Charity Begins at Heart, a Kuroko no Basuke Fanfiction
Summary: Suddenly, Furihata has the urge to conduct a charity project. Luckily, Akashi is more than willing to help his Kouki.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Kuroko no Basuke and all of its characters.
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The day after Akashi called the other GoM and their partners, they are now going to meet for the planning and implementation of Furihata's Charity Plan. Akashi successfully (absolutely, if you want :D) sent the email to each of his friends last night. And this is the content of the email:
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From: Akashi Seijuurou
To: Kuroko Tetsuya/Aomine Daiki/Kise Ryouta/Midorima Shintarou/Murasakibara Atsushi/Momoi Satsuki
Subject: Kouki's Charity Plan
Greetings!
This is to inform all of you, who wished to help my dear Kouki in his Charity Plan, that here are the pertinent information regarding the organization we are going to help. For your knowledge, I did not choose the foundation in spite of my connections. Kouki suggested that this organization is his target to be given assistance.
I. Name of Organization: Living Dreams Foundation
II. Short Background: Living Dreams is a non-governmental organization established under International Educational Association for Children (IEAC) in 2001. Living Dreams supports children s homes in Tokyo and Tohoku. The organization uses LAST principles (Learning, Arts, Sports, and Technology) to set children on the path toward becoming responsible, confident, and empowered adults. Currently, Living Dreams supports 2,250 children in 45 homes in Japan.
III. Location: Fukushima Prefecture (Souma City)
IV. The Organization's Projects:
A. Tohoku Kids Project Grant
Project Dates: November 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 Amount: $105,000
Living Dreams is working closely with Smile Kids Japan (SKJ) on the Tohoku Kids Project to support children s homes (orphanages) in the region most affected by the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster. Direct Relief, with a generous contribution from the Hidy Ochiai Foundation, has adopted Souma Aiikuen Children s Home in Souma City, Fukushima Prefecture, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the damaged nuclear power plant. Through adopting the children s home, Direct Relief will support learning, arts, sports, and technology programs for the 32 children who live in the home.
Living Dreams Relief and Recovery Activities are detailed below:
1. Christmas Wish Program: For the first Christmas after the disaster, the children will receive presents and a lunch party.
2. Computer Provision: Living Dreams is purchasing and installing seven computers and one printer for the children and staff at the children s home.
3. Therapy for the Children: An overnight retreat will allow the children to explore their physical and emotional boundaries.
4. Tutoring: Over 90 sessions of tutoring will be provided to aid the children s education.
5. Staff Development: Staff members from the home will be provided with training in Tokyo and on-site to improve their ability to educate and care for the children.
6. Playground Construction: During the summer of 2012, Living Dreams will rebuild the home s radiation-affected playground to make it safe for the children to use again.
B. Tohoku Kids Digital Natives Project Grant
Project Dates: March 2014 to March 2018 Amount: $175,000
The core objective of this project is to meet the needs of children through technology programs and learning activities. The children living in children s homes in Japan have very little access to the world beyond their home and school. Only nine percent of children in these homes in Japan go to college and about one-third of these children are at least two grade levels below their peers. Provision of basic technology to these children helps bridge the divide and prepare them for a successful future.
The Digital Natives program is built on the philosophy that access to the Internet can be a viable tool for children to communicate, explore and learn. Simultaneously, the digital medium is fast becoming our go-to and primary source for accessing all kinds of essential services and information; job seeking, government programs, health information, etc. The skills required to access this information are indispensable.
1. Internet Connection: Living Dreams will work with the children s home to connect their facility to high-speed internet, provide wireless access, and ensure safe and secure access for children.
2. Supporting Technology: Tablets, laptops, printers, cameras, and supporting software will be provided. Ideally, each older child will have access to their own device. Living Dreams will repair, replace, and update technology and equipment as needed.
3. Technology Training: Both the managers of the children s homes and the children will be trained on safe and effective use of the equipment, software, and cloud system.
Source: (See in the cross-posted version in ao3)
This is sufficient information for you to understand the goal of the foundation, and we will help this organization by planning a Charity Project for them courtesy of our combined efforts. Kouki told me not to cover all the expenses of this project so each of you will have their roles in making this project possible. If we can gather more manpower, it will be highly appreciated.
I will contact my teammates in Rakuzan. Kouki will be contacting the rest of Seirin in behalf of Taiga and Tetsuya. Daiki, you should contact your teammates in Touou Academy. Satsuki will have her role given when we are in the meeting place. Ryouta, please do contact Yukio-san and the rest of Kaijou team. Shintarou, I expect that you would be able to contact the rest of Shuutoku High Team in behalf of Kazunari. And Atsushi, save Tatsuya-san the effort and contact the rest of Yosen Team. I hope you all understood the terms and conditions of agreeing to help in this endeavor.
I will be hearing from you tomorrow at our meeting place. Imperial Palace East Garden at exactly 9:00 AM.
With Gratitude,
Akashi Seijuurou
Captain, Rakuzan High Basketball Team
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"Living Dreams, huh?" Kagami is looking intently at the email in Kuroko's phone.
"Yes, Kagami-kun. Akashi-kun is serious about this." says Kuroko who's putting on his T-shirt.
"Then we have to do what is must!" Kagami grins, flashing his smile which makes Kuroko's heart flutter.
"Off we go, Kagami-kun. We're gonna be late." Kuroko breaks the momentum and is already walking towards the apartment door.
"Ossu!" Kagami nods and follows Kuroko.
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"Aominecchi! Let's gooooooo!" Kise whines, pulling the arm of his boyfriend who is napping since the blonde went to shower.
"You took so long in the bathroom. What are you, a girl?" Aomine protests, merely opening his eyes.
"So mean, Aominecchi!" Kise continues to whine. And Aomine decides to give up.
"Yeah, yeah. Here I go..." the tanned teen stands up from the couch and musters a yawn.
"Akashicchi will be mad. Let's go now!" Kise grabs hold of his boyfriend's hand, almost tripping them both in the process. But they manage to run steadily.
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"Shin-chan! How long will you be done? Akashi-san will get mad!" Takao shouts from the rickshaw, calling the attention of his beloved who is still busy arranging his things.
"Will you stop that, Takao?!" the megane protests, but is already zipping shut his bag.
"Maa, maa... Are you done or what?"
"For your information, I am done Takao." Midorima emerges from the door, slinging his bag on his shoulder. Then he walks to the rickshaw.
"I know, Shin-chan. You don't have to do so much. You're handsome and adorable already." Takao teases his tsundere boyfriend and as expected, the latter snaps.
"BAKAO!" and the ride on the rickshaw is joyful as ever.
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"Atsushi, what are you looking for? Why do you look so tense?" Himuro looks for his boyfriend who is almost panicking because of a lost object.
"My phone, Muro-chin..." Murasakibara whines, though not much like Kise.
"I already told you it's in your bag."
"Eh?"
"Yes, Atsushi. You were so busy looking for it that you never heard me say it was in your bag."
"Ahhh. Thank you, Muro-chin." the purple-haired giant smiles, then approcahes Himuro and kisses those sweet lips.
"Atsushi..." Himuro sighs, wondering what fate leads him to this giant guy with a child's heart.
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It is 8:30 AM when Akashi arrives at the Imperial Palace East Garden (1). Though this area is home to the Emperor of Japan, the garden is allowed for public viewing and lounging. Akashi just stares at the familiar sight, still in awe after all the times he had been here with his father to meet the Emperor. It is then that his attention lingers to the one at his side, the one who makes miracles come true in his life, more than the GoM can do. It is indeed Furihata Kouki.
"I'm so excited for this, Sei! Do you think they will come?" giddy as ever, Furihata looks at Akashi lovingly.
"I am absolutely sure they will come." Akashi says with firmness yet the tenderness of his affection for his boyfriend.
"Hm! Thank you, Sei..."
"Think nothing of it, Kouki. I'd do anything you wish." Akashi speaks with so much promise in his eyes.
"You spoil me too much, Sei." Furihata replies, caressing Akashi's face in both his hands.
Akashi slides his own hands in Furihata's waist, bringing their faces closer.
"It's not that bad. You spoil me sometimes, too." Akashi answers, staring clearly at those brown eyes he has always loved.
"I love you, Sei." Furihata's blush makes his words shy, yet imbued with honesty.
"I love you, too... Kouki." Akashi replies, drawing their faces closer until a kiss is made.
Not so far, a few familiar people are hiding in the bushes of the park. Not that Akashi minds, though. It is one hell of an affection show.
To be Continued...
Heeeeeeeeeeeey! This is the 2nd Chapter! How is it? Did you like it? Hahahaha! I hope so...
(1) Imperial Palace East Garden - is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, which is located on the former site of Edo Castle in Chiyoda Ward Tokyo (near Tokyo Station). Imperial Palace East Garden is open for public and it s popular spot for walking, jogging and viewing ginkgo trees during autumn. The famous cherry blossom viewing spot, Chidorigafuchi is also located at the morth of the palace. (I love the sights of this place! So I used it! See more from the website attached in the cross-posted version in ao3)
The Foundation is already explained throughout Akashi's email. If you want to know more about Furi-chan's choice of Charity Plan, feel free to visit the link attached to the email. Hahahaha! Credits to all the sources I've used for this fic. See you again next time! Bye! 3
Love,
Stella