Disclaimer: I do not own Slam Dunk, because it belongs to Inoue Takehiko-sensei. I do own the original characters and the plot, though (well, except for one of the OC's, as it belongs to my friend. . .)

Anyway. . . I'd like to dedicate this fic to my good friend Virnalyn who loves Mitsui very much and enjoy the fic!

Original Characters (w/ a small description)

Patricia has long, wavy, dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Has a slight tan and she also wears glasses.

Virnalyn has long, straight and black hair and dark brown eyes. She doesn't have a tan and she doesn't wear glasses. She's Patricia's best friend. . .

PAIRINGS:

Patricia x Kenji Fujima

Virnalyn x Hisashi Mitsui

CHAPTER 1

Kitazawagakuen Junior High (Tokyo)

"Patricia-chan! Check this out!", Virnalyn shouted. "It's Akira Sendoh!"

"What? Sendoh-sempai?", Patricia asked. Akira Sendoh, their best guy friend, had transferred to Kanagawa for senior high, and they have not seen him for almost a year.

"Yeah, in this issue of Basketball Monthly! It says he became the ace of Ryonan High and he scored a total of 47 points in ONE Inter-High game!", Virnalyn said.

"I always thought he'd be successful, if he'd stopped slacking." Patricia smiled as she remembered the boy who always got to practice late just because he went fishing. She also remembered his ever-smiling face and his funny personality. "I really miss him, Virnalyn-chan."

"Yeah, me too", said Virnalyn. And after saying that, the school bell rang, signaling the end of the schoolday.

(Patricia's house)

"I'm home."

Patricia's mom greeted her at the doorway. "Tricia, there you are! Now get in the dining room, as there's something we need to discuss."

Patricia wondered. . . What does mom want from me? I'm sure I haven't done anything wrong for a long time. . . I think. . .

She released an anime sweatdrop because of these thoughts. Better just hear what mom has to say, she thought.

"Tricia, we're moving to Kanagawa next week, after your graduation."

"What? But what about all my friends?"

"I'm sorry, dear, but your father's work moved there. It really is inevitable."

Patricia's heart sank at these words. "I understand", she said, though she felt depressed inside.

Patricia's mom immediately sensed her daughter's heavy feelings. "Don't worry, Tricia, we'll be moving near your favorite cousin's house."

"Really? Near JinJin's?" Her mood lightened up at the thought that she can visit her closest cousin almost anytime. She started to smile.

"That's right, Tricia", a deeper voice said. Patricia's father had just got home. "But you'll have to attend Shoyo High School, since it's nearer and that it has a music center, unlike Kainan."

"That's okay, Papa. As long as I get to visit JinJin everyday." Not going to the same school as her cousin's did not bother her a bit, and besides, she wouldn't enjoy her school at all if she didn't continue her piano lessons; She loved music and art as much as basketball.

Patricia went to her room and got her cellphone. "Ah well, gotta break the news to Virnalyn-chan", she said as she started to dial Virnalyn's number on the keypad. But before she could make a call, her cellphone rang. The caller? Virnalyn.

"Hello?"

"Patricia-chan, I have bad news!" The voice on the other line sounded shaky, as if the caller was on the verge of tears.

"What's the matter?"

"We're moving! I might not be able to see you for senior high!"

"Where?"

"In Kanagawa!"

Patricia started to laugh. "Well, stop crying Virna-chan. My family's moving to Kanagawa as well. I'm entering Shoyo High School. Why are you moving and what school are you entering?"

"My mom got a new job as a teacher in Shohoku High School, where I'm gonna go."

"Guess that means we can still hang out! And we can look for Sendoh!" Patricia said, telling her friend the good side of the situation. "We can hang out on Fridays and Saturdays."

The voice on the other line sounded much happier. "I guess I'll be seeing you soon, Patricia-chan!"

"Yeah, see you soon as well, Virnalyn-chan."

ONE MONTH LATER, IN KANAGAWA

Patricia's family had settled in their new home. It was slightly bigger than their old one, and it had more trees surrounding it.

"Mama, can I go visit JinJin? I already finished moving all my stuff."

"Sure, Tricia. You have our new house number in your cellphone, right? You can always call us or your cousin in case you get lost, alright?"

Patricia smiled at her mother's protectiveness. At least she's overprotective, not indifferent about my welfare, she thought.

Ding dong The doorbell rang.

"Tricia, can you get that?" her father asked. "Yes, Papa", said Patricia as she went to the door. When she opened the door. . .

"SURPRISE! WELCOME TO KANAGAWA!", shouted the visitor.

Patricia's eyes widened and her lips curved to form a smile. "Oh, it's you!"

END OF CHAPTER ONE.

A/N: Well, hope you liked it! Sendoh, Fujima and Mitsui aren't in this chapter yet, as it's still the introductory chapter. I promise I'll put them in in the next few ones!

Please review! And I hope you enjoyed this intro chapter!