I smile as I hang up the bright green sock I found in my closet last night. There are still two weeks to go before Christmas and the streets are already filled with different decorations. Even my apartment is starting to look like the season. The only thing I'm missing is the tree. I haven't bought one yet but I'm planning to get one as soon as I finish my list.
It's a Christmas wish list, in case you're wondering. I know I'm too old to believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy but for some reason, I still follow tradition. Every December, I make a list of the things I want to happen. Of course, I know that not everything comes true. For example, last December, I wished for the sky to rain cereals on Christmas Eve so I won't have to buy any more cereal. That never came true. However, last December, I also wished for Taoka-sensei to have peace with his family. That one came true since Taoka-sensei and his wife are together again.
Anyway, I have already written down my material wishes. Now it's time to think about the more serious wishes. Hmm.. Maybe I should wish for world peace. I've started wishing for that ever since I was seven but until now, Santa Claus has yet to check that number. I'll still write it down though. Maybe this time, he'll grant it. Next, I wish for Ryonan team to become more successful in the future. What else is there to wish for..?
Ah yes.. How can I forget. I must not forget to wish for my one true love to take me out on a date. I know this one wish would probably never come true but still, I hope. Rukawa's mind is one-tracked. He only thinks about basketball. When will he ever notice me?
I know I sound like a simpering female, like all his other fan girls but I am not. My feelings are way deeper than their simple obsession. Unfortunately, he doesn't see that. All he sees in me is competition. It's not too bad, really. At least he gives me attention that way. Not like those RU, KA, and WA girls who he doesn't even take notice of.
Hehe. Score one for Sendoh Akira!
Damn, look at the time! I'd better get to the market before they run out of the good trees. I sure wouln't want to end up like Uozumi last year. He didn't buy a tree early enough and all that was left for him was a scraggly-looking green plant. I also need to buy some decorations for the tree. Where's my list..? Oh here it is! It's a good thing that the market is not too far away from my place. The bike should be enough.
I left the house and rode my bike to the market. The night air is crisp and cold but I left my jacket at home. There's no time to worry about something like that now. The trees are waiting for me!
There sure are a lot of people here tonight. No doubt they're also shopping for Christmas decorations. I entered the brightly lit place and looked around. Maybe I'll see someone familiar. Hmm.. Is that Koshino? He must be shopping for decorations too. Guess I'll go say hello.
"Sendoh!" Koshino cried out.
He seems surprised to see me. I wonder if he's with anyone at the moment. I went up to him and gently patted his shoulder. "Evening, Kosh! I thought you were done with your shopping a week ago?" That's Koshino. He's always early for everything. "I'm here to help Mitsui shop for Christmas decorations." He answered shyly.
Hehehe. In case you didn't know. My best buddy here has a huge crush on Shohoku's MVP. I wasn't really surprised when I first heard about his revelation. It's always the good guys who fall in love with the bad boys. I guess opposities attract. Let me tell you that I know for a fact that Mitsui likes my friend in the same way. Of course, I'm not telling either of them. It's up to those two to find a way. Besides, it's amusing to watch them interact.
"Mitsui, eh?" I grinned.
"Are you guys talking about me?" Mitsui asked as he approached us with a bundle of Christmas angels and gingerbread men. I snickered. It's kinda funny to see someone like Mitsui carrying a load of sweet and angelic decorations.
Koshino shook his head but I simply smirked knowingly.
"We gotta go now, Sendoh." Koshino said as he helped Mitsui carry some of the things.
I nodded my head and watched the two of them leave. It's nice to see those two together although I don't think they have confessed their feelings to each other yet. At least, that's one wish granted in my list. Now, it's time to go back to the matter at hand. Finding the perfect tree and the perfect decorations to go with it.
It's been an hour. I'm done with my decorations. All's left is the tree. I headed over to the tree station hoping to find my beautiful Christmas tree.
"I'm sorry sir but there's only one more tree left and that guy is buying it." The salesman said as he pointed to a young man with his back facing us. "Maybe you can negotiate or something like that.." He suggested.
Not a bad idea. I am a pretty persuasive person and people usually bend to my puppy dog eyes. I marched over to the man and tapped him on the shoulder. As he turned around, I opened my mouth in surprise.
"Rukawa!"
"..."
"Ehehehe.." Well, there goes my Christmas tree..
"Do you want to have my tree?"
Do I want to have his what..? Baka, Sendoh.. He's not talking about that! I have to stop reading those yaoi fanfics online.
"Uh, yes."
"Well, you can't have it."
Gee, he really loves to gloat, doesn't he.. Even in the basketball court..
"Would you like to help me decorate it?"
Now here's something even I can't believe. I have seen my share of strange things but this one tops all. Rukawa Kaede, star of Shohoku, the human ice cube (yes, those in the freezer) is actually inviting me to decorate his Christmas tree in the middle of the night. The guy who speaks less than ten words per sentence. For once, he isn't glaring at me nor is he snarling. Hmm.. snarl...purr..snarl...purr...purr... I wonder if I can make this kitsune purr..?
I came back to my senses and found Rukawa walking out of the market.
"Oi, Rukawa! Wait for me!"
It's a Christmas wish list, in case you're wondering. I know I'm too old to believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy but for some reason, I still follow tradition. Every December, I make a list of the things I want to happen. Of course, I know that not everything comes true. For example, last December, I wished for the sky to rain cereals on Christmas Eve so I won't have to buy any more cereal. That never came true. However, last December, I also wished for Taoka-sensei to have peace with his family. That one came true since Taoka-sensei and his wife are together again.
Anyway, I have already written down my material wishes. Now it's time to think about the more serious wishes. Hmm.. Maybe I should wish for world peace. I've started wishing for that ever since I was seven but until now, Santa Claus has yet to check that number. I'll still write it down though. Maybe this time, he'll grant it. Next, I wish for Ryonan team to become more successful in the future. What else is there to wish for..?
Ah yes.. How can I forget. I must not forget to wish for my one true love to take me out on a date. I know this one wish would probably never come true but still, I hope. Rukawa's mind is one-tracked. He only thinks about basketball. When will he ever notice me?
I know I sound like a simpering female, like all his other fan girls but I am not. My feelings are way deeper than their simple obsession. Unfortunately, he doesn't see that. All he sees in me is competition. It's not too bad, really. At least he gives me attention that way. Not like those RU, KA, and WA girls who he doesn't even take notice of.
Hehe. Score one for Sendoh Akira!
Damn, look at the time! I'd better get to the market before they run out of the good trees. I sure wouln't want to end up like Uozumi last year. He didn't buy a tree early enough and all that was left for him was a scraggly-looking green plant. I also need to buy some decorations for the tree. Where's my list..? Oh here it is! It's a good thing that the market is not too far away from my place. The bike should be enough.
I left the house and rode my bike to the market. The night air is crisp and cold but I left my jacket at home. There's no time to worry about something like that now. The trees are waiting for me!
There sure are a lot of people here tonight. No doubt they're also shopping for Christmas decorations. I entered the brightly lit place and looked around. Maybe I'll see someone familiar. Hmm.. Is that Koshino? He must be shopping for decorations too. Guess I'll go say hello.
"Sendoh!" Koshino cried out.
He seems surprised to see me. I wonder if he's with anyone at the moment. I went up to him and gently patted his shoulder. "Evening, Kosh! I thought you were done with your shopping a week ago?" That's Koshino. He's always early for everything. "I'm here to help Mitsui shop for Christmas decorations." He answered shyly.
Hehehe. In case you didn't know. My best buddy here has a huge crush on Shohoku's MVP. I wasn't really surprised when I first heard about his revelation. It's always the good guys who fall in love with the bad boys. I guess opposities attract. Let me tell you that I know for a fact that Mitsui likes my friend in the same way. Of course, I'm not telling either of them. It's up to those two to find a way. Besides, it's amusing to watch them interact.
"Mitsui, eh?" I grinned.
"Are you guys talking about me?" Mitsui asked as he approached us with a bundle of Christmas angels and gingerbread men. I snickered. It's kinda funny to see someone like Mitsui carrying a load of sweet and angelic decorations.
Koshino shook his head but I simply smirked knowingly.
"We gotta go now, Sendoh." Koshino said as he helped Mitsui carry some of the things.
I nodded my head and watched the two of them leave. It's nice to see those two together although I don't think they have confessed their feelings to each other yet. At least, that's one wish granted in my list. Now, it's time to go back to the matter at hand. Finding the perfect tree and the perfect decorations to go with it.
It's been an hour. I'm done with my decorations. All's left is the tree. I headed over to the tree station hoping to find my beautiful Christmas tree.
"I'm sorry sir but there's only one more tree left and that guy is buying it." The salesman said as he pointed to a young man with his back facing us. "Maybe you can negotiate or something like that.." He suggested.
Not a bad idea. I am a pretty persuasive person and people usually bend to my puppy dog eyes. I marched over to the man and tapped him on the shoulder. As he turned around, I opened my mouth in surprise.
"Rukawa!"
"..."
"Ehehehe.." Well, there goes my Christmas tree..
"Do you want to have my tree?"
Do I want to have his what..? Baka, Sendoh.. He's not talking about that! I have to stop reading those yaoi fanfics online.
"Uh, yes."
"Well, you can't have it."
Gee, he really loves to gloat, doesn't he.. Even in the basketball court..
"Would you like to help me decorate it?"
Now here's something even I can't believe. I have seen my share of strange things but this one tops all. Rukawa Kaede, star of Shohoku, the human ice cube (yes, those in the freezer) is actually inviting me to decorate his Christmas tree in the middle of the night. The guy who speaks less than ten words per sentence. For once, he isn't glaring at me nor is he snarling. Hmm.. snarl...purr..snarl...purr...purr... I wonder if I can make this kitsune purr..?
I came back to my senses and found Rukawa walking out of the market.
"Oi, Rukawa! Wait for me!"