Summary:
Kuroko Tetsuya, the mysterious sixth member of Teiko, has always been known for his trustworthiness. Yet when he reveals the secret that changes everything—the fact that he's actually a girl—relationships are questioned and conflicts begin to emerge.
A/N: Hello everyone! This is my first KnB fanfic, so I hope you enjoy! The first chapter is in Kuroko's point of view, but it probably won't be like this for the following chapters.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroko no Basket. If I did, there wouldn't be a reason to write fanfiction for it, huh?
Hello, everyone. You may know me as Kuroko Tetsuya, the sixth man of Teiko. Or maybe even as "Kurokocchi" or "Tetsu", as my teammates would call me. But what you don't know, and the secret I've been keeping from the others, is that I'm actually a girl.
Ah, yes, I understand how this could be confusing, so let me start from the beginning.
Teiko's opening ceremony:
The senpais in Teiko were handing out fliers, advertising for their famous basketball team. I grew up practically with a basketball in my hand, shooting whenever I had the chance. Only, I was never great at shooting...or defense...or anything, really. Nevertheless, I wanted to enter the school's basketball team, no matter what.
"Y-you want to be in the basketball team?" was what I was greeted with when I asked for a flier.
"Yes, I love basketball," was my response.
"Sorry miss, but you'll be better off trying for cheerleading or something. Basketball is strictly for boys, and since there isn't a girl's team, you're out of luck."
"I understand that it's an all boy's team, but stereotyping that girls should only be involved in a sport that's girl dominant, like cheerleading, is not okay," I retorted.
At this point, people started gathering around, and they were wondering why there was such a hassle. The coach, who was watching from afar, pulled us aside and away from all the commotion.
"Let's see what you've got," the coach said, handing me a ball and motioning for me to enter the gym.
"Seriously?" the senior complained, upset by our previous discussion.
"Who knows?" the coach continued. "Maybe she'll be exceptional after all."
But we all know that my skills, prior to my misdirection, was far from exceptional.
I shot the ball, and it missed. The senior challenged me, and I couldn't manage to get the ball even close to the net. It was overall a pretty depressing game.
"Heh, are you sure you love basketball, little miss? It seems like you've never played before this day," the senior mocked.
"I've been playing basketball my whole life, but I've never been any good at it," I admitted honestly.
"Well we definitely don't need anyone as untalented as you. Please leave," he replied.
Just as I was about to go, the coach stopped me and said, "No wait. Hang on. I think you have something...special. Yeah, there's definitely that sparkle in your eye that tells me you'll accomplish something great with this team!" The coach looked overjoyed. Meanwhile, the senior was disgusted, and I was equally as shocked as he was upon hearing this.
Words that have been previously used to describe my eyes: bored, expressionless, boring, plain. So it was surprising, indeed, when the comment was made.
"You've got to be joking coach," the senior whined.
"No, no. Congratulations, miss! Welcome to the Teiko basketball team! By the way, we never got your name," she said.
"Kuroko Tetsuya. Pleased to meet your acquaintance."
"Tet-su-ya," she sounded out. "That's an awfully manly name for a girl who's so delicate and thin."
"Yes," I replied. "My parents were anticipating on having a boy, and well, it didn't work out."
"Well anyway Tetsuya, welcome to the team! However, as stupid as this senior here may look, he is right about Teiko being an all boy's team. So you can be on the team, and join in on practices if you want, but you won't be eligible to compete, or even participate in practice games."
"Is there any other option? What if..." I paused, deciding whether or not I should continue.
"If...?" the coach asked impatiently.
"If I dressed as a guy. Would I be able to participate then? I haven't yet registered for school, so if you think it would work out, I could apply as a male," I said.
"If you truly, truly want this, and I can see it in your eyes, Tetsuya, then no one can stop you from chasing your dream," she said.
And those words continue to guide me even to this day. So that's how I became "Kuroko Tetsuya", not the petite girl who was given an unfortunate name, but rather the guy who was barely noticeable and mediocre at everything. And that's the Kuroko I have been, up until a couple days ago, when this secret that I've kept from everyone was finally released.
A/N: I know, boring and short! But I needed somewhat of an introduction, so here it is~ Thanks for reading :D