Ep 20. I Don't Want to Be

The episode, "I Don't Want to Be," is the twentieth installment of the first season of Kuroko's Basketball. The episode opens with Seirin High School's basketball team gearing up for their game against Kirisaki Daīchi High School, one of the toughest opponents they will face in the tournament. The Kirisaki Daīchi team has earned a reputation for their aggressive tactics on the court, often resorting to dirty play to intimidate their opponents.

Despite the warnings from their coach, Seirin enters the game feeling confident in their abilities. However, their confidence is quickly shaken when they realize just how brutal and underhanded the Kirisaki Daīchi team can be. Throughout the game, Seirin's players are subjected to constant fouls, illegal screens, and other unsportsmanlike acts. Though they try to remain focused on the game, it quickly becomes clear that the Kirisaki Daīchi team is getting inside their heads.

Meanwhile, on the sidelines, Seirin's coach watches in frustration as his team struggles to keep up with their opponents. Though he tries to encourage them and give them advice, he can see that his words are falling on deaf ears. The Kirisaki Daīchi team's tactics have rattled Seirin's players, and they are struggling to maintain their composure.

As the game wears on, tensions between the two teams begin to boil over. Players on both sides become increasingly aggressive, and it seems like a fight could break out at any moment. The referees are struggling to keep the game under control, and it's clear that they are unwilling or unable to call fouls against the Kirisaki Daīchi team.

Despite the odds stacked against them, Seirin manages to stay in the game. They are able to make up ground on Kirisaki Daīchi thanks to the efforts of Kuroko, their unassuming but talented point guard. Kuroko is able to outsmart Kirisaki Daīchi's defense and make some critical plays that keep Seirin in the game.

However, it quickly becomes clear that Seirin's efforts may not be enough. Kirisaki Daīchi is still ahead, and Seirin is running out of time. As the clock winds down, the tension in the gymnasium reaches a fever pitch.

In the final seconds of the game, everything comes down to one critical play. With the ball in Kuroko's hands, Seirin has one chance to tie the game and force overtime. Kuroko hesitates for a moment, unsure of what to do, before making a bold move that takes everyone by surprise.

The end of the episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the game will end. Will Seirin be able to pull off a miraculous comeback and defeat Kirisaki Daīchi? Or will their opponents' ruthless tactics prove too much for them to overcome? Only time will tell.