A/N: Get ready for another set of character inserts.
Name: Matsuko Dai
Age: 15
Hair: Black, Shaggy
Eyes: Sea-foam Green
Family: Parents – dead, Matsuko Mae – older sister
Personality: The typical bad boy but is very sweet. When he was younger, he had met the Six Stars and had been their friend for some time. At the age of 12, he and Ayame had gone out. At the same time, his parents were murdered in a massacre staged by a gang his older sister joined. In fear he was next, he fled without telling Ayame and broke her heart.
Name: Tazuko Annielee
Age: 16
Hair: Back-length brown hair
Eyes: Hazel
Family: Tazuko Neil – Father
Favorite Color: Lime Green
Personality: Sorta like Kise and has a huge appetite like Murasakibara. She is a carefree girl who could care less about anything. She does her crazy stunts with Ayame and always gets in trouble. When friends are in trouble, Annielee goes to her serious side and always protects her friends. At a young age of 9, her mother died of cancer and her father raised her by himself. When she graduated Middle School, her dad made her go to Yosen because his work was closer to that place.
Well, that took long enough! Here we go! Here's Chapter 8!
How Can This Be!? By Chance
Chapter 8: A Game of Hearts
Shojou Residences
6AM
Shojou Akira
From: Tiger 3
Sumasen, Aki-chan! I can't pick you up today. Coach wanted us to practice a bit more before our game against Seirin. Can you believe we're up against my old high school? Love you and see you when you get here to school.
That's the first thing I read as I look at my cellphone when I wake up and I giggle.
He's so sweet! I think as I get out of bed and do my thing. I wear a burgundy sleeveless shirt, a black blazer, a black mini-skirt, white knee socks and regular black shoes. I put on my friendship bracelet and head to the breakfast table to eat with the family. After breakfast, Kotetsu and I go to his school; Unmei Middle School, first.
"Onee-chan, where's Taiga-niitan?" Kotetsu asks as we walk
"He's practicing for a big game this weekend!" I reply
"Can I watch him play this weekend?" he asks with a pleading glint in his eyes
"Of course you can, Ko-kun! Taiga would really be happy if you'll be there!" I say with a cheerful smile as I look at him
"Yosh! Arigatou Onee-chan! You're the best!" he says hugging my waist since he's too short to hug my neck. He lets go and takes a hold of my hand, the starts pulling me
"C'mon, Onee-chan! Let's hurry!" He exclaims but I pull him back
"What's the hurry, Omouto-kun?" I ask giggling at his cuteness
"A-ano… You'll be late, so c'mon!" he cries out
"Alright then…" I say and we continue on our way until the school. When we arrive, I see red hair in a high pony tail wearing red frilly blouse, white pants and black boots. The friendship bracelet with a red star just confirms it
"Haruki!" I call out and the said girl turns and waves at us. I run over to her and I see her little sister.
Harui, much like Haruki, has black hair that reaches her armpits and violet eyes, a mix of their mother's eyes and their father's hair. Kotetsu has dark blue eyes and blonde hair; just like dad since I took after our mom. He's wearing a violet t-shirt, denim pants, and black sneakers
"Ohayo, Akira-senpai…" Harui greets with a small voice. The young girl's wearing a red sleeveless short dress and black boots. Unlike her sister, Harui is shy and timid. Whenever I got to go to their house, she doesn't go out of her room unless it's time to eat or someone calls her from downstairs or they're going somewhere
"Hey, Harui-chan!" I say as I ruffle her hair and she gives me a sweet, shy smile
"O-Ohayo, Harui-chan!" Kotetsu greets shyly.
That was more outta character than Midorima-kun's confession yesterday! I think as I look at my little brother with a tint of pink on his cheeks.
Then it hits me
WOAH WHAT!? I think with wide eyes as I look at my little brother.
"Ohayo, Haruki-senpai, Akira-senpai!" a little boy with deep blue hair and dark green at the ends and electric blue eyes greets us. I think you guys are starting to get the idea who this kid is related to
"Ohayo, Aki-chan…" Dee greets us. She's wearing a pink blouse, a black mini skirt and black heels. Behind her is Zee who just smiles and waves. She's wearing ang orange blouse, white mini skirt and white heels
"Yo!" I greet
"Kyome…" Kotetsu scowls
"Shojou…" Kura growls back.
As the boys argue, I could easily see a bolt of electricity spark between them and Harui starts panicking.
"Oi, Aki-chan, are you thinking what I think you're thinking?" Haruki asks and I nod
"Dee-chan! Wanna bet?"
I ask facing her and she smirks
"Loser has to kiss the one they like in front of the whole school!" She says with determination and I nod.
The kids go inside with the two boys bickering over the shy little girl in front of them while we head to Unmei Academy High School. (A/N: I'm gonna go more in depth okay?)
This school is home to the most talented students. Every year, the school offers scholarships to the best performing students in all of Japan. The school considers performance in both academics and extracurricular activities, which explains how the GoM got here even if some don't have such high grades.
*behind the scenes*
Kagami and Aomine: Author-sama!
Me: I don't care if you don't like it! It's a fact, so deal with it, Baka and Aho.
Kagami and Aomine: Fine… *scowls*
Another way to get in would have to be to go to school in their Middle School, which is what we did. According to the rules, you can still enter school even after you've left as long as you have proof you went to school. That explains why The Six Stars were completed.
While the others were gone, Ayame and I were the only ones who qualified and we had to take care of everything until they came back.
Trust me, it wasn't easy at first but we got through. But, personally, I don't think we would have made it this year so I'm glad they're back.
We arrive in school and see Mizuki and Ayame waiting for us. Mizuki fashions a yellow blouse, a black mini skirt and black boots while Ayame wears a sky blue blouse, a white mini skirt and white boots
"That's a first!" I say as I tease Ayame
"Aka-kun got me to wear this." she says with a smile.
Arigatou gosaimasou, Akashi-kun! I think.
After an exchange of greetings, we go inside the gates together.
I'll admit; Unmei Academy can fit 2 of its Middle Schools horizontally and vertically! The Middle School is as big as Akashi's mansion and that's big! The school is like your average Japanese school when it comes to colors but with 1 techno auditorium, and separate gyms for the different sports clubs. Plus, a perfect science lab complete with any chemical you can name. The library isn't in the school; it's located beside it as a separate building because there are too many books in there from academic books to manga! I never understood why they add those things there anyway but I'm kinda happy about it though.
As we walk through the halls, Ayame keeps rambling about how Aida-senpai said she could skip practice this morning because she's too good. In case most of you forgot, she beat all the GoM in a one-on-one match! I don't listen to her, but I listen to the other students who talk as we pass. They never backstab us because we're nice to them and always find time to listen to them. Just then, a second year approaches me
"A-Ano… Shojou-sama, do you know anyone by the name of Matsuko Dai?" she asks. I look over at Ayame and she doesn't seem to notice. I nod and she gives me 3 folders. I open the first folder and the first page alone makes me want to scream. Written in bold are these words:
'TRANSFERRE STUDENT FILE NO. 5 = MATSUKO DAI'
I open the other folders and heave a sigh of relief. Also written in bold were the names of Himoro Tatsuya; a good friend of Kagami, Alex and Murasakibara, and Tazuko Annielee.
Wait, if Annielee is back… That means another Student Council role will be filled… Which one though? Maybe she'll be the Treasurer and help Ayame out. Oh, speaking of Alex, we're on good terms; she's even helping the guys out in training!
I go back to the first folder and look at the pages as I continue walking
"Aki-chan! Slow down!" Mizuki calls out but I don't stop walking until I reach the office of the principal, who is also Dee and Zekara's aunt. I enter and slam the folder in front of her
"KYOME-SAMA! WHY DID YOU STILL ACCEPT THIS ONE? YOU SPECIFICALLY SAID THAT IF A STUDENT LEAVES THE SCHOOL WITHOUT MENTION TO ANYONE, HE OR SHE CANNOT RE-ENTER!" I scream
"Shojou-san, please understand that he had his reasons and we both know he lost his family at the time." She replies calmly
"But…" I'm about to continue but she raises her hand and I stay silent
"I don't see the problem if he enters the school again and I'm sure whatever happened back then will be resolved. Now go and get to class." She says.
With one final scowl, I exit the room. Lucky for me, no one noticed I entered the office. I walk back to the girls
"Where were you?" Ayame asks in a whinny tone
"I was just taking care of something." I say with a smile
"Are you sure, Aki-chan? Your eye's twitching!" Mizuki points out
"No worries, Mizuki-chan! I'm all good!" I respond.
If you expect me to tell them about Matsuko, forget it! I'd rather be stabbed in the chest than see Ayame's reaction when I say it.
We go to our classroom and the first faces we see are none other than Alex and Himoro
"Ohayo, Alex-chan!" I greet with a smile
"Hey Akira-chan!" She greets and is about to kiss me but Himoro grabs her arm and she stops
"Hey guys; it's been a long time!" Annie greets as she walks over to us and we give her a group hug. She's dressed in a lime green sleeveless shirt, a black blazer, a black mini skirt and black boots. I see our friendship bracelet with her charm; a shield.
We break apart and we get our copy of her charm and place it on the bracelet as a sign that she is still our friend
"So… You got sworn in as Treasurer?" I ask as we pull apart and she nods
"Oh yeah, baby! The squad are members of the Student Council!" Dee says in happiness. I look at Himoro and smirk
"So you've finally decided to go here?" I joke and he nods
"I wanted to be with Annie-chan. After all, she is my girlfriend." He says pulling Annie closer to him causing the girl to blush.
I don't comment because something caught my eye and I don't want Ayame drawing any attention to herself
"GIRL – AFUGHMAGUFH!" she squeals for me to get my hand off her mouth
"Aki-chan! Why are you–?" Haruki was about to finish until Mizuki covers her mouth and lets her look in the direction I was looking at earlier. When Haruki sees it, she goes silent and Mizuki removes her hand
"Aki-chan… What now?" Mizuki asks
"I don't know, Mizu-chan…" I say as Ayame continues to struggle against me
"By the way, Annie-chan… Where are they?" I ask
"They'll be up in a bit!" Himoro answers for her. I smile as Himoro explains everything to her and Ayame breaks free from my grip
"Why in the world did you do that, Aki-chan!?" she growls at me and everyone in the room
"Ayame?" a male's voice asks from behind her and her eyes start tearing up.
Akashi Seijuro! Get your butt here fast!
Unmei Academy
7AM
Akashi Seijuro
"Oi, Akashi! Take a look at this!" Midorima says as we go up the stairs with the others. We're all wearing a plain shirt with our favorite color, a black leather jacket, black pants and black sneakers.
"What is it?" I ask and he shows me the Ohasa Horoscope.
According to it, Sagittarians will have a good day in their love life
"Yes! Maybe Ayame and I will have a chance to spend time together." I say with a huge grin on my face
"What's Kishimoto's sign again?" Midorima asks
"Capricorn, why do you ask?" Kuroko says and Midorima frowns.
He shows me the results for Capricorn. It says that Capricorns will encounter a part of their past which will affect the future of themselves and everyone around them
"What about Aquarius?" Kagami asks and we all look at the screen. It says Aquarians will receive foreknowledge about many things
"How can that happen?" Aomine asks
"Like for example; I texted Aki-chan this morning before I left the apartment." Kagami explains
"Hey guys… We better get to the classroom." Kuroko says with urgency
"What's wrong Kuroko-chin?" Murasakibara asks
"Haruki-chan just texted that there's trouble and I think it involves Ayame-chan!" he explain.
Without me thinking, I run up the steps and reach the classroom in time to see Akira's body as stiff as a statue as she looks at the guy behind Ayame.
As I look at the Sky Blue Warrior, her eyes are watering and she slowly turns around to look at the young man wearing a Dark Blue shirt with the kanji for Love on it, black pants, and black sneakers
"M-Matsuko?" Ayame exclaims and he smiles
"It's good to see you again, Ayame!" he says as he moves in to hug her, but she backs away and runs out the door and past us.
We look back at Akira and the girls and there's a look on the Burgundy Demon's face. I know that look. She's giving me the 'move or I'm gonna tear you to shreds' look.
I give one nod and I leave them to search for Ayame.
Where did she go!?
Unmei Academy Classroom 2-A
7AM
Ayano Mizuki
This. Is. TERRIBLE!
Matsuko Dai is back! Dai was the only guy who was our most trusted friend. Well, a little too trusted.
He hooked up with Ayame and, months after, left without a word.
Ever since then, Ayame shut her heart off from love and Akira declared that she would not allow him to hurt Ayame twice in a lifetime if he were to return to the school.
Now that he's back, I don't like how this meeting will end
"Akira! It's been so long!" he says with a smile but her face remains dark
"Why did you come back?" she asks as she glares at him
"Oi, Mizu-chan, what's with that guy?" Shin-kun whispers as we watch the scene
"He's one of our old friends." I reply shifting my glasses
"But why does Akira-chan glare at him like that?" Riko-senpai asks
"Because, Riko-senpai, he's Ayame-chan's ex-boyfriend." I say as I watch them argue.
"Look Akira-chan, you know I didn't mean to do that!"
"But you did! You could've called her at least!"
"She could've traced the number and kidnap Aya-chan!" he says and Akira stays silent for a moment.
"You could've found a way right?"
"Sumimasen!" he says with a bow. I look at Akira and she has a look with a cross between anger and pity
"Fine… But Ayame-chan may have a hard time forgiving you." She says looking out the door.
Where did Ayame go!?
Unmei Academy Garden
7:30AM
Kishimoto Ayame
He's back… This can't be! The moment I've started opening my heart again; he chooses to show up! Why is fate so cruel!? I think as I sit on the bench of the garden and cry.
I couldn't believe that Dai's come back!
"Ayame!" I hear Akashi's voice call out. He takes a seat beside me and wraps his arms around me. I'm in shock
"It's okay, Ayame! Just cry if you want to. I hate seeing you crying!" he says and I cry on his shoulder as I hug back.
I don't know what it is about Akashi that makes me this way but I feel safer around him. It's like all my problems just… disappear when he's here.
In a few weeks, I'll be his wife. I guess I'll be alright.
When I stop crying, he pulls back a little but still holding me close to him and we look into each other's eyes
"I'll always be here for you, Ayame! I won't let anyone hurt you!" he says and I smile
"Arigatou, Seijuro!" I say and he kisses my forehead.
If I know anything, it's that I'll always be safe with Akashi by my side.
Unmei Academy Classroom 2-A
7:30AM
Kagami Taiga
A lesson that Ayame has taught me throughout my first few weeks in this school is never to mess with Aki-chan when she's mad. If you do the opposite, expect to be in a hospital for about a month. Though I know she wouldn't do that but that's only when you haven't hurt her or any of her friends. In theory, many people I know would do the same. I wonder if they're related…
Anyway…
Matsuko holds out his hand and Aki-chan shakes it.
She gets out a necklace with a mini sword pendant and puts it on. The other girls do the same.
It must mean that they accept him as their friend but don't totally trust him. I think.
Just then, Ayame and Akashi enter the room
"Ayame, can you ever forgive me?" he asks approaching them.
The girl; having a good heart, smiles, nods then does what Aki-chan and the other girls did.
They share a group hug with the girls but Akashi's not looking too happy
"Could it be the Great Akashi Seijuro; Captain of the Generation of Miracles, is jealous of Matsuko-san and Kishimoto?" Aomine whispers to us and we start snickering
"Oi, Ahomine! I heard you and I have to agree!" Aki-chan says pulling away from the hug and the other girls giggle except Ayame who; clearly, didn't hear what Aomine said
"Shut up, peasants!" he growls and he awakens his Emperor Eye. Everyone shudders in fear except Ayame. She walks over to him and holds his hand and the Emperor Eye deactivates. The gang exchanges a look and we burst out laughing like crazy.
"Everyone, go back to your seats." sensei says as he enters; signaling Coach and Captain to head to their class and us to go back to our seats.
Takashima Haruki
Our first subject is none other than Music
"Alright, I want all the guys to pick one girl and prepare to perform a duet on the next meeting." Sensei instructs.
I look over at Tetsu-kun and he nods with a smile on his face. Akira and Kagami exchange a nod while Ayame and Akashi smile at each other. I look over at Mizuki and Midorima and they're both shifting their glasses in agreement. Annie and Himoro have a high-five pact; Satsuki and Aomine shake hands and Alex teams up with Dai
"I'll leave you all to choose your song and practice." sensei says and he leaves.
Everyone goes to their partners and start planning.
But…
"Dee-chan is my partner so back off Muracchi! Deal with it!" I hear Kise growl and everyone turns their attention to the left side of the room where Kise, Murasakibara and the Twins are sitting and the boys appear to be fighting over Dee.
This may not end well… I think as I walk over to Tetsu-kun's side where the boys are in side view.
Soon other students come nearer to watch the events unfold
"Who said that you could have her as your partner, eh Kise-chin?" the taller boy scowls as he pushes the blonde boy causing him to stumble backwards into the crowd behind him
"So you wanna play it that way huh?" Kise says and is about to punch him when both boys are restrained their friends. Kagami, Aomine and Himoro hold Murasakibara down while Kuroko, Midorima and Akashi hold down Kise but they're thrown of and the boys start to tackle each other.
The boys try to stop the fight but they couldn't stop them
"Aki-chan, do something!" Kagami exclaims and she does so by grabbing both boys by the hair and a Burgundy Aura appears
"Will you twits stop fighting? Let the poor girl choose! Plus…" she trails off as the aura disappears and she looks at Zekara who hasn't spoken since yesterday when she ran off.
The said girl stays seated; not caring about the situation unfolding right beside her.
Just then, a slap is heard and I see Dee was the one who delivered it
"Zee-chan, why are you–?"
"Because I'm never gonna be good enough, Dee-chan! Don't you get it!? These two blundering idiots are fighting over you! It hurts to know that I'll always be second to you!" the blonde says with tears in her eyes and goes out of the room.
Akira let the boys go and punches both in the stomach. You'd expect Kise and Murasakibara to survive that but Akira is super strong!
Anyway, I look over at Dee and she's broken down. Kneeling down on the ground and crying about what her twin had just said. Murasakibara pats her back but she doesn't react. Kise taps her shoulder and she hugs him
"I guess that means Kise-kun wins this round…" Tetsu-kun whispers and I nod as I look at Murasakibara.
He doesn't seem upset. He just stands and goes out the door.
Where is he off to?
Unmei Academy Rooftop
8AM
Kyome Zekara
Great… Why do I always end up going to this forsaken place!? I think as I sit under the Sakura Blossom tree there.
It is spring time and the blossoms are in full bloom. I remember when I was little and I would always try to reach to climb the Sakura tree, get a blossom and place it in my hair.
As the years went by, I grew to hate the flower because all the guys would give my sister that exact flower. A blossom falls on my lap; I pick it up and place it in my hair. That's when I remember something…
Something that made me throw the blossom to the ground.
*FLASHBACK*
I was 8 years old. It was spring time and I was dancing around the Sakura Tree in my elementary school with a Cherry Blossom in my hair. I was wearing an orange dress, and matching flat shoes and my hair was in a high ponytail. Just then, I heard two boys
"Hey, isn't that Dee-chan's sister?" one asked and the other nodded
"Weird that they're twins! They don't even look the same!" the companion said
"Yeah! I bet if Dee-chan was doing that, she'd be way cuter than her!" the boy says and the other agrees. I threw the flower on the ground and cried under the tree.
Ever since then, I never picked up a Cherry Blossom.
*END OF FLASHBACK*
I keep crying that you could probably fill a pool with my tears. I haven't cried this much since that day.
Just then, it starts to rain but I don't care. I'll get sick for all I care! I'll miss class and get scolded by Akira but I don't care. I feel like all my energy was sucked right outta me! I want to give up! What would be the point if I kept going?
I stood up walked over to the edge of the roof and got ready to jump but, something grabbed my hand, pulled me back to the roof and hugged me.
I'd know this person anywhere. The scent of basketball is all over him! His toned body figure just proves how much he's practiced even if he doesn't really love the game
"M-Mura-kun!?" I ask while sobbing
"Shh… Don't worry about class. Sensei is out and everyone is on break." He says strokes my hair. I wrap my arms around him and cry on his shoulder
"Don't you ever do that again. Got that, Zee-chin? I can't lose you!" he says as pulls away and looks straight into my eyes.
I'm stunned by his words
"I know I didn't see you the way I saw your sister but I promise you that you'll be my number one! I'll make you believe in love, Zee-chin!" he says with such intensity I could feel the sincerity of his words.
I smile at him "Arigatou, Sushi-kun!" I say and the rain disappears. He pulls away and goes to the Sakura tree. He plucks one Blossom, goes to me and places it in my hair
"You're as beautiful as a blossom you know." He says with a smile as he brushes away my wet bangs, delicately takes my chin and steals my first kiss
"Oi, Zee-chan! You know the rules!" a voice scolds.
We pull apart and see Dee and Kise; both with smiles on their faces and Kise's arm around Dee's waist.
Dee runs to me and crushes me in a hug "It's about time we give love a chance; don't you think, Zee-chan?" she says pulling away and holding my hands
"Hai~" I reply with a huge smile.
I never expected this would happen! I guess it's true that love moves in mysterious ways!
Unmei Academy Cafeteria
12NN
Tazuko Annielee
"So everything's okay now?" I ask looking at the whole gang.
It is lunch time and we're all hanging out at the same lunch table. I still can't believe how my first day back has been going!
I mean, first a student approaches me and gives me a letter saying I'm the Treasurer of the Student Council.
Then, Dai was about to get killed by Akira.
Finally, Kise and Murasakibara nearly killed each other for Dee. But that problem's resolved now and the twins are giving love a chance! It's amazing!
Anyway, Kise gives a nod and I smile. The seating arrangement was the girls on one side and the guy they like in front of them. (A/N: The seating arrangement is in this order: Akira, Ayame, Mizuki, Haruki, Dee, Zekara, Annielee, Satsuki and Alex.)
"That's good to hear!" Akira says with a smile
"Yeah!" Haruki jumps up and crushes the Twins in a bear hug and we all laugh
"By the way, I would like to announce that the wedding has been moved to fall." Akashi announces.
Haruki and Akira explained everything to Dai and me so we're up to speed
"That's great news, Seijuro! But how did you convince them?" Ayame asks
"Don't worry. It's my secret." He says and we all laugh as Ayame keeps begging him to tell her.
I don't know what lies ahead but I wouldn't want to face it with anyone but them!
Unknown Location
8PM
Matsuko Dai
The school day has ended and I walk home alone. I approach a dark alley and a figure appears "How was school?" the figure asks "It was good. It seems our plans will succeed, boss!" I say with a smirk. Nothing will stop me from succeeding in my plans.
A/N: Yikes! What's Dai up to and who was the figure in the dark? What will happen to now that the wedding is moved? Until the next update minna!
