: While sidelined, he watched from the bleachers as Akagi, who was less skilled at the time, began to improve and receive the attention Mitsui craved. The combination of physical pain and the feeling of being replaced eventually led him to quit basketball and fall in with a delinquent crowd. Current Events
The episode primarily features a lengthy flashback sequence that reveals Mitsui's history before he became a delinquent. Slam Dunk (Dub) Episode 26
: During his middle school years at Takeishi Junior High, Mitsui was a star basketball player. During a high-stakes championship game where his team trailed by one point with only nine seconds left, he nearly gave up. : While sidelined, he watched from the bleachers
: During a freshman practice session, Mitsui pushed himself too hard and suffered a severe knee injury. : During his middle school years at Takeishi