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Chapter 54
Kagami and Himuro had their eyes locked at each other, as Aomine looked at Himuro. "What is this guy? He wasn't there during middle school, but...that no.12 is quite capable." Said Aomine.
"What?" asked Momoi. He never played in a match until this competition so I barely have any data on him…but he's good enough to put Dai-chan on guard with one glance?!
Koganei looked at the two than at Kuroko. "By the way, you guys played him once in street ball, right?" said Koganei, "How good is he?"
Kuroko thought for a moment. "He's definitely strong. We couldn't see much because the match was cancelled pretty quickly, but… like Misaki-san, the air that surrounds him is on par with those of Generation of Miracles." Everyone was shocked as they looked at Kuroko. He held his hands together, as he looked seriously at the two. His eyes went to Misaki who seemed to pretty concentrate.
Kagami and Himuro stared each other down, as Himuro jumped. Shooting?! Aomine twitched as he felt something wrong. Kagami suddenly realized Himuro was on the ground, as he went around Kagami.
Kagami went to stop him, as Aomine felt annoyed; that Himuro had got Aomine for a moment. Seirin cheered as Misaki yelled. "Don't be fooled!" The others heard her as they suddenly saw Himuro had did something out of this world and the ball had shot in the basket.
Everyone was silent as they gaped. The photographer had even dropped his camera. The crowd cheered as the others were surprised.
"He's still the same." Growled Kagami.
Misaki looked at Kagami as she nudged him. He zoned out for a moment than we got back to reality. Soon after that, Hyuuga had shot the ball as it nearly fell off the ring. Everyone's heart dropped but they smiled happily as it went in. Hyuuga seemed to be a little troubled, as Misaki patted his shoulders. She gave him a thumbs up as he fist-pumped her.
"I guess we just have to do our best and go for it?" asked Hyuuga. She nodded. Kiyoshi looked at Mursakibara, who gave him a bored face. "No matter how hard you stare, I won't let you do anything. You can't beat me."
"You never know until you try, right?" said Kiyoshi. "I'll win regardless of what it takes."
As Himuro and Kagami went against each other again, Himuro whispered. "Not yet, not yet…" Mursakibara looked at Himuro as he had a flashback.
Flash back
"Muro-chin, why did you make such a promise with him?" asked Mursakibara.
"Eh?"
"Your story on that ring. Basically you guys were gonna quit being brothers regardless of who won, right? It's not a fair bet at all." Said Mursakibara.
Himuro gave him an eyebrow. "When did I tell you this?"
"On our way back from street ball! Don't run away." Said Mursakibara.
Himuro was silent as he lowered his head a little. A tiny smile appeared. "That's right. I wanted to quit being brothers with Taiga."
Mursakibara looked at him, as Himuro explained. "I didn't feel anything when we wer kids cause I had the clear upper hand…but I don't want to lose to him no matter what. That's why this shackled called "brother hood" was in the way. Especially for him, even if he thinks he's doing his best, he keeps holding back unconsciously. I want to fight Taiga at his full power, and I'm gonna crush him."
End of Flash Back
"Don't tell me…somewhere in your heart, you still see me as your big brother?" asked Himuro. Kagami widened his eyes as Misaki closed her eyes. Himuro jumped to shoot as Kagami jumped to block it. As Himuro shot the ball, Kagami's body froze as the ball went through his hand.
"Mirage Shot." Said Misaki. The ball went in as the crowd went wild. Himuro looked at Kagami. "You and I are enemies right now. Come at me like you want to kill me." He said.
Misaki closed her eyes again as a single tear fell. The others widened their eyes at her, as they went to comfort her. Misaki shook her head, as she let out a breath. "Senpai…"
"What is it?" asked Hyuuga slowly. He was careful on what he was going to say, because he had this feeling, if he said something wrong…they would be in a world of pain.
"When I am on the court…please be ready." She said.
"Huh?"
"I might have to go put Medusa Eye from 20% power to 40% now. Whatever happens please don't mind me and play as usual." Said Misaki, slowly.
"Medusa Eye…from 20%...to-" stuttered Izuki.
"To 40%?!" said Furihata.
