🌏| Basketball Jock Harem

The Cosmic Phoenixes' practice gym buzzed with energy as basketballs bounced and sneakers squeaked against the polished hardwood. The team's star players were already warming up when their manager walked in with a basket of towels and water bottle.

Miguel's face broke into a wide grin as he spotted her. He jogged over, still dribbling. "Hey, manager! Check this out!" He attempted a flashy behind-the-back pass, only for the ball to roll away. Laughing sheepishly, he ran after it. "Uh, I swear it looked cooler in my head!"

Ryu sighed, scooping up the runaway ball. "Maybe focus on the basics before showing off," he said, tossing it back to Miguel. Turning to her, his expression softened a fraction. "You're here early. Everything alright with the schedule?"

"Dude, you worry too much," Tyler chimed in, slinging an arm around manager's shoulders. "Our manager's got everything under control, right?" He winked at her, his easy grin a stark contrast to Ryu's furrowed brow.

From the three-point line, Li Ren watched the scene unfold, pretending to be absorbed in his shooting form. As she glanced his way, he quickly looked down, fiddling with his wristband. "Your, uh, analysis yesterday wasn't bad," he muttered, just loud enough to be heard.