Kotone finally woke up. She looked at the clock on her desk to see that it was 10. Aisaka should have been awake by now. She got out of her bed and went to the living to see that she wasn't there. She saw a note on the table. She started reading it.

'As you can tell, I went out. Tatesuya came and asked me if I wanted to look around Tokyo.' - Shiraishi

Kotone sighed. She went to the bathroom to do her regular morning routine to start her day. Her day would probably remain the same like yesterday except with the the surprise of seeing her old friend. She went to get change. She was now wearing a white blouse with a black skirt that stopped above her knees. She matched that with black stockings. She wore a navy and white stripped sweater over it. She wore black boots. She left her hair in a typical ponytail with a few strands framing her face. After she was done, she laid down on her bed looking and ceiling and sigh. Her mind was in deep thoughts until she heard the doorbell ring. She rose up from the bed to get the door. She opened the door revealing Takao. Behind him, she saw a rickshaw with Midorima inside. It was attached to a bicycle. It took her time to process.

"Did you give Himuro my address?!" she first asked him.

"Sorry about that Emi-chan. I think Himuro might like her." he said, she didn't really know who he was, but Emi didn't really care that much and Takao wanted to help his friend.

Kotone knew what she was doing and it was none of her business.

"Okay, now what brings you here?!" she asked this time.

"Didn't want to you be alone without Aisaka-chan. I don't think Shin-chan minds since he came." he said.

"And by the way, you look nice." he added grinning.

"Oh well, I guess I'm free. And thank you?" she said hesitating and tried not to blush.

"We'll be waiting out here until you're ready." he jogged back.

She closed the door and her mouth curved up slightly. She grabbed her small black purse. She put her keys, phone, cards and money. She put on her grey jacket and quickly exited the house. She stood in front of them.

"Go sit in the back." Takao pointed.

Midorima scooted a bit to the side make space for her.

"So is Takao is going to pedal?" she asked as she took a seat.

"Yep." he smiled.

"Isn't it going to be harder then with me?" she didn't believe he'd be able to.

"If it's Emi-chan, I won't stop." he said.

She blushed slightly, thank goodness it didn't show.

"Idiot! Don't say it like that! Let's get moving."

"Yeah, got that. I've had worse." he turned back and remembered pulling his team and Midorima's heavy lucky items.

She sat back with her feet straight and relaxed.

"Does he do this everyday with you in the back?" she asked Midorima.

She maybe underestimated him a bit. He wasn't slow, he was pretty fast in his own way.

"Yes he does." Midorima replied lifting his glasses.

He had his hands crossed and legs bent. He was wearing a jacket as well as Takao.

"I'm surprised you didn't argue about sitting in the rickshaw." Takao said.

"If I can survive the country side and getting dirty, this is nothing."

"Most girls would complain thought."

"Where are we going?" she finally asked.

"Going to get Shin-chan's lucky item." Takao said breathing slightly.

"Horoscope?" she said unsure.

"Oh Emi-chan, you know Oha Asa?!" it was a surprise that she knew.

"I see it on TV, but I don't really follow it." she said.

"So when is your birthday?" Takao asked.

"March 4th" she answered his question.

"A Pisces, both compatible with a Cancer and a Scorpio." The green head said.

"I'm a Cancer." Midorima precise.

"So Takao is a Scorpio then?" she said.

"Yes" Midorima replied.

"Hopefully things turn out well." she quietly said to herself, but Midorima heard.

She didn't know what was coming her way.

"So what is your lucky item?" she asked wanting to know.

"A chain." Takao answered.

"Well, I have a chain. I can lend it to your for they day." she said taking it out of her bag.

"Doesn't Aisaka-chan have one too?!" Takao asked

Takao noticed it always hanging around the brunette's neck, but never bothered questioning it.

"We all have the same chain. Hayashi got us all a chain for Christmas. Aisaka has a horse instead." Emi said giving it to Midorima.

Midorima observed it. He saw a piano.

"You play the piano?" Midorima asked.

"Yeah." she said hesitantly.

"Just like Shin-chan!" Takao exclaimed.

"Are we almost there?!" she asked changing the subject.

"Since Shin-chan now has his lucky item, let's go eat. I don't think you ate yet. It's my treat." Takao grinned.

"Okay, thank you."

"Oh! You're finally smiling!" Takao exclaimed.

"I did not!" she said looking away.

"You're such a tsundere like Shin-chan." he pouted.

"Keep pedaling!" they both yelled out.

...

They stopped by a local shop and ate there. Takao ordered a sandwich. Midorima ordered red bean soup with a glass of water. Kotone just ordered a salad with a cup of tea.

"You don't eat much Emi-chan." Takao noticed.

"Nope." she simply said taking a sip of her tea.

They all finished eating and left tip. Emi and Takao excited the shop, since Midorima needed to go to the bathroom. They were both headed to the parking loft.

"So Emi-chan, what was it like seeing Aisaka-chan again." Takao tried starting a conversation and Emi admitted.

"I was a bit surprised, but I'm happy to see her."

"But" Takao looked at her in the eyes and saw her sadness, they both stopped walking.

"Aisaka will eventually leave and I'll be all alone again." She looked down.

"Don't worry Emi-chan. Aisaka-chan will always be there. I know she'll make sure to visit when she can. Besides, you've got me and Shin-chan now!" Takao grinned.

'Takao.' she silently whispered.

She continued walking and passed by him.

"Thank you."

"You finally smiled!" Takao pointed out.

She looked away, but didn't deny it. All of a sudden, a group of thugs started to approach her.

"We've got a pretty descent." they were four men.

"Pretty cute." one of them liked their lips like how Haizaki Shogo would.

"I might actually have some fun." one said holding her chin up.

Kotone was struggling against the guys grip. The guy started leaning in closer. Kotone tried shaking his hand off. Kotone wasn't good in combat or deal with this type of conflict. If only she was here. Luckily for her, Takao came in the picture and punched the guy. He quickly pulled Kotone against him.

Before the guys can get back to him, a basketball came toward. At the last minute, one of the thug caught it.

"What do you think you're doing, nanodayo?" the last word ruined the cool moment.

"That was rude of you kid. Then lets deal with this with a game of basketball." the thug holding the ball said.

"If you lose, you apologize and leave." Midorima said rivalling glares against them.

"Fine, four against two." one of the other thug said.

"Wait right there. You're basically betting on me without my permission." they almost forgot she was there.

"So what?" the thugs said.

"I'll join too! Four against three!"

"What?! they all looked at her crazy.

"Fine, let's go." one of the thugs grunted.

Once they got to the basketball court, the opposing team started. He passed it to one of his teammates as he tried to score, but it bounced of the rim. Takao got the ball and passed it to Midorima as he shoot the ball from where he was. Which was on the other side. They all looked surprised except for Takao who grinned. They immediately got the ball back. One tried to copy what Midorima did, but he was still far away.

"The only person that could copy me is Kise." Midorima did one of his famous projectile threes.

It was currently 6-0 in favor for Midorima's team. When Takao got reach of the ball once again, he passed it to Kotone this time. She started dribbling the ball around them and gave them death glares making them all fall to the ground. She currently reminded them all of Akashi Seijuro. She easily shot the ball close in. They kept it up like that until the end. The thugs were left on the ground defeated with 43-2.

"They clearly didn't know who they were messing with." Midorima lifted his glasses up.