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Chapter 1- Aomine, the Graduate

"We are so proud of our graduates…"

Hurry up.

"We know that they will achieve excellence with the skills they have obtained these years at Too Academy…"

Blah blah blah.

Aomine Daiki was currently sitting with the other third years waiting for his diploma. He huffed and turned to look at the clock. He had planned on going to dinner to celebrate graduating high school but at the rate the principle was rambling on and on about how proud he was, it didn't look like many appetizing places would still have spaces available. He rolled his eyes and searched the rows for someone he knew. Momoi was sitting further back fidgeting with her hair.

Heh, she looks impatient too.

She caught Aomine staring and waved happily. He smirked and continued scanning the crowd. Sakurai looked as if he was on the verge of having a nervous breakdown and Aomine covered his mouth to keep from busting out into inappropriately timed laughter.

I think I'll actually miss him…

"Now for our graduates."

One by one, students lined the stage to receive their diplomas, some with smiles of happiness, others with tears of apprehension from the fear of change. Aomine was indifferent. As long as he could find a nice school to attend, continue to play basketball, and decide on a well-paying career, this was just another step to take to get to what he wanted.

"Aomine Daiki."

Aomine rose from his seat with a smug look on his face. He could hear his parents cheering and others calling out congratulations.

"Yay Aomine, he's so hot!"

"Aomine, congratulations. I'll be watching you on TV when you become a professional basketball player! Send me merchandise!"

"What do ya know? He was smart enough to get a diploma."

That remark had Aomine breaking his neck to see where the insult came from. He nearly tripped on stage after finding his former captain, Imayoshi, clapping along in the audience with a rather unenthused Wakamatsu to his right, glaring coldly. Aomine shot a smirk towards Wakamatsu's way, giving his former teammate another reason to grimace. Aomine accepted his diploma and pumped his fist into the air.

"Finally!"

Aomine swore he was going to go blind if one more camera went off in his face.

"Daiki, hold your degree up higher! Higher!"

"Geez…just take the picture already Mom!"

"Daiki, look. Smile here!"

"Dad, I can't look at both cameras at once!"

"Dai-chan!" Momoi ran up to Aomine and hugged him tightly. "We did it!"

He smiled warmly. "Hell yea we did, Satsuki."

"Aww childhood friends photo!" Aomine's father went on a photo frenzy.

"Look here! Oh that's so cute. You can show this to your kids!" Aomine's mother gushed.

"Wah? Mom, we don't like each other like that. Gosh, you're embarrassing!" a blushing Aomine contented.

"Congratulations, Aomine-kun."

"AHH!" Aomine spun around to see light blue eyes staring up at him. "TETSU!" Aomine bear- hugged Kuroko and grinned enormously. "You shocked me. Man, we're graduates now!"

"Aomine-kun, I can't breathe." He released his grip and patted his former light's head. "You decide on a school yet?"

"I think so. What about you?"

"OHH look it's Kuroko! Look at how you've grown. Such a handsome polite young man, unlike my son. Daiki, let me take a picture of you two!"

"Mom!"

Momoi giggled as she watched the two pose. Aomine hung his arm over Kuroko and clutched his diploma with pride. Kuroko smiled and pointed at his friend. Imayoshi snuck up behind his former teammate and photobombed the would have been memorable photo.

"Wah? Imayoshi what the hell?"

"Congratulations kouhai. Aren't you pleased that you proved you could do something besides play basketball?"

"You trying to start something with me?" Aomine puffed his shoulders out and glared daggers at him.

"How can you act like this in front of your parents? Behave in front of your elders!" Wakamatsu chimed in. As if a dam broke, Aomine lunged for Wakamatsu, only for a flash of blue to appear in front of him.

"Aomine-kun." Aomine caught himself and staggered to a halt. "Tetsu, move!"

"Aomine-kun," he repeated. "Grow up." His former light was left speechless as Imayoshi roared with laughter.

It won't be like this anymore Dai-chan. We're all going our separate ways. So please, please cherish these moments, Momoi prayed.

"Do you have enough socks? What about deodorant? Underwear?"

Aomine was currently dashing around the house packing up his final belongings with his mother following him while berating him with multiple questions.

"Yes yes yes. I have enough of everything."

"What about toothpaste? Soap? Shampoo?"

"Yes mom!"

He hustled up the stairs into his nearly empty room and started assembling his shoe collection until his mother shouted behind him.

"Daiki! You cannot take that many shoes with you. Keep some here! Or sell some!"

"I'll never sell them!"

"Can you even fit them anymore?"

"Duh! Why else would I still have them?"

"Because you're stubborn."

Aomine scowled at his mother and started to dwindle down his choices to four pairs. As he started to put the remaining shoes away, a picture fell out of one of the boxes and floated onto the floor. He picked it up and examined it.

Damn, this seems like forever ago.

It was a picture from his Teiko days with his old basketball teammates. He almost threw it back into the box, but a tug on his heart stopped him.

Maybe…I should take it with me.

He stuffed it into his jacket pocket and handed the boxes to his mom who was smiling sweetly at him.

"What is it?"

"You're just…growing up."

"No no no! You are not going to cry in here!" He started to shove her out of the room.

"You're my son! Of course I'm emotional!" she explained.

"I'm ready when you two are," his father called from outside. Aomine returned to his room for the last time. He stared at the blank walls where his basketball posters used to be hung as decorations. He stepped on the spot where his old basketball rug had been. He ran his fingers over his old bed that was neatly made. He peered out of his window and took in the surroundings that had been his scenery for eighteen years. He exhaled loudly and felt a bittersweet emotion tug at his heart.

"Daiki, where are you? Let's go!" His father snapped him out of the moment. Aomine took mental snapshots of his room before turning his light off and shutting the door. Momoi was waiting outside with a wrapped present.

"What is this?" Aomine inquired.

"A gift!"

Aomine gave her an amused look and started to carefully tear the paper off. Inside was what appeared to be a book with the words "Aomine's High School Memories" printed on the outside.

"Look at it while you ride in the car."

Aomine gave her a genuine smile. "Thanks Satsuki. I'll miss you."

"Yeah." Tears welled up in her eyes and Aomine looked away uncomfortably.

"C'mon, we'll still see each other. And I'll visit and stuff."

"Right!" Momoi perked back up as she enveloped him a hug.

"Be careful Dai-chan."

"Yea, for sure. You too. Avoid boys as much as possible. Call me if they start to bother you. You know I'll beat their asses."

Aomine released her and shuffled over to his mom.

"See ya around Mom."

"Da-dai. Daiki!" She flailed her arms and tackled him into a choking hug.

"Mo- can't breathe." He struggled to make his voice heard but her grip and shrieks of sadness drowned him out.

"Dear, I don't think he can breathe," his father spoke up, coming to the rescue before Aomine turned as blue as his hair. She reluctantly let go and caressed her son's cheek. "Be good and stay in touch."

"Sure," he smiled and patted her shoulder. "Bye mom."

Aomine climbed into the passenger seat of the car. His father sat in the driver's side and revved up the engine.

"Ready Daiki?"

"Ready."

Aomine studied the scenery in the car as they drove towards what would be his new home. His brain suddenly clicked, and he remembered the book sitting in his lap. He turned the flap to see little blurbs scribbled on the interior. He looked more closely to see that they were notes of encouragement from teachers, classmates, and teammates. A happy expression replaced his usual bored face.

"Aomine-kun, good luck." – Kuroko

"Aominecchi! Have fun J " - Kise

"Don't fail."- Imayoshi

"Good luck Dai-chan! Be the best you can be!" - Satsuki

"We're proud of you son!" – Mom and Dad

What is this? Aomine suddenly had a weird feeling spread throughout his body. Heh…guess I have to accept the fact I'm really growing up. He flipped through the photo book and nostalgia hit him like a brick. After closing it, he returned to gazing out of the window.

Here's to a new chapter in my life.

The campus was buzzing with new students moving in. Things looked more chaotic as Aomine and his dad approached the dorms.

"Are you sure you don't need my help?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Besides I don't have that much. Plus I want you to get back before it gets too dark."

His father smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Ok, Daiki, good luck."

Aomine grinned back at his dad. "It's no big deal. I'll be fine."

He waved as he watched his father drive away. He sighed and stared around the campus, slowly letting the reality settle in that he was now a college student.

So this is my home now, huh?

"Do you need help?" A rather tall woman in glasses asked him.

"Um, I'm looking for the C wing."

"Oh, that's right this way. Let me show you!" Aomine followed behind her, tugging along his belongings.

"By the way, I'm Hanji Zoe. I teach in the Physics and Biology departments, but I'm volunteering today. What's your name?"

"Aomine Daiki."

"Well, Aomine, welcome! What high school did you go to?" The two maintained small talk until they reached the C wing.

"By the way, why are all of the dormitories referred to as wings?" Aomine wondered.

"If you go to the top of the clock tower and observe the dormitories from the higher viewpoint, they all look like wings coming out of the tower," Hanji answered. "The C Wing houses a lot of the incoming students. I hope you make lots of new friends!"

Aomine stared at other students as he trekked by, taking mental notes of potential female conquest.

She has nice boobs. She's too boisterous. She's shorter than Tetsu. She...wait, is that a she?

"Oh, hey Armin! This is Aomine Daiki, a new student moving into the C wing," Hanji informed.

Oh gosh, it's a he! "Um hey. I'm Aomine."

"Nice to meet you, Aomine. I live in the C Wing also and my roommate is Eren Yeager. Hope to see you around!" He skipped off.

"Here you go, welcome to your new home, Aomine!" Hanji exclaimed as she pointed to the entrance. "The front desk can check you in and give you your keys. Good luck!" Aomine entered the dorm's corridor and checked in with the receptionist. "Nice to meet you, Aomine. My name is Historia. Your roommate, Jean Kirschtein, has already settled in. Here are your keys, a campus map, and a welcome folder. Please let us know if you need any help."

"Uhh yea. Thanks." Aomine stammered as he tried to figure out the fastest and safest way to get to his room without being caught in the flood of freshman. After a rather turbulent journey, he found himself in front of room 416. He inhaled as he slowly opened the door. The room was quite small compared to his old bedroom at home. There were two cabinets, two closets, and a bunk bed situated near the off white walls. His roommate had set up a few posters, mainly military affiliated. He peeked into the closet and saw some unusual gear and combat boots.

So he's in the military? Hmm, I wonder if we'll get along? He better not be a brat.

Just as he was preparing to unpack, the door swung opened and a two-toned brunette popped in. His eyes studied Aomine.

"Hey there. I'm Jean," he introduced, extending his hand.

"Aomine Daiki," he replied giving a firm handshake. "So you're in the military and a student?"

"Part-time. Get's stressful sometimes but you get a lot out of it. You want top or bottom bunk?"

"Bottom's fine. Got long legs."

"Cool. Well, I'll be gone the rest of the day. Just wanted to introduce myself. See ya around, Aomine." With that, he shut the door and left. Aomine sighed and started to unpack.

It's super quiet.

He approached the window and gazed out at the campus.

It's actually kinda pretty.

The sky illuminated the brick buildings, given them a maroon glow. Sakura petals scattered the walkways and blew softly in the wind. Several other windows were open with students peeking out and observing their new surroundings. A couple of petals blew into his face and he held one between his fingers.

Pink. Reminds me of Satsuki.

He reached for his phone to text her until his stomach started growling. It had been hours since he'd eaten something and his body was extremely unhappy with that fact. He opened his campus map and found a cafeteria close by.

The essence of food ignited Aomine's senses when he entered the cafeteria. He hurriedly grabbed a tray and scanned the colorful fruits. He'd barely touched a luscious red apple when his hand collided with another's. He followed the arm all the way up to a very familiar face. Aomine froze as he beseeched that he was dreaming.

"Aomine?"

Shit.

"Kagami."