1 Even Foxes Fall in Love
By: Abyssynian Sword
2 Author's Note: All the characters are from the Japanese animation, slam dunk except for Kaoru Megami. I forgot the names of Sakuragi and Haruko's friends that's why I just made them up. Oh, I also used the names of some of the characters of You are Under A Arrest, Boys Be and Yuu Yuu Hakusho, unfortunately, they portray a different role from
their real character in the series. This is my first fanfiction, so please bear with me.
Comments and suggestions- please e-mail me at mimi_aya_sakura@hotmail.com
Chapter 1
Four seconds remain in the shot clock. The ball is passed to Kaoru Megami of Kingetsu Junior High. Their opponent is leading by two points. Kaoru made
a feint, bended her knees then jumped to make a three-point shot. Just then, the buzzer
sounded marking the end of the game. Kingetsu won as the division champions.
Shohoku High School. "From now on, this will be my alma matter." Said Kaoru. It was an early morning in December. The trees on the nearby park are about to lose their leaves. A big swarm of students are coming inside the school doors. Kaoru entered the large hall feeling like a total stranger. I don't know anyone here, I don't belong here she said to herself. Get over it! This will be your school for the next three years! She commanded herself. She approached a guy standing near the drinking fountain. " Um, suimasen, do you know where the 1st year class 10 is?" Kaoru asked. "Sure thing" the guy said. "It's the last room to the right on this hall." The guy instructed. " Um- Arigato" Kaoru began. "Mitto- that's my name." The guy said. " Arigato Mitto-san." Kaoru said. "I'm Kaoru Megami." She said. "Are you new in Shohoku, Kaouru-chan?" asked Mitto. "Hai, I came from Kingetsu Junior High, I only came to school now-
um, because of some business of my mom, we just moved from Kyoto." Kaoru explained. "I see." Mitto replied. "Well, hope you'll enjoy your first day, if you need
anything, just tell me." Mitto said. "I will, Arigato Mitto-san!" Kaoru said as she headed
to her classroom.
"Hey Mitto-san!" said one of his friends, Alfred. "Who's that pretty lass
you're talking to?" "A new girl in school." Mitto replied. "She's asking where first year
class 10 is, just showed her the way." Mitto said carelessly. "Well, she's pretty cute if you ask me." Said Alfred as he poked Mitto on the ribs. " She's a little modest for my taste, I prefer older women." Said Mitto. "Well, if you don't want her, I'll make her mine." Alfred said. " Tough luck, I don't know when was the last time a girl ever noticed
you, Alfred." Mitto said. "Well, you know, I ask a lot of girls out…" Alfred began. "Yeah, but none of them went on a date with you, right?" asked Mitto. "WHY?! Well, so
what?" Alfred retorted. "Sakuragi himself was dumped 50 times before he was able to have a date with Haruko!" "Well, that is Sakuragi, you know you two are completely
different." Said Mitto. "You'll see, you'll see Mitto, I'll prove you wrong this time." Alfred said seething his teeth. "Suit yourself." Mitto said before heading to his first class.
Mitto entered his classroom and sat on his chair. Everyone is busy reviewing their notes for the day's check-up quiz. Everyone except for a red-head guy sitting on one of the back seats. Sakuragi. Mitto said on his mind. "Well, might as well
save him from getting a red mark." Mitto said as he stood up. He got a bookbag and hit
Sakuragi on the head. "Ow! Why did you do that for?" asked the red head monkey angrily. "You know were supposed to have a check-up quiz on Chemistry today, if you do not want to get another red mark or spend another night in Gori's house for a study camp, you better hit the books." Mitto advised. " I don't need any advice from you crap and besides I, gensai Sakuragi will ace the test." "Let's see about that, Sakuragi." said
their instructor, Mr. Tanegawa. "Yeah! I'll show you what a real genius is made of." Sakuragi boasted. "HA!HA!HA!HA!" Sakuragi laughed loudly.
Kaoru is placing the books that she won't need for that day's assignment in her locker. "Hi there!" called a friendly voice. "Mitto-san!" Kaouru exclaimed. "How was your first day of classes?" Mitto asked. "It's OK, the teachers here are really… meticulous." Kaoru said. "Intruders you mean." Mitto mumbled under his breath. "What is that?" Kaoru asked. " Um- nothing, forget I've said anything." Mitto asid. "Anyway, I have to get going." Said Kaoru. "I promised mother I'll be home as soon as school ends."
"I see." Mitto said. " Well, some of my friends wanted to meet you." Mitto began. "But I
guess I can introduce you tomorrow." He said. "OK then, bye!" waved Kaoru. "Yeah, bye!" waved Mitto. As soon as Kaoru is gone, Alfred and his friend approached Mitto. "Baka! Baka!" shouted Alfred. "Why did you let Koaru go home without introducing us first?" the latter asked. "You heard her, she has to be home as soon a school ends." Mitto explained. "Bastard, you only want her for yourself." Eugene, another friend of Alfred said. "Can it you guys, it's no big deal, I'll introduce you tomorrow, ok?" Mitto said. "You'd better." Alfred said. "I can't wait to go out with Kaoru-san, she's so cute!" Alfred said. "That is if she'll go out with you." Mitto said. "NANI?" aked Alfred. "Nothing, well, good luck Alfred!" Mitto said as he waved goodbye. "Mitto seems like
a weird guy." Eugene said. "He sure is." Alfred agreed.
"OK, everyone gather around." Boomed Akagi's voice all over the court.
Members of the basketball club met at the middle of the court for the assembly. "Everyone's here captain, we may start!" shouted Ayako, the team's manager. Akagi cleared his throat. "As you all know, we are in the most critical time of the basketball season." He began. "The inter high will start and we only have 2 months to practice." "I want you to give your best in all our practices, we must stay focus on a clear goal, we must make Shohoku the national champion." Akagi said. "National champion!" shouted the rest of the club members.
Everyone started to warm up. "Sakuragi." Akagi called on the red-head monkey. "What is it Gori?" asked Sakuragi. "Keep up your good job in rebounding and practice more on your shooting." Instructed Akagi. "Sure Gori, you don't need to worry about this genius." Boasted Sakuragi. Akagi snorted. "Let's see about that." Sakuragi was
about to get a basketball when someone blocked his way. "Get off there amateur." Rukawa muttered. " Baka Baka Rukawa!" Sakuragi hissed. "Creep." Rukawa whispered as he got a ball and began running on the court. "You'll see Rukawa, I'll prove to everyone here that I am a better basketball player than you." Sakuragi said under his breath. "What are you waiting for Sakuragi?" shouted Ayako. "Warm yourself." Ayako ordered. "Iam! I am warming up!" insisted Sakuragi as he began doing a figure of 8 between his legs.
During the basketball practice, a mini tournament was held. Mitsui, Ryota, Sakuragi and two other sophomores are on one team. While Rukawa, Kogure and Akagi
with two other freshmen on the other. The basketball players are fixing their stuff on the
locker room. "The inter high is only 2 months away, I can't believe we still have our prelims before that Akagi." Sakuragi's ears popped bigger. "O, you mean Gori, you and the glassman still have exams before the tournament?" he asked. "Yes Sakuragi and don't worry about us, mind your own grades, don't get another failing mark" "I've got to go now Akagi." Said Kogure. "I'd better get going too." Said Akagi. "Keep practicing Sakuragi." Instructed Akagi.
Go hence, to have more talks of these sad things. Some shall be pardoned, and some punished; for never was a story of more woe that this of Juliet and her Romeo. Kaoru put her book down and looked at her English teacher, Ms. Kobayakawa. "Well read, Kaoru-san." Ms. Kobayakawa said approvingly. "Now, who can give me a brief summary of the tragedy?" asked the English teacher. Several students raised their hands. Ms. Kobayakawa glanced around the room until his eyes fell on one student. "Kaede Rukawa." She called. There was no answer. "Kaede Rukawa!" she called again. Rukawa
is in a deep sleep when he heard his teacher's voice. "Don't you know that sleeping is
prohibited during class hours?" Ms. Kobayakawa asked. "Huh?" Rukawa, still sleepy
replied. "Now give me a summary of the story." Ms. Kobayakawa said. Rukawa didn't move. "Stand up." The teacher ordered. Rukawa stood up and stretched his arms. "HAAH!" He yawned loudly. The whole class erupted in laughter. Ms. Kobayakawa is
trembling with anger. " Out! Out you lazy man!" the teacher ordered. Rukawa just shrugged and went out of the room.
Kaoru was on her way home when she saw Mitto near the baseball field.
"Mitto-san!" Kaoru waved. "Kaoru-dono!" Mitto waved back. "How are you?" Mitto asked. "Great!" Kaoru replied. "Seems that you like Shohoku a lot." Mitto said. "Yes,
it's not hard to adjust with my new classmates." Kaoru said. "Anyway, Kaoru, I'd like
to introduce you to some of my friends." Mitto explained. "Oh! I'd love to meet them!" Kaoru explained. "REALLY?" Alfred's voice boomed. Three students appeared in a flash before them. "I'm Alfred Kuwabara, 1st yr. Class 8." Introduced a guy with blond
hair. "I'm Eugene Urameshi, 1st yr. Class 9." Introduced a guy with black hair. "And I'm Yoske Minamino, 1st yr. Class 11." Said the tallest guy. "Oh, please to meet you, Alfred,
Eugene and Yoske." Kaoru said graciously. "I'm Kaoru Me---" Kaoru began. "We know
who you are, Kaoru Megami of 1st yr. Class 10." Said Yoske. "Yeah, we've been wanting to meet you ever since you transferred here." chimed in Eugene. "And now it finally came true." Added Alfred. "Anyway, Kaoru, would you like to go to the café with us right now?" asked Yoske. Kaoru looked at her watch. "Well, I'm not supposed to go home early today anyway." Kaoru said. "Then it's a yes?" Eugene asked. "Hai!" Kaoru replied. "YATA! We get to have a date with Kaoru-san!" Alfred exclaimed.
Mitto pulled the three of them in one corner. "It's not a date, she only agreed to go to the
café with us." Mitto explained. "Idiot! What do you call that?" asked Yoske. "A group date dummy and it's still a date!" Eugene declared. The three boys didn't notice that Alfred slipped away in the middle of the argument. "Anyway, shall we go Kaoru-san?" Alfred asked. "Hai, Alfred- san!" Kaoru replied. "Alfred, get away from her!" the three boys shouted.
"Use those legs, knees lower, jump higher." Shouted Akagi. The basketball club is having another practice that afternoon. Ayako checked her record chart. "Everyone is making a great progress especially Rukawa and Sakuragi." "Good, we'll be
needing those two in the national tournament." Akagi said. "Well, Sakuragi still has to improve in defense, offense and shooting." Ayako pointed out. "I know, that's why we have to practice him." Akagi said. "Rukawa!" Akagi called. Rukawa ran towards him.
"What is it captain?" asked Rukawa. "You play against Sakuragi and nail him." Akagi ordered. "I won't play with that bastard!" Rukawa hissed. Akagi punched him on the
head. "Stop your petty quarrels, just do as I said." Akagi ordered. "Sakuragi!" Akagi called. "What is it Gori?" asked Sakuragi. "You'll practice with Rukawa." Akagi instructed. "One on one with Rukawa?" exclaimed Sakuragi. " Now I'll prove to you all that I'm a real basketball genius!" Sakuragi shouted. "Enough of fancy talk!" hissed Rukawa. The latter past the ball to Sakuragi. "Try to elude me, if you can." Said Lukawa.
"Baka, Baka Rukawa, don't underestimate me!" Sakuragi said. He tried to get through Rukawa but he can't. "Rukawa is burining with high spirits." Observed one freshman. "Sakuragi can't get through him." Said Mitsui. "Right, he's too much for Sakuragi." Commented Ryota. "Let's just wait and see." Mr. Anzai joined in. Sakuragi was having a hard time until he finally managed to steal the ball, he slipped pass Rukawa and is about to make a lay-up shot. "Go Sakuragi!" shouted Kogure. "No, not yet." Akagi said his forehead wrinkled in concentration. As if in a flash, Rukawa blocked Sakuragi from the rear. "BAKA! BAKA! RUKAWA!" Shouted Sakuragi. "Idiot." Rukawa muttered.
Sakuragi was on his way home when he met Mitto, Alfred, Eugene and
Yoske on the street. "Hey Sakuragi!" shouted Eugene. "How was the basketball practice?" asked Yoske. Sakuragi shrugged. "Well, that bastard Rukawa almost beat me,
But I won the game at the last minute." Sakuragi lied. "Really?" Alfred asked amazed. "Well, I don't know, between you and Rukawa is like between heaven and earth." Mitto said. "What do you mean? Of couse it's easy for me to beat him, I'm a genius after all."
Sakuragi explained. "Anyway, what have you been doing these days?" Sakuragi asked his friends. "I don't see you watching our practices anymore." He added. "Well, we have been going out with Kaoru." Yoske said proudly. "Kao- who?" Sakuragi asked. "Kaoru
Megami, she's a new 1st yr. Student, in case you haven't heard." Alfred explained. "Kaoru Megami?" Sakuragi repeated. "I don't know, I haven't seen her around." Said the
red-head monkey. "Well, it's because you're so busy with the basketball club, you're missing all the fun!" said Eugene. Sakuragi waved his hand dismissively. "I don't care about this Kaoru girl, after all, I have Haruko." Sakuragi said. "See you guys tomorrow."
Sakuragi waved as he turned on a corner.
End of Chapter 1
By: Abyssynian Sword
2 Author's Note: All the characters are from the Japanese animation, slam dunk except for Kaoru Megami. I forgot the names of Sakuragi and Haruko's friends that's why I just made them up. Oh, I also used the names of some of the characters of You are Under A Arrest, Boys Be and Yuu Yuu Hakusho, unfortunately, they portray a different role from
their real character in the series. This is my first fanfiction, so please bear with me.
Comments and suggestions- please e-mail me at mimi_aya_sakura@hotmail.com
Chapter 1
Four seconds remain in the shot clock. The ball is passed to Kaoru Megami of Kingetsu Junior High. Their opponent is leading by two points. Kaoru made
a feint, bended her knees then jumped to make a three-point shot. Just then, the buzzer
sounded marking the end of the game. Kingetsu won as the division champions.
Shohoku High School. "From now on, this will be my alma matter." Said Kaoru. It was an early morning in December. The trees on the nearby park are about to lose their leaves. A big swarm of students are coming inside the school doors. Kaoru entered the large hall feeling like a total stranger. I don't know anyone here, I don't belong here she said to herself. Get over it! This will be your school for the next three years! She commanded herself. She approached a guy standing near the drinking fountain. " Um, suimasen, do you know where the 1st year class 10 is?" Kaoru asked. "Sure thing" the guy said. "It's the last room to the right on this hall." The guy instructed. " Um- Arigato" Kaoru began. "Mitto- that's my name." The guy said. " Arigato Mitto-san." Kaoru said. "I'm Kaoru Megami." She said. "Are you new in Shohoku, Kaouru-chan?" asked Mitto. "Hai, I came from Kingetsu Junior High, I only came to school now-
um, because of some business of my mom, we just moved from Kyoto." Kaoru explained. "I see." Mitto replied. "Well, hope you'll enjoy your first day, if you need
anything, just tell me." Mitto said. "I will, Arigato Mitto-san!" Kaoru said as she headed
to her classroom.
"Hey Mitto-san!" said one of his friends, Alfred. "Who's that pretty lass
you're talking to?" "A new girl in school." Mitto replied. "She's asking where first year
class 10 is, just showed her the way." Mitto said carelessly. "Well, she's pretty cute if you ask me." Said Alfred as he poked Mitto on the ribs. " She's a little modest for my taste, I prefer older women." Said Mitto. "Well, if you don't want her, I'll make her mine." Alfred said. " Tough luck, I don't know when was the last time a girl ever noticed
you, Alfred." Mitto said. "Well, you know, I ask a lot of girls out…" Alfred began. "Yeah, but none of them went on a date with you, right?" asked Mitto. "WHY?! Well, so
what?" Alfred retorted. "Sakuragi himself was dumped 50 times before he was able to have a date with Haruko!" "Well, that is Sakuragi, you know you two are completely
different." Said Mitto. "You'll see, you'll see Mitto, I'll prove you wrong this time." Alfred said seething his teeth. "Suit yourself." Mitto said before heading to his first class.
Mitto entered his classroom and sat on his chair. Everyone is busy reviewing their notes for the day's check-up quiz. Everyone except for a red-head guy sitting on one of the back seats. Sakuragi. Mitto said on his mind. "Well, might as well
save him from getting a red mark." Mitto said as he stood up. He got a bookbag and hit
Sakuragi on the head. "Ow! Why did you do that for?" asked the red head monkey angrily. "You know were supposed to have a check-up quiz on Chemistry today, if you do not want to get another red mark or spend another night in Gori's house for a study camp, you better hit the books." Mitto advised. " I don't need any advice from you crap and besides I, gensai Sakuragi will ace the test." "Let's see about that, Sakuragi." said
their instructor, Mr. Tanegawa. "Yeah! I'll show you what a real genius is made of." Sakuragi boasted. "HA!HA!HA!HA!" Sakuragi laughed loudly.
Kaoru is placing the books that she won't need for that day's assignment in her locker. "Hi there!" called a friendly voice. "Mitto-san!" Kaouru exclaimed. "How was your first day of classes?" Mitto asked. "It's OK, the teachers here are really… meticulous." Kaoru said. "Intruders you mean." Mitto mumbled under his breath. "What is that?" Kaoru asked. " Um- nothing, forget I've said anything." Mitto asid. "Anyway, I have to get going." Said Kaoru. "I promised mother I'll be home as soon as school ends."
"I see." Mitto said. " Well, some of my friends wanted to meet you." Mitto began. "But I
guess I can introduce you tomorrow." He said. "OK then, bye!" waved Kaoru. "Yeah, bye!" waved Mitto. As soon as Kaoru is gone, Alfred and his friend approached Mitto. "Baka! Baka!" shouted Alfred. "Why did you let Koaru go home without introducing us first?" the latter asked. "You heard her, she has to be home as soon a school ends." Mitto explained. "Bastard, you only want her for yourself." Eugene, another friend of Alfred said. "Can it you guys, it's no big deal, I'll introduce you tomorrow, ok?" Mitto said. "You'd better." Alfred said. "I can't wait to go out with Kaoru-san, she's so cute!" Alfred said. "That is if she'll go out with you." Mitto said. "NANI?" aked Alfred. "Nothing, well, good luck Alfred!" Mitto said as he waved goodbye. "Mitto seems like
a weird guy." Eugene said. "He sure is." Alfred agreed.
"OK, everyone gather around." Boomed Akagi's voice all over the court.
Members of the basketball club met at the middle of the court for the assembly. "Everyone's here captain, we may start!" shouted Ayako, the team's manager. Akagi cleared his throat. "As you all know, we are in the most critical time of the basketball season." He began. "The inter high will start and we only have 2 months to practice." "I want you to give your best in all our practices, we must stay focus on a clear goal, we must make Shohoku the national champion." Akagi said. "National champion!" shouted the rest of the club members.
Everyone started to warm up. "Sakuragi." Akagi called on the red-head monkey. "What is it Gori?" asked Sakuragi. "Keep up your good job in rebounding and practice more on your shooting." Instructed Akagi. "Sure Gori, you don't need to worry about this genius." Boasted Sakuragi. Akagi snorted. "Let's see about that." Sakuragi was
about to get a basketball when someone blocked his way. "Get off there amateur." Rukawa muttered. " Baka Baka Rukawa!" Sakuragi hissed. "Creep." Rukawa whispered as he got a ball and began running on the court. "You'll see Rukawa, I'll prove to everyone here that I am a better basketball player than you." Sakuragi said under his breath. "What are you waiting for Sakuragi?" shouted Ayako. "Warm yourself." Ayako ordered. "Iam! I am warming up!" insisted Sakuragi as he began doing a figure of 8 between his legs.
During the basketball practice, a mini tournament was held. Mitsui, Ryota, Sakuragi and two other sophomores are on one team. While Rukawa, Kogure and Akagi
with two other freshmen on the other. The basketball players are fixing their stuff on the
locker room. "The inter high is only 2 months away, I can't believe we still have our prelims before that Akagi." Sakuragi's ears popped bigger. "O, you mean Gori, you and the glassman still have exams before the tournament?" he asked. "Yes Sakuragi and don't worry about us, mind your own grades, don't get another failing mark" "I've got to go now Akagi." Said Kogure. "I'd better get going too." Said Akagi. "Keep practicing Sakuragi." Instructed Akagi.
Go hence, to have more talks of these sad things. Some shall be pardoned, and some punished; for never was a story of more woe that this of Juliet and her Romeo. Kaoru put her book down and looked at her English teacher, Ms. Kobayakawa. "Well read, Kaoru-san." Ms. Kobayakawa said approvingly. "Now, who can give me a brief summary of the tragedy?" asked the English teacher. Several students raised their hands. Ms. Kobayakawa glanced around the room until his eyes fell on one student. "Kaede Rukawa." She called. There was no answer. "Kaede Rukawa!" she called again. Rukawa
is in a deep sleep when he heard his teacher's voice. "Don't you know that sleeping is
prohibited during class hours?" Ms. Kobayakawa asked. "Huh?" Rukawa, still sleepy
replied. "Now give me a summary of the story." Ms. Kobayakawa said. Rukawa didn't move. "Stand up." The teacher ordered. Rukawa stood up and stretched his arms. "HAAH!" He yawned loudly. The whole class erupted in laughter. Ms. Kobayakawa is
trembling with anger. " Out! Out you lazy man!" the teacher ordered. Rukawa just shrugged and went out of the room.
Kaoru was on her way home when she saw Mitto near the baseball field.
"Mitto-san!" Kaoru waved. "Kaoru-dono!" Mitto waved back. "How are you?" Mitto asked. "Great!" Kaoru replied. "Seems that you like Shohoku a lot." Mitto said. "Yes,
it's not hard to adjust with my new classmates." Kaoru said. "Anyway, Kaoru, I'd like
to introduce you to some of my friends." Mitto explained. "Oh! I'd love to meet them!" Kaoru explained. "REALLY?" Alfred's voice boomed. Three students appeared in a flash before them. "I'm Alfred Kuwabara, 1st yr. Class 8." Introduced a guy with blond
hair. "I'm Eugene Urameshi, 1st yr. Class 9." Introduced a guy with black hair. "And I'm Yoske Minamino, 1st yr. Class 11." Said the tallest guy. "Oh, please to meet you, Alfred,
Eugene and Yoske." Kaoru said graciously. "I'm Kaoru Me---" Kaoru began. "We know
who you are, Kaoru Megami of 1st yr. Class 10." Said Yoske. "Yeah, we've been wanting to meet you ever since you transferred here." chimed in Eugene. "And now it finally came true." Added Alfred. "Anyway, Kaoru, would you like to go to the café with us right now?" asked Yoske. Kaoru looked at her watch. "Well, I'm not supposed to go home early today anyway." Kaoru said. "Then it's a yes?" Eugene asked. "Hai!" Kaoru replied. "YATA! We get to have a date with Kaoru-san!" Alfred exclaimed.
Mitto pulled the three of them in one corner. "It's not a date, she only agreed to go to the
café with us." Mitto explained. "Idiot! What do you call that?" asked Yoske. "A group date dummy and it's still a date!" Eugene declared. The three boys didn't notice that Alfred slipped away in the middle of the argument. "Anyway, shall we go Kaoru-san?" Alfred asked. "Hai, Alfred- san!" Kaoru replied. "Alfred, get away from her!" the three boys shouted.
"Use those legs, knees lower, jump higher." Shouted Akagi. The basketball club is having another practice that afternoon. Ayako checked her record chart. "Everyone is making a great progress especially Rukawa and Sakuragi." "Good, we'll be
needing those two in the national tournament." Akagi said. "Well, Sakuragi still has to improve in defense, offense and shooting." Ayako pointed out. "I know, that's why we have to practice him." Akagi said. "Rukawa!" Akagi called. Rukawa ran towards him.
"What is it captain?" asked Rukawa. "You play against Sakuragi and nail him." Akagi ordered. "I won't play with that bastard!" Rukawa hissed. Akagi punched him on the
head. "Stop your petty quarrels, just do as I said." Akagi ordered. "Sakuragi!" Akagi called. "What is it Gori?" asked Sakuragi. "You'll practice with Rukawa." Akagi instructed. "One on one with Rukawa?" exclaimed Sakuragi. " Now I'll prove to you all that I'm a real basketball genius!" Sakuragi shouted. "Enough of fancy talk!" hissed Rukawa. The latter past the ball to Sakuragi. "Try to elude me, if you can." Said Lukawa.
"Baka, Baka Rukawa, don't underestimate me!" Sakuragi said. He tried to get through Rukawa but he can't. "Rukawa is burining with high spirits." Observed one freshman. "Sakuragi can't get through him." Said Mitsui. "Right, he's too much for Sakuragi." Commented Ryota. "Let's just wait and see." Mr. Anzai joined in. Sakuragi was having a hard time until he finally managed to steal the ball, he slipped pass Rukawa and is about to make a lay-up shot. "Go Sakuragi!" shouted Kogure. "No, not yet." Akagi said his forehead wrinkled in concentration. As if in a flash, Rukawa blocked Sakuragi from the rear. "BAKA! BAKA! RUKAWA!" Shouted Sakuragi. "Idiot." Rukawa muttered.
Sakuragi was on his way home when he met Mitto, Alfred, Eugene and
Yoske on the street. "Hey Sakuragi!" shouted Eugene. "How was the basketball practice?" asked Yoske. Sakuragi shrugged. "Well, that bastard Rukawa almost beat me,
But I won the game at the last minute." Sakuragi lied. "Really?" Alfred asked amazed. "Well, I don't know, between you and Rukawa is like between heaven and earth." Mitto said. "What do you mean? Of couse it's easy for me to beat him, I'm a genius after all."
Sakuragi explained. "Anyway, what have you been doing these days?" Sakuragi asked his friends. "I don't see you watching our practices anymore." He added. "Well, we have been going out with Kaoru." Yoske said proudly. "Kao- who?" Sakuragi asked. "Kaoru
Megami, she's a new 1st yr. Student, in case you haven't heard." Alfred explained. "Kaoru Megami?" Sakuragi repeated. "I don't know, I haven't seen her around." Said the
red-head monkey. "Well, it's because you're so busy with the basketball club, you're missing all the fun!" said Eugene. Sakuragi waved his hand dismissively. "I don't care about this Kaoru girl, after all, I have Haruko." Sakuragi said. "See you guys tomorrow."
Sakuragi waved as he turned on a corner.
End of Chapter 1