[Year 3, Teiko Junior Cup]

It was the same old morning, the same old job, the same old routine. Kise Ryouta, basket prodigy and Teiko heartthrob, was on his way to practice until he felt a warm tingling sensation on his wrist. Upon checking, he saw slight glowing on his wrist. He knows it was time: his soulmate's name is being written on his wrist. He paid no attention. He knew he has better things to do, after heartbreak from his previous girlfriends; he isn't taking the chance to get his heart broken again; yet he knew deep down, his heart wished and longed for it to be your name.

"Kise" called the voice of his green haired vice-captain, "Your wrist"

"I know, Midorimacchi" Kise sighed

"Who's the lucky girl, eh?" a sweet voice was heard, "is the name fully written?"

"It's not (L/N)icchi" he answers, 'I don't want to know, I'm too nervous to concentrate about that'

"Well, it means that your soulmate is near!" you grinned, "Mou… you're so lucky, you're able to meet your soulmate while I still have no luck in mine" you sighed

"You'll find yours soon, (L/N)icchi!" he cheerfully said, 'I hope it's me'

[Year 2, Kaijou High]

It has been two years, Kise knew. He definitely knew something was off. Despite having the name of his soulmate revealed to him two years ago, why didn't you know? Why didn't you know that he is your soulmate. He was anxious, was he one of those rare people who happened to have a one-sided fate with their soulmate? It can't be. It couldn't be that way for him. He knew he had to confront you about this somehow. He was in deep thought until a phone call disrupts his thoughts.

"Ah, hello? Kise Ryouta speaking" he answered

"RYOU-KUN! RYOU-KUN! MEET ME UP AT MAJI BURGER! NOW! NOW! NOW! ASAP!" your voice squealed from the other line

Kise knew your voice all too well, "okay, okay, calm down, (F/N)cchi! I'll be there in a few minutes"

"HURRY!" with that, the phone call ended

His heart was pounding, could this be it? Is this the day where you finally find out that your soulmate all this time was him? Will this be the day where his heart will be shattered to billions of pieces because it is his name written on your wrist but someone else? He knew he loved you, from the very day you first met, the pounding in his heart as he held your hand in a hand shake. He knew he wanted to spend the rest of life with you. So when a name appeared on his wrist, he knew it had to be you. But when the very moment he found out that there has not been a name on your wrist, he felt the heaven and earth crashed upon him.

In some cases, like his parents, his mom had his dad's name a year earlier than his dad. This gave him hope, that maybe: just maybe, his name was revealed to you late. He kept on looking at the positive side despite in the back of his head, he heard voices. Voices telling him to stop his wishful thinking, he'll just get his heartbroken. It never stopped him though; he kept hold on that tiny flame of hope that it was you and him that's meant to be. That it was you and him that will spend a lifetime.

He prepared. He wore his best clothes, as he sped off to Maji Burger to meet you. You were wearing a (F/C) dress matched with heels and you let your hair down, which is rare. You gave him your heart-skipping smile as Kise felt lovestruck once again. He engulfed you in a short tight hug then ruffled your hair, little did you know, the blonde man was dead nervous.

"So, why in a hurry?" he asks, giving you a fake cheerful smile

"Well, I want you to accompany me to Akita!" you smiled, dragging his wrist, "let's go! Let's go!"

He lets himself get dragged away, despite you being in heels, you sure were able to run without difficulty. After a long trip, both of you arrived in Akita and went to a park. His heart was pounding, his face was quite pale, his hand was shaking as both you were seated at the bench. You were twirling your hair while Kise was playing with his fingers.

"Ryou-kun?" your quivering voice called

"Yeah?" he responded

"Can you promise me something?" you asked, your voice was shaking, and your face was in a light shade of pink

"What is it?" his heart was pounding, trying to get out of his chest on what you have to say, 'GET A GRIP RYOUTA!'

"Please be nice to someone I want you to meet" you answered hiding your face in your hands

His heart shattered, "Wh-Who?"

"(F/N)-chan" a vaguely familiar voice called

His head looked to the direction of the voice, he saw Himuro Tatsuya along with his former teammate Murasakibara Atsushi. He wanted to breakdown, who among them is your soulmate? He wanted to dig a grave right there and die on the spot. He didn't expect this to happen, why him? Why must it be him? His heart was completely shattered and torn.

"Ryou-kun, I want you to meet Himuro Tatsuya! My soulmate!" you happily exclaimed as you showed him the name on your wrist as Himuro does the same

"Nice to s-see you again, Himuro-kun" he managed to say, a lump on his throat giving him a hard time to comprehend his words.

"You know, (F/N)-chan, how Kise-kun and I met is nearly similar to ours" Himuro says, "Kise actually saved me from being beaten up further when I protected Alex"

"Really!?" your eyes twinkled in happiness, "You're so cool Kise-kun!"

"H-How did you two meet?" Kise asked

"Muro-chin and (L/N)-chin met 6 months ago at America. (L/N)-chin was out late and was cornered in an alleyway then Muro-chin came to save her" Murasakibara answered, munching his chips

"Th-Thank you for protecting her, Himuro-kun!" he happily said, 'I could have protected her, too'

"Let's go to the new amusement park, Tatsu-chan, Kise-kun, Murasakibara-kun! Tatsu-chan and I have 2 spare tickets!" you cheered, "This is a celebration!"

[5 Years Later, Wedding]

There you stood in front of the alter; a radiant smile on your face. You looked so happy, now side by side with your groom Himuro Tatsuya. Kise watched it, watched the most torturous event of his life unfold. You were now saying your marriage vows to Himuro and his heart couldn't have been more shattered. He prepared his heart for this, he prepared for this day but why did it still hurt so much? He felt a tear escape his eye as he watched Himuro kiss you, sealing the vow. This day was dreadful for him, he wished he didn't come, using his job as a pilot as an excuse but he couldn't resist you.

"So, it's time to hear Kise Ryouta, our blooming bride's best friend" called your father

He walked to your father as he gave Kise the mic, "So, finally, I get to see the day you get married, (F/N)cchi. I remember seven years ago, you were whining about me getting the name of my soulmate before you did yet here we are, you got married before I did" he chuckled, "I'm really happy for you (F/N)cchi and I trust Himuro-kun to take good care of you like how I looked after you. Even though you can be a headache sometimes because of your wild antics, it makes you loveable" his eyes were starting to blur, a lump was forming in his throat, "So, Himuro-kun, I leave (F/N)cchi in your care now, if you hurt her, I'll make sure you get more than what she got" he chuckled as passed the mic to the next speaker.

"I'm astounded you were able to talk without faltering, Kise" the red haired man spoke

"It was so hard, Akashicchi" Kise responded, "it hurts so much" he adds, gently rubbing the faint scar on his wrist

"Maybe in another time, in another life, you two will be together" Akashi said, sympathy evident in his voice

"For now, I'll just hold my peace" Kise said bitterly, tears now falling, "Because unfortunately, it's not this lifetime"