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I DO NOT OWN KUROKO NO BASUKE.

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A/N

Hi guys! So yeah, this is my first fanfic so I hope you'll enjoy reading my story.

Feel free to express what you feel. I would gladly appreciate it.

Enjoy!

My Pink Nosed Green Teddy Bear.

Yana was enjoying her daily walk to school. She was now attending her first year of high school at Shutoku High who was famously known as one of the Kings in basketball in Tokyo. She was also a part of the women's basketball team but herteam failed to participate in the Finals League because they lost in the championship game on their block.

Well, things just don't turn out the way you want it to be. Heaving a deep sigh she plastered a smile on her face. There is no point on getting depressed now. Today is Shutoku's very own unique cultural festival. Her middle school festivals have been very boring so Yana wants to make the most out of them in high school. But Yana knew deep inside her heart it was not going to be easy.

Yana is a very shy girl who rarely talks. She wears glasses and she always makes two cute buns out of her long silky green hair. She is very smart and just like I've mentioned earlier she surely can play basketball too. But despite all of these she barely had any friends. Yana doesn't really care about that because she has Saya and Miyuki together with her other friends who have gone to different schools around Japan.

As Yana entered the gates of their school her eye sight become hazy because of a lot of people are busy checking out the stands. There are a lot of stands from the different clubs who offered food and entertainment. The literary club set up a mini manga café, the archery club is doing an arrow and bow shooting stand and the light music club is performing live on the make-up stage.

Everyone is so lively, neh…

Saya walked passed to the booths and stands quietly. Their club is doing a fortune telling booth though it has clearly nothing to do with basketball. Her shift will be late in the afternoon so she was free the whole morning. She tried inviting Saya and Miyuki but the latter said she can't come because Kyoto is very far away from Tokyo. Saya said she'll try her best to come but Yana never hoped that she will keep her promise knowing Saya she will probably too lazy to come.

In the corner of Yana's eyes she could see a booth that surrounded by a lot people. Yana decided to check out the commotion so she decided to get nearer to the crowd only to find out that the Shutoku Men's Basketball team owns the booth the people are so into.

It is a booth for a shooting game also. You need to take a shot among the five hoops and then claim the prize. The prizes are different teddy bears with different colors. But it seems the people especially the males are having a hard time making the shot because the hoop is way too high than an ordinary basketball hoop. You should be an amazing, accurate and talented shooter to make the ball go in. Yana also noticed that the crowd is composed mainly of couples.

As much as Yana wants to try, she's just not confident enough to try. Her position is small forward. She can shoot well and her accuracy isn't bad either but her specialty is high speed drives and midrange jump shots. She rarely shoots in the three point , a friend from Kaijou High is much better shooter than her. She could easily make the shot with one of her hands.

But a green teddy bear with a pink nose would be nice…

Yana's eyesight has been glued to the pink nosed teddy bear that he didn't notice the man who bumped in to her.

"Hey! Watch where you going?!" the raven haired colored boy said impatiently.

"I'm sorry", Yana said softly and bowing her head.

"Miyamoto-san?"

Yana looked up to recognize who was the boy who remembers her. To her surprised he turned to be one of her classmates who were very loud and bubbly in their room. She also remembered that he was part of the basketball club too since the women's team and the men's sometimes have a practice match. The boy is also carrying a handful of plush cute little bears.

"Takao-kun? I'm sorry I didn't pay too much attention on where I was going."

"Don't mind, don't mind. It was also my fault. I've noticed you with my hawk eye but my mind is full of thoughts so I wasn't able to give you an early warning."

Yana could only give him a small smile and a curt nod. She really doesn't know how to handle this kind of situation.

The boy also gave her a huge knowing smile in return.

"Why don't you try our booth? I'm sure your good enough to knocked one of the shots. Your shooting skills are not bad."

"I would love too but my skill is not that good yet. Maybe I'll try later before my shift in our club's booth. I still want to check what the other clubs had prepared."

"I see, but why don't you try now. The special prizes are limited. Someone might be able to get it before you do."

"Yeah, you're right but – "

"My, 's ok Miyamoto-san, the men's basketball team won't bite. You just have to shoot the ball three times. That's easy. I'm sure you can do it."

"Anoneh, Takao-kun – "

"Come on, hurry up!"

Takao gave the plush toys on one of his teammates nearby and dragged her in front of the booth. They both barely talk in class but as seatmates they kinda have a special connection. Takao-kun has been nice to her and sometimes talks to him in class even though he doesn't receive a reply in return because she was just too shy to do that.

He is a very cheerful and annoying boy but because of that attitude he keeps a certain someone close to him. And that certain someone is now busy entertaining customers.

His expression is unreadable as always. The sight of his taped hands and his polished eyeglasses made Yana's heart beat faster than normal. He was holding a multicolored xylophone on his right hand that is probably his lucky item for the day. He was so tall and captivating. And it seems the world stop from turning when his emerald eyes met her lime green orbs. In a blinked of an eye, Yana saw a hint of irritation in his face. Then in a split second his expression turned blank again.

"Neh, neh Shin-chancan Miyamoto-san also give it a try?"

"No."

"Eh why?"

"We just don't let someone shoot without paying nanodayo."

Yana took all her might just to stop her sudden outburst of laughter. That ridiculous way of speaking never failed to tickle her.

Then she felt a killer intent from the green haired boy.

"Sorry." She said softly.

"Neh, Shin-chan it's just one shot. Why won't you let her give it a try, right Miyamoto-san?"

"Anoh Takao-kun, I think I just have to pay for it."

"But Miyamoto-san is a special case."

"I'm not disabled."

"I don't mean by that. I want you to remember this cultural festival the best cultural festival ever. Don't you want a teddy bear? We can give it to you for free."

"I want to but – "

"See Shin-chan? Let her give it a try already."

"I can't do that nanodayo. Pineapple will come raining into us if the senpais heard about this,nanodayo."

"Miyamoto-san is our classmate!"

"The answer is still no, nanodayo."

"Takao-kun, it's ok. I can pay on my own but I'm not really sure if I can make a shot. The hoops are ridiculously high today."

"Heeeh, what are you talking about. Miyamoto-san's shooting is way too good."

"Ma neh" ( - _ - !)

He is so persistent no wonder Midorima-kun can't shake him off even if he wants to.

Yana walked towards the green haired boy.

"How much?"

"150 yen for three tries"

"Here."

Yana suddenly felt a something had just spark when their hands suddenly touched each other. She was stunned a bit but Midorima-kun seems to recover fast as she handed her the balls.

"So Miyana-chan, which teddy bear you like the most?" Takao asked.

"Miyana-chan? That's kinda embarrassing you know." Yana replied as she moved towards in front of the pink nosed green teddy bear.

"It's ok, it's ok. Giving you a nickname is a sign of our friendship. Shin-chan is like that at first but I'm sure you'll get used to it."

Yana is still confused about the behavior of this raven haired boy but somehow he is really interesting she thought.

Then they heard a coughing sound from the emerald haired boy.

"Takao, stop pestering our customers, nanodayo. Miyamoto-san can never take a shot if you always bothering her, nanodayo."

"Sorry. Well, good luck to you Miyana-chan."

Then he left with a smirked in his face.

After Takao left, the crowd seems to have much more people than before. It made Yana uncomfortable. It is really different when you are at the court. She truly can't handle too much people. More so, they are watching her.

What if I messed up…?

"Hurry up and take the shot Miyamoto. There are a lot of customers waiting. Don't worry you can have as many tries as you want as long as you pay, nanodayo."

That statement gave Yana a little courage just enough to continue.

"Arigatou, Midorima-kun for making me feel better."

A vein popped in Midorima-kun's forehead and there is a tint of pink blush on his cheeks.

(?_?) ß- Yana's face.

"It's not like I want to cheer you! Geeez, take the shot already!"

First try.

It barely touched the rim.

Second try.

It hit the rim but it bounced back.

Third try.

Yana took a deep breath.

It's ok. I can do this. I just have to believe in myself.

Then the bitter memories of yesterday came into her mind like a whirlwind.

You're weak! You'll never beat us! Your basketball is useless! You can never win with playing that crap!

Out of reflex she accidentally shot the ball and hit the net.

Yana was shocked and flustered. She felt so embarrassed. She grabbed her bag in the counter and ran away from the crowd.

"What happened, nanodayo?"

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Later in the afternoon.

Yana is taking a break on a bench at the school's mini park. Her captain said she could take some break because all of her customers are complaining on how morbid all her fortunes she foretold. Yana was just feeling depressed about earlier. It was so embarrassing and weakening. Just when she thought she already overcome that weakness. The past just keeps on hunting her. Moreover, she did a crappy job in shooting and it was even in front of the Generation of Miracles' number one shooter. What could be worse than that?

She buried her face on her lap.

"So embarrassing!"

"What are you doing, nanodayo?"

"Eh?" that voice.

Yana looked up and there he was. Midorima-kun, standing all mighty in front of her. He was indeed so tall and intimidating. His manly crisp perfume is mixing in the air and it was heavenly. Yana was lost at the moment and she felt like crying.

Is he here to insult me?

"You look stupid"

"Eh?"

Yeah, he's here to insult me.

"What kind of clothing is that?"

Right. Indeed Yana looked stupid. With her hair and makeup messed up with her tears and sweat. The clothes she was wearing is maid costume that was full of holes made with scissors because her captain said it will add a realistic effect to here miserable state. She look weird. And yes, STUPID.

She doesn't have enough courage to face this guy.

She is getting more and more upset.

Then he heard him took a deep breath and sat beside her. She noticed he was holding a paper bag that he placed on the ground.

Then it became silent. The silence is killing her. Her heart is beating like crazy. The way their shoulders are touching each other and the knowledge that he is now beside her made her stomach flutter. And her heart can't keep it anymore…

Be still my heart…

"Are you ok?" he asked.

"Huh?"

"I'm asking you, are you ok?"

"Of course…. I'm not"

"I see. I know your shooting skills are good. It is just too bad that it didn't show up today."

"I never claimed to be a good shooter anyway. It's just Takao-kun is so pushy and I really like to have the pink nosed green bear but I guess it can't be help. I will always be an average basketball player with no special skills."

"I never knew you could talk that much."

"Eh? Well, that's – "

"I told you earlier that you could always try, right?"

"Um, yeah"

"Then why did you run away, idiot?"

Yana is again insulted.

Why is he acting that way?

"Well it's not like I like to cheer you up or something! It's just that in shooting you can always try and try until you can make it. You shouldn't give up and don't let other things bother you."

"Midorima-kun…"

"Here! Take it!"

He handed her the paper bag which has the pink nosed fluffy green teddy bear in it.

"This is… I can't accept this?!"

"It's not what you think! I'm not giving it to you because I pity you! Take it!"

"But you won it, you should keep it."

"Like I said, take it! If you feel I pity you, sorry but I'm not. If you feel you're not worthy of that gift then work hard for it. Work hard in basketball, ok? I know earlier there is something that is bothering you. Your rhythm is way off especially on the third shot but like I said you could always try. You're good and there is no doubt about thatbecause I could see it. It's just that you're clueless on what you can do yet. I'm sure your talent will bloom soon. Just keep on playing and practicing and you'll do well."

He was catching his breath when he finished.

Yana was shocked by his words and could utter only words of thanks to him. She never knew he could care that much. In the classroom, he was always silent and didn't even bother to socialize with other people. But Yana felt there was something in him that made her curious about him. That's why everyday she was watching and observing him. Every day she discovers something new about him. Every day, that she didn't even notice that she was already starting to like him.

"Arigatou!Hontoniarigatou!". Hot tears are now running in her cheeks.

"Wipe it, geez! Other people might think I rejected your confession."

That enigmatic humor of is made her smile. A huge and bright smile.

"You're cute when you smile."

"Hmmm?!"

"No, it's nothing! Well, I'm leaving… And Miyamoto-san…"

"Yes?"

"If something bothers you, you can always talk to me. It's not like I want to be friends with you – "

"Hai!"

"Huh?"

"I can always talk to you, right? Midorima-kun"

"Yeah… I guess."

"Midorima-kun is really nice, neh?"

Yana is now smiling from ear to ear as he saw the irritation in Midorima's face.

"Tch!"

"Thank you very much, Midorima-kun!"

"You already said thanks! Geez! I'm leaving!"

Yana couldn't say she wanted to be friends with him or he couldn't let him say that they can be friends because her heart says otherwise. Her heart says she wanted more than that.

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Earlier…

"Oi, Shin-chan! What happened to Miyana-chan?"

The green haired boy glared daggers to the raven haired one.

"Will you quit calling her that friendly name, nanodayo?

"What's wrong with you? Don't tell me your jea- "

"Oi, Takao! Midorima! Don't slack off!" That's Miyaji-senpai for you.

"Tch!"

Midorima left the counter.

"Oi, Shin-chan! Where are you going?"

"I'd like to play for the pink nosed green teddy bear."

Then he gave Takao 150 yen.

"Seriously? What if Miyana-chan came back? She really liked that teddy bear. You're just gonna keep it in case OhaAsa declared it to be the lucky item of the day."

"Shut up Takao!"

When he was about to shoot he heard Otsubo-senpai talked.

"That's no good Midorima, I won't let you shoot unless you double your payment."

"Nani?"

"That's right, it's not a problem right? Because you're the only one who can really make a shot out of these hoops." Kimura-senpai added.

"If you don't do it, I will really kill you!" Yep, that's Miyaji-senpai.

"Tch! Whatever!"

Midorima gave to them another 150 yen.

"That's more like it!"

"You are now my favorite kouhai"

"As expected to Shin-chan, she finally took notice a girl she likes!"

Midorima missed the first shot.

"What on earth, nanodayo!"

And his teammates burst out laughing.

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I am writing each member of the GoM and Kagami with my own OC a one shot story but it will be uploaded here because eventually I will integrate them and make out a story with all of them in it.

I am writing one shots for each of them first.

Till next time. Thanks for reading.. (^_^)v