You know i think naruto will confess in the movie, and gets rejected by sakura just watch i have a feeling the talk with hinata, the part from the picture and gifs is after that and will make NH canon in 1 movie.
"Slam Dunk" IS A MUST READ. Its exponentially better than Naruto in every way and even better than One Piece. Its the perfect manga to heal up from this cop out ending. Its fun and the author knows what he wants and never sold out until the very end.
Tbh i did not like the romantic route of slam dunk or did i miss something