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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Monday, 5:30 PM - Living Dreams Foundation, Tokyo
Time passes by so fast, and the boys are getting the hang of fun that they can get in this project. The tournament for basketball and volleyball continues to the final game, wherein it is Akashi's team and Kuroko's team competing for the finals of basketball. Hyuuga and Kiyoshi's team will battle Mayuzumi and Mibuchi's team for volleyball. And so, the coaching continues.
There aren't many reasons why Akashi's team wins for the final game, as well as Kuroko's. It's just that maybe it is fate dictating a rematch between the two Winter Cup teams, but in a different way. If this is the period where golden and red eyes are existing, Akashi will never waste a second beating the shit out of Kuroko's team. And since this is the period where chestnut hair and brown eyes exist, Akashi is having fun after many years of loneliness and pure domination.
And so here they are, shaking hands and assuring each other of a good game. Akashi looks much more happy than Kuroko, though it is obvious that the baby blue-haired teen is merely an expressionless person. Kagami starts warming up, as if he is playing, but he is actually doing it for the kids to imitate. Warm-ups are essential in any physical activity that requires more effort and stamina to execute. Akashi learns the hard way to that, but not anymore since Furihata is always reminding him of 'no excessive anything' policy.
The kids are readily positioned on the court. Looks of determination and nervousness flood the surrounding area. Even the other GoM members are having small talks about the pressure felt throughout. There it is, tip-off!
In a matter of 20 seconds, Akashi's team has an upper hand in the game. No one is wondering, but they are still amazed of how Akashi handles everyone, be it children or adults.
"There! Pass the ball!" Akashi shouts from their bench, startling Furihata a bit who just grins at how focused Akashi is.
A simple command and it is followed. A pass is made and another 2 points go to the redhead's team. Truly, an Emperor's might.
"We can't let Akashi win, kids! Let's switch to offense!" Kagami shouts at their side, probably noticing how the game is so intense in merely the first 30 seconds of it. Kaguya Taima, the one who has the ball, quickly passes through his opponents and makes a dunk on his own. A Meteor Jam dunk, to be precise.
"It can't be!" Furihata almost shrieks at the sight of what Kaguya has done.
"Kagami-kun..." Kuroko gapes a bit at this, but Kagami's cheers got everyone back to the game.
"That kid can do Meteor Jam. I am impressed." Akashi says from the other side, smirking in his usual fashion but with no malice.
"We have to get back, team! Let's go!" Furihata breaks the trance of the kids in his team.
"We can do this!" a kid from the brunet's team shouts. The name is Fuchizawa Akira.
"Yosh! We have to steal a score!" Akashi bursts into his fighting spirit mode, leaving his composed self for a while.
And so the game continues. Time ticks without assurance of the end-game.
"That kid is something..." Kirishima, who is busy eating, suddenly remarks. This catches Aomine's and Kise's attention.
"Yeah, yeah. It's not like you have something like that, too." Aomine boredly says, making Kise snap at him for being rude.
"Aominecchi! That's veeeeeeery rude!" Kise whines like a 5-year old, again.
"Yeah right. I have nothing to show." Kirishima suddenly stands up, leaving the wrapper of his snack and walking away.
"Kirishimacchi! Where are you going?" Kise is alerted of the boy's movements.
"Just taking a pee. Be right back." the blue-haired boy waves off Kise's worry and continues walking like he never heard anything.
And for the record, Aomine's eyes widen at the scene. Now he's done for.
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"And our winner for Basketball Tournament is none other than..." Aida pauses, and takes a deep breath. "Kagami and Kuroko's team! The Seirin Magic team!"
Applauses are heard as the winning team is called on stage to receive their prize. Everyone is surprised to know there's a prize in this. They all thought it is a friendly match!
"And the prize is sponsored by Akashi's friend, or should we say, a company client - Ms. Louise Jae!" and everyone claps at the mention of that name.
"That woman sure is fucking rich..." Aomine comments. "But she lacks racks. I wonder why."
"AHOminecchi! You're so rude!" Kise complains at his lover's habit.
"It's okay. I have my reasons, though." and a woman's voice startles them both.
"Ooooi! Don't just appear like Kuroko!" Aomine protests at the woman, who just chuckles.
"Seriously, do you reflexes like that everytime?" the woman asks.
"Gomen, gomen! I apologize for his rudeness."
"That's plenty fine, don't worry." the woman replies.
"Uhm, are you..."
"Louise Jae, in the flesh."
"Oooooh... Oooooooh!" Kise brightens up. "Nice to meet you!"
"Same here. Kise Ryouta, right?"
"Hmm!"
"As expected, a gorgeous model with a bubbly personality."
"Thank you, Jae-san!"
"So, I invited all the GoM and their partners for dinner. Would you like to come?"
"Hell yes!" Aomine instantly becomes a good dog.
"Aominecchi!" and a fond chuckle is heard from Louise.
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7:00 PM - Living Dreams Foundation Conference Room, Japan
The dinner with all the GoM, their partners and coaches are all set. It is indeed a dinner for the upper class, prepared and organized by Louise herself.
"Dig in, all of you. There's plenty of food for all of us." Louise calls out to all present in the room.
"Thank you, Jae-san... A generous act, indeed!" Nagase says.
"Think nothing of it, Nagase-san. I am happy to help."
"This is another wonderful act of goodness from a gorgeous woman..." Akashi suddenly approaches her, with Furihata clinging to his arm.
"Oh, Akashi-san... Things like these are part of being humans. Hospitality is very much practiced in our country, and is pretty genuine."
"Still, a wonderful act to be considered."
"Well, as you say so... Let's have dinner, shall we?"
"Sure, Louise-san."
As they are all having dinner, talks about the upcoming events at the project are abundant and freely pointed out. Others are formulating on the theme of the stage play, others are excited for the match of the Miracles, while others are totally excited for the Talent Portion of the kids. Akashi and Louise are talking about the lecture that is happening on the 3rd day of the Camp. Technology will the topic on the morning and Business on the afternoon. The Stage Play will be for Saturday. Talent Portion will be happening on Thursday and Friday. The Battle of the Miracles will be the closing event of the summer camp, which is on Sunday.
"Yukio-san, you play guitar right?" Sakurai asks his boyfriend while they are eating.
"Yeah. Why?"
"Why is he sitting on our table?" Kobori asks suddenly.
"Uhm, sorry I am here sitting with you! Sorry!" and the apologetic mushroom has done it again.
"Hey, easy man. I am not saying you get out. I just wanna know how close you are to our captain."
"Kobori!" Kasamatsu snaps at his colleague. "Stop badgering Ryou with questions!"
"And [they] are [on] first [na]me basis too?" Hayakawa starts ranting. The rest sweatdrops at his speech.
"Stop it, Hayakawa!" Moriyama protests.
"He is my boyfriend. Happy?" Kasamatsu answers.
"We actually have hints. But we want to know since when?"
"It started when Jabberwock defeated us - Strky. I was so frustrated that we lost and that Nash Gold had to spit on my hand in front of the people." Kasamatsu tries to control his temper upon hearing an opponent's name from his own tongue, a very formidable opponent.
"So I went home after the game. I was walking back home when I saw Ryou approaching me. He quickly wiped my hands with alcohol and apologized all of a sudden." Moriyama and Kobori have knowing glances.
"I was worried because it's dirty game. I cried, too after your game." Sakurai confesses, making the other three Kaijou players stunned. They really don't know how deep the love runs in Sakurai's heart.
"I know, babe." Kasamatsu chuckles. "So after that, we met more often and finally became lovers."
"That's why you're looking at each other in some occasions!" a voice not from Kaijou joins the talk.
"Takao, why are sticking your nose into everyone's business?" Midorima complains, fixing his glasses.
"But I wanna listen, Shin-chan! Kasamatsu-san and Sakurai have a lovely relationship!"
"That's so sweet I wanna puke, actually." Moriyama whispers to Kobori. The latter nods.
"Gee, thanks... Ryou doesn't want to make it public but I think some people are meant to know later on." Kasamatsu says, Sakurai nodding.
"That's right! Don't be afraid to show your love to each other in public! Don't be so tsundere about it." Takao emphasizes on the tsundere part, which Midorima has nerves appearing on his forehead.
"T-Thank you, Takao-san." Sakurai speaks.
"No sweat! Oh, and if you want to join our Ukes Club you are welcome to join. I asked Reo-nee and he agreed to join."
"U-Ukes Club?" Sakurai asks in bewilderment.
"Yeah! It's like you are at the receiving end of the relationship." Takao explains.
"O-Oh..." Sakurai can only say. Kasamatsu whispers something to him.
"Don't worry, he will join." Kasamatsu confirms and Takao jumps in joy. Another guy joins the club!
And the dinner is more animated than expected... As always...
To be Continued...
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Stella