Phantom:
> "You're still here? Bro, they're holding open tryouts for the U-18 National League next week."
"Top players from all over. If you make it, NBA eyes are on you."
Riku (freezing):
> "U-18…?"
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Page 5 – Close-up on Flier
> [U-18 National League Tryouts – 12 Spots Only]
Top Team Will Compete for International Combine Spot. Scouts Watching.
Riku (thinking):
> "In my past life, I was just a nobody watching this on TV…"
"Now I can step into it."
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Page 6 – Riku Grins
Riku:
> "You going?"
Phantom:
> "Nah, I'm not at that level. But you?"
"You've changed, man. You might actually stand a shot."
Riku (smiling):
> "Guess I'll find out."
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Page 7 – System Notification (Final Panel)
> New Quest Unlocked: "Enter the Arena"
Objective: Pass U-18 Tryouts
Reward: Hidden Talent Copy Slot [Locked Until Completion]
Riku (thinking):
> "It begins. For real this time."
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✅ End of Chapter 6