The stadium roared with thunderous applause as the match reached its climax. Sweat dripped down the main character's face, his breath heavy, his body already trembling from the relentless rally.
He knew his body couldn't take it anymore. His arm was numb, but his spirit burned brighter than ever.
"Just one more shot…" he whispered.
With everything he had left, he leaped forward and delivered the most terrifying smash of his life. The shuttlecock screamed through the air like lightning, striking the court with a sound that silenced the crowd for a heartbeat.
The referee raised his hand.
"Match point! The winner—!!"
The stadium erupted. The main character had won.
But at that same moment, pain ripped through his right arm. He fell to his knees, clutching it. His teammates and friends rushed to him, but the doctor shook his head gravely.
> "His hand is broken. I'm afraid… he will never play badminton again."
The victory that was supposed to be his dream now carried a weight heavier than defeat. Tears blurred his vision—not because of pain, but because he knew his journey on the court had ended.
⏳ 10 Years Later
The scene shifted. A quiet evening in the city. The main character, now grown, received a reunion letter in the mail. His old rivals, teammates, and friends were gathering once again.
He stared at the letter, a bittersweet smile forming on his face. As he lowered the envelope, a voice came from behind.
"You're so late… what kept you?"
He turned. At the doorway stood the basketball girl—the one who had once cheered for him, the one who never left his side. She was smiling warmly, and beside her stood their child, holding her hand shyly.
At the reunion, laughter and stories filled the hall. Rivals teased each other, old matches were remembered, and the weight of the past felt lighter.
For the main character, it wasn't about the game anymore. It was about the bonds, the memories, and the life that had come after the final match.
And as he laughed with his friends and held his family close, he realized—
Even if he could never play badminton again, he had
already won the greatest prize of all.
Author note
End of the series see you in the next one and don't forget to waiting