Chapter One
The school bell was finally heard. Another boring day at school was over.
Kagami Taiga was the first student to stand after the class was dismissed.
He walked towards the girl who was sitting by the window.
"Are you coming to practice today?" he asked her.
The girl didn't respond. Her eyes were focused on her hands which were moving quickly as if she were playing the piano. She was humming a beautiful melody which made the boy smile.
He reached out his hand and patted her head.
"Oii Akira…"
Akira turned up and looked at the boy surprised.
"Oh…Kagami-kun…sorry I wasn't paying attention" she said blushing, her green eyes looking into his red ones.
She packed her stuff quick and they both headed out of the class.
"So…are you coming with us today or are you going to practice for the competition again?" he asked her as they were walking in the hallway.
Akira was silent. She hasn't helped the team's training at all this week.
The piano competition was drawing closer and the usual uneasiness and anxiety was back. The only thing that helped her get over the feeling was practicing the piano pieces over and over again, but she kinda felt bad for her one-san, handling the whole team by herself.
"You sound like I've been neglecting you, Kagami-kun" she answered smiling flirtatiously.
"You'd better come today! You brat" a girl's voice sounded from behind them and a hand touched Akira's shoulder.
They both turned to see Seirin's Basketball team coach, Aida Riko.
"Ne-san" Akira said.
"Hey there coach" Kagami exclaimed.
"You'd better help me today, Akira! We have tons of papers to take care of if we want to participate in Inter High" Riko explained in an angry tone.
"But ne-san the competition I-"
"It's in two months! You are coming with us today" Riko said grabbing Akira's arm leading her to the stadium.
"Kagami, you'd better come quickly too! I have some harsh training for you today" she said staring back smiling in an evil way.
"Yes ma'am" he said laughing but he seemed clearly troubled about what was waiting for him.
Akira was being dragged by Riko, who was skipping, to the stadium. 'I wonder what she's plotting.'
'Ughh… this is so much trouble…If only I had joined the music club instead' she thought.
"Oii…Akira! Don't worry about it! You'll have plenty of time to practice once we get back home you know."Riko said with a smile, hugging her little sister.
"Mhmm" Akira nodded. She knew her sister was right. She should relax and try not to over think the situation. Anxiety was the only reason she hadn't yet won a single competition. She loved basketball after all, she thought and smiled.