A good sport

WHISTLE!

The emotion was high, everyone holding their breath as they watched the ball tossed in the air. Hugo and Max, at the front, immediately displayed their jumping prowess, their arms stretched, reaching for the ball.

Hugo's and Max's eyes shone with determination, their fingertips stretching as they reached for the ball. The sides of Hugo's mouth curled into a smile as his fingertip made contact with the ball, tipping it in his team's direction.

"Oh, oh, oh!!! Hugo got the ball!" the spectator cheered excitedly, and everyone followed the ball's trajectory.

It headed straight to Atlas.

Those who had bet on Hugo's team brightened up. They were all present during the time Atlas played with the basketball team, so their hopes and expectations for his miraculous gameplay were high.

But alas, just as Atlas casually raised his hand to grab the ball, someone else appeared on his side and slapped it away from his hand.