Author: I own the characters that are NOT from Slam Dunk…. If they are from Slam Dunk, they are property of Inoue Takehiko. Please don't sue me… Also, a foreword, I tend to be long winded when writing my fics, so at least you get the overall picture, as well as the locations/background, and worth your dollar on internets charges! LOL Please do email/review me, and I can update the previous chapters. Thanks!

Words in italics or between slashes are thoughts, words within ^^ are actions, unless otherwise stated, words in brackets are locations usually before each section.

(=^_^=)  Chapter 10  – A Good Time for Coffee ~ Nescafe… Or, maybe not…  (=^_^=)

(Outside Shohoku High Building)

Leaving the building of Shohoku High, the two of them made their way to the main gate.

"So, where would you like to have dinner?" asked Mitsui.

"Anywhere would be fine, Mitsui-kun!" replied Kimiko, smiling. /Kuso! Why am I so nervous… I should just be myself… But what if doesn't like me for me?/ thought Kimiko.

"Why don't we go to an Takoyakiya, and then catch a movie nearby there? I know of a great Takoyakiya!" suggested Mitsui. (L.I.D.[author]: A Takoyakiya is a restaurant where they sell pancake mixture cooked into balls, stuffed with octopus or other ingredients. You should try it, it's Oiishi! Read: delicious!!!)

"Sure! No problem!"

All in all, Mitsui had a great time with Kimiko, as much as he didn't want to admit it. The food at the Takoyakiya was exceptionally good, and the movie was one of action, for Kimiko liked actions movies, which surprised Mitsui. He always thought of girls liking romance movies. He was also surprised at how well mannered Kimiko was, for she knew her table manners, and was courteous to the staff at the Takoyakiya as well. He thought Kimiko also had a sense of humour, and could laugh at herself easily. Not many girls that he knew would do so. After the movie, Kimiko was going to continue the joke that was told halfway to Mitsui, since there wasn't enough time to complete it, when the movie was about to start. Kimiko was about to begin, when Mitsui suggested going for coffee, at Moonbucks.

/Darn it, why did I ask her out for coffee too? Didn't I want this to end quickly?/ thought Mitsui. /Nah, I just want to finish hearing the joke that she started… the beginning was so hilarious, its natural that I would want to know the ending, right? Right./

/Coffee! With Mitsui-kun! I've GOT to be dreaming… Nah, he must just want the ending to the joke I told him halfway… Yeah, that's it./ thought Kimiko, then agreeing to Mitsui's suggestion for coffee.

Off they went to Moonbucks, and were seated near a window seated booth.

"Irrashaimasen! (welcome)" greeted the waitress. "May I take your order?"

"Hai, I'll have an espresso, and the lady will have?" said Mitsui, looking at Kimiko.

"A cappuccino, please. Arigato gozaimasu!" replied Kimiko.

"Hai, please have a some breadsticks while I get your coffees. Arigato!"

Kimiko then told Mitsui the rest of the joke, and soon, very loud laughter could be heard from the booth where Mitsui and Kimiko sat.

"Maa maa, Mitsui-kun! Everybody's staring at us!" chided Kimiko.

"H-hai! Ha ha ha! That was so funny! Oh Kami-sama, Kimiko-chan, you're killing me! Ha ha ha!!!" cried Mitsui, trying desperately to contain his laughter.

"Ha ha, I'm glad you enjoyed that joke. It's one of my best ones so far!" grinned Kimiko.

"Excuse me, here are your beverages! An espresso for the gentleman, and a cappuccino for the lady! Please Enjoy!"

"Thank you very much, Kaori-san!" thanked Kimiko, smiling at her as well as subtly reading the waitress's name on her name tag.

"Ano… Hai! Arigato Gozaimasu Miss!" replied the surprised waitress, for she was used to people only thanking her routinely, before leaving the two be.

"Oh geez, you are so comical, Kimiko! Whooo! Anyways, what kind of movies do you like?"

"Watashi ka? (me?) What do I like besides action… I like comedy, I guess you could have figured THAT out by now…" laughed Kimiko.

Mitsui could only grin.

"I also like documentaries, they are so cool, though some people my find that weird. It's just that, you get to see so much beauty of the world, without having to spend a fortune travelling! Mystery and horror also get my vote. Romance is an absolute must, since I'm a girl, though, if I was a guy, I guess that would be totally gone from my vocabulary. Ha ha! So Mitsui-kun, what do you think of the team so far?"

"Well, I think they're ok, though I still have to make Akagi see that I'm better than him." Joked Mitsui.

"Ha ha… you're lucky Akagi-sempai isn't here to hear that!"

"Well, he isn't, right? Right."

After more talk about the Shohoku High Basketball Club, Mitsui walked Kimiko home. (L.I.D.[author]: I know, it's a very short sentence… can't always be there, you know! :-P )

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(In Kimiko's home, 1st week February, Friday night)

Closing the door behind her, Kimiko felt as if she was flying, tip toeing on each step on her way to her bedroom. It had been such a magical night for her, even though to some people, it was quite an ordinary date. She sang to herself, as she dressed for bed, and had sweet dreams of her crush, Hisashi Mitsui.

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(On the street, 1st week February, Friday night)

As soon as the door at Toyowara Kimiko's house was shut, Mitsui turned around, and proceeded to make his way back home. However, there were some thoughts that were troubling the 1.76m basketball player. Or rather, his conscience.

/She's actually such a nice girl. No, a funny girl… Wait, that didn't come out correctly… A nice girl, yeah. But she's FAT! Mitsui, pull yourself together! What will people say if you were seen hanging out with her? My reputation as a handsome MVP would be destroyed! In any case, we didn't make arrangement to have a second date anyway did we? Wait a minute, why did I say 'we'? It's should be 'me'! 'ME!' I should have used the word 'I' instead! What the hell is happening to me? Kuso!!! Toyama, get your okane (money) ready, because I'm coming to collect it on Monday!!!/ cursed Mitsui in his mind.

That night, Mitsui had trouble sleeping, for he had a very peculiar dream, that included parts from Kimiko's joke as well as flying money. (L.I.D.[author]: Don't ask me what it was in detail, I'm no psychic…)

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(=^_^=) Meow!

Demented ding: I know, because I have had my fair share of chauvinistic pigs… And I agree with you, Mitsui, is one hell of a hottie! Thanks so much for your review, and let me have a look see at your manga when it's finished yah? In answer to your question, to my knowledge, if you add a postfix of chan, it IS supposedly more intimate, or close, that just the name alone.

Ruishi: Thanks for realising the humour part in my fic. ^_^ Keep on reading! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!