AN: Here is chapter 7 sorry I took so long, life complications (and enjoying summer). But anyways here's another chapter. I hope you enjoy it. This one was harder to write due to my character not playing, but it's also an emotional ride for him. And for those of you who see oc x Riko there's a pretty big moment for that here. Nonetheless I hope you enjoy and thanks to all the people who have reviewed, followed, and/or favorited the story means a lot. Remember I do not own Kuroko no Basket I only own the OC.
Chapter 7
Vs. Tōō
"It's almost time!" the coach yelled in the locker room. "Are you ready?!" she asked.
The response was determined looks on everyone's faces, even Ryuto looked ready to play despite his injury. She proceeded to describe how the games were going to go and in the process hit Koga for his previous assumptions. The team huddled together and chanted their catchphrase and proceeded to go to the court. As they entered the court the team could hear the murmurs of people being excited as both teams arrived. Ryuto looked over to Tōō's bench, but could not see Aomine. Ryuto gritted his teeth in frustration. Looks like he isn't even going to show up Ryuto thought. Kagami went over to ask the opponent where Aomine was, the answer was that he was running late. The boy with glasses proceeded to call his team the opening act until Aomine would appear. Ryuto shivered a bit at how the boy with glasses referred his team as the opening act, the way he spoke put Ryuto a bit on edge. He could see that some of the others felt the same way as well. The starting five for this game were: Izuki, Kagami, Kuroko, Hyūga, and Mitobe. Ryuto sighed a bit, part of him wanted to play even if he was injured. He felt a light punch on his arm, he looked down to find the coach staring at him.
"They've got this. No need for you to get all worked up." the coach assured him. "Can't blame me for wanting to play." Ryuto said with a small smile.
The teams set up for the jump ball, after a short conversation about scoring as much as possible before Aomine showed up. Even if it was the best plan, something bothered Ryuto since the start of the game about Tōō, but he could not place it. The referee threw the ball into the air to commence the game. Kagami hit the ball towards Izuki, but it was caught by Tōō's captain. The opponent sprinted towards offense, with Hyūga reaching the captain before they could do anything. He then passed the ball quickly behind the back to the boy with light brown hair, who once he grabbed the ball immediately took a shot without squaring up. He yelled out an apology and the ball went into the basket, nothing but net. Tōō captain went on to confirm what he had stated previously, that they were the opening act until Aomine appeared. Ryuto stared in amazement at the shot the boy took. Then he put two and two together and figured out their play style, it was a team that focused on individual skill rather than teamwork, the complete opposite of them. Only four minutes had passed and Seirin knew that this game was not going to be easy, even without Aomine Tōō was going to be a challenge. Tōō's center was able to get the rebound off a missed shot, once he landed he passed down the court to where their captain was waiting. He went up for a lay up, but was blocked by Izuki. He then readjusted his body and shot underhanded.
"You probably thought that without us having Aomine you could score as many points as you could, but I guess that means you misinterpreted what I said. What I was meaning was that; even without Aomine we're just as good." the boy with glasses explained.
"He's even more of a sadist than Takao." Ryuto commented.
On the bench Furihata was looking at Tōō's previous games, and noticed that all their games they had won by a score larger than 100. The coach commented that they're the opposite of Seiho, they were a hyper-offense team. The bench looked back towards the game and saw that the boy with light brown hair shot again, but missed this time. But one of their own players pushed the ball back in. Ryuto could tell that the team had realized what he did, Tōō was a team of individuals, they cared little about teamwork. Seirin set up for offense with Izuki setting up the play. He drove past Tōō's captain, thanks in part to Kagami's screen, he then passed it to Mitobe who passed to Hyūga, who scored. On Tōō's inbound the captain received the ball and threw a long pass to the center was already down the court, when Kuroko appeared behind him. Kuroko jumped to try and get the ball, but was too low then Kagami jumped and got the ball then passed it to Izuki to begin offense. Ryuto looked over towards Tōō's bench and saw Satsuki going over something on a clipboard. He knew that Satsuki was a good information gatherer, but something seemed off about her, it was like if her personality flipped to someone who was cold and distant. On the highest stands two of the Generation of Miracles were watching the game form above. Those two were Kise Ryota and Midorima Shintaro.
"How's the game going so far?" Kise asked. "Nothing special. It's pretty ridiculous, but they can't keep up Aomine isn't even here." Midorima commented. "Well Ryutocchi is out so thats probably part of the reason. If he was in the game Seirin would be ahead by ten." Kise commented. "Haven't you forgotten Kise, Tōō has Momoi. Even if Aomine wasn't here, they have her. She's not just a manager. In other words, if she is you opponent she becomes something difficult to handle." Midorima explained. "Momocchi… Hasn't she known Aominecchi since they were kids? Also wasn't she crazy in love with Kurokocchi? I doubt she can do good with him as an opponent." Kise said. "Is that so?" Midorima asked. "What?! How did you not notice? She was all over him. If you didn't know that you must be a monkey." Kise explained. "What do you mean by monkey?! Anyway's she's also Ryuto's cousin. I doubt she would want any of those two to slack off." Midorima answered. "Ryutocchi is Momocchi's cousin? I thought only he had a cousin form America?" Kise asked. "That's besides the point. Her role may be differnet, but she's just as passionate about basketball just like a player." Midorima explained.
Ryuto continued to look towards the opponents bench. He saw that Satsuki was talking to the coach about something on the clipboard since both of the kept gesturing towards it. Ryuto tried to get a look at what she had written down about them, but could not see. When he looked back towards the court he saw Kagami go for a three, but he the ran straight for the basket to do his one-man alley-oop. Before he could make it to the basket he was cut off by Tōō's number 7 and they got the rebound. Ryuto looked back over to Satsuki, he could feel as if the Jaws theme was creeping up and the shark was about to strike.
"We've been studied, by that girl." the coach said as if reading Ryuto's thoughts. "It's what she does best information gathering. Sometimes it gets a bit creepy in real life, but in basketball it's a good skill." Ryuto explained.
As Ryuto continued to watch the game he could tell Satsuki had told them how to adjust their defense for their attacks. Mitobe went up for his hook shot, but was blocked by the blonde center. On their second chance Hyūga got the ball and was being guarded by the boy with brown hair. He faked to take a shot and went to dribble but was stopped flat by the person guarding him. Everyone seemed amazed at how they were able to figure out what Hyūga was going to do before he did it. Ryuto looked back towards Satsuki and once again felt the same way he did before, but this time the shark had appeared. Hyūga then passed it back to Izuki, who passed it right back. But this time Hyūga drove for the basket. His mark followed, but was screened by Kuroko. Hyūga then passed it Kagami, who proceeded to dunk the ball. With two minutes left in the first quarter the score was 21-15 Tōō leading. The first quarter ended with Seirin trailing by four. At Seirin's bench the coach was explaining that Kuroko and Kagami were the best bet to score since, Kuroko was unpredictable and Kagami was still developing. Everyone seemed fine with the idea, but the thought of leaving to the two was bugging Ryuto.
"Coach are you sure it's a good idea to just leave it to Kuroko and Kagami?" Ryuto asked. "It's our best bet for now." the coach answered. "But if we use them too much they'll get used to it and Satsuki will have enough data to properly defend them." Ryuto cautioned. "We'll worry about that when the time comes." the coach said.
Ryuto sighed and went back to watching the game. Izuki started with the ball he then passed it to Kuroko who sent straight for Kagami. Two blockers went up to try and block him, but they came down before Kagami, who went for a dunk; scoring the first point of the second quarter. As he landed back on the ground, Ryuto noticed Kagami wince a bit and looking at his legs. He looked over to the coach who also noticed what had happened to Kagami. She then told Koga to go in quickly, much to his surprise. When Kagmi found out he was being switched out he tried to protest, but ultimately obliged.
"Your legs haven't fully healed have they?" the coach asked.
Everyone gasped in surprise on the bench. Ryuto just looked at his friend with a worried look on his face.
"I'm fine. there's nothing wrong." Kagami argued. "No you're not alright. Maybe you're not sick, but your legs aren't fully healed yet. Take it from someone who has a busted leg." Ryuto explained. "He's right I'm going to tape your legs, but it won't last long." the coach said.
The second quarter continued with Tōō taking advantage of Kagami's absence. They continued to make point after point, without much resistance. Back at the top of the stands Midorima and Kise commented on how big a hole both Kagami and Ryuto made by not being on the court.
"It may look like Kagami is the ace of the team, thanks in part to Kuroko. But the real ace of Seirin is Ryuto. You could say there are two ace's one that works in the light the other in shadows." Midorima commented. "Isn't the shadow Kuroko?" Kise asked. "He's Kagami's shadow, but Ryuto is the shadow that pulls the team together. He's the one they really count on when they're in a pinch." Midorima explained.
Back on Seirin's bench everyone watched in frustration at how much Tōō had taken the lead. With only five minutes left, it was do or die. It was obvious that Kagami wanted to return in the game Tsuchida calmed him down. The coach had just finished taping Kagami's feet, stating that it should last the rest of the game. As Kagami got up to get ready to go in, but the coach stopped him for a moment to say that without him they have no chance at winning. Then she went on to explain what they do is not very strong as it cannot bring out everyone's full potential and went on to say that she hates on relying on an injured player. Kagami then went on to say everything she does for the team and that she tends to do too much. He then says that going into the game with an apology does not energize him. The coach then has a determined look on her face and sends him out determined as well. Ryuto smiles a bit, what Kagami had just said, he himself was thinking about telling her. Ryuto begins to see his old team once again and begins to look back when a voice brings him back to reality.
"That's it, show some spirit." the voice says.
Then a person throws one arm around Kagami's shoulder. Ryuto immedialty recognizes who it is: Aomine Daiki.
"So you can entertain me even a little." Aomine says.
Ryuto grits his teeth as Aomine states that he doesn't want to play since they're in the lead and there's only one minute left. He then walks towards him and puts his hand on his shoulder. Aomine looks back to find someone he barely recognizes with his hand on his shoulder and hanging his head.
"You don't even remember me do you?" Ryuto says. "Yep, sorry but who are you?" Aomine asks lazily. "It doesn't matter who I am, right now there's no reason for me to be talking to you. Because I don't remember you either, you just looked familiar." Ryuto says as he turns away from someone he once knew.
Aomine ultimately agrees to play and he gets onto the court to play the remaining seconds of the game. Ryuto hangs his head holding onto the picture he thought would bring the person he knew back, but that person does not exist anymore. He looks down at the picture remembering the person he knew and wishing he could see him again. Ryuto can feel the tears forming in his eyes, he wipes them away not wanting anyone to see him as he was. To think I could actually bring him back with a picture Ryuto thought to himself. He sat down on the bench, put away the picture, and continued to watch the game unfold. Aomine entered the game with the time at 31 seconds and with Tōō in the lead 49-39. Ryuto stared at the person entering the court, he knew deep down that Aomine would remember him, he just needed a spark. Ryuto watched as AOmine entered the court lazily as if not expecting much from the opponents. Aomine walked up to Kuroko, as if he was the only player that was on the court that mattered. They had a short conversation with Aomine saying that it would be impossible to beat him, but even with his blank expression, Kuroko was determined to win. The game resumed with Tōō inbounding the ball, which was passed to the brown haired boy. Tōō set up for offense, their set up consisted of leaving Aomine on one said alone and the others grouped up on the other. Ryuto studied the formation, he had seen it before, but knowing Aomine's skills it would work in Tōō's favor. Aomine started to dribble the ball low on the ground, he did quick crossovers which threw Kagami off balance and Aomine charged for the basket. Hyūga went to cut him off, but Aomine breezed through him with his speed. He went up for a dunk but was blocked by Kagami, much to everyone's amazement.
"He's gotten faster." Ryuto commented not taking eyes off the game. "What do you mean?" Furihata asked. "Last time I played him he was half as fast as he is now." Ryuto explained. "Wait, what do you mean by: 'Last time.'?" the coach asked. "I know two of the Generation of Miracles to a personal level, Aomine's one of them." Ryuto said still focusing on the game.
As Seirin got the rebound, they immediately went for a fast break to get in a shot. Hyūga passed it to Izuki, but he quickly noticed how fast Tōō set up for defense. Izuki passed the ball to Kuroko, who sent it straight for Kagami. Kagami went up for a dunk, but was blocked by Aomine, who had a smile on his face. Ryuto silently cursed at just how fast Aomine had gotten. With that block the buzzer sounded signaling the end of the second quarter. Aomine then complained on how he was not able to score any points, then complimented Seirin for not being "half bad." Ryuto tightened the grip on his fist and gritted his teeth at Aomine's comment, part of him wished he could punch him for the comment, but Ryuto restrained himself. As the team entered the locker room, Ryuto rested against the wall looking at the picture once again. For a reason he could not explain, Ryuto was drawn to it. Ryuto could hear the commotion about food and then saw the coach cowering in a corner mumbling to herself. Ryuto rolled his eyes and continued to stare at the picture. He then felt someone standing next to him, which was obviously Kuroko.
"If you're trying to sneak up on someone, try not to make your presence known." Ryuto commented not looking up. "I wasn't trying to sneak up on you. Is that you?" Kuroko asked. "Yeah it is, I'm pretty sure you can recognize the other two." Ryuto said. "Yes. Aomine-kun and Momoi-san." Kuroko said. "Well this was about 11 years ago." Ryuto explained. "You've known him for that long?" Kuroko asked. "Yep. I remember when we played, we would keep track of the wins and losses. As of this moment, I'm ahead by one." Ryuto said. "Interesting." Kuroko said.
Their conversation ended with Kuroko being called over by the coach. Ryuto decided he needed some fresh air and left the locker room. He walked towards a door to exit the gym and saw Aomine arguing with Satsuki about him being late. Ryuto scoffed and made his way towards them. When he heard something that really pissed him off.
"Is what we are to you, just some bothersome team?!" Ryuto shouted.
Aomine and Satsuki looked over to see Ryuto standing a few feet a way from them hanging his head. Satsuki walked towards him and placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Well look who it is. Now I remember you now. It's been awhile Ryu." Aomine said. "Now you remember me." Ryuto said still hanging his head. "I heard from Satsuki that you were at Seirin. When I heard we were playing you, I felt like I would finally have a challenge, but look at you. You're injured so I thought you wouldn't show, so this game meant less to me. Until I got to play them even without you they seem like an ok team." Aomine said mockingly. "You used a lot of "I's" in that monologue. In any case, our team has the capability to beat you." Ryuto said. "Tell me that when they beat me." Aomine said walking away. "You know I still have the lead in our games." Ryuto said not looking back. "That was years ago. That record doesn't matter anymore." Aomine said. "If doesn't matter why do you remember them?" Ryuto asked. "They remind me that there is someone who can be on my level." Aomine said walking away.
Ryuto tightened the grip of his fist, he was holding back the punch him even more than before. He looked up to find Satsuki still in front of him, she had not moved since. She then looked down at Ryuto's hands and saw the picture of when they were kids. She took it from him, with no resistance from him. She was getting emotional as she saw it remembering the day they had taken it.
"You still have this?" Satsuki asked. "Of course I do. It reminds me of everyone I know from here." Ryuto said taking back the picture. "You could see his attitude change when he saw you right?" Satsuki asked. "Yeah I did, but one day I will play him and I will beat him." Ryuto said with determination. "I'd better get back to my team." Satsuki said. "I should too. By the way, you know we can't win this right?" Ryuto asked. "Is that so?" Satsuki asked. "We don't have the strength to keep up with Aomine." Ryuto replied walking away.
Ryuto returned to his team as they were preparing to leave for the court. The coach yelled at him for disappearing, but Ryuto defended himself by saying that he needed some fresh air. From what was explained to Ryuto was that the brown haired by was now dubbed mushroom and number 4 was dubbed glasses, and that Kuroko would be subbed out during the third quarter, and that Aomine's containment was going to be Kagami's priority. Ryuto knew this was going to be the start of a downwards spiral, but he trusted his coach and the team with their decisions. As Seirin prepared for the next half, everyone fell silent as Aomine entered the court. Ryuto could tell he was warmed up and would play seriously. Now, more than ever, Ryuto wanted to play. He then felt a hand placed on his shoulder he looked down to see the coach.
"Yes?" Ryuto asked. "I want you to study him." the coach said. "Ok, but what for?" Ryuto asked. "Your analytical skills are good, I want to to study him to see if you can find a pattern in his mover." the coach explained. "I'll try, but he's one of the most random players I've ever met." Ryuto said.
Before the quarter began there was a stare down between Kagami an Aomine. The tension between the two was strong. A few moments later the quarter began. The quarter started with a fast pace, but slowed down when Aomine faced off against Kagami. As Aomine received the ball he had a cocky smirk on his face. He then began to dribble the ball slowly. Ryuto's eye's widened he knew what was about to happen. He did a crossover through his legs and blasted past Kagami. Ryuto gritted his teeth, his move is just a bit slower than his own Lightning Crossover. Then Mitobe and Tsuchida went to block his advance, but Aomine came to a complete stop and went for a fadeaway and scored, with Kagami almost blocking the shot. On the inbound the ball a thrown to Kagami who was already halfway down the court, when he received the ball he jumped for a dunk, but was blocked by Aomine, who managed to catch up with him. On the bench Fukuda commented on how the team was able to hold up and that they might be able to win. Ryuto inwardly appreciated the optimism, but he knew it damn near impossible to stop Aomine at this moment. When Tōō returned to offense the ball was immediately given to Aomine who started to dribble plus did some crossovers, then his movements became what could only be called unconventional. He pushed the ball over Kagami then spun around him and grabbed the ball again, and continued to to do the unconventional movements. He would also change his pace and rhythm in quick intervals, too quick for even Ryuto to track. Ryuto slammed his fist on to the bench in frustration, on the bench he could not analyze Aomine well enough to come up with a counter. He then more quick crossovers which caused Kagami to fall. His face realized what Ryuto already knew, Aomine was a street ball player. On the bench all eyes turned to Ryuto waiting answers.
"He's not the one I taught the ankle breaker to, if thats what you're thinking." Ryuto said. "Then what the hell was that?" the coach asked. "It's street basketball, it's bit faster in pace and in order to score it good to out maneuver your opponents. It looks like Aomine brought those skills here." Ryuto explained.
He then looked over to Kuroko, who had an unreadable expression on his face. He then looked back towards the game and saw Aomine going up for a layup. He was blocked by three people, but he kept moving forwards. He then threw the ball behind his head and over the backboard and into the net. Faces of accomplishment soon turned to faces of defeat. Ryuto looked towards Kagami who had a face of pure determination to win. The game contiuned with Tōō only passing towards Aomine, for him to score, and Kagami there to barely defend him. Aomine then got away from Kagami, using crossovers, and dribbled away from the basket. He then jumps up parallel to the basket. He then throws the ball at the basket hitting the backboard then going in. Everyone had a look of amazement at how Aomine shot the ball, while Ryuto continued to watch in frustration. On Seirin's inbound the ball was passed to Izuki, who passed it to Hyūga, who drove towards the basket. Mushroom went to block him, but he was screened by Mitobe. He then set up for a shot, but was blocked by the center. Tōō set up for offense by passing, again to Aomine, who started to dribble the ball slowly. He then pushed the ball in one direction while he went the other. Hyūga took the opportunity to try and grab the ball, but Aomine went back to receive it. Damn it! He's even doing that Ryuto thought to himself. He then in a quick burst of speed drove towards the basket. Kagami went to stop his advance, but Aomine stopped and did a fadeaway. Aomine, however kept going down until he shot parallel to the ground and the ball went in. Everyone had a face of astonishment at Aomine's shot, Ryuto meanwhile could only watch as Aomine continued to dominate. On Seirin's offensive possession Izuki passed the ball to Kagami, who went up for a dunk, but was blocked before he could jump by Aomine. Aomine then sprinted down the court dribbling the ball with Kagami on his tail. He then jumped to take a shot and Kagami jumped to block him, but fouled Aomine in the process. Before Aomine landed he moved the ball to behind his back and shot from that position. It looked like time had slowed on everyone as the ball went through the basket, Ryuto looked at his teammeates who realized that Kagami had no chance against Aomine. He then turned to Seirin saying what he deeply believed, the only person who could beat him was himself. He then turned to Ryuto, who stood to meet his glance. Aomine then scoffed and went to shoot his free throw. He then walked over to Kuroko and called him out to play. The coach called his name, and Kuroko understood that he had to play, stating that he has had enough rest.
"Show me the strength of the new light and shadow." Aomine said.
Kuroko walked onto the court, the mood changed a little but not enough. Kagami apologized for not being able to stop Aomine, Kuroko said he did not understand then said he intended for them to win together. He then looked back at Ryuto, who gave him a thumbs up with a smile. The game continued with Tōō making a point after Glasses passed to the center to score a layup. Kuroko then grabbed the ball and did his full court pass to Kagami, who once he received it he darted down the court with Aomine close behind. Then Kagami passed the ball behind his back to Hyūga catching everyone by surprise. Hyūga then shot a three and made it in, much to the delight of the bench. On Tōō offensive possession number 7 passed towards Glasses, but the pass was cut off by Kuroko. He then passed to Izuki who scored a layup. On his way back Kuroko was stopped by Aomine who commented that Kuroko had not changed and that he could not win. Aomine then looked towards Ryuto, and said the same thing with just a look. On Seirin's next offensive possession Izuki passed it towards Kuroko who tried to send it towards Kagami, but was cut off by Aomine. Kuroko had a surprised look on his face as he saw Aomine receive the pass. Ryuto looked towards the coach who had a distressed look on her face.
"You should've expected that." Ryuto commented. "How was I supposed to know he could catch the Ignite Pass?" she asked distressed. "I see, Kuroko hasn't given you the backstory yet." Ryuto said. "Backstory?" the coach asked. "Aomine was Kuroko's light in middle school, he knows how he works. To be quite frank they all do." Ryuto explained. "Light?" the coach asked. "It's basically who Kuroko is going to send his passes to the most." Ryuto simplified.
Aomine then started to drive down the court, he easily outmaneuvered both Izuki and Hyūga as he headed down the court. The same would happen against Mitobe, Aomine breexed past him. Then both Kuroko and Kagami went up to block his dunk, but to no avail, he dunked over both of them. Aomine then taunted Kuroko, by saying he never improved and that Akashi was right about him. Ryuto's eyes widened as he mentioned Akashi, the one person he wanted to beat more than Aomine. Ryuto clenched his fist and gritted his teeth in anger at the mention of him.
"And what gives him, or you, the right to judge how someone plays?!" Ryuto yelled towards Aomine. "An player who can't back up what he says, isn't worth it." Aomine said not facing Ryuto. "Seijūrō has no right to criticize how people want to play basketball!" Ryuto yelled. "If something doesn't go his way he'll just say it's not the right way!" Ryuto explained.
The referee blew his whistle telling Ryuto to calm down and sit down or he'll be thrown out of the game. Ryuto sat back down and hung his head, starting to tear up at just how much everyone he cared about had changed. He could not even bring himself to watch the game.
"Ryuto." a voice called out.
Ryuto looked forwards and saw the coach kneeling in front of him.
"You keep a lot of feelings bottled up." the coach said concerned. "I usually let it all out in situations like these." Ryuto said. "To think you could get this emotional over one person." the coach said. "It's accumulated over time." Ryuto said. "Look at me." the coach said.
Ryuto looked up to find the coaches arms spread apart widely. He raised and eyebrow in confusion.
"What are you doing?" Ryuto asked. "I believe it's called a hug." the coach said with a smile.
Ryuto started to laugh and hugged her.
"Thanks I needed that." Ryuto said.
The game continued into the forth quarter with Tōō still in the lead 82-51. Despite all their efforts Seirin could not manage to cut the lead. Kuroko struggled to get his passes towards players and Kagami struggled to contain Aomine. At one point Kagami stopped moving for moment. Ryuto looked at the coach's expression and inferred something had happened to him. Kagami was later subbed out by Tsuchida, much to his disagreement. Eventually the coach yelled for him to come over. As he walked over Ryuto noticed a small gap in his steps. As he sat down he placed a towel over his head and stared blankly at the floor.
"He can't play anymore right?" Ryuto asked the coach. "Yeah and also for the rest of the championship league." the coach said. "Sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but it's bye, bye Inter High." Ryuto said. The coach responded with a nod.
Once Kagami was subbed out the game entered the downward spiral that Ryuto had predicted earlier. He could see at how much everyone was running out of stamina, but the will to play was still there although very faint. Aomine continued his taunts, Ryuto wanted to say something back but he had noting to say. He knew the only way to refute him was to play against him, something Ryuto was incapable of doing. Then Kuroko responded to the taunts by saying that that as long as someone still has the will to play the possibility of victory was zero percent. Ryuto looked at the blue haired boy with admiration, he saw someone else as he looked at him. His vision shifted and instead of Kuroko, saw someone wearing a red and yellow uniform and he had brown hair and green-brown eyes. Ryuto could see one of his middle school teammates someone with a similar personality to Kuroko. He then blinked and saw once again the blue haired boy. Kuroko's determination lit a fire in everyone, the fire to win no matter what. Ryuto smiled and started to cheer for his teammates on the court and everyone followed suit. But even with the newfound determination, Tōō continued to dominate the game. They scored point after point, but that still did not break the team's spirit to give 100 percent. The game ended with Seirin being completely overwhelmed 112-55, even so no one showed any visible sadness, but the stinging feeling of defeat was very present.
AN: And here ends another chapter, I think it was shorter than the previous game chapters, but you probably noticed why. I hope you enjoyed this one and expect the next chapter not next week but the week after, so stay tuned for that. If you have any suggestions, write them down in the reviews and I'll try to add that in. Remember to review, follow, and/or favorite if you're enjoying.
