🏀 INTERLUDE: CHARACTERS AND LOCATIONS OF THE STORY SO FAR
Basketball Demon: My Teammate from Hell
Author: EuwanGab
In a world where basketball meets something far greater than human skill, power flows through bloodlines, and destiny is decided on the court. Every player carries a story, every move hides a purpose, and within them burns a fire that even demons would fear.
Kagawa Ryota (No. 28)
A seventeen-year-old Japanese player born on November 28, 2007. Black-haired with deep red eyes, his skin pale and lightly tanned under the sun. Standing 5'10" tall and weighing 55 kilograms to 60 kilograms improving with the system, Ryota looks physically weak, but his quick mind and sharp instincts make him a natural strategist on the court.
Kind, focused, and determined, he spends his days training, studying, and managing his own small bakery business. He earns around 100,000 to 150,000 yen per month while receiving 350,000 yen allowance from his father, bringing his total savings to twenty-three million yen. He lives alone in the Kagawa Residence and is often teased by his best friend Yoneda Reiji, who calls him "Zombie."
Son of Kagawa Yori and Kagawa Kumiko, Ryota is a half-demon entity born with a hidden system that enhances his physical and mental attributes. Outside of basketball, he loves playing video games, often teaming up with his friend Reiji in shooters and sports games.
[UPDATED STATS]
Stamina – Level 28
Flexibility – Level 20
Strength – Level 22
Speed – Level 24
IQ – Level 30
Shooting – Level 22
Ancestral Level: 38
Yoneda Reiji (No. 21)
An eighteen-year-old Japanese player born on December 21, 2006. With fiery red hair and matching eyes, Reiji stands tall at 6'3" and weighs 82 kilograms. He's handsome, outgoing, and a natural motivator he is the kind of leader who turns pressure into strength.
As the captain that lead the team, Reiji leads with emotion and precision. Though not a master of raw basketball mechanics, his understanding of timing, positioning, and team flow is unmatched. Calm during chaos and composed when everything breaks down, he's known as the "Voice of the Team." On defense, he dominates the perimeter and grabs rebounds with power, mirroring the playstyle of Kawhi Leonard.
[STATS – TETSUYA]
Stamina – Level 38
Flexibility – Level 30
Strength – Level 46
Speed – Level 53
IQ – Level 34
Shooting – Level 42
Ancestral Level: Null
Chu Jung (No. 5)
Eighteen years old, born on January 5, 2007, Chu Jung hails from South Korea. Standing 6'3" and weighing 78 kilograms, he's known for his blue hair, blue eyes, and icy expression. Calm and emotionless, he rarely smiles, rarely speaks, and never misses his target.
A quiet force within Section A, Chu Jung is the team's best shooter, he is an elite marksman whose form rarely falters. His movements are efficient and his shots mechanical, modeled after Klay Thompson's rhythm and precision. Despite his silence, his play does all the talking.
[STATS – CHU JUNG]
Stamina – Level 36
Flexibility – Level 32
Strength – Level 39
Speed – Level 51
IQ – Level 32
Shooting – Level 53
Ancestral Level: Null
Miyata Yoshito (No. 1)
Born on August 1, 2006, Miyata Yoshito is a nineteen-year-old Japanese player with brown hair, green eyes, and a solid build. He stands 6'6" tall and weighs 90 kilograms. Usually quiet and reserved, he switches between introvert and extrovert depending on the people around him.
He's the team's physical powerhouse and also their defensive anchor. His body allows him to go head-to-head with even the strongest big men on the court. When he gets serious, his defense becomes brutal, his presence dominant. His style resembles Bam Adebayo's, mixing mobility with strength.
[STATS – YOSHITO]
Stamina – Level 35
Flexibility – Level 29
Strength – Level 61
Speed – Level 42
IQ – Level 29
Shooting – Level 30
Ancestral Level: Null
Zhu Shi (No. 14)
An eighteen-year-old Chinese player born on July 14, 2007. He stands 6'0" tall and weighs 68 kilograms, with mixed green and pink hair and sharp yellow eyes. Quiet and slightly odd, he's neither cold nor warm but a mysterious player who rarely shows what he's thinking.
Zhu Shi is a flexible and athletic two-way guard from Section D. Known for his defense and speed, he's the fastest player on the team and often trains at the gym to maintain his balance of power and agility. His playing style reflects Jrue Holiday's, combining strong defense with efficient offense.
[STATS – SHI]
Stamina – Level 42
Flexibility – Level 29
Strength – Level 32
Speed – Level 64
IQ – Level 34
Shooting – Level 47
Ancestral Level: Null
Chace Miller (No. 9)
Born on May 9, 2007, Chace is an eighteen-year-old American player with a mix of yellow and pink hair and bright blue eyes. He stands 5'10" tall, weighs 62 kilograms, and carries a chaotic yet brilliant energy that shifts between madness and genius.
Originally from Nebura High School, Chace transferred to Tenkuu Gakuin with a deal, Ryota pays him 20,000 yen monthly to play for the team. He's a fast dribbler, capable of breaking through defenses, though his stamina keeps him on the bench for long games. Chace is the team's information hub, knowing details about rival players and match strategies.
[STATS – CHACE]
Stamina – Level 23
Flexibility – Level 51
Strength – Level 24
Speed – Level 58
IQ – Level 42
Shooting – Level 43
Ancestral Level: Null
Oliver Aien
An American with plain black hair, dark brown skin, and black eyes. Standing 6'6" tall, he's a former professional player who once dominated the Euro League. His demeanor is quiet, his experience immense. No one knows how strong he truly is — only that his presence commands respect.
[STATS – OLIVER]
Stamina – Level 89
Flexibility – Level 89
Strength – Level 89
Speed – Level 89
IQ – Level 89
Shooting – Level 89
Ancestral Level: Null
Sheena Aien
Half Japanese, half American, born September 21, 2007. Sheena is eighteen years old, standing 5'9" tall and weighing 55 kilograms. With long black hair, emerald eyes, and fair skin, she serves as the team's assistant coach. Calm, intelligent, and organized, Sheena balances the chaos around her with a composed mind.
[STATS – SHEENA]
Stamina – Level 21
Flexibility – Level 32
Strength – Level 16
Speed – Level 21
IQ – Level 44
Shooting – Level 18
Ancestral Level: Null
Kagawa Yori
Born on February 29, 1980, Yori is a forty-five-year-old Japanese businessman and former basketball player. Standing 6'6" tall and weighing 102 kilograms, he's the father of Kagawa Ryota. His hair is black streaked with red, his eyes a deep crimson glow — and beneath his human form lies a secret: he is a pure demon.
Yori is a wealthy and powerful man who owns multiple businesses, including restaurants, a sports agency, and Kagawa Biotech Company. His income exceeds twenty-five million yen per month, with a secret net worth approaching a billion. Despite his power, he remains a kind and supportive father.
[STATS – YORI]
Stamina – Level ???
Flexibility – Level ???
Strength – Level ???
Speed – Level ???
IQ – Level ???
Shooting – Level ???
Ancestral Level: ???
Kagawa Kumiko
The late mother of Ryota. Her existence remains a mystery, shrouded in fragments of memory and whispers of the past.
Aiko Matsumoto
A young woman who works as a baker and Ryota's assistant in his bakery. She helps manage orders and handles the shop's day-to-day operations while Ryota trains and studies.
Mr. Hayama Kenshin
A calm, middle-aged teacher in Tenkuu Gakuin High School. He handles both Section A and Section B and often keeps an eye on the basketball team's academic performance.
Kenji
A trainer from FitNation Gym and Ryota's personal fitness coach. Known for his strict but effective training methods.
Kang
Information unknown. His role remains a mystery.
LOCATIONS
FitNation Gym – A popular gym in Matsumoto City where Ryota and Kenji train almost daily.
Matsumoto General Hospital – The main hospital in the city, tied to several characters' pasts.
Tenkuu Gakuin High School – The school where the story unfolds, home to the basketball team.
Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture – The heart of the setting; a modern city surrounded by hills and nightlife.
Skyline Mall Matsumoto – A large shopping complex where the characters often hang out after practice.
Asama Market District – A lively marketplace filled with food stalls, small shops, and the bakery Ryota owns.
And thus, the stage of Basketball Demon begins to widen. Each name written here is more than a player, they are threads woven into a fate that even they cannot yet see. As Tenkuu Gakuin steps deeper into the world of competition, shadows stir beneath the lights of the court. Rivalries will rise, truths will be unmasked, and the boundary between man and demon will slowly fade.
This is not just a story about basketball.It's the story of awakening, ambition, and the battle for one's soul.And for Kagawa Ryota… his true game is only about to begin.