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Legend: Interlude ………..0000000000……….

Author's note:Hey guys!!! The much-awaited continuation of I love you, I don't is finally here. This is my Christmas gift for my beloved HanaRu!First, i like to suggest that before you continue reading chapter 6, i would like to recommend that you refresh your memory of Chap 1 to chap 5. second, this is for killer-of-wills. Since you're my favorite flame reviewer, I'm giving you a chance right now to close this window or click the back button I don't think you'll like this fic. If you decided to continue, it will be your own personal choice to waste your time. This message also goes out to bet you love that and anne drew. To the rest, I hope you'll enjoy. And please leave a review, I would be happy to hear from you, be it a flame review or otherwise. LONG LIVE YAOI! -tensai di-chan

"Centers for the jump ball!" the head referee directed the centers of the opposing teams.

"Go for it, Sakuragi-san!" Takaro slapped Hanamichi's shoulder to pump up some enthusiasm.

He might as well pump up a non-talking wall.

'You can do this. You are the tensai.' Hanamichi thought over and over.

"Line up!" the referee shouted amidst the shouting of the spectators.

'If you win, you'll be a thundercat. You will be a thundercat… You will be a thundercat… If you win… If you win… If you win… if… if…' Hanamichi thought over and over

"Be ready to lose, AKA-ATAMA!!!!" the opposing center of Yokohama University smirked at Hanamichi. Obviously laughing at the fact that he is at least four centimeters taller than his rival.

All he got as a response from provoking Hanamichi is a blank stare.

After a split second, the referee had thrown the ball up. Hanamichi did not even realize it. Not after he had seen his opponent jumping for the ball.

'We're going to lose. We're going to lose. We're going to lose.' the little voices inside his head couldn't stop chanting.

At that moment, something cracked Hanamichi into life. Quickly jumping for the ball, he slapped it straight into a teammate waiting. Not soon after his feet touched the floor again, Hanamichi realized he was at home.

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It was a momentous experience. Kanagawa University Basketball team had been the National Champions. They had been the champions because of Hanamichi Sakuragi. It was a heady feeling for the tensai. In an instant, all his hard work paid-off. He passed a whirlwind of congratulations, hearty applauses, and screaming. It was like a dream: a dream comes true. After the recognition, came the offers. Offers that are privileges only to the invincible. However, Hanamichi already has the offer of the Tokyo Thundercats in his mind. He vowed this would be his path to be a legend in basketball. Hanamichi Sakuragi is easily rising as Japan's national celebrity.

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A far distance away, nobody had watched the National Championship as fervently as this man. This certain man has jet-black hair and sapphire blue eyes. (yes, it's Kaede). Even if nobody would understand, his heart is bursting with pride of what was happening to his beloved boyfriend. During their high school days, it was no doubt to him that Hanamichi would make it big in basketball. He has the ability, spirit, and determination to prove himself. If circumstances would allow it, Rukawa wanted to call Hanamichi right there and then to congratulate him personally. Though he knew it was no use. Given present situation, Kaede comforted himself just by looking at Hanamichi.

"The magic is still between us." Kaede mused as he studied Hanamichi's new look. "Wow, he decided to grow his hair. Doesn't he miss me? Why do he have to look so happy if I'm not there to share it with him?"

As usual, a thousand questions seem to haunt Rukawa. A thousand questions whose thousand answers can't be found.