The removal of the last chapter is quite hectic! I was literally shocked and horrified! Q-Q

Hopefully this chapter could make up for it.

Disclaimer~

All Characters from Kuroko's Basketball belongs to Fujimaki Tadatoshi-san!

Only my OCs belong to me nyan~

-Speech with italics, '_' are for thought.

-Speech with underlines are for English speeches.

(I announce a character's normally spoken names~)


Chapter 7 - Restaurant discussions~

Due to Aki's ridiculous amount of stamina, Kasamatsu instructed her to chase the other members as apart of practice in exchange for a 'food delicacy' reward. Of course, the orangenette would do just that. Being spectators to the dreaded hugs Aki had given to their captain, the Kaijō team clearly planned on not getting caught. Eventually, after a round of being chased, the one who ended up being caught was Kise who tripped in his haste. The other members all pitied the blonde who struggled in the orangenette's back hugs and nuzzles.

After waking up, Moriyama was infatuated with the first cute girl he sees and she's as tall as the vice-captain! Moriyama flirted with Aki on several occasions to which she was completely oblivious to but later was forced to stop by the protective captain. Akito had several friendly one-on-one rounds with Kasamatsu then later Kise and by then he had a first hand experience of the blonde's copying abilities. Aki and Hayakawa got along well based on their similar 'loud shouts and screams of determination' and it seemed that the orangenette understood what the second year was blabbering about.

While munching on some cookies, the orangenette randomly tried again with the basket when the others were taking a break. She bounced the ball up once and eyed the object and before Akito could stop her, the taller orangenette started launching the ball with both hands in full force and it bounced off the basket's board, flying high above before landing squarely on Kasamatsu. The orangenette earned a 'thwack' on her head for that.

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After some more incidents and mischief along the way, though it was unannounced the twins formed a new bond with the Kaijō members within their initially brief visit.

Hours went by and the late evening came, drawing the over time practice to a close. The Kaijō basketball team were dismissed at the stroke of sunset. After waving and wishing good byes to the team members, which the orangenette had given nicknames to, the twins, Kasamatsu and Kise went along the sidewalk, having the last few moments with each other before Kise went down the street to his house. The twins noticed that the blonde lived in a high classed modern neighborhood which comes as a no surprise with the latter being a model.

Kasamatsu decided to wait out with the twins for their train back to Akita since it's only a half hour wait. Akito suggested they should go to a restaurant to buy some light fast food without spoiling their dinner. Although Aki was super hungry, she will try to restrain herself from buying a lot in exchange for the delicious dinner that awaits them back home. Akito went quietly beside Kasamatsu, exhausted but as usual, Aki still had a lot of energy left in her to bounce and skip a few feet in front of them. He want nothing more than to just go home, take a shower, eat dinner then finally lie on his bed. Kasamatsu kept a closer eye on his ever enthusiastic cousin. The thought of the close family company kept a smile plastered on his face.

' Lights coming off from the nearby shops and stores. Vehicles moving back and forth on the road. The night breeze brushing through the tress and bushes of the city grounds...

...When's the last time the scene has been a regular occurrence? '

Akito remembered they used to live in Tokyo; in the district close to their cousin before moving to Akita. He and Aki were in the third grade back then before the move in summer. After viewing that memory of that one summer, Akito realizes once again that he used to play Basketball back then.

He still hasn't find that one sport for himself and had just picked the next one of the list back then. His younger self wasn't much different from the present. The orange haired was practicing on a street ball court accompanied by Aki who finished her Aikido club when they met a tanned dark blue haired kid with his pink haired companion who frequented that particular court. Apparently the kid loved the sport and after stating himself as a newbie the said blue haired enthusiastically began teaching him what he knows.

Although reluctant at first, Akito came to understood the basics, plays and moves and later he learned how much the kid that goes by the name, Aomine Daiki, loved the sport from the bottom of his heart. Akito finds himself wanting to learn more from him. With how much fun they were having, Akito slowly finds himself liking the sport.

Within those four months, the two would meet up frequently on that same court. Sometimes with Aki tagging along with Aomine's childhood friend, Momoi Satsuki. They got along with each other like sisters. The younger orangenette became accustomed to the blue haired's natural speed and his agility that provided him the skills to beat older street ballers that they ran into at times.

But by the near end of summer, the twins moved to Akita and that was the last time they saw each other. Somehow, he decided to switch into another sport after moving. It is by chance that during Middle School both Aki and Akito saw the picture of the very same kid on the news. That he was an uprising Basketball prodigy and a member of the generation of miracles who won the championships. He was surprised back then and proud of his friend but envious of his passion for the sport that he loved.

Something that Akito never had and is still seeking.

One of his reasons for replaying basketball again was to experiment if an 'old candidate' could be what he was looking for. Knowing Aomine have so much passion in that one sport, he hope to find what Aomine had. Not just with talent but with how much it could excite him enough to love it as much as his friend. The orangenette wondered how the blue haired was doing along with the pinkette. Its been years since they last saw each other.

While Akito was deep in thought, Aki's happily exploring the surrounding areas. Aki up front, Kasamatsu close behind her and Akito kept to the rear. Aki noted everything that caught her interest, moving from one object to another and asking what they are from her shorter cousin. Soon after, she caught a rather large sign with the symbol 'M' placed in front of a restaurant.

As she got closer, the name of the said building came into view, 'Magi Burger'. Aki's eyes notably widened before turning around towards Akito and Kasamatsu while pointing to the front entrance, " Hey Akito-chan, Yuki-chan, let's get something from here! "

Akito blinked, the load of his thoughts still lingering in his head. After progressing what Aki said he glance up the restaurant then shrugged, " Sure, Aki-chan.. " Kasamatsu cleared his throat, " ..but we got to hurry though, You wouldn't want to miss your train. " Aki nodded twice before running up the stairs and through the doors.

Kasamatsu and Akito following closely behind.

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With an extra large set of fries and a few drinks, the three teenagers went to sit by the vacant window seats. Aki gulped down ten fries at a time and Kasamatsu cautioning her to eat slowly. Akito kept his gaze out the window while sipping his cola drink, feeling tired by the minute. His thoughts were still laid on the counter table of the entrance to his thinking chamber, wondering if he should pick it up and reminisce the memories some more.

He glances to the two beside him. Aki was talking about something that he hadn't paid attention to while Kasamatsu calmly answers though a bit dumbfounded in whatever conversation they were having.

Out of nowhere, Akito had the urge to ask about a question that he literally just came up with, " Hey. "

Aki and Kasamatsu turns to the side, fixing their attention towards the orangenette who had his intertwined fingers support his chin, " Do you two...remember Daiki-kun? " Aki blinked at the question while she munched. Kasamatsu looked thoughtful, " Daiki?..hmm, Do you mean that Aomine Daiki? " Aki gulped, sips her drink then gasps out, " Dai-chan right?~ That brings back memories. I wonder how he's doing now? Even Satsu-chan~ "

Akito gave a light nod, " Even though we've come here once in awhile...I've never thought of them until now. "

" Maybe because you're playing Basketball like him now? ", Aki suggested. " That could be. ", Kasamatsu agreed. Sometimes, when Aki wasn't able to attend, Kasamatsu comes along either as an observer or as a player. Its apparent that he'll know which 'Aomine' he was talking about. " He still lives in Tokyo right Yuki-chan? Maybe some day we can visit him in school as well! ", Aki said cheerfully.

" Do you even know which school he goes to Aki-chan? "

Aki paused at her twin's question, " Nope! "

Akito sweat dropped, knowing the answer beforehand.

" He went to Tōō Academy so I've heard when the Coach was giving out our opponents for the Inter high. ", stated the black haired opposite to them.

Aki tilts her head to the side after gulping more fries into her mouth, " Tōō...Academy? ", she repeated. " Yeah, they have been recruiting national-level players over the past year and are now one of the best teams in Tokyo especially with the addition of Daiki. ", Kasamatsu sips his drink, " But, we as the opponent school won't lose. We have our own ace in Kaijō. "

Their cousin gave a light grin as his blue-steel eyes shows raw determination which made the twins smiles back, " Yuki-chan, you're still the same as always~ ", chirped Aki. " Of course. Your school'll be in the Inter high too with another member of the generation of miracles. The battles ahead this year wold prove to be an eventful one with those prodigies being in separate schools. ", Kasamatsu leaned back into his seat. Akito agreed. He joined the basketball club as a second stringer but the fact that the generation of miracle 'monsters' would be facing off against each other, it's definitely a game worth watching. Especially in the Winter cup matches by the end of the year.

Akito glanced to the side and saw Aki pouting while drinking her second orange juice. " Aki-chan? what's wrong? " Aki paused then leaned on the table with her arms under her head. " I'm still upset about not being able to meet the one prodigy in Yosen you know and Dai-chan's a part of the group too~ "

Kasamatsu proceeded to gently pat the orangenette's head, " Don't let it get to you Aki. Whatever comes, comes. Sometimes unexpectedly. " Aki mumbled an 'ok' while having puppy dog eyes.

" Ah! ", The two once again faces the orangenette from the corner whose watching his watch, " We only got 5 minutes before the train arrives! "

" That's bad, You better hurry or you'll miss the train! " Hastily the three teenagers packed their stuff and heads back to the train station. In mid pace, Aki randomly carries Akito 'bridal style' which completely shocked and embarrassed the younger twin while Kasamatsu chuckled as he ran.

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The twins made it to the train station without a moment to lose. The train had just arrived with a light screeching halt up front. Other passengers who also awaited the arrival went pilling into the train's entrance. The twins followed soon after while Kasamatsu waited outside. Still lightly panting while his fingers brushed through his spiky hair. A few knocks were heard and he saw Akito being pressed against the window of the train opposite to where he was standing by Aki who fervently waved at him.

The train's announcer stated they would be closing within a few minutes. Aki seemed to panic while struggling within the small space of the window. When the door close and the train started moving a minute later, Aki resumed waving with crocodile tears and Akito sheepishly bowed slightly. Kasamatsu grinned and waved back at them just as the train started moving towards Akita.


Oh gosh, it took me awhile to conclude this chapter. My cold and fever started up again = - =
It'll be alright though.

Just an aftershock? XD Ahahaha...

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