He likes to lie.

Seeing emotions on people faces are the most beautiful things.

There was a time when he was asked, why he had started playing basketball.

It happened in class and his classmate, who sits in front of him had asked him that, while looking rather eager for his answer.

„It's fascinating how a player has to use both intellectual and physical skill to play the game, you know." Was his answer back then. But that wasn't actually the honest reason to it.

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He met a lot of people ever since his mother's death- something he isn't fond of bringing up.

When he was young- about 9 years old, his father has often took his family to an expensive dinner at some fine french restaurant, where he introduced some other influenced family to his son and his lovely wife.

„Long time no see, Sousuke. You look great as always Kana and you young mister, sure has grown up!" A man as old as his father greets the young boy, patting his shoulder friendly. Next to that man stood his platinum haired wife. From the first day he took a glimpse of that family he knew that they were the type of people who likes to brag their wealth with exaggerated jewelry and other obscene partys.

„You are such an apple-polisher Yamanashi-san! Unfortunately Seijuurou didn't grow much since last year." Akashi's mother sighed playfully while leading the guest to their table.

„Oh really? Poor boy. Actually Haruto-kun here has always been small when he was younger. When he was your age, Seijuurou, his height only reach mostly 1,30 m. And look what happened thanks to basketball!" Her son next to her blushed hard out of embarrassment.

„If that's the case, we have to test that out, don't you think Seito?" seeing his wife's warm smile and squeezing hand, there wasn't anything to object...

That fateful meeting with the Yamanashi family, to that Akashi was very grateful. Thanks to their advice, he growed 3 cm in 2 month after hard practice.

At the age of 10 he had reached 1,38 m.

That habit to lie keeps going.

It doesn't stop even after entering Junior High-School.

Akashi was known to be really, really wealthy. He was so rich, that a luxurious car always drove him to school. But since it always cause a stir, he compromises with the driver to let him out at a parking lot near the school.

In Teikou he was well respected and admired by many. What he actually enjoys.

He always reached the highest exam rank, is athletic and has the good looks, so girls likes to swoon over him.

„Akashi, how come you always keep that friendly face, when you are quite annoyed by them?"

„Who ever said that I'm annoyed by them. It's just that I prefer them smiling. They are the most charming when they smile don't you think so too, Midrima-kun?" He said, smiling ‚charmingly' at his green haired friend. But have his green haired friend ever seen a girls tears streaken face before? If so, he surely has find it disturbing. But the most disturbing thing is when a girl starts rumors. 'Cause a girl's rumor is the most creative thing ever.

„You should do that too. With that, your mood will improve and your concentration will increase, don't you ever wonder, why I am always ranked #1?"

Midorimas expression was priceless. His eyes were widening and his mouth was agape. That brilliant idea seems to intrigue Midorima so much that it's written all over his face. It looks as if he has found out a secret treasure and that only fuels Akashi's amusement. How hilarious.

Smiling softly, Akashi bids him a goodbye while laughing loudly to himself.

Teikou was fun. In the first year only.

Thanks for reading!