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1st year – Too Academy
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A tie. The match had ended in a tie and Mac wondered who would be the most pleased with this. No one, she would guess, but at the same time, both teams seemed to accept it with a smile. She had not heard of many games ending in a tie, mainly because they would normally play until someone won but since it was just the preliminaries before the Winter Cup they didn't take the time to do that and allowed the games to end in a tie. Kind of confusing, but at the same time not. All in all, Mac thought that a tie would be a fair result for this match, both Seirin and Shutoku had done their best and played well.
Mac looked at Kiyoshi who was breathing hard and looked to be really tired down at the court. He had hidden it well but she had noticed the way his knee trembled slightly as he took the last free throw and missed. His knew should be fine, though. He had said that the doctors told him that he was completely healed… He hadn't lied, had he?
Worry grew in her as she watched as Kiyoshi was taken by surprise by the rest of his team as they came running at him with their hands raised and he fell back before he looked up at them. She felt her lips twitch as she watched them.
"Kenzie?" Daiki asked.
"What?" Mac glanced at him.
"You okay?" Daiki watched her curiously.
"I'm fine," she smiled. "Just thinking about the match."
"It was an interesting one," Ryota grinned. "Kuroko-cchi never stops surprising us, does he?"
"No," Mac laughed. "That new vanishing drive of his is interesting. Seijuro will be very interested in seeing it."
"Hm," Daiki glanced away from them and Mac rolled her eyes at him.
"Just admit it, Daiki," Mac said nudging him. "Tetsu's grown and so have the others."
"Maybe," Daiki shrugged. "But they're still not good enough."
Mac sighed looking away from him and looked back at the court and the two teams bowing to each other. She listened to the crowd clapped and she could tell it was for both teams who had done their best and had a good game.
"You miracle people are scary," Imayoshi commented making Mac, Daiki and Ryota look at him.
"Eh? Why?" Daiki and Ryota asked at the same time while Mac blinked.
Imayoshi snorted while Susa laughed and shook his head.
"Why they ask," Susa commented dryly. "Why indeed."
Mac shrugged and glanced at the other side of the court where Kirisaki Daiichi was just finishing their match and she narrowed her eyes as she looked at them. The thought of having Kiyoshi playing against Hanamiya again was enough to have her insides twist and turn in dread and worry. It would not be an easy match and Mac didn't want to see Kiyoshi hurt like that again… the pained screams from him last year still haunted her at times.
Mac made her excuses and left the others in search for Teppei. She wanted to check on him before he left and see if his knee were alright. Maybe she should get that potion she had been giving him in his tea again?
As she walked through the crowd she heard the unhappy mutterings and talk about how Kirisaki Daiichi had won their match and it was clear that they had not impressed anyone and left the crowd with a bad feeling. Again she felt the worry churn deep in her stomach.
She found her way to the locker rooms easily enough and paused at the end of the long corridor that led to the locker rooms. She knew they must not be done with changing and everything after the match yet. She wondered why Daiki had refused to come with her. He had only looked at her for a moment before he had sighed and looked away before saying that he would wait at the exit for her.
He hadn't looked upset only resigned. She wondered if he was bothered that she wanted to check on Kiyoshi. But Daiki knew they were still friends… She sighed as she waited.
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Daiki yawned as he eyed Ryota who had not left. He was chatting about something and looked like his normal hyper self as he kept chatting. Daiki wondered if he ever would shut up, but didn't say anything to make him stop talking. He ignored the voice (that sounded just like Mac) whisper in his mind that he missed this.
"Ah, look…" Ryota said and Daiki followed Ryota's eyes until he saw Shintaro standing by a vending machine. "Let's go and talk to him!"
Daiki sighed but followed Ryota at a slower pace and saw the stoic look Shintaro gave Ryota when the latter called out to him. Daiki almost snorted. Always the stoic one Shintaro. Only Mac seemed to be able to get a reaction out of him.
"You should have won that match, Midorima," Daiki said.
Shintaro scowled at him before he looked away.
"That was my intention," Shintaro said starting to walk away.
Daiki and Ryota followed and Ryota chatted. Daiki sighed but followed them.
"It's not me you need to worry about," Shintaro suddenly said when Ryota expressed concern about them getting to the Winter Cup.
"Oh? Then who do we need to worry about?" Daiki asked.
Shintaro turned to face them and Daiki noticed the serious look on his face and he was looking right at Daiki.
"Mac," Shintaro said.
"Kenzie?" Daiki repeated fisting his hands. "And why is that?"
"You know who Seirin is playing next," Shintaro said.
"Kirisaki Daiichi," Ryota said looking between Shintaro and Daiki.
"Against Hanamiya Makoto," Shintaro said pointedly. "You do remember last year, don't you?"
Daiki scowled again and his nails dug into the palm of his hand as he remembered how upset Mac had been when Kiyoshi had gotten hurt. He had hated seeing her that upset. He could see that she was still worried about her ex and Daiki felt an uncomfortable sensation deep in his gut.
"Mac will not be okay if Seirin is badly beaten by him," Shintaro said. "Especially since Hanamiya's attention will most likely be on Kiyoshi."
Ryota nodded, "that would be bad."
Daiki didn't say anything but he knew Shintaro was right. Mac would not be alright if Kiyoshi got hurt again at the hands of Hanamiya. But what could he do about it? Nothing.
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Mac saw Izuki and Koganei along with Mitobe walk down the corridor and they were talking but looked happy enough. She pushed away from the wall she was leaning against and started to walk down the corridor not pausing to talk to them but smiled and waved when they spotted her. Izuki smiled as he seemed to stop Koganei from saying something.
She found the door to the locker room open and saw Kiyoshi sitting on the bench alone. He had changed out of the jersey and had the Seirin jacket on. He looked tired and his hand was on his knee.
"Are you alright?" Mac asked stepping into the room.
"Mac," he smiled at her. "You were here?"
"Of course," Mac said and glanced down at his knee. "So? Are you okay?"
Kiyoshi smiled.
"I'm fine," he said.
"Your knee…" Mac frowned.
"It's a little sore, but it doesn't hurt as badly as it could have done," Kiyoshi said. "It's not worse than it should be."
"But…" Mac still worried.
"I promise, Mac," Kiyoshi said and patted the place on the bench beside him. She walked over and sat down and smiled slightly. "I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me."
She eyed him and sighed, "I can't help it."
He nodded and looked straight ahead. He got a pensive look on his face as he did so.
"You're worried about our next match," he said.
"Aren't you?" Mac asked looking at him.
"I don't particularly look forward to it, but at the same time it will be a good opportunity to get our revenge," Kiyoshi said.
Mac sighed, "revenge, huh?"
Kiyoshi grinned and shrugged, "I am not afraid of him, Mac."
"I know you're not," Mac said. "I just worry that he'll play dirty again, Teppei. You know he's not the one to back off or play fair."
"I know," he said. "But I won't run from him."
Mac snorted, "I wouldn't expect you too."
He laughed and nudged her shoulder with his. "Don't worry so much, Mac. I'll be fine."
She nodded and smiled back.
"I guess I just have to trust you," Mac said.
"Yes, you do," Kiyoshi agreed.
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Taiga frowned from where he was standing outside the locker room. He hadn't meant to overhear the conversation inside but when Izuki had said that he had seen Mac walking in the direction of the locker room he had gone to find her. It hadn't occurred to him that she would be there taking with Kiyoshi.
But what did they mean? They clearly talked about their next match and it was clear that Mac was worried, but why? Just what had Kirisaki Daiichi done to make Mac so worried that she would seek out Kiyoshi after their match? What revenge were they talking about?
With a last look into the locker room showed Mac and Kiyoshi talking and smiling now and he heard they had changed to the topic of the match they had just played and Taiga retreated. Something kept him from interrupting them and again he wondered about how close they still seemed. Not that it was a bad thing, but it was just strange.
"Kagami," Tetsuya said making Taiga jump.
"Don't do that!" Taiga exclaimed a hand flying to his heart.
"Do what?" Tetsuya deadpanned making Taiga groan.
Taiga shook his head but followed his friend out of the arena wondering if he should wait for Mac but then he spotted Daiki and Ryota standing to the side talking and probably waiting for Mac. Taiga noticed both of them looking toward the door occasionally.
Hyuga was there and Taiga wondered if he should ask him about what he had overheard between Mac and Teppei or if he should wait until he got to Mac. But she had a tendency to wave off concerns and Taiga really wanted to know…
"Captain," Taiga said making Hyuga look at them arching a brow.
"Kagami," Hyuga said.
"What do you all have against Kirisaki Daiichi?" Taiga asked bluntly.
Hyuga tensed and Taiga even noticed that Tetsuya tensed slightly.
"Why would you ask that?" Hyuga asked his eyes narrowing as he looked at Taiga.
"I overheard Mac and Kiyoshi talking," Taiga admitted shifting on his feet. "They talked about our next match and someone that made Mac worried for Kiyoshi… I was wondering what they were talking about and why Mac is so worried."
Hyuga blinked and glanced at the arena behind them.
"Mac is talking with Kiyoshi?" he asked.
"Yes," Taiga nodded. "I thought she might have gone to look for me but I found her talking with Kiyoshi."
"Huh," Hyuga said but Taiga didn't think he was too surprised. "I see."
Taiga felt impatient but bit his lips to stop asking more. But he really wanted to know…
"I guess you should know," Hyuga finally said. "Kuroko, you are aware, are you not?"
Taiga blinked surprised as he looked at Tetsuya who nodded.
"Do you remember last year when Kiyoshi got injured?" Hyuga asked looking at Taiga.
Taiga frowned but he did remember Mac being upset because Kiyoshi (her then-boyfriend) had hurt his knee in a basketball match. He had never asked any more about how he had gotten hurt or what had happened, and something told him that maybe he should have.
"Yes," Taiga said, "but what does that have to do with this?"
"A lot," Hyuga sighed tiredly. "Hanamiya Makoto is a very…unlikable player and that is a nice way to say it."
Taiga frowned.
"He is one of the uncrowned kings and unfortunately a talented basketball player that is very good at picking the right moments to use unfavourable tactics unseen by the referees. He has total control of his team that consists of the same type of players. They are not afraid to use dirty tricks to win." Hyuga continued and Taiga felt dread fill him as he started to see where this was going. "He ordered one of his players to deliberately land on Kiyoshi's knee causing Kiyoshi to get a serious knee injury. It sat him out for a year, as you know."
"He did that on purpose?" Taiga asked horrified.
"Yes," Hyuga said. "I can't prove it was on purpose, and the referees never saw anything."
Taiga wasn't sure what to think or how to react. He remembered how upset Mac had been and he started to see that she had been upset about more than just the injury.
"And Mac knows all of this?" Taiga asked despite knowing that she probably did.
"Yes," Tetsuya said and Taiga jumped again as he had forgotten that Tetsuya was there again. "I was with her watching their match."
"It was also the first time we met Mac," Hyuga allowed a small smile on his lips. "I thought I was seeing things when this girl that was wearing a Teiko jacket entered the court and ran to Kiyoshi's side. Then when he was carried away she turned to Hanamiya and threatened him. I do believe that he actually was scared of her."
Tetsuya nodded in agreement, "Mac always is ready to defend those she cares about. She really dislikes Hanamiya."
Taiga stared at them. "I see."
Hyuga nodded and glanced over at where Daiki and Ryota were waiting.
"I bet they are worried about how Mac will react to seeing Kiyoshi playing against Hanamiya again," Hyuga said. "I don't like it either, but he refuses to skip the match."
"You think he should?" Taiga frowned. "He's not injured anymore, is he?"
"He isn't injured any more," Hyuga agreed, "though, the knee gets tired when he is using it too much, like today. But I do think that Hanamiya will target Kiyoshi more than others and I worry that he will injure him again just to try to break him."
Taiga scowled, "we won't let that happen!"
Hyuga smiled slightly, "no, we won't."
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Mac walked home with Daiki after having seen Kiyoshi and made sure that he was alright. Ryota had just left to take the train and left Mac and Daiki alone.
"He'll be fine, Kenzie," Daiki suddenly spoke up.
Mac glanced at him.
"Oh?"
"He's strong;" Daiki said before he frowned at himself. "He'll be alright."
"I hope so," Mac sighed and squeezed Daiki's hand. "I'm sorry."
"For what?" Daiki looked at her.
"For making you see me worrying for Teppei;" Mac said looking away. "I know most boyfriends won't like seeing their girlfriends worry for an ex."
Daiki sighed, "I don't like it either."
Mac grimaced.
"But I know you, Kenzie," Daiki continued and stopped making her stop as well and turn to face him. He reached out and lifted her chin until she met his eyes. "I know you care about him and I know he cares about you. That's probably the only good quality about him; he's smart to know that you're the best."
"Daiki…" Mac blushed and protested.
"It's true," Daiki said. "I don't like that you are so worried, but I know you only worry because he's your friend."
Mac nodded.
"And I trust you," Daiki said. "And like I said, I know you care about him. You can't stop worrying about your friends and Kiyoshi has somehow managed to get into that tight ring of people you count as close friends and trust. So, I can't stop it even if I kind of want to."
Mac smiled and leaned closer and he knew what she wanted so he bent down slightly so his lips met hers. She put her arms around his neck and pulled him closer as she felt him deepen the kiss. She allowed herself to get lost in the feeling of his arms around her again. Her heart was beating harder in her chest and when he pulled back she felt somewhat out of breath as she blinked up at him and saw the same haze in his eyes.
Her body felt warm and anticipation rang deep inside her but she pulled back suddenly feeling shy and unsure about everything going through her. It was scary to feel how much he made her forget everything and how her body reacted to him.
"Come on," he said and his voice was a little rougher than normal but otherwise, he seemed alright and not as affected as her. Was it only her that forgot that they were in the middle of a pathway in public?
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"Hey Mac," Tarou smiled as he stepped into Mac's room and Mac looked up from her sketchpad. She had been drawing in order to try to calm her mind.
"Uncle," Mac said putting her pencil down. "Did I miss something"?
They had already eaten so she was a little confused as to why he came now.
"No, no," Tarou denied shaking his head. "I wanted to talk to you for a moment. Do I interrupt you in something?"
"I was just drawing," Mac said. "What is it?"
Tarou watched her for a moment before he sighed and allowed a small smile to cross his lips. He knew she was doing her best, but she still looked tired to him.
"I know we haven't talked much about the therapist since you agreed to go," Tarou said calmly.
Mac hid a wince as she was reminded about the therapist. She knew it was naïve to hope that he had forgotten about it, but she had (desperately) allowed herself to start hoping that he had done just that.
"Oh," was all she said.
"I know you are apprehensive, Mac," Tarou said. "But I really do think that it will be a great thing for you and that it will help you."
Mac just nodded but didn't dare to say anything else. She was not so sure…
"Your professor Sato contacted me today after your lesson and gave me the name of the therapist he would recommend," Tarou said and Mac looked at him.
"Professor Sato didn't say anything during the lesson," Mac said.
"He thought it would be best if I told you," Tarou explained and Mac nodded.
"And?"
"He recommended an old student of his," Tarou said. "Her name is Koizumi Miho and has experience with both magical and non-magical cases. According to your professor, her parents are non-magical and that's why she is active in both worlds."
Mac just nodded not allowing herself to think too much about it. She just wanted to forget it but now it was impossible to do so… She would have to deal with the idea of seeing a therapist now.
"When?" She whispered.
"At the end of the week," Tarou said. "After school and basketball. I told her that it was important to you to be present at your basketball practice so she said she would stay late on Friday so that the appointment would fit with your schedule."
Mac nodded and smiled a small smile, "thank you."
Tarou clasped her shoulder with one hand and squeezed it lightly.
"No problem, Mac," he said.
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It was a little distracting to be concerned by thoughts about this therapist and also concerns about Kiyoshi and the Seirin-Kirisaki Daiichi match. She sometimes felt like her mind might blow up because of too many thoughts swirling at once.
Seijuro hummed when she told him that over the phone that night.
"Why worry about Seirin? And him?" Seijuro asked. "He's not your boyfriend anymore."
The edge in his voice was enough to tell her that he still resented Kiyoshi for breaking up with her even if he knew she was happy with Daiki now. She sighed as she turned to her back in her bed and stared up at the ceiling.
"Because, Seijuro," Mac said with more patience that she thought she owned, "he is still my friend and so are the others at Seirin. Tetsu is there too, remember? I don't like the idea of any of them going against Hanamiya."
"You're too nice, Mac," Seijuro scolded lightly but Mac knew he was smiling now.
"I'm not," Mac protested. "I just…"
"…worry," he finished with a sigh. "I know. Well, if you don't want to go to a therapist tell your uncle."
"I can't do that," Mac said, "I already agreed!"
"Again because you are too nice," Seijuro said. "But I do not think it is necessarily a bad thing, Mac. You might learn something new and you know we all will help you, but I am frustrated to know that there are things I can't help you with."
Mac knew that if Seijuro actually said that it might be good then he meant it. She knew him well enough to know that he never would keep his opinion about it to himself if he thought she was making a mistake.
"I'll give it a shot, but I can't help but worry," Mac admitted. "What am I supposed to tell her? I can't just..."
"I don't know," Seijuro said frustrated. "I don't know what to expect but you decide what you want to say. Meet her and see what she's like. Maybe you'll find the right words then."
"When did you get so wise, Seijuro?" Mac asked with a small smile. "I would have thought you to tell me that getting help from a therapist is a weakness."
"You're not weak, Mac," Seijuro said with a firm voice. "Never think that. You are strong and everyone needs help sometimes."
"Even you?" Mac challenged.
"…even me," he admitted. "You've already helped me a lot, you know."
Mac blinked not expecting him to actually admit that. She wished she was there so she could see his face and see what he really felt. And hug him because she always felt safe when he hugged her and she knew he missed her hugs.
"You're my friend," Mac said as an explanation or protest to his words. She wasn't sure. He just laughed and she smiled.
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Kiyoshi sighed as he looked at the empty locker room. He was the first one there and he felt the nerves in his stomach but he ignored them. He wasn't scared of the match that they were now facing, but he was a little apprehensive. He couldn't help it. He remembered the pain all too well from last year.
He was lucky. He knew that. His basketball career could very well have been over for good but he had gotten better and he was now back again and able to play the match he loved. It was a great feeling. He couldn't wait until he got to show Hanamiya that basketball was not a dirty game and that dirty tricks and play was not the way to play the game.
"You're here already," a voice said from the door and Kiyoshi turned to see Hyuga standing there.
"Yo!" Kiyoshi grinned and waved.
Hyuga rolled his eyes but stepped into the locker room.
"You okay?" he asked.
"Fine," Kiyoshi said. "You?"
"Of course," Hyuga said. "I heard Mac stopped by to see you after the game yesterday."
"She did," Kiyoshi said.
"She's worried?" Hyuga asked glancing at him.
"Mm," Kiyoshi nodded. "But there's no need."
"She saw you when you were at your worst last year," Hyuga said. "I guess it is only natural for her to be concerned."
Kiyoshi nodded.
"I remember seeing her on the court after you were hurt and then later in your room at the hospital," Hyuga said. "I thought you were crazy for being with someone from Teiko."
"I know," Kiyoshi nodded. "That's why I never told you."
Hyuga glanced at him.
"You were in pain because of your loss against Teiko in Middle School and I didn't want to ruin things for you when you found your way back to basketball by introducing you to my girlfriend that was a part of the same group that you hated," Kiyoshi explained. "And I didn't want Mac to have to face your anger when she blamed herself for you quitting."
Hyuga blanched.
"She blamed herself?!" he asked shocked. "Why?"
Kiyoshi smiled slightly as he glanced at Hyuga.
"She's that kind of person," Kiyoshi said. "When I told her about the team she knew who you were right away and she was upset when I let slip that you had quit."
"But…"
"She always felt bad for others quitting, Hyuga," Kiyoshi said.
Hyuga shook his head, "it wasn't her fault."
"I know," Kiyoshi said simply.
"Anyway, I can't believe that we are meeting them again today," Hyuga said bringing their conversation back to the present. "We will win."
"Let's have some fun!" Kiyoshi grinned just as the door opened again and the rest of the team came filing in.
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Daiki scoffed as he glared at Imayoshi who was just smiling back at him. He got back to his feet and brushed off as he looked around. He wasn't particularly surprised to find himself at the arena where Seirin was about to play against Kirisaki Daiichi. He had actually been planning to go and watch the game himself, but his team had apparently decided that they needed to kidnap him.
"That was a dirty trick!" Daiki glared.
"You're just too stupid, Aomine," Imayoshi said.
Daiki huffed, "why did you kidnap me?"
"Kidnap you? What harsh words," Imayoshi protested in a voice that would make you believe he was offended but he was amused. "Mac told us to make sure you came."
"You made it pretty easy, Aomine," Abe grinned.
"It was easier that catching a sparrow," Yamaguchi added.
Daiki huffed and looked down at the photo of Mac that he had found lying on the ground. He had, of course, bent down to pick it up but before he could get up gain he had been caught in a large net or something.
"Whatever," he huffed. "Where is Kenzie?"
Imayoshi shrugged, "she said she'd meet us here. She ran off somewhere, I have no idea where."
Daiki frowned slightly but didn't ask and just walked past his stupid kidnapping team. Seriously, why would they think they needed to kidnap him in order for him to be here? It wasn't like he was going to miss this match. Not when Mac needed him to be there with her. And he was curious to see how Seirin would handle this. Even Daiki worried a little, and Hanamiya Makoto was not someone that was easily dismissed.
...
Ryota felt impatient and a touch anxious as he stepped into the arena with his team. He looked back at Kasamatsu who was looking calm as ever and Ryota kind of envied the calmness he showed.
"Hurry up!" Ryota urged.
"Calm down," Kasamatsu said. "They're still just warming up."
They had just reached the fence looking down at the court and saw both teams warming up and getting ready for the match. Ryota found Taiga on the court and close by him he saw Tetsuya who both looked serious. Ryota looked to Kiyoshi and was pleased to see that he looked like he always did.
"Kasamatsu," Moriyama said seriously.
"What?"
"Where's the girls?!"
"That's not what we're here for!" Kasamatsu exclaimed.
"OH! I'm getting pumped!" Hayakawa yelled. "I'll get all the rebounds!"
"We just came to watch!" Kasamatsu scolded.
A laugh interrupted them and they turned to see Mac standing there looking amused. Kasamatsu blushed while Moriyama skipped over, looking delighted.
"Ah! The beautiful flower!" Moriyama cried. "I'm so happy to see you!"
"Stop it," Ryota scowled at him and pulled him back. "She's my friend."
"You're as amusing as ever," Mac smiled.
"Mac-cchi!" Ryota cried as he hugged her. "I've missed you!"
"You saw me yesterday, Kise," Mac sighed but patted him on the back. "Now let go of me."
Ryota did but beamed at her, "it's still too long!"
Mac shook her head and frowned, "ah, I see. I think I came to the wrong side."
"Your team is on the other side," Ryota nodded and pointed, "Aomine-cchi is there."
Mac nodded, "well, I'll go over soon."
"You decided to come and watch as well?" Kasamatsu asked.
"Yes," Mac nodded and looked down at the court. She frowned slightly, "they do seem particularly bloodthirsty today."
"Eh?" Moriyama glanced at her.
"Well, it is to be expected," Mac said with a sigh. "Teppei and the others all have a lot to play for."
Ryota nodded and looked down at the court again, "they'll be fine, Mac-cchi."
"Of course," Mac nodded with more confidence than she felt. She nodded to the rest of his team and patted his arm before she walked away toward her own team. She wanted to sit with them today.
She briefly thought about her plan and she felt confident that it would work, but it wouldn't protect them from the game. She hated that she couldn't do anything to stop him right now, but there was no way for her to do it. She could only use it to get back at him after and she would have to hope that no one got hurt too badly during the match in the meantime. Her eyes found Hanamiya on the court and she found him watching her as well and she saw the scowl on his face. She arched a brow but he looked away and she thought he looked pensive.
She remembered seeing him just a few minutes ago and hoped that it would be enough of a warning for him, but she doubted it. She couldn't do more without stepping in too much, and she had already involved herself more than she should in another team's business.
"What do we have here?" Hanamiya sneered spotting her outside the locker room he and his team used.
"Just a reminder," Mac said pleasantly enough.
"A reminder of what?" Hanamiya challenged stepping closer.
"Of my promise last year," Mac said. "You remember it, I am sure."
Hanamiya narrowed his eyes as he looked at her.
"You're awfully sure of yourself," he snapped. "I am not scared of you, little girl. Your words don't frighten me."
Mac nodded, "I didn't expect they would. But I would be careful if I were you. You don't want to make me angry. Again."
She turned to walk away and felt more than she saw the hand trying to grab her and thanks to her martial arts training managed to avoid the hand and grab it and with a twist and turn had him pinned against the wall with his arm pressed to his back.
"Let go of me," he sneered but his eyes were wide and she saw the pain in them.
"Don't grab at me like that," she frowned calming her racing heart. "I might…overreact."
She let him go and this time he didn't try to stop her.
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AN:What do you think? XD
Hm, so it's been a long while since last Kirisaki Daiichi was involved in the story. I think it was back around chapter 26 or 27 or something around there... So, it's been a while. :) Hopefully, you still remember it ;) I did try to put some references in to help refresh everyone's memory... ;)
I decided to cut the chapter here, but the next part will be up soon (hopefully in a day or two). It just got too long and I decided to have it in two parts. So the next part will be the match between Seirin and Kirisaki Daiichi. I hope to have a little focus on Mac and Daiki as they react to the match as well, so hopefully, you won't be too disappointed. :)
Thank you for your support as always :) And again, the next update should be up very soon(-ish). :)