Title: Scarlet's Basketball (Sukaretto no Basuke)

Summary: The freaking saga of eccentric girl's 360 degree twisted turn of her life.

Chapter 1: Because red isn't just the color of fate.

Pairing: OC X Generation of Miracles.

Disclaimer: Well, I don't own any Kuroko no Basuke's Characters, canon plot and events. It belongs to Tadatoshi Fujimaki. The OC, invented twist of plot and this fanfic (story) is mine though.

Warning: Language, Violence, any possible spoiler.

Author's note: My apology for my wrong grammar or any misusage of words. This story is Unbetaed. The story begins at Teiko Arc anyway. Enjoy reading.

'…..' – Inner thoughts.

''….'' – Spoken words.

スカーレット

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I bolted upright in my bed, sighing heavily. Using my right hand, I pushed my bright deep red bangs away from my face then wiped gently my sweaty forehead.

''Damn, it's too ho-''

I paused.

'Crimson?'

I got a stray long crimson hair and hold it in front of my eyes.

'When the hell did I dye my hair?'

Then I threw off the blankets, as I jumped off the bed silently, I saw a full body length mirror around the corner of the room. I walked towards to it until I saw an unbelievable view.

I gasped at my reflection with saucer eyes and mouth hanging opened.

The girl-I was staring back at 5 foot tall girl. My tiny hands were shaking while caressing my soft, silky, pure crimson locks that went beyond my tiny waist and wide hip.

I noticed that I was wearing only in a pair of underwear. My forefinger poked one of soft very small breast that was perfectly fitted in blue baby bra.

Next, I gazed on the upper and lower limbs of my body. I have pair of smooth porcelain skin, slim legs and arms. Lastly, shifting my big eyes at my rounded doll face with baby fat cheeks, I nearly stumble on my feet at my eyes' odd colors.

''It's heterochromatic eyes''

While my right eye is as dark as the night sky, my left eye is as bright as the sun.

''It's freaking cool though, dark blue and gold!'' feeling slightly fascinated.

''However-''

I blinked in confusion and horror as I pointed out the truth.

''This. Is. Not. My. Body.''

''I'm inside of someone's body!'' I exclaimed.

'Waah-what? What the fuck is going on?'

'Holy-Whose body I got into?'

'When the hell it happened? This is just a dream, right?'

'Why, why the fuck this happened to me in all of the living creatures in the world?!'

'And, most importantly, where on earth am I?'

I took a glance at my surrounding, and it's crystal clear, that this is not my room. Grunting,

I walked back and sat slowly on the bed, trying my best not to have a panic attack. But, my body was betraying me and doesn't stop shaking in shock. For a moment, I felt my mind lost in the labyrinth of void and blankness, leaving me completely speechless.

Slowly regaining my composure, I was trying to analyze my situation.

'What is kind of twisted travelling is this? It doesn't support the mythical Egypt resurrection concept thing, because I'm certain I didn't die before I came here. As far as I remembered, I was playing League of Legends in my room all night until I fell asleep. Maybe my soul has the ability to travel into someone's body while my physical body is at rest. If that's the case, why it doesn't happen a long time ago, I never had encounter a mind blowing level of phenomenal occurrence like this back then in my entire human life! Or maybe-'

''Itachi Uchiha became real and casted his powerful genjutsu, Tsukoyomi on me?'' I joked out of sudden. Laughing loudly, I can't believe that I managed to pull out a lame pun like that despite of my current predicament.

'Well, we can simply said, this is what you called Madness'

Minutes passed, I got bored of wishing something to happen. I was waiting for that 'thing' that might help me to solve or push me to some progress about this unusual and irrational matter.

This, mysterious, interesting, yet terrifying 360 degree turned of event in my life. Despite of the shocking impossibility, I know that this isn't a dream or an illusion, also I never ever into drugs nor has a mental illness. I'm perfectly imperfect sane human being right now. Everything seems and felt real although it doesn't make sense.

Frowning deeply, I massaged my throbbing head to ease down my headache. I roamed my eyes at things around the well painted huge white room with sliding glass windows, red long curtains fabricated with high quality and finest cloth, there are also some expensive chandeliers and portraits as decorations.

I noticed something besides the flat screen TV and stereo, there, on the top of a table, a red medium size laptop. My hand grabbed it and place on the soft mattress of the queen sized bed. Humming in surprised when I found out it's on and the language and input interface is written and displayed in Japanese characters.

''Japanese huh?'' I smirked.

Feeling a little bit satisfied that somehow luck was on my side. Well, I'm relieved that my mom taught me to read, speak and write using Japanese language before even though we aren't living in Japan nor were not born as Japanese.

As a first baby step, I looked up for the current place, time and date. It's 15th day of April, 05:00 o'clock AM. Location: Tokyo, Japan. I froze instantly on my position.

''Tokyo, Japan?''

''Are you fucking kidding me?''

Then I accessed the internet, entered a link to determine my I.P Address and to confirm my location. I reenter again. Same result.

''I'm here in Tokyo, Japan for fucking real!''

Then I went into some social sites. I was astonished when one same account was still log in.

'Is this her-my account?'

I clicked the profile and found some useful information. It is confirmed that I-she own these accounts. Pictures blurted out the facts. It's me. And also, my name, the name of real owner of this body is Akairyuuno Shana.

''It sounds more like a codename. Akai Ryuu no Shana? Does it mean Shana's Red Dragon?''

I laughed at my funny interpretation. Then she's a Japanese middle school girl, same age with me, 12-13 years old, and currently attends the Teiko Middle School.

I chuckled. 'Teiko?' Teiko Middle School from Kuroko no Basuke Series was I automatically thought.

I'm not surprised at all, I can't tell if it's either a coincidence or not. It's just sometimes the author or writer uses real life things as a reference for their works, to add some spices of reality into it. For example, places, historical events and even famous and notable people.

I also saw a sticky note on the desktop containing important school events, class schedules and some stuff. My different color pair of eye widen, the first day of class is on 15th day of April. It's today!

''Seriously?!'' I shouted. It's getting annoying. My life, everything isn't right. I just want to go back at my real body and resume my peaceful solitude type of life. I don't need this crappy rich kind of lifestyle and status. The hell I'm already a graduating high school student back then, it's too boring to take middle school again.

I sighed heavily. If nothing goes right. There's only one thing I can do-

I lay down, closed my eyes and let the darkness hugged me. -Go to bed and sleep.

'Hah, suck my fucked up life'

The moment I woke up again from a deep slumber, I just realized that I was awaken and greeted by none other than my archenemy, the inescapable 'Reality'.

''Ah, fine you win!'' I yelled in defeat. Well it can't be helped, this is my life now. I'm Akairyuuno Shana, a middle school crimson haired girl with queer pair of orbs. However, it's just a name and physically appearance anyway so it's nothing I need to fuss and brood like a frightened lost puppy. In spite of the unexplainable event happened, it would never change the fact that I am 'ME'.

'I am my demon.'

So, I won't do such troublesome thing called "impersonation". As if I would bother to act like the real Akairyuuno Shana, I own this body now so is my new life. I have the power and freedom to live my life how I want it to be. So in the end, I am still the winner, I didn't lose anything, it doesn't matter if it's a change or special kind of life twist, as long as I'm alive all I would do from now on, is to keep on moving forward for better or worst. I won't let the past be a hindrance instead it'd serves as a remainder, the present would be my ultimate inconsistent endless journey and lastly I believe that future is something I can create but might not I fully expected and predicted.

I got up, walked towards a sliding door of presumably the bathroom. Grinning excitedly, I scanned the bathtub, sink, shower, and other bathroom equipment and bathing soaps, shampoo, etc. They all look like made with very high quality and pretty expensive. I took off my piece of clothing, and then slid my body in elegant shiny red bathtub filled with cherry and vanilla scented liquid soap.

As soon I finished my refreshing bath, I putted a clean towel around my naked wet body. Next to the bathroom, there's another sliding door. When I got inside, my jaw almost dropped in awe. It's a walk in closet! On the row of shelves, tons of different kind and style clothes, shoes, dresses, hats, are all neatly folded and hanged properly. There are also a glass cabinet filled jewelries made with pure gold and real precious stones like diamonds, ruby and many more.

Again, I was fucking speechless for the second time.

'Just how rich my family is? How can they afford to buy those overwhelming expensive big and little things in my room? For me this is too much, I'm not a materialistic kind of person nor obsessed with moneys. Moving around, I finally found my school uniform. It's composed of pleated dark blue almost black skirt with white lining, an underneath baby blue cotton polo with dark blue ribbon and white coat long sleeves with a patch of school logo stitched on the upper left side of the cloth.

The idea of wearing a short skirt and showing my bare pair of legs discomforted me so I decided to look a trouser with the same color of the skirt. I got a pair of clean bra, panty, cycling short, and also a black leather belt.

Now that I'm fully clothed, I examined myself in the mirror. The top and pants is big enough to hide my feminine curves. Someone might mistakenly for a boy at the first look, but my baby face and very long and thick crimson hair were not enough to conceal the fact that I'm a girl.

'Ah, I don't care.'

I'm just strongly disagreed and not comfortable of wearing a skirt and dresses. I run a comb on my long fresh bloody colored locks then the clock on wall caught my attention. It's already 7:45 am. There is only 15 minutes left before my first class starts.

I got everything I needed, one notebook is enough, mechanical pencil, school I.D, a red smartphone and headphone on top of the table, extra shirts, P.E uniform, pair of golden rubber shoes, and black hoodies. Then I did a quick research on my laptop about the school location and transportation fees.

'The school is just nearby.' I run silently downstairs, not forgetting my wallet and house keys.

'My assumption is right' I got a view of the whole building, this time I'm not surprised when I found out that this is a condominium and I'm the only one live here.

'Where are my supposedly parents? Hmm, I'll do a few investigations about it after school.'

I wore my school shoes and locked the door. At the huge garage, I saw 3 different expensive stylish cars, 2 motorcycles, a mountain bike and gold and black skateboard. I smiled in glee. I don't know how to drive a car nor a motorcycle, but aside from basketball, skating is also one of my passions. With my new baby, I hopped on it and skated on the way to the school.

Japan is really a beautiful place especially when its spring season, the unique and serene dancing of Cherry Blossoms trees with the wind is really captivating. Pink leaves were everywhere, falling like a snow in the winter. It was hard to believe its spring because today the blue skies are clear, countable clouds can be seen floating around.

7:50 am, I arrived and stood before the entrance of Teiko Middle School.

"Cool." I muttered in amazement. It's huge, simple yet elegant. For unknown reason, students are scattered everywhere, there are some long wooden tables, folding chairs and bundle of papers. I strolled warily inside, my eyes roamed around as I keep myself in shadows to avoid getting other's attention. I kept on walking and observing.

'Ah, I see. The upperclassmen also started to recruit new members to join their clubs, they particularly targeted the freshmen. Hmm, I heard Teiko's Basketball Team is known because of its strong and talented players, I wonder if they have girls' basketball club here.' I pouted when I realize the obvious answer to my inquiry.

'Without basketball staying in this school will be definitely boring.' I uttered. I was thinking to ask directly the Head Coach the Teiko Basketball Club, maybe they might let join me despite of my gender or let me borrow one of their Gym. I wouldn't know if I don't try.

'Then, I'll visit it later, before I go home.' I heard a very loud announcement telling the freshmen to go to a certain place in school for short ceremony. I just rolled my eyes and settled not to attend the assembly.

'School policy my ass.'

It's already afternoon, and I was still here at the school, wandering around the school campus whole day. I felt lazy and thought I would only get bored listened to subjects I already take up before so I decided not to attend any of my classes. Whilst I was riding my skateboard towards the direction of Basketball Gymnasium, something caught my eye. I passed by a tall guy who's hair color is also weird like mine. It's shines brightly, and has the same intensity of sun natural color, yellow. I never got the chance to see his face, only his slight slouch broad back.

At Teiko's Gymnasium, where the Teiko's Basketball Club was currently holds the placement test. In which, players where divided into three strings, 1st, 2nd and 3rd strings. Only the 1st string gets to play in official games as part of regular roster.

As the test was done, a middle aged man, with dark brown hair, wore framed glasses, and black formal attire with dark blue necktie, one of coaches was announcing the test results in front of the nervous and desperate players hoping to get in 2nd string at least. His name is Sanada.

''First, third string.''

''Line up in front of the third string coach when your name is called. #2, Nobou Saito.'' He began to recite the names of the players who got it the 3rd strings.

Among the players, there is a petite, fragile, small build boy for a basketball player, whose spikey hair is as blue as the day sky, he has roundish face and has owlish deep blue pair of eyes that are usually expressionless.

''#31,Tetsuya Kuroko. That is all.'' He was surprised when his name was called.

''Next, second string.''

''All right, I'm on the second string!''

''Good job!''

While the others were celebrating in joy because they managed to get in the second strings, Kuroko lowered his head in disappointment with gloomy face he remembered his friend's letter for him, and their promise.

'I'm certain that Ogiwara-kun is doing his best to get in regular. I can't. I won't give up here, not until we fulfill our promise. I'll practice harder!' Although he didn't get in 2nd string and ended up in 3rd strings, he still determined and wanted to play basketball for his friend, for their promise, he will get stronger. He joined the line up with the 3rd strings members. He and others were astonished when they heard the coach's next announcement.

''Next, I'm announcing the first string.''

''Did he say first string?''

''He's kidding, right?''

''#8, Daiki Aomine.'' Sanada called. Aomine is 175 cm tall boy, with brown skin, his quite short hair is navy blue, and is parted on his right side. His dark blue eyes are slightly squinted. He was wearing a darker shade of blue sleeveless shirt, gray short and black Air Jordan shoes.

''#11, Shintaro Midorima.'' Another name was called. He is quite big and tall. He has short, dark green hair, and parted to the left. He has light green eyes with visible long eye lashes. He was wearing black framed glasses that are framed on all sides except the top, gray shirt, black short and white basketball shoes with dark blue streaks.

''#23, Atsushi Murasakibara.'' The next person is abnormally tall for someone his age. He is 186 cm with huge body. He has chin length lavender hair and violet droopy eyes. He was wearing black shirt, dark red short and white basketball shoes with red pattern streaks.

''#29, Seijuro Akashi.'' He was the last person who joined the first string. Akashi is 158 cm tall, he's quite small and has bright red-pinkish spikey hair that is parted to the left. His vertical eyes are also red. He was wearing a dirty white shirt, blue shorts and white basketball shoes with gray streak similar to Atsushi's.

''That is all.'' The Coach said as ending remark.

Kuroko and the third strings members looked in awe as they watched the four people on the right side, they are the only ones got in the first string after the placement test.

Shana arrived at the Gym. She was expecting to see a practice game or players do their basketball training. She saw a group of people assembled on the left side with a coach in front discussing something to them. Near them, there are five people, a coach in formal suit and four boys with distinguishable hair colors. Green, Red, Purple, Navy Blue and a guy with light blue hair in third string?

'Hmm, two coaches-'

And two groups.'

'The group on the left has many members while the other one only has four members.' Shana smirked as she realized something.

'Not bad Teiko, so you also have that 'String System', only those who are in the first string have the chance to be in regular team and will participate in official games, while those who are belongs to lower strings can't. But-'

'Teiko has its own 'string system'.

Then a frown formed on her doll face. Their string system is like a strainer. They will filter first the players by testing their capabilities. After they found their needed players, they separate the chosen ones, (players who have great potential and skills) from the others. Then that's where 1st string, 2nd string and 3rd string concept made. This system is very effective especially if the school has a great level of prioritizing 'victory', they not just win tournaments but can also produce formidable young players easily every year.

To put it bluntly, they will isolate the strong in the 1st string and the weak in the 2nd and 3rd string. Another thing is they only focus, used different kind of training and probably has special treatment on the 1st string members. Although, they still train those players on the 2nd and 3rd strings and keep on motivating them. There's a hidden dark truth behind their actions.

'They can't bring out everyone's potential because they don't have the 'right' and 'enough' power to do it. They only hope, though.'

Teiko needs players who already have given skills, strong body and mental build. Players who are already came out from their protective shells and now in the state of growing. They don't have time for those who were still breaking their shells. There is a high possibility that Teiko's training goals is not to help the players, but to force them to grow up in quick and harsh way.

'It's not a natural growing'

The fact is all of the players are still children. If the pros are they will get stronger and become unstoppable young players someday. The consequence will be-.

'Their fresh and young bodies will suffer a temporary or permanent damage.' This is highly applies to 1st string members.

'Man, they lack one of the important recipes in basketball. This club lacks patience.'

Shana muttered silently, she was now walking towards the first string's coach direction. Gripping her skateboard with one hand, she put her other hand on her pants' pocket. She was aware of everyone's attention on her, with her usual poker face, she ignored them and kept on moving forward. Then, an unexpected flashback of Teiko's banner at the school entrance came into her mind.

'Ah, it seems Teiko they didn't see their players as an asset but only tools, now I understands why it's 'Invicible' Unconsciously, she clenched her both fist hard as she stated silently a truth.

'Humans are really greedy creatures, particularly when it comes to glory.'

The newly third string and first members, as well as the two coaches stopped their discussion when a student wearing Teiko's male standard uniform, with a very long crimson red hair that looks like a blazing fire as it was swaying with the wind, and now was strolling slowly on the way to one of their coaches. Some boys can't contain their opinions so they began to whisper to each other.

''Look, the little girl wearing male uniform?''

''What's with the strange eye colors?''

''What a kid like her doing here in Teiko?''

''She's has that very expensive skateboard, I envy her!''

Kuroko watched the scene impassively. Observing, he's also curious about the girl with gold and black skateboard on her hand. Her outlooks can easily gather anyone's attention, she has a very bright noticeable crimson hair, unbelievable heterochromatic eyes and surprisingly she was wearing pants, instead of girl's skirt uniform. She stopped in front of first string's coach.

'Little girl? Kid?' A tiny vein popped on her forehead as she heard the other's criticizing comments.

'Go die bastards!' she really want it to yelled to them face but she's not here to have an argument with them.

So Shana just sighed in pure annoyance. She dislikes the curious looks thrown at her by each person inside the Gym and gazed at third string's coach and muttered a sentence in a flat tone.

''Don't mind me, please continue with your business, Sir.'' The old man coughed in shocked at the little girl straight forward and mature way of speaking. He shouted at the third members to focus their attention to him then resumed discussing some matters at them.

Feeling relieved at the lesser attention on her, she doesn't waste any second, she bowed in respect, then stared straightly at the man's stern and confused eyes through his framed glasses and voiced out her intention.

''Good afternoon, sorry for the sudden interruption, I need to know where the Head Coach is right now. Where is he?''

Seijuro, Shintaro, Atsushi and Daiki were silently listening to the girl's inquiry. They decided to keep their thoughts at themselves. However, this is the first time they saw a student in Teiko, nevertheless it's a girl? She was breaking school standard policy by alternating her uniform. Even it's not their business they are intrigued to know why this unknown girl looking for the Head Coach of Teiko's Boys Basketball Club.

'She's so small. I want to crush her.'

Murasakibara eyed her uninterestedly. He was slightly annoyed and was itching to eat his snacks now but can't do it. Their coach isn't done with his discussion about their practice and training regimen. They were in the middle of the conversation when they were interrupted by the sudden arrival of the girl. He can't leave right now not until their coach told so. Atsushi yawned and wait impatiently for the petite girl to leave.

''He is at the Regent Chairman's office. Whatever your reason is, I can deliver it to him later. He's quite busy, right now.''

Sanada replied. At first, he can't believe there's a mere little girl got admitted in Teiko Middle School, he thought there's a high possibility that the girl is a child prodigy. Yet, as he criticized the girl's appearance, he saw nothing but a body of an 8-9 year old child with an ominous aura. Moreover, she has a pure blank stare, and innocent facial expression. He has a hunch that the girl is either good in masking her emotions or she's just naturally not much expressive like the other children.

Nonetheless, as one of authorities in the school, he knew very well Teiko's policy. The school's commander and owner is a very strict person, doesn't tolerate disobedience and always made sure to prior the Teiko's reputation but everyone in this school hasn't a single idea of what he looks like, teachers and students didn't meet him yet or doesn't even had a picture of him in the school yearbook and newspaper, except for one person, the Head Coach of Basketball Club. There is a rumor that the Head Coach and the Teiko's Supreme Commander are good friends and know each other personally.

Few years back until now, Teiko is highly respected and infamous middle school in Japan. If the upper head found out this girl's stunt, they will probably expel her. He knew he wasn't in the right place to scold her but he can't endure to see this child's future ended here so even though he isn't her teacher or class advisor, out of compassion he gave Shana a clear piece of advice.

With a little hint of threat, he spoke up with a very commanding voice.

''I don't know the reason why your class advisor didn't correct your action. All I can say is you should change and wear the Teiko's girl standard uniform starting tomorrow or I'll report this intolerable act of yours to Teiko's Supreme Commander.''

Shana heard it clearly, she was inwardly mildly shock not because of the coach threat but the man's hidden concern. In her past life, despite of her gender, she's a delinquent student, who likely to skip classes, sleeping while their teachers discuss their lessons, doesn't participate in any school activities except when it's related to basketball and often look for street fighting or skating match.

Due to her very high IQ she always has perfect score in exams, gets higher grades than her classmate and graduated the pre-school and elementary as the valedictorian in such young age. Many called her a young prodigy or lazy genius, but she still stays decent. For her, glory, popularity, and power are the things she unwanted most. So she doesn't care about her outer appearance, people's opinion and rules. She'll do what she wants to do in spite of consequences.

'Maybe I was wrong about this school. How amusing, there is a person like him that holds a little concern about their student's future. I thought the authorities here in famous and rich Teiko Middle School, only care for money and glory.'

She smirked in satisfaction while her unique eyes twinkled in interest. She let out a tiny soft chuckle that surprised the five people near her.

'This brat is an idiot.' Aomine bluntly thought. He's was happy that he joined the Teiko's Basketball Club and got in the first string. He's looking forward to play with anyone in practice or official games. Right now, he doesn't understand this girl's way thinking. She even asked for the Head Coach, who he and the new members of club didn't meet yet. He got confused more when the coach scolded her with a serious warning, and all she did afterwards was smirked eerily and chuckled.

''~Ah. Yada yada It's too troublesome to wear a skirt you know.''

She remarked lazily and loudly enough to get again everyone fully heeds including the third string members at the other side. She turned around and began to walk away then paused for a moment. She swiftly tilted her neck back for a bit, for a second time, she smirked in triumph whilst she declared her parting words.

''Suck it. Have a nice day..''

She raised a free hand and waved at them before she jumped on her skateboard and left the rowdy and active Basketball Gym which is for the very first time in history became unusually quiet for a mean time.

The middle school students were speechless after they witnessed an unbelievable scene created by an enigmatic red haired girl. No one ever dared to talk back to their mentor like that. Not just because they respect him but also they fear a person like him, they attended the opening ceremony and were informed about the Teiko's absolute principle and punishment, so they were not surprised at all when he gave the girl a hell of warning. Another wave of whispers from the players continued to pop out inside the once again noisy and rowdy Basketball Gym.

''Dude, that kid is feisty.''

''I wonder what the upper heads will do to her when they know about this.''

''She'll receive a punishment of course idiot, they might suspense her.''

''Or worst, she'll probably kick out from the Teiko.''

''Expulsion? You're kidding right?''

''She wasted her chance.''

After Midorima analyzed Murasakibara and Aomine's build and skills, he adjusted his glasses and took a glance to the small guy with bright red-pinkish hair on his left. Among the players, Akashi Seijuro is the only one who piqued his interest. With his green insightful eyes he resumed his observation. He sensed that he always has this strange and intimidating aura around him. Yet there is also an odd and uncertain feeling whenever he looked at Akashi's red pair of eyes. Then Midorima was startled when Akashi caught him staring. He tried to look in other way out of embarrassment but Akashi questioned his action.

''What is it?''

Reluctantly, Midorima offered his left hand then introduced himself to him. His right hand was occupied by his lucky item today, two red plushy dragons. According to Oha-Asa Cancer like him rank three today.

''I'm Midorima Shintaro, nanodayo.''

He was surprised when Akashi let out a small smile and returned his handshake for a bit.

''Akashi Seijuro, nice to meet you, Midorima.''

''What is your zodiac sign?''

Confused at his odd question, Akashi still replied.

''It's Sagittarius.''

Midorima adjusted his framed glasses and uttered softly some few words.

''As always, Oha-Asa prediction is right.''

'What prediction?' Akashi heard him.

''I'll meet a Sagittarius and an Aquarius today but I have a low compatibility with the latter though, so I bring my lucky item today, nanodayo.'' Midorima raised his lucky item in front of confused Akashi.

'Nanodayo? Lucky item? Oha-asa?' Akashi just smirked inwardly little amused at Midorima's weirdo antics.

''Ah, I see'' was all he replied to Midorima.

Midorima eyes glinted in acceptance at his mild mannered speaking and action. He remembered the girl's decent but uncanny way of speaking. She spoke with high level of confidence and absolute but her words didn't mean to intimidate anyone, also it doesn't contain lies. Others might see her actions and quirks are immature, naïve, scary and lunatic. But on the other side she's just natural and honest. Akashi and that girl are partially similar in personality.

'It's just the level or degree of intensity they differ.' He concluded.

Akashi didn't miss the Midorima's criticizing gazes sent to him all the times. At the least, he didn't mind it all, because he did too deeply remarked his three teammates. After the placement test, he was greatly satisfied and slowly to acknowledged their physical, mental strengths and skills. He also plotting on how they'll going to use the assets they have as a preparation for the team's future official games.

'Basketball is really an interesting sport, indeed'

It was his first thought after he joined the Teiko Basketball Club and as expected he became a first string member. He listened attentively and took some notes, using his mind, at their Coach explanation's about their practice menu, training and upcoming games. He smirked when he pinpointed out to himself the similarities of Basketball and Shogi. They both need intensive and extensive planning, calculation and analysis in every action you're going to make. Your primary bases are your opponent, the gameplay, and teammates, and some game principles with the use of logical reasoning and intuition.

His thoughts were cut off when he sensed Shana's approached. With his high observation skills, he watched the girl's every moves and the way she spoke to their Coaches. His both eyes widen slightly for a bit when he learned an interesting things about the crimson haired girl in male uniform.

First, the girl's walking. She's gliding with grace and rhythm. Her steps are abnormally quiet. No squeaking of shoes. Then, her body posture is neither stiff nor intense. She's relax but on guard. Her body language is limited. She doesn't do any extra movements or mannerisms. Her vocabulary is composed of sometimes sharp or flat and spoke bluntly with little tone of royalty. She didn't voice out her full thoughts nor sugar-coated her words. Her heterochromatic eyes hold an unreadable void expression.

When he saw her tiny pinkish pouty lip smirked and let a soft chuckled, he unconsciously smiled, a rare, pure and innocent smile. That girl reminded him of his dead lovely mother. A flashback of her mother's long beautiful carmine hair that was always soft, smooth and bouncy. Her mother's lively teasing smiles and soft chuckles that sounded a sweet lullaby to his ears, it filled with nothing but tenderness and love.

Realizing his unintentionally thoughts, he silently sighed. The girl already left the Gym. He concluded that girl is an epitome of enigma. She is inconsistent, unpredictable, yet honest and natural. If she is a player in a game, she will likely to overwrite the principles then creates her own gameplay without getting noticed by the others. This is the first time that Akashi encountered something more complicated than Shogi and Basketball. She has movements of a dancer, stealth of an assassin and tricky and dangerous mind. He can't deny the fact that he was intrigued by her. He wanted to know more. Not now but he was sure that he will meet her again in the near future. So for now, he will focus on his team and their near National Tournament, they will not lose, they can't, they will absolutely win.

Akashi, Midorima, Murasakibara, Aomine, Kuroko as well as the third string members stiffened at their position when they heard a very loud shout coming from the first string's coach.

''Halt! From now on, the new third string members will do their practice at the 3rd Gymnasium under the third string coach, while the 1st string members is under my command, disobedience will not be tolerated or you'll be order to quit the Teiko's Basketball Club, do you understand?!''

''Yes, Sir!'' the young players shouted in unison then began their respective training.

Shana was on her way now to the Regent Chairman's Office, she was grinning ear to ear, and her eyes were flaring in joy and excitement. She can't stop recalling what just happened on the Basketball Gym.

'Man, their gaping mouths are truly hilarious! Sheesh, I forgot to bring a camera!'

She hummed proudly at her previous bold and daring deeds then pouted for a second. She was back again at her usual mood when she remembered one of the coach's sentences he said.

'I don't know the reason why your class advisor doesn't correct your action.' Her mouth formed a tiny 'O' at realization.

'Ah about that, my class advisor can't scold me because I skipped all my classes, Sir.'

Then she imagined the coach's reaction if she would say that to him.

'WAHAHA! His expression would be priceless. I bet he might faint in shock at the fact that I didn't pull one but two stunts today! Man, I'm awesome! HAHA! WWWWWW'

She was laughing hard and loud like a crazy mad scientist. Students she passed by were staring at her and avoid her at all cost like she was a criminal or has a plague mental disease, while the teachers on the hallway bewildered at her improper uniform. They tried to approach her to give her a warning about breaking school policy, when they saw she rode off to her gold and black high class skateboard then dozed off quickly while laughing like she accomplished successfully her dark and terrible mission.

Shana was now gone quiet when she reached the front of Regent Chairman's Office. She leaned her one ear carefully on the door and heard nothing but the crisp tone of papers. She knocked the door twice. She heard an old man's voice came from the room telling her to come in. She twisted the knob, pushed the door and went inside then closed it gently.

On the center part of the big room, there is a mahogany desk filled with papers on top, two chairs in front of the table, some landscapes hanging on the walls, and have two sliding windows. Shana saw an old man with white short brushed up hair. He was wearing dark brown tuxedo and pants, checkered white undershirt and neon green necktie. He was seating on his black foamed swirling chair.

'So, this is the Head Coach of Teiko Basketball Club.'

She beamed in surprise and puzzlement when the Head Coach stood up from his chair, dashed forward to her then gulped her into gentle and comforting hug. She didn't know what's going. She doesn't feel any harm or malicious aura coming from the old man. But, she felt really awkward, no one hug her like this before even her real parents. The man's hug is like a father hugging his own child. She felt the overwhelming protection, care and sympathy? She just stood there unmoving. She can't return his hug even a part of her mind told her it's necessary. She doesn't do things half-heartedly and against her will. So she just let the Head Coach embraced her until he let go of her.

The Head Coach was facing her now. His very tiny eyes hold great sympathy and understanding? He covered his mouth for a moment to cough. His mood changed. He had now a calm and serious facial expression. Shana watched and was confused as the Head Coach suddenly bowed at her for unknown reason. She knew that it's one of Japanese etiquettes, but there's uncertain feeling that his bow was kind of different. She settled to ignore it for now then lowered her head and bended her body to bowed out of respect. She nearly gaped in bewilderment when the Head Coach in front her addressed her with very high of respect.

''Akairyuuno-sama. I'm so glad to see you and it seems you're doing fine after what happened. Anyway, what can I do for you Shana-hime?''

''Akairyuuno-sama?''

'Shana-hime?'

'He sounded like I'm his master or I belong into a monarchy family, but I'm sure he knew me personally enough to called me using my first name.'

'Just who is this person?'

Then Shana remembered the reason why she was here for. Without blinking an eye, she blurted out her motives clearly.

''Can I ask for your permission to let me use one of the Basketball Gyms every night?''

For a second she saw the Head Coach widen his eyes in fraction out of shock, relief and happiness? The Head Coach smiled at her before he spoke up his replied.

''Of course, you can. You can use the 4th Gym, no one occupy it every night. Do you want me to send someone to accompany you or help you with your practice?'' The red haired girl was now speechless this time.

'Waah- He granted me permission that easily, just like that? And he also asked me if I want to have a mentor? Whoa, the fuck is going really?'

Shana was trying to keep her emotions in check. She didn't want to blow her covered especially in front of someone who knew the real Akairyuu Shana personally. She deeply took a breath and managed to calm herself down. With sincere and grateful smile, she muttered her last words.

''Thank you, no, you don't need to. I prefer to practice alone. Anyway, I need to go. Have a good day.''

After she saw the Head Coach gave him a confirming nod and bowed again at her, she bowed also for the last time, then waved a hand to him and left the Regent Chairman's Office.

Kozo Shirogane, the current Head Coach of Teiko Middle School was having his most difficult month in his entire life. Every day, he was on his new office doing bundles of paper works, scheduling, reviewing Teiko's performance, marketing and budgeting, and taking calls from clients all day. Since last spring, he was not just the Head Coach but also the new and temporary Supreme Commander of Teiko Middile School now, so he was hardly to get a break to visit the Basketball Club even just for once. He heard from the first string coach that they got four newbies this year who have great potential and skills. He wanted to go there and see it for himself but he can't, not until he finished some important matters.

Today is the first day of school. Despite of his hectic schedule, he was glad that everything went well so far. The new students, freshmen accepted and understood very well the school policy. He doesn't receive any report about student's disobedience or any foolish act from the teachers. Although, he thought that the level of strictness here in Teiko is too much for a middle school boy or girl, he too was following the Teiko's traditions and principles. He doesn't have the power to alter or add any policy because he just a substitute and not the owner of the school in fact.

The former owner and Supreme Commander of Teiko was one of his friends. They both attended same middle school and university in college. The rumor isn't a rumor, because it's a truth. It's true that they knew each other personally. They are best friends in fact. They shared one similar passion since they were children, and that is Basketball. They were not just friends but also teammates in court. They kept on playing together, winning every game together until they became adults and had their own family.

Ever since that, his best friend has stopped playing basketball and his focus was shifted to his family's wealth and business. He can't blame his friend because he was aware of his friend's status. His friend is the only heir to one of the wealthy, distinguished, respected family in Japan, the Teiko family. But he was surprised when his best friend wanted him to be the Head Coach of Teiko's Basketball Club and gladly accepted it. As the years passed, his friend changed drastically and slowly altered Teiko's policy filled with nothing but strict discipline and absolute sense of winning. His friend's sudden change also affected their friendship. They spoke very often or when it's only related to Teiko's future and glory.

He was massaging his head as he remembered another very important problem aside from his very stressful obligations and responsibilities.

''I'm too old for this.'' He joked to no one. He was confused when he heard an unexpected knock at the door. He wondered who it is. He clearly told the coaches not to disturb him right now. Then he cleared his throat and let the person to come in. The moment he saw that familiar scarlet hair, dark blue and golden eyes, he dashed forward to the girl's direction and hugged her gently. He didn't know why, but all of his stress, worries were gone now and was replaced of new found hope and peace.

'Thank goodness, she's back. She's perfectly fine.'

He was taken back and slightly confused when he heard Shana ask for a permission to use one of the Basketball Gyms. He had a reminiscence of what happened last year, the girl wasn't talking to anyone, she didn't went outside her home except during school days, and that time she deeply loathed basketball. But it doesn't matter anymore, what the important thing is Shana was now back to her usual self. He thanked the God for this wonderful development. He felt a heavy burden lifted away from his abused shoulders.

'She looks healthy and alive now.'

He observed the girl, and wasn't surprise at her obvious awkwardness and odd way of speaking. He understood all of these changes. It's the side effect of her past trauma. Pain changes or let a person grows in a better or worst way. Still, he was on joy that the girl chose to keep on moving forward and not to stay on her dark past.

'Ah, the little girl is finally growing.' Now that he was sure that she's fine by herself, he settled to watched her from a distance, letting her take her own journey. He is just here to support and ready to help her whenever she needs a helping hand. He wished the little girl a good luck and he believed that whatever her goals in life, she'll definitely accomplish it.

As the girl left his office he resumed doing his works with stress free and peaceful mind.

'She is really an angel, a savior.'

'What the fuck is going?' Shana repeated it like a mantra to herself. She was really happy when the Head Coach allowed her to use the 4th Gym every night. But, after she met the old man she's has this unexplainable feeling lurking inside her. She was careless. She didn't expect that there is someone like the Head Coach knew her personally. She wanted to dig now every detail about Akairyuuno Shana's past life and family without being noticed by anyone. She knew from deep bottom of her mind and heart, she can't pull a fake stunt like 'amnesia' or 'impersonation'.

'I rather die than to deceive to everyone, especially to myself.'

Her conscience and pride won't allow that and besides, she won't forgive herself. Instead of skating through the hallway, she preferred to walk down on the way to the fourth Gymnasium. By this, she can clear her confused mind and think calmly.

'Whatever happens, I won't surrender myself to anyone or circumstances. I'll true to myself until the end.' She laughed at her foolish thought. Her bottled emotions were starting to stir her.

'True until the end huh? That's foolishness dear, sometimes human lies and deceives to himself for the sake of their love ones.' At this rate, her laugh grew louder.

'Haha! For who? Love? That's BS! BULLSHIT! '

'I only care for myself.'

She lowered her head and her steps dropped in slow motion as strolled the quiet hallway of the building.

'Love. Is. For. The. Weak.' She emphasized it grimly.

'I only care for myself.' She recited it again to herself like an insult.

'Love is nothing but a pain in the a-.'

Her melodramatic moment was interrupted when she heard a wave of very loud and high pitch squealing voices came around the curve corner that leads to the other side of the building. She cringed in annoyance.

''Cool, I didn't know Teiko accept pigs in human disguises.''

She whispered out. Bewilderment when she felt the floor was shaking and dusts covered the whole hallway. She closed immediately her eyes when the surrounding became blurry and smoky to avoid the dusts get into her sensitive orbs. The noises she heard from a distance were getting louder every second so decided to know what the commotion all about is but the moment she opened her eyes, she didn't get a chance to evade the person who suddenly bumped into her really hard. Before she lost her balance she managed to get a grip by grabbing someone's arm as a support.

She was now flaring in irritation, she needed to get out of here or else she'll not hesitate to make a bloody rampage. Without noticing that she's still holding someone's arm, she run with inhuman speed towards a veranda and jumped over it. While in midair, she tossed her skateboard under her and readied herself into landing position. She perfectly landed on her still compact skateboard then moved forward along the skate from medium to very fast pace. When she was sure that she was completely away from the rowdy building, she stopped on her tracks, then sat gently on stone floor and sighed.

''Troublesome pigs.'' Shana muttered with hint of disgust.

''Ha.. he-..lp'' A low, raspy voice of a boy heard from her left. So she turned her head to the left and noticed that she has company. She nearly screamed in shock as she saw a guy with abnormally yellow natural hair and eyes sitting beside her. Her eyes widened for a bit. He seems familiar.

'He's the guy I passed by before I went to 1st string's Gymnasium'

The guy was panting heavily and has sweats on his forehead. Then Shana grabbed the guy's collar, her red eyebrows knitted in confusion. She didn't sense him coming, she was sure that no one followed her when she had jumped out from the second floor and skated here in haste.

'Did I drop my guard again?'

Glaring, she asked him with low yet annoyed voice.

''How the fuck did you get here?''

Kise, who was beyond shocked and awe stared at the girl's irritated peculiar pair of eyes.

''I will ask you again, How. The. Fuck. Did. You. Get. Here?''

He heard her clearly, but he was speechless and recalled of what just happened.

He was at the hallway, he don't have any classes so he decided to go home when his fan girls cornered him begging to join their clubs, trying to take a picture with him and asking for his autographs. He sighed in defeat, and still let out a small smile showing he appreciated their undying affections for him. He was starting to do their request when one of the fan girls stole a hug from him, because of that, an unexpected cat fight and war between fan girls happened.

'Oh no, I should get out here before the teacher comes.' Founded that his situation was getting troublesome, although he knew that his fan girls will still follow him, he decided to run for his life. He kept on running while his fan girls were on their feet to chase him. He was stopped, when he was bumped into something soft. He looked down and gaped in horror as he saw a young, petite girl with very long scarlet hair and absurdly hetero chromic orbs.

'I'm dead. Another fan girl.' His suspicion was proven right when the girl suddenly grabbed his hand with strong hold. He wanted to say to the little girl to let go of his probably swollen arm, but he wasn't be able to utter a single word when she pulled him and they made a hell of run towards an open veranda. For the first time in his life, he was afraid that his heart might drop any moment because of intense shock and horror.

'Don't tell me she is planning to throw me out from second floor to first floor.' He wanted to yell at the little girl or trying to convince her for a bribe talk. He didn't know he has that kind of fan girl. She looked fragile and has this strange aura.

'This girl is probably a psycho.'

He didn't know why there's no voice coming out from his mouth. He admitted he was scared, scared of dying by the small hands of this little insane girl. He can't move. He can't talk. He was paralyzed by fear. His heart was beating in very fast rhythm and all he did was to watch with very big eyes and jaw dropped as they both jumped out from second floor of the school building.

He can feel the wind touching his porcelain skin like a blanket and saw the girl positioned her skateboard under them in very quick motion. The horrifying feeling was changed into amazement as she landed perfectly on the metal gear then skated swiftly forward to nowhere. At that moment, he felt like he was flying. He wondered how the girl managed to lifted him without breaking a sweat despite of her thin and petite body.

Then they stopped at the front of 4th Gymnasium. He was having trouble to get some air so with the little courage he has, he asked for the girl's help. He knew he was physically fine, it's just he was mentally exhausted and having a panic attack of what he had just experienced. After all, he is just a middle school boy. He's a prodigy who excels in any kinds of physical activities. He doesn't want to die, not yet. He still wants to find someone who was better than him or something that he'll difficult to master. A thing that will energize his bored self.

His attention was back at the little girl who has a surprised look for bit. But he was the one get surprised again when he was lifted up into the air, this time the girl was holding his collar's uniform. Instantly, he choked in nervousness when he met her glaring eyes. He didn't understand the girl's reason when he was asked a confusing question by her.

''How the fuck did you get here?'' She sounded a little bit annoyed and irritated. He just hid his surprise at the girl's vulgar way of speaking. He didn't know but he was now really felt intimidated by the girl who looks 5 years younger than him. This is a very absurd scene for him, or simply nightmare. He knew that girls these days with his same age are sweet, polite, likely to be treated like a princess with delicacy and lots of attention. But oh boy, he was wrong and realized that girls aren't all the same. The girl in front of him was insanely cute if you watched her actions in big picture because she has a looks of an innocent angel but has feisty personality. He doesn't get it why, what is she doing here in Teiko. She should be still in elementary not in middle school unless she took accelerated programs.

Kise noticed the girl's menacing aura was getting darker, he gulped in trouble. He didn't want to deal a crying girl especially, a mere child. So using his low, convincing voice he gave her a replied.

''Um.. You're the one who brought me here.'' Shana released him gently and was now staring at blonde guy with deep confusing expression. As if on cue, Kise read her silent questioned and began his explanation.

''I was running at the hallway when I suddenly bumped into you, hehe sorry.'' He apologized while scratching his yellow short locks.

''I was surprised when you grabbed my arm and didn't let me go. You know what you're grip is very strong for someone your age!'' He exclaimed while complimenting her strength.

''After that you continued to drag me then we jumped from the second floor of the building, I thought I'm going to die there! Uwaah!'' Shana rolled her eyes as Kise whined comically with fake tears.

''-but you did an awesome move with your skateboard then we flew off all the way through here. It was a cool move!'' He ended with an unsure small laugh to lessen the tension on the air.

Shana was in silent mode for a mean time. She knew that she grabbed someone's hand for support but she was an idiot for forgetting to let go of the guy's arm. Realizing her mistake she yawned and gave him a brief apology.

Kise widened his eyes at her unexpected actions. He can't believe that this little girl is slightly mature for her age.

''Oops. Sorry about that.. it-its-my own stupidity..'' Shana was starting to stutter in embarrassment, she was hoping she wasn't blushing like an idiot in front of this unknown guy. Damn my foolish act, how can I be so careless again enough not be able to sense him at the hall way.

The blonde tall guy lifted one of his yellow eyebrows at her statement. She sounded like she was embarrassed of something.

''I wasn't aware of my surrounding. Also it isn't my intention to scare you to death. That would be troublesome. Gotta go.'' Shana completed her short speech. She was on her move to leave when Kise's hand gently held her small hand to postpone her from leaving.

Shana for unknown reason felt herself on fire. There's a sudden spark when Kise grabbed her tiny hand out of a sudden. It's her first time to hold hands with a guy, regardless the fact that he's a stranger. His hand is big, warm, and what's this comfort? She felt her body electrocuted so is her mind. Shana's heart was beating fast in-

''So you're not one of my fan girls?'' She heard it as clear as the blue sky.

'Huh? Fan girls?'

'I see, the squealing pigs that ruined my moment at the hallway were none other than his fan girls.' –absolute rage.

'Wait did he just reasoned out that I grabbed his hand because he assumed I am one of his disgusting fan girls?' Shana broke his hold and yelled at Kise with dripping venom voice.

''Of course not! Keep on dreaming, conceited blondie! (Kimpatsu)''

Shana doesn't even bother to look back at the unknown guy, just left in haste.

Kise who witnessed the girl's sudden snap at him was now speechless again in curiosity, relief and mildly shocked?

He was curious because if she didn't mean to grab his arm like that then what is her real reason?

Second, he felt relief and safe when he heard her that she has zero intention of killing him.

Lastly, he was shocked when he found out that his assumption is wrong and that girl is in fact not one of his fan girls. He misinterpreted and believed that almost of the female population here in Teiko are his fan girls even some of their female teachers. Then there she is, the petite girl with peculiar appearance and personality, she's the only girl he had just met who wasn't clearly attracted to his handsome looks and charm.

'Well she's only a child after all.' He thought with least interest. Looking at his wrist watch, he gasped in panic and began to run. He's late for today's photo-shoot. He just prayed that her big sister won't kill her for his tardiness.

Shana was pissed. 'The nerve of that blonde!' But she was pissed more than at herself. She kept on doing stupid things. Her carelessness this time got her in humiliation. She can't accept the fact that she was mistakenly for a fan girl!

''Fuck my life!'' she shouted not caring if she's still inside the school campus or someone might hear her. She just wanted to release her frustration and anger. She was itching to have a street fight with anyone but she knew it wasn't the right thing to do. She wasn't that low to vent out her rage on someone.

''Fuck my life!'' her shout is getting louder.

''Fuck my fucked up life!'' She roared with her maximum volume of voice she can reach.

''Fuck..-'' She panted.

''-this feeling..'' She muttered with her diminishing soft voice.

She tilted her head up and met the sky that was turning slowly into from clear light blue into pinkish-violet-dark blue night sky. Some stars are already visible and were twinkling brightly. Her teary dark blue and gold eyes were looking for the lone moon which is sometimes half dark and half-light. She needed to control her emotions whenever she was in public or she won't survive this cruel twisted world.

'Just how weak am I?! So weak that I let my emotions took over me and judged a stranger who I really don't know personally.' Shana sighed heavily. Her always undefeatable enemy is herself. She was bad when handling and expressing her expression whenever she's rage. She was tired of overthinking everything ever since she came to this place. She needed a proper way to cope her stress and worries.

''Basketball'' her own mouth muttered the one and three syllable word.

She grinned in joy and excitement. How come she forgot her favorite passion? It's her only savior, happiness and first love.

'What an idiot.' Then she gave herself a mocking face palm, and she strolled back to the 4th Basketball Gym.

As she reached the empty Basketball Gym, she jumped in delight as she watched with glimmering eyes the full covered basketball court then she slowly stepped forward and paused at the three point line. She was mesmerizing the basketball hoop, the benches, score boards, and the orange rounded ball she was comfortably holding on her right hand.

Taking a deep breath, she pushed the ball downward to the floor and it began to bounce.

She extended her arms, lowered her body, bended her knees and started dribbling the ball back and forth to her small hands.

She hasn't moved into her position, she just kept on dribbling with a little coordination of her limbs and toes.

Her eyes shrink like a dangerous predator ready to leap at its prey any moment. Imagining her opponents, with enough speed and medium pace rhythm, she began to sprint while dribbling the ball and passed by the invisible players with ease.

She successfully penetrated the two point line then shifted her pivot feet's gravity, using minimum force she jumped into the air and dunked the ball hard in the ring single handedly.

She landed on the floor with a loud thud and remained to stand there as she listened to the sounds of bouncing ball she had yearning to hear.

'I didn't get to play with you for hours but if feels like a distant past already. I miss you too..'

Kuroko with determine and relief pair of blue eyes was now at the front of 4th Basketball Gymnasium. He was glad to get a permission to have an extra practice from their coach. This is his only chance. He needed to get stronger in order to get in the 2nd string or 1st string and also not to lose his placement. He changed into his usual practice clothes which are composed of white t-shirt, pale bluish short and white sports shoes.

He mildly wondered about the lights which were on and also the door isn't lock as he got inside the Gym. He nearly had a heart attack when he heard a loud, lazy voice of a girl echoed inside the building.

Shana was lying on the cement floor, looking at the ceiling with heavy pants, sweats on her forehead and body. After few hours of playing basketball, she found her tired body resting on floor. Her eyelids felt heavy and decided to take a short nap when she heard a footsteps coming outside the Gym and was now getting louder. She was now confused, the Head Coach informed her that no one use this Gym at night. She also clearly stated to the old man that she doesn't need a mentor or company. Then who could it be.

''An intruder, huh.'' She stated with lazy and uninterested tone.

Kuroko remembered her. She's the girl who talked to the 1st string coach this afternoon. He watched as the girl who was bathed in her own sweats stood and faced him. With the little distance between them, he can clearly saw her heterochromatic eyes filled with empty and unreadable glint of expression. He also observed her long crimson locks that were slightly wet with sweats and poker rounded face with high cheek bones. They hold a staring contest, scrutinizing each other's appearance for a moment.

Shana who was greatly doing her job keeping an impassive expression felt a sudden curiosity towards the boy in front her. He's taller than me with pale and fragile outlook. Amusedly, he has weird color of hair and eyes. Light blue and deep baby blue expressionless orbs. She's somewhat intrigued by his tasteless aura.

'He's kind of familiar. Hmm..' she thought with an interest. She was certain she had met him somewhere.

'Aha! I caught a glimpse of him at the 1st string's Gym. He's one of the guys who have an odd and distinguishable hair color. I think he belongs to the 3rd string.' She mumbled at herself with a little tone of pity. She can't still acknowledge the Teiko's Basketball way of training. She eyed the boy. She has an accurate guess about his reason being here at the 4th Gymnasium. So Shana began to test her hypothesis by introducing herself to the boy.

''Yo! I'm Akairyuuno Shana!''

Kuroko was taken back at her sudden introduction, so without a second thought he politely introduced himself too in returned.

''Kuroko Tetsuya. Nice to meet you!'' Kuroko bowed his head for a bit when he heard a burst of laugh coming from Shana. Still having a blank look on face, he spoke up his thoughts.

''Did I say something funny, Akairyuuno-san?''

'Did he just say Kuroko Tetsuya? You're kidding right?' Shana thought then suddenly howled in laughs at the impossibility of what she's assuming twisted turn of event. She stopped when she detected the serious tone in Kuroko's query.

'So he wasn't joking..' She silently mumbled at herself. For unknown she felt a sudden chills run on her neck. There's an ambiguous feeling rose up from nowhere. She has a pretty idea of her current predicament but she kept on denying it because no matter how she thought it in different angles of point view, it's simply plain impossible. She didn't notice Kuroko's voice calling for her because she was lost in her thoughts. She began to reflect and analyze everything starting from the obvious clues she had gone by unnoticed.

'First, the name of the school. It's Teiko Middle School.'

'Next, the school standard uniforms.'

'Then, the familiar hair colors like red, green, purple, yellow, navy blue and light blue.'

'I was so dense not to recognize their faces. The 1st string coach, the Head Coach, then there's the blondie I just met a while ago and lastly..the guy in front me.. could it be..'

Shana's eyes widen in realization. She cut off her thoughts then with unbelievable speed she lunged herself onto Kuroko giving him a surprised hug. Kuroko wasn't able to react. He was stunned and paralyzed in shock on his spot.

'Kyaa.. It's Kuroko Tetsuya from anime series Kuroko no Basuke. Holy shit, he's fucking real.' She jumped in glee and excitement. She's still embracing more like suffocating Kuroko with her inhuman strength. The poor boy.

'~Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa, I finally got to hug my idol.' Shana squealed cheerfully. Her eyes were scarily filled with lots of sparkle and hearts. She completely turned into fangirling mode.

''Hm.. Akai-ryu-u..no-san I… can't.. breathe.'' Kuroko panted his discomfort.

''Oh.. I'm sorry..'' Shana released him. She was now fidgeting and playing her fingers out of embarrassment. She kept on glancing on Kuroko, with a rosy tint painted on her chubby cheeks. This time, she can't stop herself to ogle him like a piece of Masterpiece. He's simply an embodiment of cuteness. He has short, fluffy, spiky light blue hair. His pair of sapphire eyes, those were really captivating even though it shows nothing but blankness. Then his skin complexion, pale yet it perfectly suited him.

'Aww he's too adorable!' with that thought, Shana pounced at him again. Kuroko sensing her attempt try to run away from her but failed when he felt the girl's tiny hands gently wrapped around on his neck. He felt the young girl's soft flesh pressed on his stiffened body. He also smelled an intoxicated familiar scent of vanilla. A wave of warmth rose on his pale face and back of his neck. He was starting to get flush and awkward at their situation.

As Shana finally let go her hold he sighed in relief but his eyes enlarged in concern as he saw a pure, red fluid coming out from the girl's long small pinky nose.

''Akairyuuno-san, you're bleeding. Are you alright?''

Shana was grinning like a maniac at her tiny accomplishment. She not just hugged her idol once but twice!

'Kyaaa! I want more!' she began to chant her greedy plans on her mind.

'I want to hug him every second, every hour, every day, every month, and if possible I-I want to ki-kis-kiss….' She didn't manage to complete her sentence when she travelled into other realm fantasizing about herself and Kuroko together. She was furiously blushing and shamelessly nose bleeding.

''…'' Kuroko stared at Shana's immobile body on his arms in panic. A few second ago, he was kept on asking her if she's alright but the girl just stood in front of him impassively. Now, he was trying to keep himself calm and rational. He doesn't know why the girl was fainted out of sudden.

'Hmm…~' Shana hummed in satisfaction. She was somehow felt guilty at her selfish little act. Still, inwardly she was beaming in pure joy. Three times in a row. She just pulled a three play stunts of hug!

'Kyaaaaaaa… Kuroko is really a gentleman.' She confirmed a fact the moment Kuroko caught her falling body. After she quenched her fan girl side's bloody thirst, she decided to stop playing around and returned to her normal self. She concluded that this matter should take seriously, after the fate and reality bitch slapped her with unexpected surprises.

'I, a human in flesh lived on the planet Earth travelled into fictional world of Kuroko no Basuke.'

'The people I met today, everyone here in Teiko including The Teiko Basketball Club members and coaches especially the soon to be Generation of Miracles are all real and alive! Kyaaaaa! I want to see them.' She exclaimed in excitement.

'Mou, I really should bring a camera today! I want to take a picture with them and have their autographs. No! This isn't the time to fangirling them.' She scolded herself. She turned her attention to Kuroko who was wearing an unreadable expression.

'He seems wary of me. Well it can't be helped after all I had done to him. I just molested him with hugs!'

She coughed trying to hide her uneasiness and shame. Facing Kuroko, with serious tone of voice she apologized at him.

''Tetsuya-kun. Sorry. You're just too adorable!'' Shana bashfully scratched her red head.

''Ah, apology accepted. Are you really sure you're okay Akairyuuno-san?'' Kuroko asked her.

''Yup, I'm perfectly fine right now! Thanks for the help and I appreciate your concern!'' She replied to him. Then she stepped forward towards the ball on the floor and picked it up by tapping it gently using her right fingers. Kuroko witnessed it with a little hint of awe on his face.

''You play basketball.'' Kuroko stated. He didn't need to confirm it. He has enough evidences to support his correct assumption. That's explained why Shana was lying on the floor the moment he entered the Gym.

''Yeah, and by chance you're here to have an extra practice, right?'' Shana asked him even though she already knew the answer to her question. She already saw more like watched this scene. This is one of the Kuroko no Basuke's episodes that showed their middle school days in Teiko. It's about how the Generation of Miracles forms, some significant events and many more.

However, this isn't an anime anymore. This is now the reality. With the information and knowledge she had, she knew she can bring a little change to everyone's life if she wants to. It's up to her how she'll going to use it. The case is she hasn't made up her mind. She can't decide right now not with half-heartedly will. Actually, her inner mind yelling at her to leave the Gym now, forgot her encounter with Kuroko and don't bother herself with people she barely know. Yes, she knew their personalities, likes and dislikes as the fictional characters but not as a real human being. She can't assume that anime and reality are the same.

'Now this is mind blowing.'

-and such a bother.'

Shana let out a lazy sigh. When it comes to basketball she has different perception and beliefs despite it would contradict her personality. Basketball is the only thing that makes difference to her grayish life by painting it with a colorful meaning. It became her reason to enjoy life. Playing basketball is like breathing to her. Her day wouldn't be completed without basketball. She met the unfamiliar alien name 'enthusiasm' because of it. Basketball doesn't tire her. It motivates her. She doesn't just play for fun, she plays to live.

''Yes, you're right.'' Kuroko replied.

''Impressive. Would you like to play basketball with me?'' Shana invited him. Being Kuroko, he simply accepted her invitation without having a second thought. He has a reason and that is to feed his aroused curiosity. Like him, Shana too has her own reasons. Learn and Teach. One is to evaluate his capabilities. She can't just rely on knowledge or what she had seen on the anime. She wanted to experience it by herself. By that, she'll learn his quirks, movements, way of thinking, limits and feelings for basketball while he's playing on the court with her. Then another one, with gathered information, she'll analyze it and formulate a plan on how she'll teach him or give him advices to improve his skills and strengthen his body build. However, there's a 50/50 chance of whether she'll be able to bring out his hidden skills or not. The outcome is still uncertain.

Smiling, she passed the ball to Kuroko.

''1 on 1, I'm on the defense first then you go on offense and vice versa. Five scores to win.'' Kuroko just nodded in understanding.

''Please take care of me, Akairyuuno-san.'' Shana gave him an assuring smile. She positioned herself on defense position, arms were stretched widely, her knees were slightly bended and she lowered her hips. Her eyes were dilating with extreme concentration and focus.

While Kuroko were dribbling the ball on his left hand, she observed Shana's body stance, he was shocked inwardly because he can't find an opening. Her defense is simply normal but it was difficult to him to pass by her. He began to move his legs and feet as he dribbled to the right then switched the ball to his left hand. He paused for a moment then moved his body opposite to Shana's. With a little opening, he sprinted forward and broke passed Shana. He was on the two point line. He adjusted his arm's angle and was aiming to shoot the ball into the net when a small hand knocked the ball away from his hold.

Kuroko gawked in shock and awe. Their game was ended with result of 0-5. Although he was defeated by Shana he's still had fun playing with her and had a glimpse of her abilities. He was glad that Shana didn't underestimate him nor went easy on him in the court. She played fair and square. And what he enjoyed the most while playing with her is he can felt her deep affection for basketball even though she didn't show it. Her feelings fascinated and motivated him to practice harder and harder.

He also pushed away the murky feeling he had felt for a moment when he thought the fact he loss to a girl. Basically he was really grateful to her because she made him realize something. In which, his passion for basketball got stronger so is his will to work harder. Shana doesn't criticize his lack of skills. He can't say she doesn't mind if her opponent is weak or not. He can't also say she plays basketball for fun. That would be understatement. For now, he temporary concluded that Shana has unique attitude towards basketball. This was mildly proven when she doesn't hesitate to invite him despite of his overall weak abilities. She didn't question him if he's good in playing basketball or not. She didn't seem arrogant or laughed at him when she just defeated him in 1 on 1. He was happy to meet a person like her. He wanted to befriend with her and wanted to play basketball with her more.

''Thank you, I have fun. Let's play again sometimes, Akairyuuno-san!'' Kuroko sincerely thanked her with a small smile.

Shana almost got another nosebleed at Kuroko's cute smile at her. At that moment, she thought she's the luckiest person living in the world because she had just witnessed him smiled for a bit which is rare to happen even in the anime.

''Me too! Sure, anytime you want. Shana is fine. My last name is troublesomely long. Don't you think?'' She replied while her mouth grinning in joy.

''Ah if that's what you want Shana-san.'' Kuroko muttered with his usual expressionless face.

Deciding it's time to go home, Shana picked up her things and put back the ball they used on its place. She stepped forward and faced Kuroko one more time. With her hands on her pocket, slouch back, she used her non-offending yet serious tone of voice as she gave him an advice.

As she made an eye contact with Kuroko, she raised her hand and pointed her forefinger where his heart located.

''Tetsuya-kun, you're inborn with a rare gift inside you.''

Still not breaking her gaze to him, she moved up her hand and gently caressed the side of his calm oceanic eye.

''To see is to believe, but-'

Shana paused and placed her hand over his eyes to covered Kuroko's sight. Then she leaned forward and whispered her last sentence softly.

'-sometimes what's real is something you can't see…''

Shana arrived at her own condo at exactly 8:00pm. She ate her dinner at the restaurant nearby before she went home. After she took a warm shower, she changed into her sleeping pajamas and lied down on her soft big mattress of the bed. Hands folded on the back of her head, she began to recall today's events.

'What a troublesome day.'

She was going to sleep when she remembered she still has one important thing to do. And that is to check thoroughly her family's background. This family thing bothered her the most. She can't comprehend why the Head Coach Shirogane treated her like she was born into a prominent family or clan. But it's clear he isn't her father or relative.

First, she burrowed her mind researching on the net, news, and social media. She noted the data which she had gathered on her notepad and saved a copy on the flash drive. Then she went into her mini office and unlocked all the drawers using the keys she found inside her bag. Her nose cringed in disgust when she inhaled particles of dust and sneezed in response. She draw out a black waterproof plastic envelop from the drawer. Before opening it, she got a rag and wiped out the dirt that cover around the encase container.

She was now sitting on her bed with the documents on her hands. She looked at the sealed envelope and read the words written on the top in red, bold and capital letters.

''LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT''

Inside the big black envelope, there printed documents attached to a long white folder and another small sealed envelope. She decided to check first the documents and began reading it.

''Last Will and Testament of Teiko Satoshi.''

'Huh? Who's that person? Teiko Satoshi?' she wondered and continued to read.

''..now married to Teiko-Akairyuuno Shizuna.'She paused for a moment.

'Could it be she's one of my family relatives? She can't be my mother. If I were their child then my surname should be Teiko not Akairyuuno. Hmm maybe she's my aunt, but-' she hypothesized.

'-why was Teiko Satoshi's Last Will and Testament hidden inside my drawer?' she gazed on the paper and her eyes widen in fraction as she read the next line with shock.

''I have only one child. Her name is Akairyuuno Shana.''

'What?! They are what? My parents..?' She doesn't believe it. She still needed enough proof.

'If they are really my parents, then why didn't I carry my father's surname? Am I an adoptive child or-' She breathed heavily.

'I'm Akairyuuno Shizuna's daughter but Teiko Satoshi isn't my real father. That's why I can't carry his family name. I'm only his daughter. Stepdaughter, though.' She wasn't disappointed or hurt at the sudden revelations. She has no positive or negative reaction. Because she knew deep inside her heart she doesn't has any reason to be affected by it. Those people are not literally her real parents. They are nothing but strangers to her.

Sighing heavily, she resumed reading the whole printed documents. She just rolled her eyes when she read the long list of estates, business, schools, lands, properties and many more. All of those are own by her family. She was at the bottom part when she saw a familiar name.

''Name of schools:''

''Shiratori Senior High School. Location: Tokyo, Japan. Status: Still under construction. ''

''Teiko Middle School. Location: Tokyo, Japan. Status: Completed''

'HOLY SHIT! My father-in-paper is the owner and founder of Teiko Middle School!' She yelled. Then she saw another familiar name under the article 5.5 Guardian.

''If my spouse does not survive me, or if my spouse fails to qualify, or having qualified, dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, and in the event that my child of mine, natural or adopted, is incapacitated…-''

''I appoint Shirogane Kozo, to act as Guardian of the person and the estate of said child.''

'Fuck. So the old man is my father's close friend. Close enough to become my guardian huh.' Now, she understood the Head Coach Shirogane's actions at their previous encounter. Her eyes back at the article 5.2 and 5.3.

''I appoint my spouse name Akairyuuno Shizuna to serve as Independent Executor/Independent Executrix.''

''If my spouse does not qualify, or having qualified, dies, resigns, becomes incapacitated or otherwise ceases to act, then I appoint my child Akairyuuno Shana to act in my spouse's place as Alternate Independent Executrix of my will.''

''If my child Akairyuuno Shana is unable to act, then I appoint Shirogane Kozo to act as Temporary Executor.''

'What? Did I read it clearly? I'm the heiress of the family even though I wasn't his real child? And-'

'Doesn't mean Shirogane-jiji isn't just his close friend, they are best friends? Right! He won't just leave his properties and his child to someone else unless he trusted that person and know each other personally for a long time. If he's the Temporary Executor..-' A flashback showing the Regent Chairman's office came in her mind for a sudden.

'-then he is not just the Teiko Basketball's Head Coach but also the temporary chairman right now. However since I am the heiress, I'm the owner and also the Supreme Commander of Teiko Middle School!' Shana's eyes sparkled in mischievous way.

''This is awesome! How's Sanada-san going to report my little stunt to Shirogane-jiji when the real Regent Chairman is me after all! WAHAHAH.'' Shana roared into loud and darkly laughs.

'This is only means one thing.' She was grinning as her twisted mind was formulating bundle of plans involving the basketball club, school administration, and a certain player named Kuroko Tetsuya.

''Everything will be easier from now on.'' She got a stray of her crimson locks and stroked it gently. Smirking, she was beyond satisfied at the turn of events.

''Not bad though. Red is the color of fate… and luck.'' She mumbled softly then fell asleep with a relax mind, thus forgetting to open the other envelope.

Chapter's Summary:

-Introduction of OC, Akairyuuno Shana. (Personality, Passion, Intelligence, etc)

-Short meeting with Generation of Miracles' member and some Teiko Basketball Club Members. (Including their first impressions to her)

-Kuroko and Shana first encounter. (1v1)

-Shana's hinting Kuroko about his hidden ability. (About his low presence and Misdirection)

-Family Background of OC, Akairyuuno Shana.

-Shana's little struggles and found a little opening. (That leads her to formulate her own devilishly plans.)

-Shana's attitude towards Basketball and point of view about Teiko's string system.

Trivia:

Midorima's lucky item, two red dragons are foreshadowing Akashi and Shana's similarities. Their hair colors are both red with just different shades. Dragon symbolizes wisdom, strength, sensitivity, mystery and primordial power.

Author's note: So, how's the first chapter? Quite long eh? :D Haha. I just hope Kuroko no Basuke's characters aren't OOC..

First, Kozo Shirogane, I want to depict him as a strict and responsible Head Coach and temporary chairman of Teiko. On the contrary he's kind person and protective father figure to Shana.

Second, the 6 Generation of Miracles, (they are such babies in their middle school days 3.3)

Murasakibara is a little bully, childish, and his sweets craving.

Aomine is Pure!mine.

Midorima's horoscope obsession and good insight.

Kise's flamboyant sides. (Well, I believe Kise is good in masking.)

Akashi's coolness, high senses of perception and observation, and some soft side.

Kuroko's deadpan reactions, straight forward way of speaking and strong determination.

(They are still in their first year of middle school that's why I want to portray them like innocent teenagers while in the process of hitting puberty on upcoming chapters before they go to immense 'changes'.)

Third, What do you think of my OC? I assure you she isn't Mary Sue. She is Akairyuuno Shana. You'll see more of her sides in next chapters.

Lastly, I'll update soon. School projects are pain in the ass. Sorry in advance. Don't worry I won't abandon this story, the truth is I already know how to end this story. Oh another thing is, my apology if Kagami or Seirin aren't in this chapter or in following chapters. You'll see them soon after the Teiko Arc. XD Feel free to ask a question or give comments/criticisms.

Reviews are love. Thank you very much, humans. See ya.