"Neh, Yukinon, we shouldn't be doing this."
Currently, the three female members of Sobu's Service Club in Yukinoshita Yukino, Yuigahama Yui, and Hikigaya Komachi were busy listening into the conversation between her brother and the famous Uncrowned King and Iron Heart Kiyoshi Teppei, who lead him to a gravesite of someone who looks close to him. As they all leaned in into the small device that the Service Club president even bought specifically for this mission, the tinted-haired girl in their group can't help but feel a bit uncomfortable with the espionage methods that the Ice Queen of Sobu is employing right now.
"Do you have a problem, Yuigahama-san?" Yukinoshita looked at her as if daring her to reply back.
"Well…it looks like we should leave Hikki and Kiyoshi-san alone." Yuigahama let out her thoughts. "Besides, it doesn't seem like Hikki would be pleased if he learned that we are stalking them."
"We're not stalking them, Yuigahama-san." The pale beauty clarified. "We're just on a mission to follow him to learn more about Hikigaya-kun and his so-called association with Kiyoshi-san."
"But that's still stalking!" Yuigahama shrieked, causing Komachi to stuff the former's mouth with her handkerchief as she was too loud.
"It's not."
"I'm pretty sure onii-chan wouldn't appreciate it but…" Komachi then paused for a moment to think something. "Maybe it's for onii-chan's good."
"Besides, Yuigahama-san, your mouth is too loud. They might hear us." Yukinoshita asked the peachy-haired girl to cover her mouth as they continue to listen to the two boys from afar. It was at this point where both of them stopped and suddenly, Hikigaya began to speak.
"Uhm…Kiyoshi-san…who's Taichi Hironori?"
"Ah, I see now that this is the perfect moment to reveal to you my request. Basically, this guy used to be my teammate in the Shoei basketball team…He committed suicide after our last game versus Teiko's prodigies…He can't bear the pain he has felt…"
"Huh?!"
"Don't get it wrong. It makes me a bit sad upon remembering it but it doesn't bother me these days since life goes as always. But Taichi…he left behind two younger brothers who wishes to play basketball like him and if I'm not mistaken, the next eldest of them is going to enter high school. It's just that, it looks like the sport has become somewhat of a stigma to them since our last game between you and the rest of Teiko and our school back in our junior high years."
"So…you're wishing for what, Kiyoshi-san? If it's me and rest of the whole Teiko crew, then I doubt Taichi's parents would even bother listening to us."
"Hikki!" Yuigahama can't believe what she's hearing. "You should at least be more sensitive to a dead person's relative!"
Yukinoshita was about to agree with what the loudmouth was saying when suddenly, Komachi cut in. "It won't be easy, Yukino-san, Gahama-san. At least, if one is to mention the Generation "of Miracles to those people who have fought them at their peak in middle school basketball."
"What do you mean, Komachi-san?" The Ice Queen asked as there was a momentary silence from the two boys from a far.
"Taichi-san and Kiyoshi-senpai…when onii-chan had played his last game as a Teiko regular before coming back to Sobu, those two were his opponents." Komachi began to explain. "It was at that time that the term "Generation of Miracles" was born and that was at the peak of their power and dominance. That game was really terrible for Shoei were Kiyoshi-senpai played for. One could say that most of the Teiko regulars, save for onii-chan and Kuroko-san, didn't take the game seriously as their opponents were too weak besides Kiyoshi-senpai, who was the second best center at that time. Onii-chan even said that all of Shoei's players were devoid of emotions after that game and they never bothered to play anymore."
Hearing the explanation, the two older girls were silent as they yet discovered another hidden story of their club mate's past. Yuigahama can only stare at Komachi as she realized now why Hikigaya thought that it would be at least impossible right now for the Generation of Miracles to make full-reparations.
"But I guess that since it's a request from you, then I'll find ways to do it…"
"Kiyoshi-san, I'm sorry for the interruption but I wanted to apologize to Taichi-san on behalf of my teammates."
That voice! For some reason, Yukinshita's blood began to boil as she takes out a pair of binoculars that they were using to spy—ehem watch—the two boys from afar and to her shock—and rousing anger—she saw a familiar redhead boy entering the scene and walking to where their club mate and the former center of Seirin are located.
"A-Akashi! What are you doing here?!"
"Ah, I supposed I should say sorry for intruding into this but Kiyoshi-san told me of this request of yours so it came to my mind what I'm supposed to do."
"Akashi, you—"
"Don't worry, Hikigaya. I felt that it would be at least rude if I don't tell him my reason for finding you."
"Wh-What is Akashi doing here?!" Yuigahama almost yelled at the top of her lungs but fortunately, she was able to stuff her mouth at the very last second.
"To start with, I heard that Taichi-san's younger siblings would be entering high school and middle school though they're financially incapable. Hikigaya, don't burden yourself with this anymore since I solely take responsibility over that game between Teiko and Shoei. Kiyoshi-san, I fully apologize for our actions."
After that, the three girls from Sobu were surprised to see the usually prideful Red Emperor of Rakuzan bow down fully to Kiyoshi, who was likewise stupefied by Akashi's humble gesture.
"It was an unfortunate game that I haven't yet given justice to that infamous game that resulted in the suicide of one of Kiyoshi-san's teammates. But that's why I was thankful when Hikigaya gave me that opportunity to correct that. I'll gather everyone of you so that we can go to the house of the Taichi clan but first…"
In a move that almost made Yukinoshita pale like a ghost, Akashi then turned his direction towards where the three girls are hiding.
"This turned out to be more interesting than I had thought initially. With the revelation coming from Kiyoshi-san and the help being offered by Hikigaya, it was better than expected. Plus I even got to see the reaction of those from that Service Club of yours, Hikigaya. It seems like some people just don't know how to stay away from others' personal matters." Akashi announced to the surprise of Yukinoshita, Yuigahama, and Komachi. "We all know you're there, especially you, Yukinoshita Yukino. You three may come out from your spots now."
Yuigahama gulped as they all obliged to the chilling order of the Rakuzan captain. All three of them stood up and this surprised Hikigaya, who didn't expect them to be here. "Akashi, you knew from the beginning that we're here, didn't you?" Yukinoshita asked him with crossed arms as the three of them exchanged glances with each other before responding.
"Did you guys really think that it'd be that easy to tailgate Hikigaya all the way from your school?" Akashi looked at Yukinoshita skeptically. "Or maybe It was lucky that it wasn't Kuroko you're dealing with. You would have been caught flat-footed early on." They all looked at each other sheepishly.
"But, how did you know that we're here, Akashi? It would have been impossible even for Hikki to spot us in thus hiding place." Yuigahama foolishly opened her mouth which earned a shaking of head from Hikigaya, who was watching all of these unravel before his eyes.
"I know everything, airhead." Akashi insulted her, much to Yuigahama's irritation. "Maybe you should study more. It would be helpful to you."
"Mah! You don't need to insult me!" The tinted-hair girl was throwing tantrums.
"Ignoring her, Hikigaya, if you don't mind, we would like to help you." Yukinoshita said. "It's, after all, a request and we don't want you doing the load alone."
"Well…that would be fine for me but…" Hikigaya looks at Kiyoshi and Akashi, who seemed to be smiling at Yukinoshita. "Oi, Akashi, what do you say? They won't shut up about it if I deny them."
"Hmmm. Then I guess it would be good to have them in as well although I originally planned this as a Teiko plus Kiyoshi's event in the Taichi household." Akashi's blazing red eyes looked straight into Yukinoshita's icy blue eyes. "It would be more amusing to actually experience working with a member of a rival family."
Before Yukinoshita could react on Akashi's words, Hikigaya intervened. "Can we just finish this one since I wanted to go home and sleep already?" He then thought of another thing. Okay, with Yukinoshita's icy glares and Akashi's fiery Emperor Eyes, there's no way this would end up peacefully!
"Hnn. Then I guess we should take up Hikigaya-kun's suggestion." The Sobu Ice Queen huffed as they began to walk out of the cemetery while Komachi volunteered to carry their equipment. As they are walking outside, Akashi took out his phone and began to type a message.
To: Kuroko/Midorima/Murasakibara/Kise/Aomine/Hikigaya/Haizaki
From: Akashi
Subject: Emergency Meeting at Maji Burger
We'll have an early meeting at Maji Burger this Saturday at 10 a.m. so don't be late, especially you Aomine or else, expect that your stash of porn would be burned and your training menu in Touou would be quintupled. Hikigaya, tell that demon beauty in Yukinoshita and that loudmouth to come early or they would face consequences. P.S. I texted you here Hikigaya because I don't want them hearing it.
After a few minutes, replied began to flow in.
1 Message Received
From: Midorima
Subject: The way you schedule…
…Pisses me off. But nevertheless, I would be there.
1 Message Received
From: Murasakibara
Subject: Okay?
See ya, Aka-chin.
1 Message Received
From: Kise
Subject: What is this?!
Yay! (°o°) (/◕ヮ◕)/ (^o^)丿∩(·ω·)∩ (·ω·) ^ω^ Are we having a reunion?! Because I can't wait to have one! I've been stuck with out training in Kaijo plus, my manager in our modelling company is so annoying. I would look forward…
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1 Message Received
From: Kuroko
Subject: Okay
Can I bring, Kagami-kun, though? Because he misinterpreted this message for some reason.
1 Message Received
From: Aomine
Subject: I'll be there, geez!
Just don't burn my stash of Mai-chan!
1 Message Received
From: Haizaki
Subject: What the hell?!
What's this? And why do you have my number?!
1 Message Received
From: Hikigaya
Subject: ?
Okay.
To: Kuroko/Midorima/Murasakibara/Kise/Aomine/Hikigaya/Haizaki
From: Akashi
Subject: Emergency Meeting at Maji Burger
Midorima, such sweet words. As expected from you. Kuroko, he can come but he'll only be our servant there, nothing more, nothing less. Don't tell it to him though so it would be more fun. Aomine, I'm glad we're having some mutual understanding here or otherwise, I might personally have your house raided by the police. Haizaki, to be clear, you would be there as our runner so don't be too assuming. Though if you don't appear, expect that your thumbs would be cut off and you won't have anything to lick on. And don't start asking how I got your number.
It's just really fun terrorizing people, neh, Akashi. Suddenly, an identical voice sounded in the redhead's mind.
"Bokushi, huh?" Akashi was amused. "I thought you were gone the moment we have reunited in my body and mind during our fight with the Jabberwocks. Well, never mind. Just enjoy my masterpiece, Bokushi."
Bokushi didn't reply in his mind.
Sneak Peak: The Generation of Miracles, plus Kiyoshi and the three female members of the Service Club helped in finally putting into peace the Taichi household. Meanwhile, Nijimura Shuzo, the former captain of Teiko before Akashi too the helm, returns from America and personally went to Sobu to reunite with Hikigaya and the rest, who would be busy preparing for the 90th anniversary of the Japanese Basketball Association in May 1. With him are Kiyoshi, Hayama Kotaro, and…Ogiwara Shigehiro? It seemed that Yukinoshita Yukino would be bound to meet another familiar figure in Hikigaya's basketball circle. And with the Olympic Basketball committee changing some rules, surprises are bound to come.