CHAPTER 4


The bluehaired school idol just used her bare hands to steer the ball towards another direction with acute preciseness and astonishing agility (ahem her supersonic pillows are deathly)

This left the Miracles speechless. They all took a step back and cowered in fear

"Oi Kise, you said she was a school idol.."

"How could she be capable of such strength?" – Midorima stared at Umi in horror, apparently this girl was not to be taken lightly, ever.

"She puts herself in grave danger for someone she's just met. How selfless of you, Umi Sonoda" – Akashi chuckled lightly

"Thankyou so very much Umi-chan! If it hadn't been for you…Ah can I call you Umi-chan from now on?" – Momoi was sulking hysterically

"Of course" - Umi gently comforted the pinkhaired girl - 'She reminds me of Kotori though'

"Sonodacchi, I'm very sorry for the trouble! As compensation, I will give Sonodacchi my photobook for f-urmffff"- Kise was immidietly silenced by a bunch of pissed off colorful teenagers.

" But where did you learn to do that? Tetsuya- I mean Kuroko was only able to master the technique after a long arduous period of non-stop practice" – Akashi inquired with an adamant tone

"I practice archery quite regularly so I guess my arms gradually developed strength and quick reflexes through time"

"Woa, Umi-chan is so awesome!" – Momoi threw her arms over Umi's shoulders, locking her in a suffocating hug

Then the dreadful thing happened

Midorima's lucky item , the mortifying paper fan, was lying bare, ostensibly, in broad daylight

"Heh, is this yours, Midorima? I knew you two have something going on!" – Aomine jabbed Midorima lightly, much to the shooter's annoyance

The moment everyone saw Midorima's lucky item, Umi broke herself out of Momoi's embrace and dashed out of the court with supersonic speed.

Midorima was left alone, explaining the whole 'lucky item ordeal' to his team, clearing out that he and Umi, was in fact not at all romatically involved.

Somehow Akashi felt a great relief after hearing that from his former teammate.

"Umi Sonoda,huh?"

Midorima bid goodbye with his teammates and went home, replaying the whole event in his mind. He entered his room, it was in the afternoon, and he couldn't take his mind off THAT BLUEHAIRED MONSTER.' Albeit her super strength, Ill admit she's quite a well-mannered lady..wait, think rationally! She might be a spy from another team. How on earth was she capable of such impossible feat? That attack, ignite pass, had been Kuroko's monopoly, and had been proven to be unimmitable..' A knock came on his door

"Onii-chan, give me back my Umi-chan paper fan !"

He groaned, vocally

Then he realized it was because of him that Umi ran off in embarrassment

'Maybe I should apologise to her, if we meet again'

"Umi-chan, what's wrong?" – Kotori patted her sobbing friend gently

"I-I-Honoka-arghhh" – the blunette continued to sob uncontrollably

Kotori sighed, she had known that Umi was a sensitive girl despite her tough appearance, but she had never seen her childhood friend so distraught before

Somehow, Umi ended up telling Kotori everything . From how she was forced to go on a date with a random carrot-like guy, to the shameful idol paper fan predicament.

Kotori could only give her a nervous smile in return

"Don't worry Umi-chan! I'm sure they won't mind. Besides, Umi-chan looks so beautiful in that Yukata. In fact, Umi-chan looks good in anything! I'm envious" – Kotori nudged her friend lovingly

At times like this, it was always Kotori who managed to calm her down, helping her regain her composure. Kotori was always tender and understanding, well Honoka was, too . It's just she was too loud and Umi sometimes found it difficult to keep up with her high spirits

Nevertheless, she was lucky to have those two by her side.

"Hey Shin-chan! How's your love life with Umi-chan?"

"I have absolutley nothing to do with her. Don't tell me you are up to some mischief again this time. Winter Cup Semi-finals are next week, and we're against Rakuzan,so there's no time to spare" – Midorima pushed up his glasses then walked away.

Takao smirked – 'Shin-chan, you tsundere! You are clearly blushing when I mentioned Umi-chan! Guess I'll have to play Cupid again'


Sorry for cutting it short! But I'm still wondering who I should ship Umi with, Akashi or Midorima?

Cast your votes in the reviews :))