Shirai knew she wouldn't like this.
The moment their taxi is already on their way out of Academy City, she can see her dear onee-sama having a facial expression like she was getting sick and worried over something she shouldn't even think of. The teleporter sighed at this. Onee-sama, I don't know what you're planning but it seems this is pretty too radical that you even went out of your way to a school beyond the borders of Academy City.
After forcing Uiharu to use her computer skills to find the location of Seirin High School, she had hoarded every one of her friends in a taxi as she offered that she'll be the one who'll pay for their fare into the Tokyo main city until they went home. As much as they want to question what they'll exactly do in Tokyo, they decided to keep their mouth shut and wait for the next events.
That is until the Level 4 teleporter cannot hide her curiosity and decided to bravely open her mouth.
"Onee-sama," she napped Misaka out of her stupor, "Just what we will do in Seirin High School? That's a school that got famous for its newly-built basketball team that won the national Winter Cup last year. But other than that, I don't see anything special with that place. It's just filled with ordi—"
"I need to find something there, Kuroko," Misaka said as she was obviously getting irritated with her mood, "It won't take long, you see."
"Now that I think about it, who could be that person?" Saten suddenly voiced out her questions, "And surprisingly, that guy whom Misaka's having a secret crush on isn't even visible these days. Could it be…"
"What Saten? Are you saying we're going out to meet Misaka-san's potential boyfriend!?" Uiharu squealed and then droned under her own fantasies, "Misaka-san, how fun must have been to have…"
"Impossible!" Shirai suddenly screamed, "Onee-sama's such an untouchable and a polished gen of Tokiwadai Middle School. She can't possibly stoop so low for a troglodyte that is nowhere to be found." She admitted that she hasn't even seen the one she called an ape for almost three weeks now.
"Kuroko!" Misaka suddenly yelled as she shocked the perverted teleporter to silence her, "That idiot has nothing to do with this! He…" Suddenly, Misaka stopped as if a lump began to form around her throat. She knew right at the moment that even she didn't know how to explain the real deal between him and her. He's someone that always looks put for me so I felt I should do this vice versa. But seriously, that idiot had the nerve not to tell me where he really is now. I wouldn't be going straight to that Seirin or whatever school that is if not for that Anti-Skill lieutenant's help!
She was deep in her thought that she didn't realize that they were now outside Academy City and are now headed straight to the main Tokyo Metropolitan. "Wow, this place is less advanced but a beautiful city," Saten can't help but admire the Sakura trees lined up in the highway as the taxi then smoothly thread through the road, "Look, it's so clean and the air is so refreshing! It's been a while since I have been in this place!"
"I know right, Saten," Uiharu squealed as she then takes a glance at Shirai, who was blankly staring at the window of the taxi and Misaka, "Uh, Misaka-san? Misaka-san?"
"Huh? What?" the Railgun was startled to hear Uiharu calling her out.
"You've been so quiet, Misaka," Saten said as they all make themselves comfortable in their seats.
"Uh? Do I?" Misaka nervously chuckled as he then looks at the window, "It's just that…I haven't been to this place for a long time as well. My family lives in Kanagawa before I eventually enrolled in Academy City so I haven't been into this place for a long time." She has been in Bali, Indonesia and Hawaii with Kamijou and Index but that is another story.
"That what we're talking about," Uiharu said while she then takes out a water bottle from her bag and drinks it, "By the way, can you tell us…"
"You'll see it when we reach Seirin," Misaka cut her off, apparently knowing what the Judgement officer and computer whiz would ask. Shirai hasn't talked for a while now though no one brought this up.
After a few minutes, the taxi stopped at a bus terminal where the driver told them that they had to take the bus to reach Seirin High School as he cannot anymore drive them there due to boundary limits. Thanking the chubby driver, the four middle school girls then strolled around the terminal until they decided to ask a driver, who just happened to be sipping coffee beside his red bus that he is driving. Luckily for the girls, that driver just happened to tell them that his route for the day will pass through the street where the school happened to be standing. After a while, the four then hopped in with Misaka paying for their tickets.
It was in their ride in the bus that Shirai have finally spoken since they were still in Academy City, "Onee-sama, I don't know what you plan to do here but even I find it refreshing that we're here in Tokyo city for some fresh air."
"Eh? Isn't that what we're talking about a while back?" Saten then eyed the teleporter as the bus is finally moving in the road which was quite clear of vehicles since it is a Saturday, "Besides, what's important here is that…"
"How about we go out for dinner in one of Tokyo's finest restaurants after sorting out my business?" Misaka, not wanting to bring it up about the spiky haired boy, then diverted the topic, "Don't worry, it will be my treat!"
"Onee-sama…" Now Shirai was getting curious of her upprclassman's behaviour. Why would onee-sama go all out just for that? And just what do you really plan to do here all along? But even before the teleporter can voice out her concerns, she was interrupted by the sound of the intercom of the bus cracking, "Attention! Seirin High School! Attention! Seirin High School! To those who'll go down here, please do so now!"
"Ah, we're here in our destination!" Misaka suddenly exclaimed as she then stood up and urged her friends to follow. The three younger girls just followed blankly and they all thanked the driver. Once they were already out of the bus, they found themselves standing in front of the maroon walls of the building with its name etched on a gold plaque.
Hearing the gym (which was close to the entrance gates and the pathways) squeaking with sneakers, Misaka said, "Well, guys, we have to enter now and take our chances before that idiot…"
"Just what are we exactly going to do?" Uiharu cut her off as they are now standing in the gates.
"Argh…just follow me!" Misaka grunted as she then enters the gates, not minding the stares of her friends, who are inwardly thinking whether entering a school that isn't even theirs is even a sane idea. But being the loyal friends they are, they simply followed the eldest of them. Since the school is quite small, it wasn't hard for the middle school kids to find the basketball gymnasium. But as soon as they are already standing in the gym doors, they can heard shouts and screams of "Dammit, Izuki, why don't you try to die for once!?" , "Eh!? Hyuga, you're so mean!" , "By the way, it looks like those three kouhais of ours is doing just fine" , "Kiyoshi, you're stating the obvious" , "Neh, it looks like Hyuga still have to miss a single shot from the free throw line!"
Getting impatient, Misaka then pushed the doors but when she tried to, she found out that they were locked. Why not, of all times? Don't they know about my status? Feeling that she had no choice, she then knocked at the door thrice. Immediately, it was opened by a brunette lady sporting a similar hairstyle to Misaka. In fact, Saten commented that their friend looks like a younger version of the woman in front of them.
"Who are you guys and what do you want?" the woman asked them as she looks at them with suspicion.
Deciding to be straightforward, Misaka then spoke up, "I'm sorry to interrupt but I'm here to talk to one of your players named…Kamijou Touma…" She wasn't used to call that guy by his name.
"WHAT!? KAMIJOU-KUN AGAIN!?" the woman suddenly burst out with irritation, "HYUGA-KUN! TEPPEI! COME HERE QUICK! IT SEEMS THAT OUR LOVELY KOUHAI BROUGHT ANOTHER WOMAN AGAIN!"
The third-ranked Level 5 suddenly backtracked a little bit when she heard the rants of the woman in front of her. What? Does that mean that there are others before me who already knew of this!? What's wrong with him that I didn't even got a notice on this!? She was cut off from her thoughts when out of nowhere, a tall chestnut-haired man and a guy with glasses suddenly entered the scene. Saten and Uiharu were all fascinated with the former because of his height, which wasn't that ordinary even among people from Academy City.
"Riko," the tall man, who looked to be around 190 cm, asked, "What's wrong? Did Kamijou brought another woman in our practice session?"
"More like, another woman sought to see him, Kiyoshi," the megane answered him and turned to face Misaka, "Just who the hell are you and what do you want with Kamijou? I'm his captain Hyuga Junpei if you don't know. There has been a lot of increasing disturbances in our gym recently, mainly because of that Kamijou's girls and it seemed that you're here for the same reason they went here."
"I…I want to clear up some things from that idiot!" Misaka yelled which took the three high school students by surprise.
"For someone who looks like a middle school student, you seem to lack manners there, young lady," the girl, who was identified as Riko, said, "You should learn how to talk properly to those older than you, regardless of status." That caused quite a tension between Riko and Misaka Mikoto as the latter, due to her pride (or what's left of it), didn't want getting lectured by someone about the boy he's finding.
"Now, now, Riko," Kiyoshi then intervened, "Maybe they have some internal conflict that we don't know and they'll try to fix it. So why don't we let them…"
"I don't want to deal with this any longer…" the girl sighed as she then takes a look at the four middle school girls and back to Hyuga and Kiyoshi, "Can those two friends of Kamijou-kun replace me here?"
"Ah right," Hyuga said as he then turns his back and heads inside the gym. The group can hear the captain shout, "Oi, Kuroko, Kagami! Come here, you two brats!" After a few minutes, the captain was back, this time bringing along with a pair of individuals. Seeing the two of them, Shirai suddenly flinched back as she instantly recognized the person in front of them.
"Te-Tetsu-nii…?" the teleporter can't help but sputter.
"Hah?" Saten and Uiharu both were bewildered with their mouths hanging ajar.
At hearing this, the mentioned boy who sported a tealnette hair was startled to see the pigtailed girl, "Anou, Kuroko-san? I'm surprised you visited us here."
"Kuroko, you know her?" the other red headed individual, who was as tall as Kiyoshi, asked incredulously.
The bluenette replied blankly, "Of course, she is my cousin."
Hearing this, there was an incoherent "EEEEHHHHHHH!?" that followed.
#
The two of Seirin's trio of the super second years stood face-to-face with the middle school girls as their senpais, who felt the awkward situation engulfing them, hurriedly left but not before Aida telling them to immediately return to practice once all of the drama was over.
"Anou…do you need something? Why don't we all go inside to have something to freshen up yourselves?" Kuroko decided to break the silence by inviting them to go inside the gym. With no options left, Misaka and the three others then followed Kuroko and Kagami, who was still recovering from the shock of learning about his shadow's relative. It's quite understandable since after all, not even the Generation of Miracles knew much about their Phantom Sixth Man's personal life besides the fact that he is a basketball baka.
"Woah, they are all training so hard," Saten commented as she watched all the players run back-and-fourth while the others are sweating hard as they are busy practicing in the free throw line.
"How are you now, Tetsu-nii?" Shirai asked her cousin in a warm and genuine smile, a fact that Misaka noticed as she rarely see her being like this besides her and their friends.
"I'm fine with the basketball team," Kuroko replied with his usual poker face as they are now going to the sidelines, "And how are you at Tokiwadai Middle High? I hope it isn't as taxinf as Teiko."
"It's very fine, cousin. But first and foremost, why the hell did that troglodyte ended up teaming with your basketball club?" Shirai asked as she finally realized the reason why Misaka brought them here. Dammit, Onee-sama! You have me here but why do you want to chase over that ape who might be influencing the basketball team of Seirin!?
"Kamijou-kun?" Kuroko raised his eyebrows, "I don't see why he shouldn't be here. He has potential in our club. It's still early but I believe that someday, he'll achieve the same rate of growth as those of my teammates from Teiko."
"Oh yeah, where are they now?" Shirai asked as they all sat in the bench.
"Aomine-kun's in Touou Kokou Gakuen. Kise-kun's studying in Kaijo. Midorima-kun's in Shutoku, Murasakibara-kun's playing for Yosen and our former captain, Akashi-kun is in Rakuzan," Kuroko replied as he takes out four cold drinks of Gatorade, "I know it's not much but you can have these."
"Ah, thanks." This time, it was Misaka who answered while still getting the shock of her life at meeting her kouhai's cousin. So Kuroko's cousin is part of those so-called basketball prodigies that I heard some years back? Still, I don't see why that idiot is here. I mean, I have known him longer than everyone here and I swear I haven't seen him play basketball.
While drinking the sports drinks that were doled out, Kagami then asked as he dribbles a ball, "Now, how are Kamijou and Alex doing out there in the public court? I wonder what my mentor is now teaching to him. It looks like he doesn't need any refinement for his style, after all. He had beaten Kise and Midorima, after all."
Misaka almost spit out her drink the moment she heard Kagami speak. What!? He managed to take down two of those basketball prodigies that Kuroko-san is speaking off. How come I didn't even saw him play?
"I'm curious actually," the older Kuroko replied as he then reties his shoe laces, "Why don't we go and see Kamijou-kun and Alex-san? I'm sure she has something in store for the two of us."
"Ah, I see. Let's go then…" Kagami was already prepared to go when she was cut off by none other than Misaka.
"We'll go too!"
Kuroko looked at the four before eventually making a decision, "Well, I guess they can come too. I mean, didn't Index-san came here on Kamijou-kun's first day of basketball in Seirin?"
Hearing the name of her rival being mentioned, Misaka swore she'll destroy that Silver Sister once she sees her again.
#
The time was 10 am and the sun was shining brightly as the group consisting of the two Seirin regulars, Misaka, Shirai, Uiharu, and Saten all walk in the streets. While walking, Misaka kept asking about how good is that 'idiot' when it comes to basketball and so far, she got very short responses such as "Well, he's better than that Ahomine" , "He's an undeniable prodigy." The Railgun fought the urge to tell sarcastic comments about how vague those responses were.
But as they were nearing the public court, they heard familiar shouts, "I'm not letting you, Himuro!" , "You're free to try, Kamijou!" It seems like two individuals are locked in a heated match.
"That voice!" Misaka muttered in anger as the rest of the group ran towards the bushes just in time to see Kamijou stealing the ball, "T-Tatsuya!? What is he doing here!?"
"Oh it's you, Taiga," Alex, who was on the side lines observing the two, then noticed the large group with her former student, "And you sure have brought a large group with you."
"It's not like I wanted to," the power forward snorted.
But more than that, Misaka also have seen another person she didn't expect to meet here, "Hey, you!" she pointed at Lessar, who was standing beside Alex, "What are you doing here, huh!?"
"It's none of your business," Lessar replied to the girl whom she met in Russia last year and was even with her when Othinus (who haven't shrank yet at that time) and Kamijou were together, "Or are you here to offer some fan service? Then wait for your turn!"
Misaka was tempted to use her shocks but was quickly stopped by Shirai, who was thinking, Onee-sama, this isn't Academy City so let's keep it low. Then they all stand on the sides of the court as they watch the Yosen shooting guard versing the Seirin point guard, who were too focused that they didn't even noticed the large party that have arrived.
"Somehow, Himuro-kun have found ways to score against Kamijou-kun," Kuroko said as he watches the gorgeous man make his smooth jump shot, "But it seems even he had a hard time stopping Kamijou-kun when the latter is on offense."
"That's right," Alex said, "Kamijou Touma is a rare breed of point guard like Akashi of Rakuzan. From what I have observed in his raw talent, outwardly, he's like Kise with his ability to copy, adapt and incorporate moves but more accurately, he's a quasi-combination of Akashi and Aomine with his agility and smooth handles. All I can say for now that when it comes to speed alone, he transcends the rest of all Seirin regulars, even you Taiga."
Misaka can't believe what she heard from the blonde mentor as she watches Kamijou then made a smooth between-the-legs crossover and a turnaround fade away to score. Now that I see it for myself, I had to admit I haven't seen anyone play as crazy as this. As far as she knew, basketball in Academy City is mainly played by people from the streets and even then, they aren't even that good. Even schools rarely offer that sport in that city and Tokiwadai is just exactly one of them as they care more about Espers. She also noticed that physically, he had changed. He's gotten some pretty muscles in his arms and he seems to be able to move smoothly.
"I'm pretty sure Akashi-kun is already waiting for him in the national basketball team," Kuroko offhandedly commented. The word "national team" was enough for Misaka to actually yell.
"What!? That idiot? A national player?" she can't help but shout angrily (or rather, in disbelief) but she was ignored by almost everyone as their eyes are on the two men playing on the court.
Meanwhile…
He's up by three points. Himuro thought inwardly as the score is already 9 to 6 in favour of the spikay haired point guard from Seirin. One more point and it's officially over. But if that's the case, I'll just make it hard for him to score his last goal. He then began to do a hesitation dribble with Kamijou eyeing closely while pressuring him. All of the sudden, he suddenly stopped and before the former knew it, Himuro was already jumping for his point, which fortunately swished in.
Dammit, that's another smooth shot of his. Kamijou can't believe over the fact that he got awed once again by Himuro's simple and orthodox yet soft and sharp shot. I don't know why but I just keep gazing his pretty jump shot. Guess I have to pull some tricks.
With the ball in his hands, Kamijou then faced off against Himuro for his last point match. Hmmm…guess I'll have to pull of that move. Suddenly, he then bounced the ball on his left side as his weight leans on his right. Bewildered, Himuro then tried to grab the lose ball. Is he trying to lose this game? But as he reaches his hands, his opponent suddenly grabs the ball back in a split of a second and dashed on the right wing. Shimatta! It's a change of pace. Himuro then recovered and was able to catch up but Kamijou then paused for the moment and then turned around before going left. Himuro, though, was able to catch up once more and jumped with the spiky haired boy the moment the latter tried to make a layup. But in an instant, Kamijou changed his shooting form in the air as he ducks away from Himuro's block before releasing the ball. This is double clutch! Himuro said as he watched the ball slowly go for the ring before eventually settling and rattling inside the hoop. Nevertheless, the last shot sealed Kamijou's victory.
As soon as the game was over, both the aces of Yosen and Seirin are panting heavily as they are both exhausted.
Damn. Himuro's loyal to the basics but I swear every last one of his shots are of the highest quality. It seems there is still a lot of room for improvement, Kamijou thought as he was sweating profusely.
Kamijou's speed and agility rivals that of Touou's Aomine and Rakuzan's Akashi. Alex must have already thought about him being a hybrid player of those two, Himuro inwardly said to himself.
*clap clap*
"That was great boys!" Alex exclaimed as she then walks to the two bringing a white towel and two bottles of water, "By the way, Tatsuya, I have brought along some one for you." She spoke English to the Yosen player.
As if on cue, Kagami joined the blonde and said in his own accent of English, "Tatsuya! You never told me that you were going to be here."
"Alex just called me in the last minute yesterday and asked for my assistance," Himuro replied in English, "By the way, you have an interesting teammate in Kamijou Touma. He's pretty strong and I'm sure he's a large addition to your team."
Are they talking about me? Kamijou inwardly eyed the two as he felt he got violated while he was drinking his bottle of water. "Well, let's go back to the gym now before coach…"
"Chotto…"
The boy froze at hearing that voice. That one voice. He then realized that it wasn't only Kuroko and Kagami who were there on that day. He then looked at his side and finally saw that very one person he didn't want (or at least, planned) to see. Such misfortune…
"I. HAVE. FOUND. YOU." The voice of Misaka Mikoto cracked with evilness matched by her smirk as she can't help but form sparks in her forehead. Those who were present can't believe what they are witnessing. Is this what they call an Esper? Kuroko and Kagami inwardly said the same thing in their minds.
"Chotto-matte, Biri Biri!" Kamijou tried to calm down the now raging Misaka, "This is Tokyo City, not Aca…"
"JUST WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!?" Misaka shouted as she finally exploded in anger.
"Everyone, duck down!" Kamijou said as sparks of electricity exploded. Reacting on instinct, everyone had dropped down on the ground. Himuro had barely managed to fully lie down on his spot when a line of electricity struck the lamp post which is in his direction. Kamijou, though, was able to cancel out the shocks by using his Imagine Breaker and to finally put it down, he rushed to where Misaka is standing and he touched her with his right hand. This action caused Misaka to stop and suddenly blush. T-This idiot…
"Dammit, Misaka!" Kamijou blurted out, using the Railgun's real name, "You really have to know when to use your powers. You're in Seirin for fuck's sake, not in Tokiwadai or in that park…"
"It's your own fault!" Misaka retorted back, "Why the hell did you leave Academy City without even informing me, huh!?" Kamijou felt like he was going to have a headache as he then began to search for help. Huh…where the hell is Lessar when I needed her help here!? He didn't realize that even before Misaka had released her powers, the New Light member had just left stealthily.
"Just what the hell is going on here!?"
Kamijou gulped as he heard the voice of Aida cut across the air like a knife thrusting into butter. Never mind, another she-demon is on the way here.
#
Right now, the Seirin aces in Kamijou, Kuroko, and Kagami are all sitting in the floor in seiza (a term for a traditional way of sitting in Japan)as the four middle school girls are in their backs standing, with their heads bowed. Just a moment back, Aida, who came rushing into the street court with all of the seniors after they heard an explosion, just came in time to see Misaka and Kamijou already engaged in a verbal tussle. Already fed up with Lessar, Index, and to some extent, Fukiyose barging into their earlier practice sessions, Aida first smacked Misaka on the head with her slapping fan before proceeding to kick Kamijou on the gut, smacking Kagami on his cheek, and putting Kuroko on a headlock as some sort of a punishment for their role in this chaos (even though Kuroko and Kagami were only spectators and are even lying down on the floor).
"I just don't know how to deal with you three, especially you, Kamijou-kun," Aida smiled in a creepy way as her dark aura began to emanate around her, "Izuki-kun, what do you suggest?"
"Huh? Ah," the control tower of Seirin was caught off-guard, "Well, for starters, we should ban these four middle school girls from even stepping into Seirin especially after what happened back there."
"You can't simply do that!" Misaka stomped her foot as she was mad that they are being banned to enter the school of the guy that she had feelings for, "I didn't mean to do that. It was an acci…"
"Why don't you shut your mouth for once!?" Hyuga cut her off as he began to enter his clutch mode personality, "Seriously, I don't know what's your motive with him but you can't simply demand such things from him, more so that you're just a junior."
"Do you even know my status in Academy City?" Misaka glared at the megane captain as if she was belittling the shooting guard. However, she was caught in surprise by Hyuga's remark.
"What? You think this is Academy City, you dumbass brat!?" the clutch captain roared at Misaka, who began to sweat drop at the treatment she is receiving, "Here in Seirin, no one cares about your status, whether you're a powerful or rich one. Furthermore, you're an outsider and you had no right to attack my kouhais, especially this rascal…"
"Captain!" Kamijou gathered all his courage to cut off Hyuga, "Uhm…rather than wasting our time here, can coach already make a decision to end this? I mean, we'll just waste our time here. Triple my training if you want but please don't punish Misaka and her friends since they really are just new here in this place." Hearing what spiky haired boy said, Hyuga was about to pounce on him and strangle him, only to be stopped by Kiyoshi, who was still smiling despite the situation.
"Fine," Aida sighed, "Kamijou-kun, Kuroko-kun, and Kagami-kun! All of you run ten laps outside the school after this!"
"Eh?" this time, it was Shirai who objected to this, "Forgive me senpai but don't you think this is quite too much, especially for Tetsu-nii? You know that his stamina isn't that strong and…"
"I understand your concern but," the brunette coach explained, "I can't let them off without a punishment. Furthermore, Kuroko-kun would be fine. He won't be a regular in the Teiko team back then if he wasn't subjected to those kinds of drills. You of all people outside the Generation of Miracles should know this since you were his cousin."
"I know that part but…" Shirai was cut off by his cousin who patted her in the shoulder. "Kuroko-san, thanks for the concern but we'll be fine!" The tealnette gave her a small smile.
"See? Now you three, go now!" Aida yelled.
Hearing the shout, the three scrambled in their feet and quickly ran towards the exit doors. The coach then turned to the four girls, "Since this is your first time, I'll let it off and call this as a warning demo…" her demeanour turned dark, "Should you do something similar here in the near future, I won't hesitate to call the authorities to have you four questioned for trespassing a school campus." She then gave each four of them a white cloth and a water spray filled with cleaning liquid, "But since it would be quite unfair to those three, I'll see it that you'll clean those dirty basketball as a form of punishment. Now, of you go!"
Misaka restrained herself from using her powers to attack the coach.
#
"Dammit, I don't understand why I am being punished too!?" Kagami slightly grumbled as he runs alongside his two friends and teammates, "I mean, it was her fault for emitting such sparks."
"Kagami-kun, coach might hear you," Kuroko chided his current light and partner as they already finished their seventh lap, "By the way, Kamijou-kun, that kind of power can only be the work of a Level 5 Esper."
"You kinda hit the bulls eye alright," Kamijou replied as they slowed down a bit, "In case you don't know, she's the third ranked Level Five back in Academy City out of seven. They're the true talented prodigies there."
So they are analogous to the Generation of Miracles here. Kuroko thought as they began to pick up their pace again. However, another thing struck his mind and somehow, he was bothered by it. Not wanting to let this chance get away, he then asked the spiky haired boy, "By the way, how come you didn't get affected by the electric shocks? I was already lying on the floor but I still manage to see you not even get a scratch from the sparks. Someone from that kind of position could have been killed already but it looks like the attack simply evaporated when it reached you. Do you have some kind of Esper power as well despite being a Level 0?"
The Imagine Breaker user almost tripped upon hearing Kuroko's question. It's bad enough already that Biri Biri had foolishly used her powers here and in effect, everyone already had a clear picture of what an Esper really is. I don't think it's wise to bring up my Imagine Breaker right now and that doesn't even include the Magic Side…
He closed his minds upon remembering that darker side from where Index came from, ironically. But on the other hand, Kuroko and Kagami are his current teammates and friends and since his day one in Seirin, they never failed to support him in various ways. Well…it would be rude if they don't at least know about my right hand. It won't hurt if I tell a bit about Imagine Breaker. After what happened this day, they deserve to know the truth.
"About that guys, let me tell you a secret," Kamijou than looked at his friends, "But please, just keep this with the three of us only. It might sound crazy but I'll tell you the truth."
"Sure, Kamijou-kun," Kuroko reassured him while Kagami just gave him a look that says "Just tell us, already."
"Ever since I was born," Kamijou then narrated, "I had a mysterious power residing in my right hand called Imagine Breaker. Crazy as it might sounds, it had the power to cancel any supernatural power."
"Eh? Seriously?" Kagami can't believe what he heard.
"What Kuroko saw a while back is proof of that," the spiky haired boy continued as they have finally finished their eight lap, "If I don't have it, I would have ducked down like what I told you to do but my right hand enabled me to cancel out her attacks."
"That power looks so convenient," Kuroko whistled in the air.
"Not really," Kamijou miserably sighed, remembering his life full of rotten luck, "That power doesn't stop anything natural or within physics like bullets, thunderstorms, incoming trucks, and Index's teeth. In fact, I sometimes detest it since it always bring bad luck on my part."
"But still, you had such power," Kuroko reminded him, "Instead of focusing on the negative thoughts, use it for things that are good for you as well as for others."
Kamijou then thought of Hamazura for a moment.
"Geez, thanks guys," Kamijou smiled as they saw that they are nearing the end of their tenth lap.
"No need to be cheesy," Kagami grunted, "Let's finish this one first before any drama rolls off!"
#
"Kuso…"
Misaka Mikoto had been cleaning the balls for a long time now and yet, they still keep coming, "Why do I have to do this task?" She grumbled as she continued spraying liquid into the balls before eventually wiping the dust off.
"Well, we did make a mistake," Uiharu muttered as she was tempted to say that her upperclassman was the one behind all of these after all but held her tongue, "Well, it looks like we'll be finished in no time."
In another corner, Aida, Alex, and Himuro are in another corner of the basketball gymnasium watching the rest of the regulars practice so hard. "It seems that's quite an impressive coaching job there, Riko-san," the former WNBA player complimented the brunette as they are seated in the bleachers drinking tea.
"My father thought me the necessary skills of coaching," the female coach proudly said, "Of course, I want all my boys to be in their best condition."
"I see that," Alex chuckled as she sips her tea, "By the way, how did you all manage to recruit Kamijou in your line up? From what I hear, he came from a no-name school in that Academy City place and yet, he possess a high-level skill comparable with Aomine and Akashi."
"All I can say is that it was a stroke of luck that he enrolled here and we didn't even scout for him," Aida admitted and then eyed the American mentor, "I know for a fact that Kamijou-kun is really an unpolished genius but can you really say that he's comparable to those two? I mean, he's also good but is it a bit too early?"
"Hmmm," Alex then thought for a moment, "I'll say it again. He's like a quasi-combination of Aomine and Akashi with the skill of Kise of Kaijo. Perhaps, it would be safe to say that if he got the height of Taiga or Teppei-san, he'll simply overwhelm those three. Nevertheless, there are still room for improvements that the boy can undertake. For once, he can learn from Akashi's perfect rhythm plays. He's a point guard, right? I'm not saying that he's not a good passer since I have to see that one yet but I could tell he still have to sharpen his passing skills. He must also learn to be a good tactician. From what I had observed, he tends to rely on instinct rather than a strategy, which could be bad if done too much."
Aida nodded as she bows her head down.
"On the bright side," Alex then continued, "There's no need for him to practice offense, just polish his fundamentals more to have more options in aiming for the basket. His abilities are extremely fast, extremely strong and extremely skilful. It does look like he can score from any position in the court. He is very fast, agile, and powerful which enabled him to get past even against Tatsuya's lockdown defense. He'll be able to mirror and even surpass the growth of the Generation of Miracles as long as he takes the right training and attitude."
"I…I see," Aida replied as the way she looks at the spikey haired boy's skills had just gone only deeper. I'm glad he chose Seirin. Pushing out those thoughts, she then stood up and then took out a whistle. Prrrrt!
At the sound of the whistle, all of the regulars present are being asked to gather in front of their coach so they stopped their drills and immediately lined up. Coincidentally, Misaka and her group had just finished cleaning the unused basketballs and they all joined the players who are in the line.
"Great job boys!" Aida gave her 'mules' a thumbs up before turning her attention to the Tokiwadai and Sakugawa students, "And young ladies, I hope this is the last incident that you'll create such chaos."
"Hai…" Misaka spoke softly on behalf of her friends.
Bam!
Everyone's attention had turned to the gym doors, which revealed the three aces of Seirin finally entering back to the gymnasium after completing their laps. Sweating profusely while panting for oxygen, they made their way into their duffel bags to get rehydrate themselves.
Tetsu-nii! Shirai was now concerned about his cousin, who looks like he'll gonna die at any moment.
After gulping their sports drinks greedily, Kamijou and his friends now drag themselves into the line to join their comrades. "Now that we're complete," Aida squealed, "Let's have another scrimmage to conclude this Saturday's training session. As usual, seniors versus juniors with eight minutes each quarters!"
Kagami wanted to complain about having another game, not because he doesn't want to but because his body is sore and yet, he felt he had no choice as he goes to the center circle. As for Kamijou, a thought cross his mind. I just noticed, everytime someone comes to find me, it always ends up in a practice game. Nevertheless, he then prepares for the game as he ties up his shoe laces and was about to go when suddenly…
"Chottomate," the voice of Misaka was heard as she gripped into the boy's black sleeveless t-shirt, "I need to speak to you for a bit after your practice game."
"Uh…sure…" Kamijou doesn't know why but he's feeling a bit nervous at what she'll say later on. But that can come later. He then ran to join his teammates, who are now positioned.
The ball was then tipped in again between Kiyoshi and the younger Yagi.
#
After a gruelling 32-minute match, the game ended up being tied after Kamijou made a hotly-contested three-pointer in the dying seconds of the game. This game was different in the sense that some of the freshmen were subbed in for the second year trio in order for Aida to assess their improvements.
"Two losses and a tie," Koganei sighed as they all gather their things, "Have we actually gotten worse?"
"No, you idiot," Hyuga slapped him on the scalp as he gets his own duffel bag, "If anything, we actually improved a lot, considering that we're up against our three rascals," He then looked at the three, who are casually talking to each other. Yet, it hurts that we haven't won a single game against those youngsters.
Meanwhile, Misaka wasted no time and suddenly, he then dragged the unsuspecting Kamijou in another corner of the basketball gymnasium, "Hey you, care to tell me now why the hell did you leave Academy City?"
Kamijou scratched his head as he really felt a headache. This day really isn't going to end well. He then breathed heavily before replying, "Well, it's within my rights to transfer schools that I deemed is perfect for me. And it's not like I would hurt others by going to Seirin and playing basketball. It's even more fun here…"
"Then care to tell me why did you leave without telling me?" Misaka pressed on, not wanting to lose this boy in front of her. If this is the only way to keep him…
"Well…knowing you, you would freak out for no reason if I do tell you I would transfer schools," Kamijou coolly replied as he then scratched his head again, "I don't know why but why do you keep asking? This isn't like Hawaii or that crazy High Priest but rather, this is basketball. Besides, I'm not really obligated to tell you, do I? Because that makes it look like you're my mother."
"But still…" Misaka then ran out of questions as he then blushed at the sight of the boy's sweaty muscles. Dammit, I feel like red blood cells would explode in my nose!
"Never mind!" Misaka stomped her foot as she crosses her arms, "If that's it, then so be it. Besides, I can just pay you a visit to this school every week since I don't know what trouble will you go through again especially that you're an idiot."
Kamijou was about to say something but decided to keep quiet. No matter what I say, she'll just go over though it. Yet, something about what Misaka said made the boy look strange, "You just said you'll visit here every week? Don't you think you've got any other obligations to do? Besides, that would chip away your precious time…"
"I don't care what you say! I'll do it!" Misaka shouted and then suddenly shivered when she noticed all of the players are looking at their direction, "Well…it's not like you can stop me from going here."
The boy then didn't spoke for a while as he then drops his shoulders. As much as I hate to admit it, Biri Biri is right though as I can't simply kick her out of this gym or the school in general for no reason. It's not like she is wrong. But on the other hand…
"Do whatever you want then," Kamijou waved his hands as he sighed and picked up his duffel bag, "Just try to control your overly-excited nature as well as your trigger-happy tendencies."
Misaka was slightly offended by what he said but before she can do something dangerous, Shirai suddenly came and pulled her onee-sama away, "Let's go now, sissy! You said you'll treat us for lunch, right? We're hungry."
Remembering what she just promised, Misaka gulped but since a deal is a deal, she had no choice but to relent in. But as the two then walked towards the gym doors, the teleporter then stopped for a moment and talked to his cousin, who was near their path, "We'll see you soon, enough, Tetsu-nii! Please say hi to auntie and uncle for me!"
"You're already here anyway so why don't we go so you can visit for a while?" Kuroko deadpanned, "Besides, it has been a long time since they haven't seen you."
"I wish I could but unfortunately, Judgement duties has to be done first and Onee-sama promised up to treat us today," Shirai genuinely sighed as she knew it would have been nice to see her relatives, "I'll just make it up when I'm free."
"I see. Good luck then and have a nice trip back to Academy City," Kuroko bade his cousin farewell as they got out of the gym.
"You two are directly opposite to each other," Kamijou commented honestly as they were now preparing to go out themselves, "You're the gentle type while Shirai is…well…" He was having a hard time commenting about Shirai's personality without making her look like a pervert.
"You're not the only one, Kamijou-kun," Kuroko said as he then gets hold of his things, "By the way, we're going to Maji Burger. Do you want to come?"
"Hmm…Oh sure.."
Criiiiing!
Kamijou didn't finished his reply as he then heard his cellphone notify about a new text message. Groaning, he then pulls out his phone and once he read his message, he almost fainted upon realizing he had forgotten one important plan for today.
I'm waiting at the gates.
~ Fukiyose Seiri
"Just my luck," he muttered and then turned to Kuroko, "W-Well, unfortunately, something happened so I cannot come with the two of you. Sumimasen…"
"Oh, I see. Well, good luck then to whatever you'll do," Kuroko tonelessly said as he watches the spiky haired boy then ran off from his position to exit their gym.
Once he was outside, he then slowed down and walked slowly towards the gates. When he finally reached the gate, he passed them and hurriedly went outside. Instantly, he thought he saw a model when he finally saw Fukiyose leaning on the walls of the entrance gate.
She was wearing a pink tank top (which was a little tight that it made her bosom standout) with a black brassiere which was exposed (unfortunately) in the sleeves underneath her underarms, very short shorts, and a jacket tied into her waist. She was clutching a shoulder bag. Her makeup (which made Kamijou yelp) was very minimal but it did make her face prettier as her lips are tinted with lipstick. Slowly, her head then turned to meet Kamijou's gazing face.
"Oh, Kamijou, what took you so long?" Fukiyose asked in irritation as she slowly stands up, "And what's with that reaction."
"Uh…" he didn't know what to say so he decided to go with the obvious, "Eh, what's with the skimpy outfit? Do you have a date and plan to impress a man?"
"Idiot!" the Forehead Deluxe shouted as he punches the boy in his cheek.
"Oww!" the unfortune boy wailed as he touches his cheek, "What was that—"
"Let's go somewhere else!" Fukiyose then drags the poor boy in the streets, "Uhm…why don't you decide for us to do something this day?"
"What!?" the boy was simply stupefied, "You haven't planned something for us? Well…uh…do you want to go to our house?"
"H-Huh? Y-Your house?" the brown-eyed girl was shocked to hear the boy is offering to take her to his house, "But don't you think that's…"
"It's fine, Fukiyose," Kamijou reassure her, "Besides, it's not like you haven't done anything wrong, isn't it?"
"Hmmmph….then lead the way, BaKamijou," Fukiyose crossed her arms but then, she held her right hand to the boy, who reluctantly took it.
#
Kuroko and Kagami are peacefully seated on their usual hangout spot in Maji Burger minus their third trio player and friend. It's not like they are talking but rather, it seemed like they were deep in thought.
"I don't know if I'll get used to your appetite, Kagami-kun," the Phantom Sixth Man of the Generation of Miracles bluntly commented on the order of his current partner, which consisted of 15 hamburgers and a large cola.
"I could say the same for your vanilla milkshake," Kagami grunted as he takes note of Kuroko's milkshake cup.
"They're nice," Kuroko defended himself as he sips his shake. Once again, they started to eat slowly and quietly as they are too exhausted to even argue. It wasn't until Kagami unloaded his tenth hamburger that he began to speak again.
"Hey, Kuroko," the Seirin power forward said, "Do you believe in magic? As in supernatural magic."
The one being asked raised his eyebrows, "I'm surprised you asked that kind of question considering that it's you, Kagami-kun."
"Hey, what was that supposed to mean!?" Kagami roared as he felt he got insulted, "Anyway, what I'm asking is that do you believe that supernatural power exists?"
"Well…" now Kuroko was hesitating to answer, something that Kagami has noticed since he knew that the boy answers in a straight and honest way, "You just saw Misaka-san's electric shocks, right? That's an ESP power, form of supernatural power, which means that it's undoubtly real. I think I even talked about this yesterday when Kamijou-kun was speaking to Fukiyose-san."
"I…I see," Kagami made a weird expression as he realized he forgot what Kuroko had just discussed yesterday while huddled in that gym door, "Then what's the power of your cousin?"
"Teleportaion," Kuroko replied curtly as he finishes his third cup.
"What? Seriously? She can teleport anywhere?" Kagami almost choked into his burgers.
"There's a limit to her powers though especially that she's a Level 4," Kuroko explained as he puts down his cup, "Nevertheless, she can transport at least a distance of 81.5 meters from her base point, teleport an object with the weight of 130.7 kilograms as the maximum, and teleport things inside their designated targets."
"Woah, that's some impressive power," Kagami was genuinely shocked, "But how come you didn't have any kind of Esper powers, then?"
"Kagami-kun, Esper powers are usually obtained through artificial means," Kuroko said, "I don't exactly know how to explain it but let's just say there's a special curriculum in Academy City that's devoted in helping new students unlock and enhance their potential. If anything, I could have a power myself but by enrolling in Academy City, I wouldn't even be here standing in front of you."
"That's some long and abnormal process," Kagami sighed as he was close to finishing his burgers, "Then I'm satisfied at the fact that I'm a normal human right now. But then…don't you think Kamijou's power is somewhat…dubious?"
"What do you mean?" Kuroko eyed his light.
"I mean…a power that can cancel other powers except bullets, I find it hardly convincing," Kagami shrugged.
"I would have thought the same except for the fact that he managed to cancel out those electricity shocks with his bare right hand," Kuroko said, "If it wasn't true, then he would have been zapped to death attempting something so dumb. Besides, he does not look like he would lie about this mysterious power."
"I get your point but…" Kagami then trailed for a bit, "Don't you find it weird? And where do you think that Imagine breaker even originated?"
"How should I know?" Kuroko replied as he was finished sipping his last order of vanilla milkshake, "If you want to know more, then go and ask him." He then stood up and stretched his arms. It was that moment that he remembered something, "By the way, where did Himuro-san and Alex-san go? It looks like they disappeared before we even finished the scrimmage."
"They left a text message saying that they'll be headed to the market and I'll pay for what Alex bought in exchange for training me," the red head answered.
"Kagami-kun is rich," Kuroko stared at the taller teen.
"You've been saying that since the whole Seirin had gone into my apartment…" Kagami twitched in irritation.
#
On their way into the neighbourhood, Kamijou and Fukiyose are walking into the streets with their hands clasped together. The former could't believe this as he knew that she was acting way out of her character. I don't know why but it felt like she had a 180 degree personality change. In fact, it's getting creepy.
Though, there are other things that the Falcon Eye user was thinking about. The first national team practice would be coming nest Saturday and he knew it was a race against time if he were to apply what he learned in the past few days in a limited time. And that match with Himuro just validates that? He then remembered the Yosen guard's Mirage Shot and his smooth fakes and polished style. For some reason, he's like a polar opposite of myself. While I admit I'm more of the explosive and freestyle player, he's a player of fundamentals, loyal to the basics. And yet, he's moves reminds me of an elegant dance.
He then remembered that one shot that just passed through Kamijou's hands. The Mirage Shot. This is the first time I have seen something like this. Despite hearing how it works from Kagami, he was still stumped. That's some hard technique that I can't tell if I could block that one in a regular game. But still, it's not like I could do Himuro's jump shot and that Mirage shot. Perhaps…maybe I can copy them too…
It was then that they passed by a street court which happened to be just a few blocks away from the Kamijou Residence, making it a reminder that the boy was closer to home. Seeing some kind of opportunity, Kamijou abruptly stopped and said, "Fukiyose, do you have a minute?"
"Yes?" the Iron Walled girl just spoke.
"Well, don't be mad but," Kamijou then took out his ball from his duffel bag, "Something just crossed into my mind for a while now."
"I can see that," Fukiyose sighed as she decided to put down her shoulder bag, "You've been wondering your mind out like some kind of a lost kid…"
"I wanted to show something to you," Kamijou flashed a grin as he dribbles his ball, "Come, let's play. I'm on offense and you'll be on defense. I just wanted to show you something."
"Argh…fine," Fukiyose relented as she removes the tied jacket from her waist and quickly followed the boy in the basketball court. Once they set up, Fukiyose did her best to try and block the boy despite her shorter height as Kamijou was dribbling the ball. Coming towards her, the latter suddenly stopped as he then stops slowly. Transitioning from his original position, he soon dipped the ball lower before eventually straightening up his posture and eventually entering his shooting motion. It was done so smoothly that Fukiyose can't help but watch in awe as the boy makes a simple but elegant jump shot. The ball ended up making a straight and beautiful spinning motion in an arch manner before it hit the target all net.
What was that shot? The girl was stunned to see such a beautiful jump shot.
The spiky haired boy then recovers the leather and then said, "That was just some practice. This next one is really something I wanted you to see. Please, defend however you like."
Fukiyose, getting distracted for a moment, then recovered from her shock and started to raised up her arms in hopes to deter the boy from shooting. Suddenly, she noticed the boy smile like a maniac, which made her falter for a bit. What!? She then noticed him enter his shooting motion like the first one and not wanting to be overdone, she jumped high with her arms in peak point as the ball was released. I might block this! But to her surprise, the ball just passed through her hand. Huh!? What just happened!? My timing was just right to block a simple shot but it passed through my hand!? Her brown eyes then caught sight of the ball sinking into the ring without hitting the metal sides.
"It looks like I was a little off, huh?" Kamijou said as he picks up the ball, "Fukiyose, let's go now into our house."
"Uh…sure…" the girl wasn't sure how to react on that as she was just showed a glimpse of what the boy is capable of pulling off in pressure matches.
#
The first thing Kamijou did once they reached his homes is to let the girl in first before he does. "Your house looks pretty," Fukiyose commented as she looks around the surroundings."
"This is actually a rebuilt house," Kamijou sighed as he remembered the events of Angel Arc that ended up destroying the original structure of the house but he decided to keep it to himself, "And for once, I'm experiencing normal breakfast here." It was at that point where he heard a ruckus in their house. Oh yeah, I do remember mom saying that we'll have visitors inside.
Leading the girl into their door, Kamijou then opened it and greeted, "Hello, there! I'm home!"
"Onii-chan!"
Kamijou frozed as he heard a foreign voice in their house. Looking up, he then saw his parents and Index sitting on the couch with three other people. Looking at the source of the voice, he then saw it was coming from a petite child with green eyes. He gulped. Wait…don't tell me this is…
"You're back, Touma-dear!" Shiina squealed with delight as she motions to their table full of Yakiniku (Japanese barbeque) and snacks (half of which Index had started to gobble up sadly), "Look, your cousin Otohime and her parents is here as well!"
"Hi, onii-chan!" the brunette Tatsugami Otohime greeted his eldest cousin as he jumps up and tackled the boy to the ground, "Oh look! Big cousin just brought a pretty lady home, Aunt Shiina, Aunt Touya!" She looks at Fukiyose, who was too shocked to reply.
"Ara, ara, it seems my Touya's flirting has been contagious to the point that it has affected my son as well," Shiina smiled dangerously as she makes her way towards Fukiyose.
Following Japanese etiquette, the teen lady steps forward and bows as she introduces herself, "Konnichiwa, Kamijou-san. Watashi no namae wa Fukiyose Seiri desu."
"Such a polite and beautiful young lady," Shiina dramatically said as he looks at his son, who is still tackled to the ground, "Touma dear, it seemed like you have brought into our household my future daughter-in-law. *Hic Hic* I can't believe my son is growing up so fast. From a little babe, he grew up to become a basketball player and have a nice girlfriend. Please, give me lots of grandchildren when I'm…"
"It isn't like that, Mom/Kamijou-san!" both the embarrassed and blushing teenagers shout at the top of their lungs.
"Touma…"
The boy sweatdropped as he heard that all-too familiar voice rang out. Looking up from his position, he looks up to see Index swinging out her fangs as she stands in front of him while smiling in a wrong way.
Glomp!
"Such misfortuuuune!"
#
The rest of the afternoon was spent great, save for that one Kamijou Touma, who had to put oil into his head after Index just bit his head for seeing that he was "commiting" adultery. Other than that, the day was just fine. Fukiyose then got to meet Kamijou's parents as well as his relatives and they actually made a good impression on her. The Kamijou family looks quite fun.
"I heard that you'll be playing for Japan in Olympics Basketball this August, nephew," Tatsugami Otohiko, Otohime's father, said in delight as he drinks tea, "That's great! So does that mean that you'll play with those prodigies?"
Kamijou didn't need to think to see that his uncle is referring to the Generation of Miracles, "Yes and from what I hear, I'll be coming off the bench and be the sub for our starting point guard though I'll not expect too much." He was then hit in the rib by Fukiyose, who was glaring to her as if saying, "Stop underestimating yourself, baka."
"Still, we would all go to your matches," Tatsugami Otome, Otohime's mother, replied, "I'm sure you have made everyone proud that you proved your detractors from the past wrong."
"Onii-chan would be seen on television!?" Otohime said as she was chugging down her cookies, "Wow! I'll be the cousin of a famous basketball player!"
Kamijou sweat dropped at this.
After the afternoon fun, the Tatsugami family decided to leave early while the sun hasn't set down yet. And after bidding their good byes, they have left with a promise for a barbeque party the next Saturday (which Kamijou realized will coincide with his first tour of duty to Japan) and of course, they invited Fukiyose, who said that she'll she if she can attend. After they had gone, the Forehead Deluxe felt that it was time that she goes back to Academy City as well and Kamijou decided to accompany her to the bus station.
As they were walking towards the station, Fukiyose then turned to face Kamijou and said, "I apologize for how I treat you so badly in the past…"
"Huh?" the boy was simply surprised to the prideful Fukiyose say sorry, "Where did that come from?"
"I just felt bad remembering how I physically hurt you when you're still studying in Academy City," the girl's whisper eventually grew louder.
Kamijou's eyes widens at that.
"But your still an idiot…hmmmph," Fukiyose made her signature fierce look.
Why I am not surprised? Kamijou sighed as they finally reached the bus.
As Fukiyose already goes back to her place with the promise of trying to visit the boy often, Kamijou wondered whether Tsuchimikado and Aogami had gotten wind of this already.
"And crap, I still had basketball practice for the next six days after tomorrow Sunday…"
- Author's Notes –
Nijimura Shuzo: Yosh! So it's my debut time in the next chapter!
Stiyl Magnus: Good for you. How come there isn't even a single hint about me being in the series!?
Nijimura Shuzo: Maybe you're just that unpopular.
Stiyl Magnus: I swear I'll kill you now.
Nijimura Shuzo: So anyway, here we see Touma and that big-breasted lady now make up for what happened, or rather, what always happens in their first year of high school where the girl is always hurting our main character. I wish I did it to that Aomine brat.
Stiyl Magnus: Does it matter? You'll see him anyway in the next chapter as well.
Nijimura Shuzo: Anyway, I was wondering whether they'll hit up after the Olympics. I mean, it does seem to be leading to that direction.
Stiyl Magnus: Hate to break it to you but have you forgotten about Misaka Mikoto…
Nijimura Shuzo: Meh (waves him off)….after nearly zapping my kouhai, I don't think it will lead to that. Well…at least in my opinion…
Stiyl Magnus: But anyway, I'm okay with what he'll do as long as it wasn't Index…
Nijimura Shuzo: Yeah because you'll be jealous.
Stiyl Magnus: Tsk!
Nijimura Shuzo: Well, that's all for it! Thank you readers and I'll see you in the main story!
Stiyl Magnus: Anyway, please leave a review or PM if you wish.