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Miyagi and Hanamichi have one thing in common which makes the two didn't fight anymore. Yup, failure in love. Of course Miyagi can't beat Hanamichi's record. After all, Miyagi has only been dumped by 10 girls, while Hanamichi's record is 50 girls. In fact the first time we meet him is when he was dumped by the 10th girl. [ Sakuragi Gundan was watching him ]. The girl said that she likes someone else. Miyagi fell on his knees with disappointment. She told him that she heard from her friends in Shohoku that Miyagi too likes someone else. Then Sakuragi Gundan came out and celebrate his ... 'achievement'. A fight almost begins. But Yohei stopped it.

Later, we saw Ayako wondering about after school and asked her friends is it true that Miyagi's back in school. Hanamichi came by singing. Ayako asked him what kind of song is that. Then, they both walked together.. to the basketball hall , I guess. As they were walking pass a couple of boys sitting against motorcycles, Ayako gasped. Then Miyagi turned, looked a bit shocked and then burst into tears. "Ayako ! Who is that beside you ?! You were with him when I was in the hospital ?!" Which surprised Hanamichi and Mitsui. From Ayako's expression it didn't looked like she was that enthusiastic to see him. Miyagi's jealousy went overboard and he punched Hanamichi. [ Also look at Miyagi's fights for further fight scene ] The punches and kicks went on and on until both Ayako and Haruko had to yell, "STOP IT !" . Hanamichi and Miyagi both stopped.

In manga #7, Miyagi told Hanamichi how he first sets his eyes on Ayako. Actually Miyagi didn't intend to join the basketball team in high school, but after he sees Ayako....it was love at first sight. *^^* He joins the team with determination that he'll make Shohoku champion.
Miyagi showed true chilvary when he bashes up someone from Mitsui's gang who slapped Ayako and telling her to mind her own business. [ Ayako was only trying to stop the fight... ]. He didn't want to fight at all, but when Ayako stormed over to the scene asking Mitsui's gang what the hell do they want, Tetsuo, Mitsui and Ryu each commented on Ayako, Miyagi automatically challenged Mitsui to a one on one fight. (Which surprises Mitsui).

In manga #9, Miyagi kissed Ayako's picture on his table. Mitsui and Miyagi finally join the team. Rukawa, Hanamichi, Mitsui and Miyagi were arguing about who started the fight and whose fault it was . Anzai Sensei had to punish them from playing the game for the first few minutes ? Ayako told them to stop fighting because this isn't the right time. Rukawa and Hanamichi kept quiet, Mitsui thought it was rude (because Ayako is younger than him ) .. Miyagi smiled, blushing. O_o .
Also when they start to play, when Miyagi has the ball, Ayako gives him words of encouragement. Miyagi turned away from his opponent and faced Ayako. Ayako frowned and told him not to look at her. The opponent was about to steal the ball when Miyagi passes it to Mitsui perfectly.. while still looking at Ayako. [Mitsui scored !]

In manga #10,nothing much happens except when after Miyagi managed to scored, Ayako congratulated him.

Manga #11. Ayako gives words of encouragements to Miyagi which I think it's very nice of her. "Beat Fujima and I'll be number one," Miyagi says to Ayako. *^^* ..

Manga #12,#13,#14, #15, #16 . Nothing actually happened like in the previous mangas because he was concentrating on the Kainan game (which Shohoku lost) and the beginning of a new match.

Manga #17 [Ayako graced the cover!]. Shohoku finally faces Ryonan. The Miyagi-Ayako moment is when Miyagi was introdued to the whole stadium. He high five everyone on the team. (Of course, including Ayako). "Go towards the international level, Miyagi," (?) Ayako said. "Leave it to me, Ayako" .. *o* .

Manga #18, #19, #20. Again nothing happened because of the serious game concertration against Ryonan.

Manga #21. We're are introduced from the first moment Miyagi meets Akagi and all. Miyagi told the team that he'll be the best Point Guard in Kanagawa. Then he rushes over to Ayako to introduced himself. (Kogure was surprised at his speed).

Manga #22. Ayako barges into the bathroom as the players were washing of their sweat. She told Hanamichi it's time for his basic training again. Hanamichi grumbled. Miyagi kicked him in the butt saying he shouldn't contradict Ayako. Hanamichi mumbled that he is Tensai and he doesn't need all these basic trining. Ayako hits him in the head saying he's still a new player. Miyagi agrees with her loudly. They watched Hanamichi trains. Ayako with a paper fan in her hand. Miyagi with a blush on his face.

Also in Manga #22, Miyagi, Rukawa, Mitsui and Hanamichi failed their exams and had to go over to Akagi's house to study. Miyagi looked hard at his exercises, erases off his answer, thinks again and writes. He gives the paper to Ayako for her to check. Ayako praises him saying that his work is good. Why can't he do that during the exams ? Miyagi blushes and said that if Ayako was his teacher, he'll definately get full marks on his exams. [This received some comments from Akagi, Mitsui and Hanamichi, 'suck-up, idiot, ']

Notice the writings on Miyagi's headband. "Gakeppuchi" (try your very best ?). It is the exact words that Ayako wrote on the banner she made, right after the match between Shohoku and Kainan.

Manga #23, Miyagi was about to punch Itakura from Toyotama, when he pulled back after Ayako yelled him not to. ... (that's basically it)

Manga #25.. *^^* Miyagi takes a walk alone to calm himself after waching Sannoh's previous match on tape. Then we see, (from Hanamichi's POV), Miyagi and Ayako walking together in the night ! Hanamichi wondered if Miyagi and Ayako already hooked up ? (Now, Miyagi's POV) Miyagi says he can't believe why are all his opponents so great. Fujima from Shoyo, Maki from Kainan, now Fukatsu from Sannoh. Miyagi sighed about him being at least 10 cm shorter than his opponents. Ayako hits him on the head with her paper fan. Ayako reminded Miyagi about what he had said during the match against Fujima. 'Beat Fujima, and Miyagi will be the champion'. Suddenly Hanamichi sneaks up to Miyagi and laughed loudly saying oh, Miyagi actually haven't suceeded yet, ne ? The three of them walked together with Miyagi disappointed that Sakuragi foiled up his 'moment'. sad

Manga #26. Nothing happened as they were concentrating on beating Sannoh.

Manga #27. Miyagi was frustrated that he can't get through Sannoh's defense and it was a bad start to a game. Anzai Sensei elects him to lead the attacks. Miyagi was shocked. Ayako asked for Miyagi's hand and started to scribble on Miyagi's right hand with Miyagi going 'what are you doing ?!'. Hanamichi called Miyagi down to the court. Miyagi stood there for a moment staring at his hand a smile crept on his face. He closed his hands into a fist and smiled muttering, "Of course," He then grins and told Hanamichi to wait for a signal. (Focus on Ayako) Ayako sighed. Miyagi is short tempered and that will effect his performance. Miyagi stood still, watching his right hand. (Focus on ..) Ayako who was telling Miyagi silently to teach the rest a lesson they'll never forget. Then on Miyagi's hands the words 'No. 1, Guard' were written. *^^*

Manga #30. After suceeded in going through both Fukatsu & Sawakita's defense, Miyagi made an attempt to smile & gives a 'peace' sign at Ayako. Ayako told him to concentrate to the game .

During games which is.. seemingly 'unimportant', Miyagi tends to sneak looks at Ayako whenever he hears her cheering for him. But this NEVER effects his game. But he knows when to be really serious and not do anything that could effect his performance where Ayako concerned. Later in the manga, Miyagi became less .... goofy around Ayako. Ayako doesn't seemed to shared the same affection as Miyagi but only treats him as a friend.