"Okay class!"

The students who were busy with themselves straighten up once they heard the teacher enter the classroom and raised her voice. Alongside their teacher came in Kuroko who walks like a robot with how mechanical he walks towards his seat and sat down. He's definitely not prepared for this. Kuroko is letting out sold sweat as he kept on staring at the room door all the while the teacher was disciplining her students up.

"Enough with all of this and sit down!"

She yelled to which the students obliged. Once everyone was seated they all turned their attention to the door when the teacher seems to be talking at someone who does not wish to come in.

Kuroko gulped as he loosens his collar, feeling the suffocating sensation that is surrounding him. He hopes that this goes well and that his companion won't scare the other kids. Kuroko closed his eyes and prayed to the deities above, hoping to get their help as to not let the Kitsune act weirdly.

"Alright class. I know it's the middle of the school year and the middle of the day but we will have someone that will join us starting today."

Kuroko called the deities and gods one by one. He then heard the teacher called out from outside the classroom to let the one outside in, by now, Kuroko was speeding up at the citations of the deities and he stopped at the middle of saying the 30th deity's name. What made him stop was the fascinated noises, mumbles and giggles that emitted in the room.

Kuroko dared open his eyes and looked around the classroom. The girls have dreamy looks on their faces and some are even blushing all the while letting out noises of adoration, the guys are not really impressed, but since the class is made up of three parts girls and 2 parts guys, the classroom is filled with high squeaky noises.

Kuroko then looked straight ahead and he's thankful that the red head is just standing there, not really doing anything. Kuroko was able to breathe regularly just as the teacher said that the new transfer student shall do an introduction. Since the blue head was at the very back, he couldn't help the red head; he's afraid that he might say something unnatural.


Akashi stared at the humans before him. Just like Kuroko told him, the girls that are giving him weird looks are scaring him but he's more scared with the fact that if he was infuriated more, his fox features will show up and so he tried to distract himself by staring at other things; namely, Kuroko. The boy has a nervous look on his face; his lips were pursed into a thin line, he had his hands clenched on top of the table and he's obviously sweating.

Unlike what the tealette thought, Akashi is not going to tell the facts of his being. He's not going to risk being walked in on by a transformed yokai.

"Will you introduce yourself now?"

He was snapped out of his thoughts when the teacher addressed him. He only nodded but he still does not know what to do. He stayed silent for a moment and he can feel all of the students' gazes on him.


What is he doing? Kuroko brought one of his hands up to his lips and began chewing on his fingernails, it's not a usual habit but when he's nervous he sometimes lost track of himself and just does the unhealthy habit. Kuroko stared worriedly at the yokai, he hopes that he knows useful information about the place or anywhere on the planet to be used.

Kuroko swears he felt his heart stop when the red head straighten up and opened his mouth to speak, but relief took over when the red head let out his piece.

"My name is Akashi Seijuuro, born and raised in Tokyo, though four years ago I was sent to England and I went there for Middle School. I am the cousin of Kuroko Tetsuya."


Akashi then turned his head to look at a relaxed Kuroko. He saw how the blue head shakily stretched his arms forward and gave him a thumbs up, though the red head does not know the significance of it. He got all of those information with the help of Kuroko's memories and knowledge. The [contract] really does wonders.

"Thank you, Akashi-kun. As so not to confuse your fellow classmates, why don't you write your name on the chalkboard?"

Kuroko tensed up with the mention of 'write'. What if Akashi wrote his name in what Kuroko saw? That was no way acceptable. Kuroko gripped the corners of his table as he stared at the red head who was now writing on the chalkboard.

'赤司征十郎'

The red head wrote perfectly and accordingly, almost as if he knows how to write kana right from the day he was born. Kuroko felt his jaw drop at the sight. How the hell did the redhead managed to know the equivalent of his name?

He heard the teacher hum in appreciation as Akashi returned the chalk without any more response, Kuroko then heard Kagami in front of him grunt.

"Showoff bastard,"

The blue head sighed, it seems like Akashi already has someone he has to look out for, although his friend is not really that scary at all.


Akashi is indifferent to the fact that he can now write the Japanese script perfectly, all thanks to the memories engraved in his mind about Kuroko.

"Okay, Akashi-kun you can now choose where to sit."

The teacher then motioned to the whole class. There were seats that are not taken and usually the girls next to those seats look at him eagerly, as if expecting for him to sit there. Akashi looked at Kuroko and saw the unoccupied seat next to him. Akashi turned his head towards their homeroom adviser and pointed at the spot next to his 'cousin'. The teacher nodded and ushered him to sit down. As he neared his table however, he felt a piercing glare coming from the one in front of Kuroko. If he's not mistaken, he is one of the humans whom he saw first upon arriving in the human realm. Akashi gave his cold stare to the stranger and felt the other's gaze retract. Akashi carried on walking and sat comfortably on his seat.

"I guess I don't have to teach you much."

He heard Kuroko mumble besides him. Akashi nodded and replied,

"As long as basic information is in your memories and knowledge, I can always just get them and use them for myself."

Kuroko frowned as he opened his textbook and pretended to listen to the lecture.

"That's invading my personal space you know?"

Akashi shrugged as he stared at the book on top of the blue head's desk.

"Would you rather be the one to teach me everything from scratch? Although, I do still know of the information and memories you have prior to being bounded with me."

The red head propped his elbow on the table and rested his head there as he stared at the blue head who flips through the pages but is not even reading them.

"Then just gather information on a minimum."

"I can't. I'll have to go through all of your memories in order for me to get the information that I want."

The red head saw how the other glared at him and he smirked. If only his tails were present right now, he knows that they'll be swishing in amusement. The blue head didn't speak after that; Kuroko opted to just idly listen to the teacher than talk with the redhead.

"So, what am I going to do now?"

Kuroko blinked as he turned to look at the still staring Akashi. The blue head thought for a moment.

"Would you be interested in Japanese History?"

Akashi raised his eyebrow. Kuroko then pointed in front and Akashi panned his head that way. There he saw on the board were descriptive and vivid images depicting the history of Japan. The red head scanned through it and noticed that it was the information that he knew about the place long before.

"I know them already. I don't see the point in telling it to me."

Akashi said and Kuroko shrugged as he faced front too.

"Then just pretend to listen. We'll get in trouble if we don't stop talking."

Akashi thought about the consequences and decided to shut up and looked straight ahead.

And so the day continued.


Akashi was so good at pretend listening that he wasn't even noticed by his new teachers. Maybe keeping a low profile in school is a good thing. The day ended with the loud ringing of the bell. Akashi was surprised with the sudden jolt of life from the students as they excitedly file out of the classroom, his partner however stayed put to his seat.

"Will you be going to practice, Kuroko?"

Akashi raised his eyebrow with the sight of the teen that glared at him earlier now talking to the blue head. He saw how Kuroko shook his head and then turned his way for a brief moment before resuming conversation with the other teen.

"Sorry Kagami-kun, but I still need to guide my cousin with things. Tell the team that I won't be present for a while."

The gruff teen shrugged and then bolted up then left, leaving the redhead alone with Kuroko once again. He heard the blue head sigh from beside him,

"Is something the matter?"

Kuroko looked at him seriously in the eyes.

"The problem lies with your accommodation."

Akashi seems to be in thought for a while but then shrugged.

"Going back to my world is a hassle, so I'll stay with you."

The redhead said it without even considering the other's feelings. Kuroko felt so attacked right now, so invaded with his life. Though thinking of the things that roam around town in the night makes him sigh and give in to the other's whim.

"I guess you can, I live alone anyways."

Kuroko said as he got his bag and head out of the classroom with Akashi following suit.

"Why do you live alone?"

Akashi asked when they were in the middle of the way. Kuroko looked at the red head without bothering to stop walking.

"Well my parents are always on business trips so they rarely go home."

Akashi hummed and they continued on walking in complete silence.

Kuroko thought that it is strange to feel safe in a place as the streets, usually this is the kind of place the assaults happen and he's usually under a chase every now and then. But this time, it seems that his usual nervousness is nowhere to be felt and he wondered if it is because of the redhead walking along besides him.

Even though Kuroko feels safe, the other one begs to differ. He can sense incoming danger and he knows that no matter how low of a yokai it is, it could still harm Kuroko. Akashi patted Kuroko's shoulder to get the attention of the blue head.

"Walk faster,"

Akashi commanded in a whisper. At first Kuroko was clearly confused but then his eyes became wide with realization. Kuroko nodded as both of their strides towards Kuroko's home became longer. This time, Kuroko can feel the danger that they are going to outrun. He spun his head around for a brief moment and there he saw the purple blob on the streets hunting for its prey. Although humans cannot see the creature, they can feel a heavy presence every time they pass through it or get near it.

Kuroko began to heave through his mouth, he's becoming breathless and soon enough he has to stop walking in such a fast pace. As if sensing the other's problem, Akashi grabbed Kuroko's arm and pulled him along, helping him with walking in such a pace.

"Thanks"

Kuroko huffed while facing the red head's back; Akashi only nodded as he checked his peripheral view and saw that the monster is not chasing them in any way. Though he still could not trust his surroundings. Kuroko felt the other tug himself into a nearby alley and he didn't have time to react to it.

"Akashi-kun, my house is not this way—"

"I've managed to make myself a shortcut thanks to your memories; don't worry, we'll be safe soon."

Kuroko didn't even mind that the yokai dug inside his memories again, he's just thankful that they can get home faster. However, a yokai managed to surprise them with it going at them in front.

"Two deliciously looking humans~ how wonderful!"

The yokai drawled out as it bares its numerous sharp teeth, Kuroko paled at the sight but then the yokai was then engulfed in flames. Kuroko looked up to see Akashi's face and there he saw an expression of disdain. His other hand is still holding Kuroko's while the other emits the flames of the dangerous high rank Kitsune.

"Such a disgrace."

The Kitsune's flames from his hands as he pulled the blue head forward again, leaving the yokai who was screaming in agony.


They've had a few close calls but they made it in one piece. They huffed and panted as they rested for a while by the door. Kuroko fished out the keys from his pockets and opened the door,

"Come on in, Akashi-kun."

The kitsune nodded and entered the house before closing the door. He took a look around as Kuroko went straight to his room. The house wasn't that big but still huge for only 1 person. The decorations were simple and mostly only the necessary appliances and furniture are inside. Akashi took a walk around the living room, as he was caressing the couch's surface, he heard excited shuffling of feet. They didn't sound like they belong to Kuroko's but the footsteps close by the scurrying sound was definitely Kuroko's. Akashi raised his head once the noise was close enough.

His eyes became wide as his pupils dilated. He felt his skin crawl and the hairs at the nape of his neck. There, a few feet away from him was a small dog, more like a puppy, with its eyes displaying a happy glow as it stared at the visitor. The dog charged at the Kitsune which caused Akashi to be alarmed and so he squeaked and hissed as he hastily climbed on top of a bookshelf to avoid the dog on the floor. The puppy barked at the one higher than him as he attempted a futile act of reaching the kitsune by standing on his hind legs.

Akashi by now is as white as a sheet. His tails and ears involuntarily showed up, showing obvious signs that he's really scared. All of his tails stood up with the hairs puffed out and his ears are perked upward. Akashi kept on hissing and growling at the dog, but the mutt seems to be not getting the message.

Kuroko heard the continuous barks of his dog from the living room and it made him wonder. Usually Nigou would just greet the guests with a friendly nudge, what happened to the dog?

The blue head decided to check it out and what came into sight was something really amusing.

Nigou was standing on his hind legs as his tail swished left and right and he was staring directly at the kitsune who was at the top of the bookshelf in the living room. The kitsune was looking pretty scared as it kept on hissing.

Kuroko cannot contain his laugh anymore and so he burst out, gaining the attention of both the dog and the kitsune.

"H-hey! Don't just laugh there! Help me!"

Kuroko wiped the stray tear that managed to get out past his eyes as he took a good look at the frightened red head and chuckled again. Akashi has his teeth gritted at the fact that the blue head was making fun of him.

"Tetsuya!"

Kuroko felt a sharp pain at the side of his neck. He then looked up at the red head and he saw how his left eye color changes. Kuroko decided to not anger the red head anymore for he might do something weirder. Kuroko grabbed the puppy and settled him in his hands. The dog greeted him with a lick on the face to which the blue head smiled at but heard a grunt of disgust coming from above him.

"Get that thing away from me"

The kitsune menacingly said. Kuroko tilted his head as he stared at the still frightened Kitsune.

"You hate dogs?"

The red head scowled as he glared at the mutt on Kuroko's arms.

"I'm scared of them! Now get that thing somewhere far!"

Instead of doing what was told, Kuroko walked towards the bookshelf and raised Nigou up, further elevating him and making him reach just at the red head's face. Nigou gave a friendly lick across Akashi's face. The redhead screamed as he scrambled to get away, only to fall on his bottom and hurt himself. This alarmed Kuroko as he bent down to help the redhead.

"Get that dog away from me first!"

The kitsune said while still sprawled on the floor. Kuroko raised his eyebrow and then looked at the dog then at Akashi.

"I see no problem with Nigou. He's really friendly, just try and get along with him."

Akashi hissed as he slides himself away from the duo.

"Foxes naturally are afraid of dogs."

The kitsune said between gritted teeth. Kuroko sighed and decided to give up, he walked across the living room and went to his room to place Nigou there for a while.

While the blue head was gone, Akashi took the while to catch his breath and wane his raging heartbeat. He stood up from the floor and rubbed his tails affectionately. Seeing as none of them were harmed he willed them to go away again. Once he was fully transformed, Kuroko came back to the living room, with the trace of the mutt nowhere to be found.

Akashi squinted his eyes and Kuroko sighed.

"I put him in my room. No need to be worried about, I've never thought you'd have that kind of reaction."

Akashi sighed as he sat on the couch,

"You should've warned me."

Kuroko then padded towards the couch before sitting next to the red head.

"Well, I never knew."

There was silence after that. The two did not know what to talk about after the incident but then Kuroko remembers something. The blue head faced Akashi with a serious look on his face.

"What are the other things that you need to tell me?"

Akashi turned his head to stare that the other and after a moment he nodded.

"I'll have to start from the very beginning though. Is that alright?"

Kuroko nodded and the red head began to speak. He hopes that Kuroko would understand his situation and help him.

A/N I have to cut this right here. It's getting really long now hehe. Next chapter will be Akashi's back story! Stay tuned.