FoxNotes: You are in for a surprise :3 This time it's real. The fic is undergoing editing, so many to do eh? And have you read the Extra game?Season 2 of KnB :3 Shicks!
Listening to Super Cell while writing :3 Spells Life :3
The One That Got Away
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Kuroko Tsuji's teal eyes is fixated on his mother while the latter prepares for the Festival they're about to attend. But the teal head had other things in mind that moment. He is currently contemplating whether to speak his thoughts to his mom or not. He never asked anything from her, unasked questions that he too deserved to know. He never asked anything about her past despite having the right because he values his mother very much. But this also requires alot of patience that made him sigh. He is already itching to ask her the bomb questions. Many things like what happened two weeks ago that makes him wonder.
Akashi and Tsuji were playing shogi when Shigehiro and Takao interrupted them. The new face confused the teal head very much. Who would not? She was sporting unbelievable eyes and shocking expression at him as if he was a ghost which is only half true by the way. He stood still and stare at the gaping expression of the new face that was introduced to him, which he later learned is Takao-san.
Two weeks passed and he still wonders tha reason why the redhaired mister left the scene after exchanging greeting. 'Maybe mister is busy, he looked like the executive type.' A cloth was place infront of him. "Mom what is this?"
His mother blinked "Tsuji I think the answer is obvious. That kind of expression only comes from Kagami-kun, is he rubbing off on you?" she smiles a little while the little boy reddened a little, embarassed. "It is your first time to attend a festival, so isn't it better to experience it fully and it starts at wearing yukata." She continued.
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"Tsuji..." identical blank ocean orbs clashed with another.
"I got it." He muttered while Kuroko gave out a pleased sigh and kissed his head. "I gather that the prince know how to wear a yukata. Or do you need my help?"
"I'd do it alone" he shooed her out of his room in the little house. The house is owned by his old man Dean and Natalie, the two bought it for Tetsumi who refused to live in a big mansion. "This is all that Ogiwaras fault" he muttered. The orange haired invited them to the festival, he is not exactly energetic about that but seeing the slight spark in his mothers eyes he agreed. Of course if Tsuji is not going Kuroko won't either. After putting the yukata he examined himself in the mirror and surprisingly approves of it. The black sriped yukata fits him good. "Not bad"
He went out of the room when Kuroko called him downstairs in the two storey house. Reaching the end of the stairs he saw his mother wearing a black yukata with cherry blossoms print. Her hair is tied in a cute bun that emphasized her eyes and on the left side is a cute flower ornament, she too is wearing a little make up that only enhanced her features more. In short Tetsumi looks stunning.
"Ah Tsuji," She walks to him to inspect the outfit. "It looks good on you." She smiles.
"Mom looks great too." He complimented which gain him a smile and a kiss on the head.
"Shigehiro-kun will arrive any minute now." And speaking of the devil the door bell rang. Kuroko walked to answer but stopped when Tsuji approached. He opened the door and out came a smiling Ogiwara who is wearing an indigo colored yukata with little black neko prints but with the usual crumbs on his face.
"How childish." It was strange coming from a kid, but Ogiwara replied with.
"Eh? I thought it looks pretty good on me." He turn to look at himself again.
'I wasn't talking about that Baka' Tsuji extremely want to say that out loud but his mother would scold him for sure so he settled in silent intimidation but that too doesn't seem to be working since the orange haired is too busy dazedly looking at Tetsumi.
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Meanwhile on the place where the festival is taking place, a group of colorful haired individuals is gathering attention. Well who would not take a second look on these undeniably good-looking people in the same group. Aomine Daikis is leaning in the sidewalks railing obviously bored or annoyed with Kise talking animatedly beside him with Momoi. The giant purple head Murasakibara eating his snacks and Midorima are waiting silently though the last would be thrown in the other twos conversation every now and then. The miracles are also wearing yukata. Police officer Aomine Daiki is wearing a navy colored yukata while the blonde model turned pilot is wearing an aqua-blue colored one with penguin designs, Murasakibara who became a pastry chef is wearing a sleeveless one exposing his muscles and the doctor wears a black yukata with white prints and the only girl in the group wears a pink floral yukata with her hair tied in a pretty style. They are waiting for the redhead to arrive. Just then a black car parked in front of them, it was Akashi and with him is Haru. Both are also wearing yukata, Akashi in white yukata with a dragon motif while his fiancee wears also white but with floral prints on it too, just like Momois. The arrival of the two sent an intense atmosphere. The miracle knows who the girl is of course the announcement of the twos wedding spread like widefire to them. These caused the rift between Akashi and Aomine. The latter blames Akashi for his shadows disappearance. Kise was the first one who talked.
"Long time no see Akashicchi and Oono-san" he smiles and nodded at Haru. The other also bowed at her save tan male, who straightened his back said nothing and head out. Momoi bowed at Haru again.
"I'm sorry about Aomine-kun Oono-san" she followed the tan male. The others could not blame Aomine for being rude so they stayed silent.
"We also better go," Kise said energetically to lighten up the mood somehow. The others could only nod.
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Back to Kurokos entourage, upon arriving at the festival they have stumbled upon Kagami who joined them he is also wearing a black sleeveless yukata. They were in the middle of strolling when they noticed the litte teal head stopped in front of a poster which reads 'Shogi Competition'.Tetsumi patted Tsujis hair lightly, he looked up at her.
"Want to sign up?"
"I can? But how about the festival?" he asked, he knows that Tetsumi was really looking forward to the festival and sitting and watching people playing shogi is not in her plans.
"I can go with him, you two go and enjoy." Kagam unexpectedly volunteered to babysit.
"Are you sure about that Kagami-kun?" of course Kuroko is doubtful because it was no secret that the two were not really the best of friends.
"It's fine with me mom, I'd make sure Kagami won't rub on me too much." he smirked when the redhead let out colorful words. Kuroko asked him again to confirm if that is what he really wants. He nodded each time.
"You could watch at the final mom," She fondly reffled his hair before the party was split in two.
Kagami and Tsuji watched the two, the boy glared at Kagami.
"I know what you are trying to do Bakagami!"
The red head looked down , "Why something wrong with that? Ogiwara is a good guy."
"I'm not saying he is bad, you shouldn't interfere."
"I'm the best friend and besides who else should date Kuroko. Ogiwara is a great guy."
'Since when did becoming a bestfriend tops being a son?' he mentally thought but did not reasoned that,since it'd be useless to Kagami. And a person came right in his genius mind.
"I know someone, just you wait Bakagami." He crossed his arms and walked to the tent where participants supposed to sign up. 'There is a chance I may meet him in here.'
When it was his turn to sign up, the lady who was in charged turned to Kagami asking if he was the one signing up, when she got the answer she nearly fainted.
Tetsumi and Ogiwara browsed the stalls side by side, as they get to the main place the crowd thickens and Shigehiro could only red faced offer his hand to Tetsumi, which the latter also took after a moment. They played Tetsumis favorite game Baloon fishing, they also tried some firing games. Throughout the whole time they were together, Ogiwara held her hand firmly. It was somehow new to Tetsumi since it was years since she became this close to someone after all. To take some break they sat on one of the bench and eat the takoyaki they bought. (Tetsumi insist on paying for her share). The sky looks as lively as the festival with twinkling star lighting the night.
"You look really good today." Ogiwara said, he was the first one who broke the silence.
"Thank you, Shigehiro-kun"
He grinned "I really enjoyed the night"
"Me too.." she smiles a little.
"Could...could we do this again?" Tetsumi blinked at him, "I mean, are you going away again? " he uneasily asked . Tetsumi was silent for a while before answering.
"When I came back, I did not want to get my hopes up so I expected the worse. I did not knew that things could go smoothly again but it's gradually getting better. Tonight I realized how I missed Japan, if possible I'd like to stay." she smiled at him and in tune fireworks lit up the sky, lighting them. Ogiwara by then knew what the loud pounding of his heart means. 'I still love her'
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The final match is about to start so Kagami decided to find Kuroko and Ogiwara. Like expected Tsuji is the one fighting and his opponent he is not that surprised at all , its Akashi. People are in awe of the little boy. He won every match with ease. People find it hard to believe that a child as little Tsuji would advance to the final. Before the match started the opponents had spare time to talk.
"Who are you with?" Akashi is concerned, he did not see anyone with the kid.
"Ah, a servant is looking for mom, she will be here to watch my match." Akashi noded.
"Say Mister, how about a bet?"
Now Akashi is intrigued, the kid smiled like he was plotting something but anyways Akashi let him.
"I'm listening."
"If I win you'd do my bidding and if you win I'd do yours Sounds fair right?"
"Could a five year old do my bidding?"
"Do not underestimate me Mister, and I'm six, well almost" Akashi agreed, no harm could be done with this little bet right?.
The teal head smirked. "Heh, now mister be prepared for your doom." As the match was about to start.
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Akashi want to believe that his eyes are betraying him but no, the little brat beat him. The whole place was in utter silence, they do not want the emperor to lashed out on them. On the other hand Tsuji is just as shock as Akashi. He do not believe much in luck but was partially convinced that it exist now.
Smiling widely he exclaimed "I won!"
Akashi is feeling depressed but seeing the teal heads smile 'I guess It will be allright if it is him.'
The brat looked at him "So mister time to introduce you to my mom. Hurry hurry!" He grabbed Akashis arm and scanned the area seeing his mothers hair he dashed to the direction, Akashi in tow.
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When Kuroko and Ogiwara went to the shogi place, it was packed. And the crowd is going crazy, figures the kid is dominating the matches. They decided to wait since the crowd was so thick they can barely blend in. If Kuroko is not wearing a yukata she could have. The two sat on a bench not too far from the shogi place. Ogiwara later went to buy a drink leaving her alone. She is quietly spending her time when a familiar voice called her.
"Mom!" little Tsuji came running towards her, she caught him with open arms.
"What got you over excited? Is the grandprize milkshakes?"
"Mom stop kidding, anyway I just became a champion!" He smiled at her, Tetsumi never saw such a strong emotion coming from Tsuji it was heart warming. But her body turned cold soon enough.
"Tetsumi?.." a familiar yet foreign voice, it was no doubt it was him. She looked at the voice direction and saw him in flesh. It's real. She gripped Tsujis hand.
