Author's Notes: This took long, right? I'm sorry for that. It's just that these past few weeks, I was using a free Internet service and then May 15 is the deadline so of course, I wasn't prepared to log on the next day. I have no idea what's the date today but I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting. Thanks for waiting anyway… I still love you all!!!!!

Comments for Reviews: Jessi: That's what I think too. Honestly, it kinda hard not to make it to the direction of a yaoi fiction but as you may know, I'm trying my very best to avoid it. Nellie: I think 13 isn't small too. 'Cause being thirteen allows you to make e-mails, webpages and stuffs. So it's fun being 13. Do you agree with me? Ugh! Whatever. Thanks for telling me that this is funny. It's taken as a compliment. Mitsui-no-Miko: Thanks for your kindness. I'm really pleased with what you've said. Angel007: You mean, you like Sakuragi? Cool, I'm impressed. You're totally unique (I'm very sure of that, no doubt). Mit-mitchan: Oh! I've asked this question ("Why do most people pair Kogure and Mitsui?") And then I've received a million answers. I began to understand why somehow. But I can't still see the difference. *Sweatdrop* No!!! I mean I still don't see the chemistry. Sorry for being like that. Ky: Thank you very much for reviewing. Neither can I, you know! Faith: I can't believe you're continuing to read this story of mine. It means to say that you're definitely amused. I can't believe it. For the first time in my life, I'm starting to receive good reviews. And remember it… reviewSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Got it, with the S for plural? Like after three days, I gained SEVENTEEN reviews. Oh my God. I can't believe it. If you're interested to know, I've got two previous accounts here. Both of them were full of Harry Potter stories. The first one, I received reviews such as: "I hate the plot… It's dumb" and more. The second one was: "Gramatical errors. Spelling errors. And mostly errors." And now? Don't dare to ask… I'm beginning to receive reviews like, "I like it… Nice fic… Please continue and more…"The point is, most of them are positive. And thank you all for those. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHOHOKU WAR

Sakuragi Hanamichi

         After the game, we went downstairs to eat lunch. The place was filled with many people. Mostly, girls. This restaurant seems to be expensive. Good thing we were given discounts by Akagi's friend. The band, Nothing's Wrong was singing there. Making the place much more cool.

         Why is there no one here who can recognize me? I mean, I'm the best basketball player in the world and no one is asking me some autograph? Hmm… Maybe they know nothing about basketball if they don't know me.

         We, Kogure, Miyagi, Mitsui, The Kitsune (fox), Ayako and I sat to a table of six. We waited for a waiter to ask us our order. But I guess no one will come yet, the place is so noisy.

         "Now the parking lot is empty…" they started to sing Power of Two. Out of a sudden, girls spread the whole place. Some of them went to our table. Are they hostess? Yuck! I didn't come here to spend time in a bar. Haruko's the only one in my heart.

         "Hi!" one of the girls greeted me.

         "Hello, what's your name?" I asked. I don't think it's bad to ask. I'm still loyal to Haruko and that will never change (a/n: Yuck! He's so corny, just kiddin').

         "Oh, I'm Miki. One of the candidates for Ms. Pretty Teen Beauty Pageant. These are my friends, Sotei, Hime, Belle and Jessica who are both transfer student from California. How about all of you?" Miki asked.

         She's kinda pretty. But Haruko is much much prettier than her, that's for sure.

         "I'm Mitsui. Mitsui Hisashi," Mi-chan introduced.

         "Ayako, the Shohoku Team's manageress," Ayako said.

         "Miyagi Ryota," Miyagi introduced.

         "Sakuragi Hanamichi. The best basketball player in the world. As you may know…" I said but they weren't listening. Instead, they were all looking at Rukawa—who didn't mind them and was in his OWN world. Guess what? Sleeping. (a/n: Sorry Angel007, I made Sakuragi look like an idiot again…)

         "How about this cute boy here? What's his name?" Hime asked.

         Belle began holding The Kitsune's shoulders.

         "Do'aho (Asshole) Kitsune (Fox). But you can call him Do'aho (Asshole)for short," I said.

         Jessica caressed his cheeks. All the attention were given to Do'aho Kitsune. I can't believe that he owns everything. Not just everything but EVERYTHING!!!

         "What a cool name!" Sotei exclaimed.

         Cool? Are you nuts? Maybe lame. But cool… Girl, you got to be kidding. What does Rukawa have that I don't. ***FLASHBACK*** ~~~ "You and Rukawa? There's a big difference. It's like a goddess and a witch. You are the witch and Rukawa's the goddess…" Akagi yelled. ~~~ ***FLASHBACK*** Hmph! He's just insecure because he's a gorilla and I'm a human.

         "Oh… He looks cute while drooling. Right, Miki?" Hime asked.

         Who looks good while drooling? All the girls here in the world are insane!!!!!!!! Can you just leave us please? You're ruining my already-ruined-day.

         "Of course," Miki agreed.

         Rukawa stretched and looked at the girls.

         "Who are you?" he asked.

         "Oh I'm Miki," she said smiling sweetly.

         Jessica looked at her as if she'll be dead and made way in front of Miki and introduced, "I'm Jessica Dearly from the country of California. How are you? We are the candidates in the beauty pageant of Ms. Pretty Teen. But I think I've got a good chance of winning. What do you think?"

         All the girls looked at her in a way that… ummm… I can't describe. But they all looked very red. Red with embarrassment or with anger? I guess I'll take anger.

         "Leave me alone," Rukawa said.

         All the girls—except Jessica started to laugh. Then Hime took her turn.

         "I'm Hime--" she started.

         But I guess Rukawa wouldn't let her finish because he stood up and said, "I don't care who you all are. Even if you are the richest person in the world. I don't care! I'm not letting anyone disturb my sleep. So leave me alone!"

         Ooooppps. The girls looked very red again. Red with embarrassment or with anger? I think now I'll take embarrassment. They left quickly after that.

         The waiter arrived and asked our order. In my opinion, I ordered more food than them. But who cares? Anzai-sensei will be paying for these anyway.

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          We were running all the gymnasium, practicing how pass the ball properly. Everything seems to be okay until the candidates for Ms. Pretty Teen came. They too, practiced ramp modeling at the other side of the court.

         I think the music was "All For You" by Janet Jackson. When the manager went out for a very short break, the models went to the benches and began cheering…

         "Do-a-ho!!! Do-a-ho!!! L-O-V-E, Do-a-ho!!!"

         Hahahaha! I didn't think they can still remember that. Rukawa walked to me and looked at me questioningly. Then smirked and said, "Look, they're cheering for you."

         "You got me wrong, dude. They're cheering for YOU. Look at where they are looking," I said.

         I guess he was surprised.

         "Do'aho," he said and walked away.

         "Look who's talking…" I replied.

…………………….To be continued…………………….

Author's Notes: Arigatou… Arigatou for all the caring people who made me a review. Can you believe it? 23 reviews for five days?!?? I'm blessed with readers. I hope I can still expand it. You know. I love you!!!!! Please review again. I'm celebrating here with happiness.