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Chapter 9

The Inter High was starting soon. So basketball practice was really intense. Today's practice was also one of those mandatory practices. As a result, Aomine also (reluctantly) joined practice. The Generation of Miracles were highly favored to win the Inter High. Kuroko was inclined to agree with the popular opinion. Thanks to Momoi, they were able to gather the information on the teams that might be considered as threats to the Generation of Miracles. To a normal opponent, the 3 teams known as the Kings were strong opponents but they won't be able to stop the GoM. If any team can be considered a potential threat, it would be Rakuzan.

This team consists of 3 of the Uncrowned Generals. Players that would have been considered the best if not for the GoM. They might be able to give a good fight against the GoM but winning is a different matter.

Kuroko sighed as he closed the file. Looks like the Generation of Miracles will have an easy win at the tournament this year. Don't get him wrong. Kuroko would want nothing more but for his brothers to win but it would be nice if they had some serious competition. Someone that could ignite the spark and make them want to be serious about basketball again.

On top of that, none of the teams have what Kuroko is looking for. Of course, it would've been helpful if Kuroko knew what he was looking for. But he's not even sure about that. Kuroko sighed. Kuroko felt a hand on top of his head. "What's wrong Kuro-chin?" Murasakibara said rubbing Kuroko head. "You're sighing a lot." Kuroko sighed again. "It's nothing Murasakibara-nii." Kuroko said. "Really?" Murasakibara said. He was still rubbing Kuroko's head. Kuroko resisted the urge to sigh again. "Yes, now could you please stop rubbing my head." Kuroko told Murasakibara. "It's getting annoying."

"But Kuro-chin's hair is soft like cotton candy." Murasakibara said. "And he smells nice, like vanilla." Kuroko could feel his cheeks turn red but he willed himself to calm down and said. "Even so, it not nice to pat someone like that, so please stop." Murasakibara reluctantly complied.

At that moment, Kise came into the room. "Ah, Kurokocchi!" Kise said. "I was looking for you. The coach wanted to talk to you." He noticed Murasakibara was also in the room. "Oh Murasakibaracchi, I didn't notice you." He said. "Is something the matter?" Before Murasakibara could say anything, Kuroko intervened. "It's nothing." He said. "Let's go and see the coach." With that, Kuroko left the room.

At the gym, Kuroko immediately spotted the coach and went up to him. "Coach." Kuroko called up to him. There was no indication that the coach was surprised by Kuroko's appearance except for the slight twitch of his eyebrows. "Ah Kuroko, I need you to track the team's progress in today's after school practice since Momoi won't be here." The coach said. Despite his blank appearance, Kuroko was surprised. "Is something wrong?" Kuroko asked. "Oh no, it's nothing like that." The coach said. "She'll be away scouting information about a team whom we will have a practice match with in a couple of days."

"May I ask which team we will face against?" Kuroko asked. "I believe the it's Seirin Basketball club." The coach said. "They are a basketball club that was formed just recently." Kuroko blinked. Now that he thinks about it, he did see Seirin High as one of the schools participating at the Inter-High. But there were no information on them, since they clearly didn't pose any threat. "Is it O.K to ask why we are having a practice match?" Kuroko asked."Especially since the Inter- High is less than a week away."

"Our club has the record of being one of the oldest basketball club." The coach said. "As a result, we have a tradition of having a practice match with any new basketball clubs formed after their debut year." Kuroko had no idea their club had such a tradition. "Anyway, make sure to take of the task I gave you." The coach said. "Yes sir," Kuroko said. He went to join Momoi as she was observing practice.

Once afternoon practice rolled by, the coach told everyone about the practice game. Everyone was generally not pleased with the idea of a practice game. "The Inter-High is coming up! What is . "What the hell?" A second year from the second string said. "A practice match!? The Inter-High is only a few days away." His friend quickly dismissed his concerns. "Who cares! The match is against a no name school. It'll be a piece of cake."

"None of this should be either one of your concerns, since neither of you are most likely playing." A senior in front of them hissed. Kuroko's brothers were also not pleased by the news but for different reasons.

"What a pain!" Murasakibara complained about the practice match during their usual gathering at lunch. Aomine completely agreed with him. "Why do we have to play some no name school?" He asked. "This isn't even going to be practice, let alone a game." Kise shrugged. "It can't be helped." He said. "It is tradition" Midorima pushed up his glasses. "I don't care what team we are facing, I'll crush with my power and Oha-asa." He said. "Shintarou is right." Akashi said joining in the conversation after he finished his duties at the student council. "Our main objective is to win, regardless of who our opponent is." He turned to look at Kuroko. "Tetsuya."

"Yes, Akashi-nii?" Kuroko said. "Apparently, since the school is far from here, they will arrive a day earlier and will stay in a hotel we accommodated for them." Akashi said. "As a result, the coach informed me that he wants you to act as a guide for them as long they are here." Kuroko blinked. He doesn't mind the idea but he can't help but wonder how that is going to work since he is...kind of hard to see. "Why does Kurokocchi have to show them around?" Kise asked with a frown. "It's one of his duties as a manager."

"It's fine Kise-nii, I don't mind." Kuroko said. "When is the team arriving?" He asked Akashi. "The match is the day after tomorrow, so they are arriving tomorrow afternoon."

The next day in the afternoon, Kuroko was sitting at the train station waiting for Seirin to arrive. Around 4, a group of people wearing Seirin High basketball uniforms left the train. Kuroko assumed this was Seirin High. He went up to them and tried to get their attention but it was futile. So he silently stood by and watched the group as they interacted.

"Wow, look at this place!" A guy with a cat-like face said. "I guess it's expected from such a strong school, right Mitobe?" He turned to the guy next to him who was silently gaping at the school. "Oi you two, stop looking so thunderstruck." A guy with black hair and glasses said. "It makes you look idiotic."

"You were gaping while we were inside the train, Hyuga." Another guy with slanted eyes and black hair said. "Shut up!" Hyuga said. "Honestly, I can't believe you guys!" A girl roughly around Kuroko's age said. "We are here because we have a match to play not sightseeing."

"We know, we know!" Hyuga said trying trying to calm the girl down. "But you have to admit this place is incredible." The girl sighed. "I guess." she said concededly. "Anyway, is everyone here?" They all looked around. "Looks like everyone is here." Hyuga said. "So we can get going?" A guy with black and red hair with funny eyebrows said. "Not yet." The girl replied. "We still have to wait for our guide."

"When is he coming?" Hyuga asked. "The funny thing is that we were supposed to meet him as soon we arrive at the train station." The girl replied. There was silence and then the cat like guy said "Do you think he forgot?" There was even more silence. "Don't be ridiculous!" The guy with slanted eyes said. "That's right." Hyuga said. "It's true we are not that important but that doesn't mean they would forget about us," His teammates gave him a blank expression. "You are not making the situation any better, captain." His teammates said. The girl sighed. "I'll just call the school and ask for directions."

Kuroko decided it was time he tried to make his presence known again. So he stood next to the girl and said. "Hello I am Kuroko Tetsuya. I will be your guide." There was a silence among Seirin followed by a shocked scream. "Who the hell are you!?" The guy with the funny eyebrows said. Kuroko raised his eyebrow as if he was an idiot. "My name is Kuroko Tetsuya." He repeated himself. "I am your guide."

"How long have you been here!?" Hyuga asked. "I have been here since the beginning." Kuroko replied. "Why didn't you say something?" They all asked him. "I did say something." Kuroko said. "But none of you heard me." Once again there was silence. "Well...in that case…" the girl said awkwardly. "Why don't we introduce ourselves?"

"I am Aida Riko." she said. "I am also the coach of Seirin High Boys Basketball team." Kuroko blinked. "I'm sorry." He said politely to Riko. "I thought you were the manager." Seirin High looked at Kuroko as if he had a death wish. Riko's eyebrows twitched. "It's alright." She said with a stiff smile. "Most people think that way." She pointed to Hyuga. "This is Hyuga Junpei. He is the captain of the team." Hyuga nodded his head. "Thanks for having us." He said. Then she pointed to the guy with the slanted eyes. "This is Izuki Shun. He is the vice-captain of the team." Izuki raised his hand and said. *"Cheers to cheers." Riko ignored him and moved on to the guy with the cat face. "This is Koganei Shinji." Koganei gave a happy smile and said "Yo." She moved on to the silent guy standing next to Koganei. "This is Mitobe Rinnosuke. He is our centre." Mitobe silently nodded his head. "Mitobe says it's nice to meet you." She moved to the friendly guy next to Mitobe. "This is Tsuchida Satoshi. All of them are second years." Tsuchida- like Koganei- gave a friendly smile and said "Hi."

Then she pointed at a guy with brown hair and friendly eyes. "Our next group of people are all first years." She said. "This is Furihata Kouki." Furihata gave a quick bow. "It's nice to meet you." She moved on to a guy with shaved short black hair. "This is Kawahara Koichi." Kawahara waved his hand. "Yo." Then she pointed to a guy with long black eyebrows. "This is Fukuda Hiroshi." Fukada gave a nervous smile and said "Hi." Lastly, she pointed to the guy with the funny eyebrows. "This is Kagami Taiga. He is also our ace." Kagami yawned and barely gave a glance at Kuroko. 'He reminds me of Aomine-nii.' Kuroko thought. Due to Kuroko's nature, he felt that it only seem fair to introduce himself again. "Once again, I am Kuroko Tetsuya." He said. "I am your guide and a first year at Teikou High. I am currently a manager for the Teikou High Boys Basketball Team."

"Manager?" Kagami said looking at Kuroko. "What? Are you too weak to even be a substitute or something?" Riko and Hyuga immediately abolished him. "Don't be rude!/ Kagami!" Kuroko barely gave Kagami a glance before he answered. "That's right I am weak. In fact, I am nothing but a mere shadow compared to the strength of our regulars." Everyone silently stared at Kuroko. "Well then, shall we get going?" Kuroko asked and they did.

I think I'll end it here. Sorry for making it short. I think it's time jealousy introduced itself.