In an ancient, underground chamber in Paris, France, a group of men are busy inducting a new member of their secret brotherhood. The room, which was built during the time of the Black Death, was marked with carvings depicting Masonic, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Persian, Assyrian, and Indian symbols. There is also a candle, which is the lone source of light, a skull, a golden dagger, an old musket, and a bottle of grape wine.
The 20-year old initiate was tied in his back and blindfolded as he was surrounded by his soon-to-be brethren, who are garbed in lambskin aprons, sashes, and white gloves. Around their necks are chains of silver and precious stones that shine like cat's eyes in the unforgiving dark. Many of these men held important positions and influence in their outside world and yet, they all knew that such power meant nothing within these walls. Here, all brothers were equal, sharing a mystical bond.
"It is time," a voice whispered, yet laced with authority.
The initiate was led in a raised stone platform where the Supreme Grandmaster, a 50-year old British icon, well-off, beloved, and vigorous, waited like a butler preparing to sell his horse.
"Take the vow," the Supreme Grandmaster's voice pierced like a knife, "Complete your journey to the brotherhood."
The initiate's journey, like all those who had gone before him, had began at the first degree (or first 'step of the ladder' as most of them prefer to call) where he would have to work his way up before eventually gaining the trust of the higher authorities. At that night, the master pressed the ceremonial dagger to the initiate's bare neck, thundering, "Do you seriously declare your word of honor, uninfluenced by means of coveted desires and any hidden acts of mischief, that you present yourself as a candidate for the secrets and privileges of this group?"
"I do," the initiate lied.
At that time, the man felt no fear.
They will never know my true purpose here.
It was a Sunday morning and as the last box containing his belongings was thrown into a taxi cab, Kamijou, Index, and Othinus are now busy cleaning out any dirt and dust in the room in respect to the one who might use it next.
"Ah, 'till we meet again," the spiky haired boy whispered at the bathroom and bed as they fixed anything that is untidy. He was feeling nostalgic. Despite not really remembering anything, I feel like my heart breaks that I'll leave this place.
He sighed. He knew that despite his love for the city, he knew that he had to find his own path in Metropolitan Tokyo. I'm just a Level 0 and at least, I have fresh food and basketball when I go back to my own roots. Whether I get to see Biri Biri, Tsuchimikado, Aogami, Fukiyose, Himegami, Kumokawa-senpai, Komoe-sensei, Yomikawa-sensei, and the others, I don't know. I can only hope that I can see them again.
Locking the door then giving the key to the caretaker, Kamijou and Index hopped in the taxi together as the boy holds the doll house where Othinus is now sleeping, tired from trying to help clean the whole place while Sphynx is already waiting at their vehicle. As the car hummed its engines and began to thread the roads, the boy can't help but watch the whole city outline continuing to rise from the ashes. There really isn't any boring moment in this city.
"Touma! Touma!" Index suddenly called out as she eats a piece of cheese burger, "What food stalls can we find in Tokyo? I heard that there are restaurants that offer raw whales and octopus!"
"I don't know about that," the Imagine Breaker replied back as their taxi passes a check point before eventually getting out of the city, "All I know is that there aren't robots that could potentially destroy your so-called Walking Church."
"I see," Index huffed and continuing to bite her food as Sphynx brushed on her white robes.
"So…why are we here again!?"
"Why don't you just shut up, for once, Ahomine?"
"What the hell did you just say, you megane bastard!?"
"Please, Midorimacchi, Aominecchi, calm down!"
"Ugh…you're all noisy, especially you, Kisechin. Your shrill makes me want to crush you…"
"Ehhhhh! Murasakibaracchi!?"
*sipping vanilla milkshake*
Currently, the tranquility of the first string gym of the Teiko Middle School, which had the strongest middle school basketball team for decades, has been once again shattered by a familiar group of four of the five rainbow heads and their vaunted sixth man who were collectively called the Generation of Miracles during their peak in their middle school. Currently, they are waiting for their former middle school captain and their incoming national team captain.
"Damn that shorty," Aomine Daiki, the ace of the Kiseki no Sedai and Touou Academy, grumbled beneath his breath, "Of all the times that I chose to be early, that's where he chose to be late. Because of him, it was Midorima of all people whom I met here."
"It's not like a wanted to see your ganguro face, Aomine," Midorima Shintaro, the former vice captain of the prodigies and the current shooter of Shutoku High School, insulted their power forward, causing Aomine to twitch in annoyance, "Besides, you should know by now how Akashi does things his own way."
"Besides, you should really take that back, Aominecchi. He might kill you," Kise Ryota, the copycat and now ace of Kaijo High School, warned their strongest player while shivering at the thought of their captain slashing their throat with a pair of scissors.
"Hnn…I'm hungry. Kurochin, do you have some chips in you bag?" Murasakibara Atsushi, the 208 cm giant and current center of Yosen High school, asked.
"I'm sorry, Murasakibara-kun but I don't have any," finally, Kuroko Tetsuya, the Phantom Sixth Man and current cog of the Seirin High School team, replied as he finishes his sixth cup of vanilla milkshake.
They are currently waiting for Akashi Seijuro, the dreaded captain and point guard of both the old Teiko team, Rakuzan High School, and the national team whose skill transcends his contemporary floor generals of the present.
"Dammit…that bastard Akashi better show up or else…"
"What are you going to do at me, huh, Aomine?"
Everyone froze as they heard that dreaded voice. For Aomine, who almost lost his composure as he turns around to see Akashi smiling dangerously while pointing a pair of scissors at the face of the Touou ace.
"Ah…that was just a joke, Akashiii!" Aomine screamed as he tried to change topics, "Hey, let's get started because Satsuki asked me to buy her some dress later!"
Looking unconvinced, the red head replied, "Okay but do remember that you'll do 100 pushups in out first national team training, Aomine."
Ignoring their ace, who almost fainted in shock upon hearing his training get increased, Akashi took the floor and began to speak, "It's always been my dream to resurrect our old team since our last battle together with the Jabberwocks and right now, it seemed that my wish has been granted with the formation of the national team that will compete in the incoming Tokyo Olympics, with us six as the core members. However, I would like to have some worthy subs that can be inserted in the various minutes of the game as to prevent dehydration and fatigue. For instance, I need a good backup point guard that can swap spots with me in substitutions as well as in starting lineups, if needed. Kasamatsu-senpai, for now, cannot commit because of college studies. Takao's good but I want someone who can match or even surpass me. If he can…"
"You do know that's something close to impossible," Midorima chided their captain, "Are you mocking us, Akashi? Besides, Takao, as much as I hate it, has the Hawk Eye and he's pretty reliable."
"I know that, Midorima," Akashi responded, "That's why for now, he'll be my backup but if I do find someone who can matchup against me, I'll take him. By the way, Kuroko, I heard that your school had 37 new recruits. Anyone who you think has a potential to be part of this?'
"Sumimasen, but most of our recruits wants to play the small forward or shooting guard position. There are others who can play point guard but are not pure point guards in nature and cannot make good decisions under pressure. By the way, Kagami-kun is a good asset here. I don't understand why he isn't invited here."
"So in other words, you don't have a point guard aside from Izuki-senpai and that chihuahua," Aomine asked, referring to Furihata, "That's some strange rookie batch. And we don't need that dumbass Bakagami here, ya know."
"You're saying that because he kicked your ass, Minechin," Murasakibara drawled as he looked drowsily in the surroundings.
"Oh, shut up! He only won because Tetsu was supporting that bum," Aomine retorted, "You also lost to them, Murasakibara. Argh…but I do admit he's as good as the rest of us. I mean, he did manage to open the second door to the greater zone as well as beat the crap out of Midorima and most especially Kise like two times."
"Hmmm…I will win against that dunking monkey next time. So don't hold back, Kuroko," the green-headed shooter scoffed as he holds his rubber duck as a lucky item in Oha Asa.
"Me too! I won't lose against Kagamicchi!" Kise raised his fists.
"I think you'll lose first against me before I face him so don't get your hopes up, Kise," Midorima butted him.
"Midorimacchi!"
Akashi was amused to see his old teammates bickering at each other. Just like old times.
"Welcome home, my dear Touma!" Kamijou Shiina, the mother of the unfortunate boy, threw his arms on her son as he and his companions stood at their house. Standing in a higher ground, the house is a large, two-story edifice with a slanted roof, balcony, with their garage being carved out of the raised, limestone platform. A small vegetable garden is in front of their house.
"Son! You're here now!" Kamijou Touya, the father, came out of the house, "Hey, I think you already passed the online school exam for your entrance in Seirin…"
"I did, Dad. By the way, do you remember her?" he asked as he motions to Index, who was standing besides him while carrying Othinus's dollhouse, "I aske that she can stay with us because she wants to work as a helper here." He lied so that they can let the English nun stay.
"Well…as long as she doesn't cause trouble, she's free to stay," Shiina smiled sweetly as their father helped bring their belongings inside, "By the way, I want to Seirin High School just last Friday to get our confirmation and here, I already got ten sets of your new school uniforms! Check it out."
As they entered the house, Kamijou could see that his father is still fond of collecting souvenirs and lucky charms, as evident of a miniature statue of Ganesha, the Indian Elephant deity, standing in their hallway as well as replicas of Buddha, Confucius, etc. They were led to a room upstairs.
"Touma-san, Index-san, this will be your new room!" she proudly opened the door and when he two entered, Kamijou can't almost believe it. The wide room feature two single beds on each side separated by a lampshade and a small drawer, a window, a single air conditioning unit, a large wardrobe, a separate desk for his personal computer, and a bathroom.
"At last!" Kamijou cried as he launches himself into one of the beds, "I can now sleep in a normal bed!" He rolled himself happily as Shiina and Index opens the wardrobe. "Touma-san, this is your new Seirin uniform!" She then took out one set. It was a normal black gakuran jacket with a blue lining in its zipper area, which closes the whole jacket in place of buttons. Underneath it is a simple white, short-sleeved uniform. Its pants are also black in color.
"This looks like a lot like my old uniform except for the zipper," the spiky haired boy commented as he then stops rolling around the bed. Meanwhile, Sphynx, who was busy inspecting its new home, just came across a desk in the living room with a mat and decided to sleep there.
"Oh right. We have prepared a lunch for the two of you. Just go down then, the two of you if you are finished arranging your things," with that, Shiina went outside the room already.
With his mother gone, Kamijou looks around and then stands up to check on Othinus, "Hey, Othinus, are you alright there?"
"Barely fine, human," Othinus, who was already thirsty, grumbled, "I wanted to drink water as I'm dying from heat and dehydration."
"Okay. Just wait," Kamijou replied as he then takes Index downstairs for their food. Index, please have some decency in trying to hold down your monstrous appetite!
Later that night, Kamijou, their parents, Index, Sphynx, and Othinus, who is hidden in the teen's pockets, went out for the night as a part of the celebration of their son's return. During their celebration, Index mistakenly eats out Kamijou's share of his dinner while the teen was in the washroom, trying to comfort a kid who lost his balloon. As a result, he was forced to go to the cashier to order another food. In his haste, he bumped into a girl which accidentally spilled her drink on the clothes of the unfortunate boy. Such misfortune!
After spending the rest of the jovial night in the carnival, they went home immediately and went to bed early. Kamijou, meanwhile, chose to go out of their balcony to catch some fresh air. Tomorrow will be a new day. I already accepted that this rotten luck would be here forever but I do hope that at least, it'll not be as worse. After some thirty minutes looking at the starry skies, he then went to his own bed and snored loudly.
The next morning was a new beginning for the boy, whose days were always filled with rotten luck. As he woke up, he can already smell his breakfast from downstairs. He smiled widely. Today is surely a fresh restart in my life!
He then proceeded to hit the showers. While taking a bath, he couldn't help but think about what kind of team Seirin is. I wonder if they are as powerful as Sekiguchi-san suggested. Well, I'll know it when I apply for the team.
He then rinsed and dried his body, put on his new Seirin gakuran set of uniform and quickly checked his belongings. Since he's just a new student, he thought that it's safe if he'll not bring his basketball equipment first. But as he was about to go down while grabbing his school bag, he suddenly heard Index, who was just waking up, already screaming at the top of her lungs.
"Toumaaaa!" the nun shouted, "Why are you leaving me here alone!?"
"I'm going to school, Index," the spiky haired boy sighed, "Oh right…you'll be staying here the whole day? Well, the television's in the living room so you can go there to watch your favorite anime show. But don't forget to help mom clean in the kitchen and living room, lest you want to end ep being evicted from this place. Oh, and don't forget to tell Othinus that I'm in school."
Index nodded as she plopped in her bed in disappointment.
As Kamijou finally sat down in the table for breakfast, his father, who just came back from cleaning their garden, returned with a magazine, "Wow, Touma, you better check this out!"
"What's that, dad?" Kamijou asked as he shoves a spoonful of fried rice and eggs in his mouth.
"I've been researching about your new school and from what I've read, they are in the top rankings according to this Basketball Monthly magazine," Touya gleefully answered as he continued reading the magazine.
So I joined a perennial contender, huh? Kamijou thought of it as he quickly finishes his breakfast and went straight to the kitchen sink to brush his teeth.
After brushing and grooming himself, Kamijou then went outside of the house and began walking towards the direction of Seirin High School. As he walked on, he observed his surroundings and the people he passed by. So far, despite its similarity with Academy City, this place is filled with normal people and a normal environment where I can be free from harm. At least, that's what he thought so before suddenly, he didn't realize a truck speeding in the opposite direction and by the time the spiky haired boy had realized it, he barely managed to get away before the speeding vehicle blew passed him. Wew…that was close.
After a few more minutes of walking, he finally reached his destination. The school, with its plaque entitles "Seirin Private High School" etched on its maroon walls, was a young but fairly pretty institution with blooming Sakura and Sawara trees near the entrance pathway. The main building was on the left side while the basketball gym, which is connected to the main building via a skyway, was on the left side. Oh boy, this is a pretty good school! Kamijou thought like a madman as he hurriedly walked faster to be able to meet the principal, who would give a shirt welcome to him at the office. He gave off a small smile to the few people who actually passed by him.
After somewhat getting lost in the school, he finally manages to find the office. Once going inside, he found the principal, a seemingly young, nice-looking woman with a long, wavy, brown hair and brown eyes, sitting on the office chair.
"Anou…good morning…uh?" being a transferee student, the Imagine Breaker boy was not stammering as he greets the principal.
"Oh…so you're the new student?" the woman removes her glasses and stared at the boy before giving a smile, "Good morning there, young lad. I'm Tanaka Chinatsu and I'm the principal of the Seirin High School so I oversaw all the activities related to this institution as well as disciplinary actions carried out to unruly students. As a start, where did you come from and why did you transfer here?"
"Well…" the boy hesitated before continuing, "I came from Academy City…but I'm a Level 0 so…"
"That place…" the principal spoked as if she heard a disgusting thing, "My goodness, you came from that immoral place? I guess you came here because some mean Espers would try to gang up on you and hurt you…"
"Well…not really…" Kamijou replied as he thought, what does she means about that place being immoral!? "I came here because I heard that the basketball program here is good so I decided to transfer here."
Suddenly, the smile of the principal then turned wide, "Perhaps, you're one of those people who got attracted here because our school managed to capture the Winter Cup, the most prestigious basketball tournament in Japanese high school basketball, last year?" Hearing that, the boy was honestly surprised. What? This school was the recent champion of the last national tournamanet? Sounds very surprising.
"Well…I transferred here because it's also the nearest to our home," Kamijou answered, "Mrs, Tanaka…how do I join the team here? Oh, and I specifically play the point guard position."
"Well, I did hear that they need a player of that position. Very well but before I answer that," Tanaka then pulled out a pink folder, "I'll give you your section. It will be in Class 2 – A. I'll call the coach immediately to see if any spot is available. Just come later afternoon to see if you got any favorable response."
"Got it!" the spiky haired boy replied, "Arigatou Gozaimashita!"
The day has passed without any incident but after lunch, a group of second and third years boys in basketball attire are already heard in the gym doing their usual warmups. And between those exercises, the shout of a certain red head power forward was also heard.
"You and those dirty bastards had a meeting!?" Kagami bellowed through his lungs as Kuroko sighed, knowing that this kind of reaction from his current light, "And what does Akashi means by having a reliable backup guard?"
"It is what it is," Kuroko deadpanned, "I don't know what Akashi-kun's thinking but from what I understand, he's saying that Takao-kun's not enough and that his sub should be someone who can match him. And please remember, Aomine-kun is there as well so keep it civilized."
"Yeah but to think that Ahomine was able to get a free pass to the national team while I, who kicked his ass, still had to undergo the tryouts?" Kagami looked like he was about to punch something, "Who the hell does Akashi thinks he is!?"
"Akashi-kun had contacts with the Japanese Basketball Association so there's nothing you can do," Kuroko explained gently, "Besides, you shouldn't worry because I'm sure you'll be able to enter…"
"Stop talking and keep running!" Hyuga, who was intense in his exercise, shouted to shut their kouhais up.
"Hai!" the boys answered in unison.
Meanwhile, Aida was busy checking the stats about their freshmen players, who are still on class owing to their heavier schedule when suddenly, she felt her phone vibrate. Once she fished it out and opened it, she was surprised at the caller ID, "Uh…good afternoon…Tanaka-sensei. What's this call all about?"
"I'll keep this short since I have a meeting in the evening," Tanaka called, "I have received a second year new student and he's interested in joining the basketball team. He also said that he's a point guard so I thought you would be interested…"
"HUH!? Really!? Tanaka-sensei, please tell him to meet me at the assemble building tomorrow! Thank you so much!" she gratefully said as she closes her phone. Meanwhile, all the players were sweat-dropping at the sudden outbursts of happiness of their coach. What the hell is happening!?
"Hey, Riko, what was all of that?" Kiyoshi Teppei, the Iron Heart and center of the Seirin, who just returned from his long break and therapy session to recover to full health, asked. He was only asked to do some light exercises to prevent from tearing his knees which still had fresh wounds.
"Tell everyone to gather first!" Aida ordered the chestnut-haired center, who shrugged and seemingly returned to the boys, who were waiting anxiously.
"Everyone! I had good news!" Aida explained as everyone listened, "Specifically, this is for you Izuki. We had another recruit and for the first time, it's a point guard!"
"Seriously?" Hyuga said incredulously as he looks at the pun-loving 'Control Tower', "I do hope he doesn't get influenced by Izuki's lame jokes."
While the seniors talked to themselves, Kuroko also began to speak, "A point guard? What could be his playing style." For some reason, he remembered what Akashi said wanting to have a sub who can match his style. I don't know but I believe this guy would be interesting.
Not far from the gym, the boy named Kamijou Touma was busy scribbling in his notebook as his math teacher continued to discuss. But despite what looked like an intense focus, his mind was actually full of nothing but basketball. Hmmm…I wonder what kind of coach would I encounter or teammates I will play with.
After classes, he had rushed out of the classroom as he was feeling pretty exhausted. I'm feeling pretty tired and yet, I still have to buy some burgers for those two freeloaders. Then something hit him. Since he was just a newbie in this place, he realized that he doesn't know any place where he could eat out so as a part of familiarizing himself in this place, he decided to first walk around the place before eventually returning home. But before that, he knew he had to finish something else.
He then returned to the principal office, where he found the principal busy texting on her phone. Even before he could open his mouth, Tanaka had already begun to speak, "Oh so you're there, Kamijou-chan. I have some good news. The coach said that she had a slot reserved for you. But you need to meet her first in the assembly building."
"Oh sure…huh…" Kamijou was quite surprised at one thing. She? Our coach is a female?
"Well, I'm gonna leave now so if you will excuse me, I'll have to stand up," Tanaka smiled once again as the boy could only nod. Unbeknownst to him, a certain teal-haired boy who had happened to past by heard all of that.
After a long walk, Kamijou found himself standing at Maji Burger. He actually heard of this place from his two classmates, who happened to be two sweethearts in their section. Not knowing any place, he decided to try this out and their burgers as well.
As he entered, he can smell the fragrance of the beef being grilled and the scent of the fries being cooked. He looked around and saw that there are a lot of students who eat here. This place seemed pretty good so I'll try this out!
Some minutes later, he had already paid his order, which included a burger for his own snack, and a pack of 20 for Index. I feel like my wallet is crying! He cried softly as he knew that despite not being in Academy City, Index's appetite hasn't even changed for a bit. Damn! They are pretty heavy!
"Do you need some help?"
"Oh thanks…huh!?" the spiky haired boy turned around to see that there is no one behind him. He then turned around some more to see that there really isn't any person near him. What did I just hear!? Is it just my imagination or the fact that my first day of Seirin has worn me down!?
But as he turned to his original position, his eyes caught a mop of light blue hair. Kamijou felt frozen with fear as suddenly, this object happened to be a person who's merely standing before him.
"GYAAAAH! Where did you come from!?" he screamed so unmanly that a few people turned their attention towards them.
"Doumo," the tealnette answered, "I'm Kuroko Tetsuya, a schoolmate of yours."
Schoolmate? Kamijou then scanned his clothing and realized that Kuroko is indeed his own schoolmate as he is wearing the same Seirin uniform, "Uhm…hello?"
"May I help you with that?" Kuroko deadpanned as he motions at the burgers that the Imagine Breaker had in the counter. "Uhm…oh sure," Kamijou replied as he was grateful that someone showed up to help him carry the food that was all bound for Index's stomach. But as they bring it all to a table one-by-one, Kamijou can't help but look at the tealnette with a weird expression. He's so…ghostlike. You won't notice him unless he will talk to you directly. His face…hey wait a minute…for some reason, I think I already saw his face and hair once but I remember when. It's beginning to creep me out!
"Anou…is there a problem?" Kuroko blinked as they sat down on the table to eat (more like to sip another round of vanilla milkshakes for the latter's case), "You seemed to be thinking to deeply. By the way, I heard that you're going to join the basketball team. Let's see each other in the gym, then, tomorrow."
"Ok…huh…wait…you're a member of the basketball team of Seirin?" Kamijou asked with his eyes wide as he began to bite his burger.
"I am a regular in the team," the tealnette replies in monotone as he continued to sip his milkshake.
Impossible! How can some invisible and pale guy like him become a regular? Kamijou, while not really ridiculing the tealnette, found it surprising that someone like the teen before him is a regular player of a championship team. Suddenly, his mind was brought back to the second two CDs that Sekiguchi gave to him on the night when he won his first tournament. Those hair…that face…those passes…ah! It finally hit him. He's the same guy that was making those ridiculous passes! I see now! The Phantom sixth man is none other than the one in front of me. I understand now why Sekiguchi wants me to see it for myself. He does indeed look eccentric but maybe the reason why he got the 'phantom' moniker is because he might be more of a passing specialist.
Now enlightened, Kamijou turned his head to ask something about the five other prodigies that he watched but to his shock, he was already gone.
"EH!? Where did he go!?"
On the same day, classes at The Certain High School has also ended and right now, most of the students are now attending their clubs while the rest have already walked home. Meanwhile, a certain pair of blue and yellow have been beaten to a pulp by their acting class representative with the strength of a hulk.
"Dammit! You really can't control your hormones!" Fukiyose angrily slammed the two into the floor as the pair tried to peek once again in the modelling club but was caught by the Forehead Deluxe as she was just done putting on her table tennis skirt, "And where the hell is that Kamijou!?"
"He didn't even go to school today…ouch…" Tsuchimikado, who managed to regain his consciousness, replied while grimacing in pain.
"Argh…what the hell was that fellow idiot of yours thinking!?" Fukiyose was in her worst temper as she wanted to really strangle to death a certain spiky haired boy, "Is he going to be absent again for that long like what he did the last school year before we were forced to evacuate?"
Placing a final kick to the two, Fukiyose then proceeded to the lawn tennis courts to join her teammates as they began to play a scrimmage match. But as she participates, her mind isn't stable at all. Where did Kamijou went today, this time? Wait…what was I thinking? It's not like I like him or have feelings for him. That's Kamijou Touma, after all. I was simply worried where that idiot might end up again. Argh!
Due to her mind full of things to worry, she lost focus and soon, she had to get out of the match to be able to rest and clear her thoughts. Why am I being worried? I know I should hate him but why am I thinking too much about that guy. Is it because I'm afraid someone would fall for him first before…wait…wait…wait…Seiri, you shouldn't fall for this hopeless guy! You shouldn't!
"Seiri?"
Hearing that familiar voice, Fukiyose turned to see her best friend Himegami looking at her, "Aisa, what's wrong?"
"Nothing," Himegami deadpanned, "It's just that, you look like you're worrying about Kamijou-kun. He's fine, by the way."
"I AM NOT!" Fukiyose exploded, blushing profusely while almost spitting her water, "And what do you mean that he's fine?"
"It is what it is," the Deep Blood user answered as she turns her back, "There's nothing we should worry about him. He's Kamijou Touma, after all."
Fukiyose could only stare as she watches Himegami leave. What was that all about? And how did she even know that Kamijou is fine? And she's speaking as if she just knew everything about that hopeless guy.
She knew she had to think about it next time as she heard her coach shout at her to get back at the net.
"How was your first day of school at Seirin, son?" Touya asked the unlucky boy, who had another encounter with misfortune when he accidentally tripped into the pavement, leading to a slight nose bleed and when he tried to get up, a bird's poop suddenly fell into his face.
"Just normal," the boy groaned as he was unsuccessful in trying to find Kuroko, who just disappeared after he had a brief chat with him. He acts as if he's a literal phantom!
"Touma! Touma!" Index, who was in the kitchen, went out with an apron in her chest, "Look at my accomplishment! I have helped Shiina cut all the potatoes! Look!"
She then grabbed Kamijou's hands and dragged him into the kitchen, where she spots his mom busy heating something, "Hey, mom! I'm home!" he greeted as he removed his gakuran jacket, "I'm just gonna wear my white uniform tomorrow so no need to set out the black jacket."
"Okay son," Shiina then takes the black clothing and heads straight to their washing room. Kamijou then took a look at the potatoes that Index had cut, "Uh…Index? I don't think that's not the right way to cut the potatoes. They all shaped like a cube."
"Touma!" the nun then fared her fangs, which caused the boy to retreat back slightly.
"Index, please, I really don't think you cut it the rig—OUCH!" he screamed as Index suddenly leaped up to chomp down his head in annoyance, "SUCH MISFORTUNE!"
…
The next day, Kamijou woke up with a sore feeling in his head, arms, and feet. After being bitten by Index, the Imagine Breaker user had suffered another misfortune when Othinus was being chased by Sphynx and in the process, the former Magic God accidentally landed on the face of the spiky haired boy, leading Sphynx to land on the same face and eventually scratching the boy's skin with its claws. Damn rotten luck!
After fixing his school bag and his basketball equipment, he then hit the showers quickly and as soon as he was finished, he dried his body and quickly put on his uniform. He was about to go down when suddenly, he was grabbed in the arm by Index and Othinus, who had just waken up.
"Touma! We want to go to your school as well! We must see it!" the bearer of the 103, 000 grimoires moaned as she clings to Kamijou's arms.
"Huh!? What!? Why now, of all times!? There's an activity that I need to attend to and…" he wasn't able to finish what he'll say as Index once again bared her fangs. Shit! This isn't good. She's really stubborn but if I do bring her, what will I do? At least, I can keep Othinus in my pocket but what will I say to my would-be coach about Index? I can't let her eat all the food supplies of the team or Seirin in general!
He then sighed. As long as she would be able to constrain herself, maybe it won't hurt bringing her along too.
"Alright, Othinus, just stay on my pocket or in my duffel bag while classes are going on. Index…uh…I'll just see if my homeroom teacher will allow you there," Kamijou seemed like wanting to cry. Why am I the one who's suffering for this!?
After a light breakfast of fried rice and bacon, the three then started walking with in the streets. While walking, Index kept asking questions such as "What does Seirin looks like?" "What food will we eat there?" "Why do we have to walk?" and etc. Though, the unfortunate boy had to answer all of those just to prevent being bitten so severely.
After a few minutes, they finally reached the school. "Wow! Look at this Sphynx! This school is so pristine and clean!" she motioned to her calico cat, who seemed to agree with what she's saying. Just then, Kamijou remembered something. Oh yeah, I have to meet our female coach in the assembly building which I heard is in the top floor so we'll have to go up.
Dragging Index in the staircase, they began to go up. Since the mentioned place is in the top, it's no surprise that Kamijou was already sweating since he's carrying Othinus, his basketball equipment, his school bag, and the sandwiches that Shiina prepared for him, not that he'll eat it because it would just end up in Index's stomach anyway.
After reaching the top floor, Kamijou and Index then began to scan the area. The view here is not pretty bad, huh? Just then, the moment he raised his eyes, he spotted a girl walking towards him.
"Excuse me, lad? Why are you here?" the girl, who seemed to be a student but was talking like a senior, asked the boy.
"Eh?" Kamijou was confused. Is she the coach? If yes, she looks like too young. Is the team messing me up? Nevertheless, he answered, "Uh…I'm just a new student here. I came here because I was interested to join the basketball team and apparently, I was summoned here…"
"I see," the girl, who sports a short, brown hair and a cute face, smiled, "Welcome to the Seirin High school and the Seirin Basketball Team. I was the one who summoned you here. My name's Aida Riko, a third year student."
"Eh? So you're really the coach?" Kamijou was dumbfounded. She looks like she's barely a year older than me and she's telling me she's the coach?
"What's with expression, huh!?" Aida angrily blared as she whacks the Imagine Breaker with a slap fan, "Don't you understand!? I'm your coach!"
"Okay…okay!" Kamijou cried in pain as Index only watched the two, "So am I an official member now?"
"Before you got to be a member," Aida smiled creepily to the point Index almost got frightened, "Let me tell you this, please remember that in order to win, you have to set goals. Mediocracy is not allowed in our team and you have to be better than today. This team is only on its third year but we managed to win the Winter Cup. I expect you to match or better, surpass what our seniors and your fellow second years did!"
Kamijou and Index could only listen in awe. She's an inspiring one!
"So," the coach said with a clear hint of excitement, "as a final step to finally join our club as a regular, go out there and announce your name, class section, your intentions to join the club, and your goals for our team. If you failed to accomplish them, you'll go back here and confess your feelings to the girl your love strip-naked!"
At hearing this, Kamijou, Index, and Othinus (who is secretly listening to what Aida is saying) fell into silence for ten seconds.
"EHHHHHH!?" Kamijou screamed in horror as Index almost chocked in her sandwich. She can't be serious about that one!
"What's wrong, junior?" the coach taunted him, "Wanna backout?"
Suddenly, Kamijou felt challenged at what the coach told him. Okay! I know that this is crazy but I'm already here! If I backout of this, then all my efforts would go into waste!
"Fine, I'll do it, coach!" Kamijou answered firmly as he then started walking to the rails. Before that, he was stopped by Index.
"Touma, you can't be serious!" she frantically screamed, "What if you lose in the end!? If anything, it's a sin to our Almighty Father to do something sinful to the flesh of the human…mhhhpph!" She was shut up by Kamijou, who shoved a piece of chicken sandwich to her babbling mouth.
"Index, there's no way I would lose…" Kamijou muttered to himself as he then inhaled and exhaled, preparing himself for the large task in front of him.
"I know it's a normal gathering but why are the basketball team being asked to gather together?" Kagami asked to his shadow as the rest of the student body began to fall in line at the field.
"Coach says that today will be the initiation rites of the incoming new member," Kuroko explained while holding a light novel book, "It's like what the other rookies did though that transferee would have to do it all by himself."
After everyone had fall in line, Kiyoshi was the first to speak, "Hmmm…I wonder what the newbie will say. You all know how Riko can be so "hyper" when it comes to new recruits?" He put an air quote to emphasize what he's saying.
Hyuga, who just came up, smacked the Iron Heart in the head, "Keep your voice low, Kiyoshi. You know well what would the consequences be if she hears you say things like that." Meanwhile, Kagami was yawning as he slept so late due to the fact that he stayed up until 3 am just to finish copying his homework from Kuroko, who is currently sipping his second vanilla milkshake.
Suddenly, everyone stopped to see a student from the assembly platform suddenly take over.
"I swear an oath!" the boy with spiky, black hair shouted at the top of his lungs, "Class 2-A, Kamijou Touma, from Academy City. My aim is to help this team become the best and to be the best point guard in the whole of Japan!"
"Oh my…so that's the new point guard, huh?" Izuki said with an impressed tone as they amusedly watched the boy take off the platform.
Suddenly, Kuroko frowned, "Wait…he came from that place?" His expression is the most intense ever since their match against Kirisaki Dai Ichi and the dreaded Hanamiya Makoto, the Bad Boy.
"Woah. What was that, Kuroko?" Kagami actually flinched in shock as he saw Kuroko displaying a rare sight of frown.
"I heard that Academy City is a place where Espers or people with supernatural abilities are being developed. 80 percent of their population consists of students," Kuroko explained, "By the way, I have met him already at Maji Burger yesterday."
"You did!?" Kagami was dumbfounded to hear this fact.
"Either way," Hyuga joined in, "I'm pretty sure he will be a big help to Izuki."
Meanwhile, Aida giggled as he watched Kamijou breathed heavily from speaking so loudly and with nerves. He does look like he'll be a good asset in this team
"Alright, Kamijou-kun. I'll see you later at practice at 3 pm. It will be your first day." Aida said, "Do you know where the gym is?"
"Yeah, sure," Kamijou replied, "I think the gym's the one which is on the other side of the school building."
The coach was pleased, "Okay. I'll see you then later after classes!"
"I did it," Kamijou whispered to himself as he was scribbling his notebooks while Index was sitting on his lap, albeit awkwardly. The spiky haired boy had to experience debating with his homeroom teacher just so Index can sit in the class. Why does Index do this to me!?
Luckily for him, it was the last subject for the day and as soon as everyone started going out of the classroom, he then went straight to the washroom where he changed his clothes into his playing shorts, a white t-shirt, and his pair of Kobes.
"Human," Othinus, who was stuffed on the pocket of the teen, loudly complained, "If you're putting me in the duffel bag, at least open the zipper slightly so I can breathe some fresh air."
"Sorry 'bout that Othinus," Kamijou apologized as he puts the Magic God on his Nike bag, "I'll open it so you can have some air. Let's go, Index!"
As the duo began walking towards the gym, the spiky haired boy was having a lot of thoughts. How does Kuroko make those passes? What kind of team will I encounter in this one? What kind of…"
"Touma…Touma…Touma!" Index, frustrated, shouted near the ear of the boy, startling him, "Are you even listening? What shall we eat for snack!?"
"Can you at least, for once, control your stomach?" Kamijou muttered softly but loud enough for the nun to hear, "Besides, this practice might end a bit longer so you should learn to wait." At this point, they had already reached the gym. Once he pushed the gym doors, he saw a lot of players already doing their usual routine and warmups. Before he could step further, he heard a voice calling his name.
"Oh, Kamijou-kun, you're here!" the voice of Aida was heard as she signals the newcomer to come near her side, "Prrrrrt! All the seniors and especially the second years, please come and gather!" At her command, everyone she called began to gather in circle around the two of them.
"Lads, this is our new recruit!" the coach blared as the Imagine Breaker only gave a small smile, "Kamijou-kun, introduce yourself…"
"Huh…what?" the boy, who's quite shy, looked at Aida with a mean glare but seeing that he has no choice, he then stepped forward and inhaled, "Hello…uh…I'm Kamijou Touma, a second year student and I came from Academy City. You may call me Kami or Kamijou-kun. My preferred position's point guard and…hey, Kuroko! Nice to see you again!"
"Oh…doumo…" Kuroko was startled by the fact that he was called by the spiky haired boy. He managed to see me easily? But he didn't even notice me yesterday. I don't know if it's this case but could he be hiding a secret eye like Izuki-senpai?
"Now, a practice match!" the brunette coach announced.
"Huh!?" Hyuga's mouth went agape, "Isn't it too early, coach?"
"The starters for the seniors would be Hyuga-kun, Izuki-kun, Teppei, Mitobe-kun, and Tsuchida-kun. The starters for the juniors are Kamijou-kun, Kuroko-kun, Kagami-kun, Yagi-kun, and Furihata-kun. Go to the center circle immediately!" the coach ignored Hyuga's protest and called a practice match.
Kamijou was shocked out of his wits. I just entered the club today and right now, they are inserting me on the starting line up? Snapping out of his stupor, he then walked near his new teammates when noticed something strange. "Uh…hello…hey, how come we're only four?"
"I'm right here, Kamijou-kun."
The spiky-haired boy jumped in fright as he finally notices Kuroko standing beside him. Oh, right…hehehe. I should have used my Falcon Eyes to notice him clearly!
"Oh…I saw you right now…so who's the ace here?" Kamijou asked the tealnette as they eventually began to prepare for their scrimmage by warming up themselves, "And why are they putting me immediately in the lineup?"
"I believe this is to assess your playing style," Kuroko replied as he made an Ignite Pass Kai to Kagami, who made a lane up before dunking the ball. I don't know but I feel like Kamijou-kun has the ability to compete against Akashi-kun. But I still have to see it for myself. "By the way, that guy who just dunked the ball is our ace, Kagami Taiga-kun. He may look like an idiot but he's very good in tactical games when it comes to basketball."
"Oi! I heard that, you little runt!" Kagami was visibly offended by Kuroko calling him an idiot, "Hnnnh…by the way, welcome to the team, Kamijou." The red head greeted him rather gruffly but deep inside his thoughts, he was actually having the same thoughts as Kuroko. His smell reminds me of that bastard Aomine which means he might be a hell of a player!
"Yo, I'm Furihata Kouki!" the Furihata greeted as the other two second years gathered, "The bald one is Kawahara Koichi and the other one's Fukuda Hiroshi. Our center's Yagi Yuta. Nice to meet you!"
"Right...so uhm…when do we…" Kamijou was interrupted by the voice of his coach suddenly having a verbal argument with Index. Reacting fast just to avoid an escalation of the argument, he ran up and intervened to the two, "Coach, forgive me but can my cousin stay here?" he purposely lied to Aida so that the English nun could stay in the gym, "She's quite a naïve one so I had to bring her here because my parents weren't around."
The coach then thought deeply before sighing in defeat, "Fine. She can stay here as long as she doesn't do something bothersome!" She then went somewhere else to speak with Hyuga, who was shooting some shots.
"Arigatou, kanto-kun!" Kamijou bowed in respect and turned to Index, who was complaining, "Index, will you restrain yourself, just for an hour? It's very embarrassing to see you whining like that. We're not anymore in Academy City so you have to change your habits." Pouting, Index then returned to her seat in the bleachers where the boy's duffel bag (and Othinus) is located.
"Prrrrrt!" the coach then whistled, signaling everyone to gather right now in the center circle to start the match. After everyone else had already positioned themselves, the ball was tipped between Kiyoshi and Yagi. Unfortunately, the former had won the jump ball and right now, it's the seniors who are now at offense. Izuki got the ball and his mark is none other than Kamijou.
He looks pretty good in defense, Izuki noted, seeing the defensive stance of the younger point guard. Seeing how the Eagle Eyed floor general hasn't made a move, Mitobe decided to provide a screen to free up Izuki. However, as soon as Mitobe had emplaced himself and Izuki began moving to his right, Kamijou stunningly was able to avoid the screen by spinning backwards and following Izuki's steps.
This move almost surprised everyone.
Huh!? How did he saw through that screen!? Kiyoshi was stupefied.
Impossible!? That was at his blind spot!? Hyuga screamed mentally.
What was that!? Aida was stunned.
Frozen in his spot, Izuki was forced to pass the ball to their captain, who then calmly sank a three before Furihata could react, "Damn! That was a close one!" he shouted as he orders all his teammates to go on defense.
With Yagi inbounding the ball, Kamijou then dribbled the leather. Should I do it now? No…yes…I should do it right now! Calmly, he entered his shooting motion.
"What!? Can he do that!?" Kagami was surprised that their teammate was going to shoot in whole court. Kuroko could only watch with his eyes surprisingly wide.
"What's he going to…what the fu—" Hyuga wasn't able to finish his words as the spiky haired boy had already made his release. The ball made a ceiling-high arch for at least three seconds before crashing down on the metal hoop, with no signs of grazing. This earned three point for the juniors and a deafening silence.
"Th—that's three points for the juniors!" Aida announced, stammering as she rights the score on the scoring pad.
Not wasting any time, Kamijou clapped his hands to gather his teammates, who were still shocked to see him shoot in a farther distance, "Hey, let's go defense! They'll come back!"
Once again, the seniors were on offense. Izuki is again defended by the Imagine Breaker boy as his dribbling. He's a dangerous opponent! And what's with his eyes? It looks like they are transforming into something…something like a bird of prey…a falcon…
His focus was then disturbed, prompting his mark to steal the ball so easily. "Crap! The offense turned it over! Run after him!" Hyuga shouted in desperation as Tsuchida was trying to catch up Kamijou, who is now on the fast break. Unfortunately for the former, the latter's speed and agility was on a different level and Tsuchida can't simply catch up on him. Mitobe, who haven't move from his position ever since their second offense, tried to stall the spikey haired boy's offense by blocking his way but the latter then stopped running for a split second, turned around, and almost instantly, began dashing again, breaking Mitobe's legs. His speed and agility are almost unbelievable! Kagami, who was running back to offense, thought out aloud as he was reminded of a certain tanned ace.
Kiyoshi then tried to block his offense but instead, he saw the kouhai mutter something like "left…right…turn around…jump to the right…" and in an instant, Kamijou performed a swift crossover and an instant switch. This caused Kiyoshi to almost lose his composure as he wasn't able to follow his moves but quickly regained his footing to stop the guard, who was about to make a hook shot on the farther end of the perimeter. That's impossible! How can he make a shot like that…
Suddenly, Kiyoshi ended up fouling Kamijou, who releases his unorthodox shot. Every senior was thinking about that release being impossible to even make it. However, their thoughts were shattered when the ball bounced to the board before eventually hitting the net, earning another two points for the juniors.
"That's foul for Teppei and a throw to Kamijou-kun!" the coach made the call as it again stunned everyone.
"Kamijou, you're a beast!" Furihata commented as they all gather around the boy, who merely gave off a small smile.
"Oi, Kamijou, how were you able to do that!" Kagami was shocked beyond his wits as Kuroko simply mouthed off a simple "I like your game".
"Uhm…I'll explain it later…" the Imagine Breaker replied as he goes to the line to complete his free throw. Once he did that, they're on defense again as Izuki was bringing down the ball. This time, Izuki immediately passed the ball to Kiyoshi, who managed to score in the low post against Yagi. However, as soon as Kamijou got the ball, he dashed off with unmatched speed that Hyuga and Izuki wasn't able to keep up. Mitobe, though, was able to tail the raven in his back and jumped as soon as he sees him making a layup. But to his shock, as soon as he jumped off, Kamijou, without even looking in the back, passed the ball behind him, and in a split second, a shadow loomed over the two as Kagami was seen receiving what was an emergency alley-oop pass from their teammate, dunking the ball with great intensity.
"Yosh!" Kagami shouted, victorious as the rest of the second years and first years joined in the celebration. Meanwhile, the seniors were panting heavily as they Izuki suddenly began have a conclusion on his mind. It's confirmed. I don't know if Hyuga and the rest knows this but certainly, Kamijou had an extra eye like mine's.
But as soon as Izuki got the ball, it was immediately stolen by Kuroko, who redirected it to an equally surprised Kamijou, who, nevertheless, got the ball. Shimatta! As if Kamijou's already a pain in the ass, we still have to deal with Kuroko and Kagami! He screamed inwardly as reacting on plain instinct, Mitobe and Tsuchida double-teamed the Imagine Breaker but instead of panicking, he leaped up high and simply threw the ball like a frisbee.
"What!? A formless shot!? Like that bastard Ahomine's!?" Kagami can't believe what he witnessed as the ball cleanly swept in the air like laser before rattling in the ring as it finds the bottom. Kuroko was once more amazed. I can't put it to words…it…it's just like all the Generation of Miracles in one…
"Prrrrrrt!" the coach then called a timeout.
All the seniors then sat on the bench as they were perspiring heavily. Aida Riko was the first one to speak, "Izuki-kun, Hyuga-kun, what do you think about Kamijou-kun?"
"I believe he had an eye like mine," Izuki was the first one to reply, "I had no doubt about it. First, he won't be able to avoid Mitobe's screen if he doesn't have one. Second, the way he passed to Kagami for an alley-oop. He didn't even look and yet, he made an accurate pass."
"Not only that," Hyuga chimed in, "His speed, agility, and change of pace is some kind of a luxury for our team. It reminds me of Aomine's style. Also, his dribbling and decision-making mirrors that of Akashi. No doubt, he's a great asset."
"Now that reminds me, he was also able to shoot like Midorima," Kiyoshi then joined the conversation, "Could it be that he could copy plays like Kise of Kaijo? I mean, all his moves are heavily patterned after the Generation of Miracles' signature skills, maybe with the exception of Murasakibara…"
"It doesn't matter!" Hyuga then stood up, furious as he saw all their kouhais celebrating, "We can't let a newbie brat simply steamroll past us. Let's show our pride as their senpais!"
Nevertheless, the seniors, despite being able to keep within striking distance, wasn't able to capitalize on their so-called pride as the trio of Kamijou, Kuroko, and Kagami keep their upperclassmen at bay. Kamijou made his impeccable plays, Kagami continuously made his dunks, and Kuroko was being Kuroko. At the end, the juniors won, 90 – 79.
"Yes! We won!" the other trio of Furihata, Fukuda, and Kawahara ecstatically celebrated as Kamijou, Kuroko, and Kagami breathed heavily due to the three of them doing most of the damage.
"Ok boys, gather around now before I dismiss you all!" Aida was quite pleased with the results as she rubs her hands. Once everyone had changed into their casual clothing, the coach began to announce something.
"Next week, there'll be a pocket tournament that will be held in Tokyo Astrodome next week," Aida began, "It will be held for two weeks and we're invited to participate. As much as I don't want to tire all of you, this would be a great opportunity to jell all of you!"
"I know it sounds great but what about our tryouts for the national team?" Kagami interruptes the coach, yet it was Kuroko who replied, "Kagami-kun, the tryouts would start at the first week of June so there's no need to panic as it won't affect our schedule. Plus, this would be good for Kamijou-kun to be able to grasp the system here in Seirin."
"Huh? Oh…uh…yeah…a match would be good to be able to know you all," Kamijou stuttered before giving off a smile.
"Do you know the other teams that will participate?" Kiyoshi asked as he drinks his water.
"Let me see…ah," Aida checked her paper, "According to this info, Shutoku, Kaijo, Senshinkan, and Seiho will be among those who will participate. For some reasons, Yosen, Touou, and Rakuzan declined the offer."
"The three kings of Tokyo plus those two bastards?" Kagami grinned savagely, "That sounds so good to me!" Meanwhile, Kamijou was thinking differently. Shutoku? Hey, I think that's the same school where that long-distance shooter plays. Well, it would be nice playing him for some experience in this unlucky brain of mine.
"And our first opponent would be Kise-kun and Kaijo on Monday," Aida added, "So everyone, you're all dismissed!"
"Arigatou Gozaimashita!"
As everyone had already fixed their equipment, Kamijou rejoined Index and Othinus, who was peering in the opened zipper, "Sorry about the long delay, Index. So let's go to Maji Burger."
"Cool Touma! I'm really hungry!" Index celebrated like a kid getting her new present as Othinus heaved a sigh as she's also starving and quite thirsty.
"Excuse me…"
Both Kamijou and Index jumped in fright in hearing the voice as the former turned around to see Kuroko join them.
"I heard that you're all going to Maji Burger. May we go along as well?"
"So it's that Kise bastard we'll have to face, huh? I can't wait for what he has to offer against us!" Kagami was grinning once again like a madman as Kuroko, Kamijou, Index, and Othinus, who was on the spiky haired boy's pocket, were all walking towards the establishment.
"Please keep it down, Kagami-kun," Kuroko had to remind his current light, "At your current excited state, Kise-kun might end up surprising our team and we could end up losing."
"Tsk," Kagami was annoyed but he had to agree at what his shadow is saying, "Well, you're right. By the way, Kamijou, that Kise bastard can copy moves so be careful."
"I see," Kamijou said but inwardly, he was confident. Copying huh? We'll see about that.
"Kamijou-kun," Kuroko suddenly spoke up, "I know it's only a hunch but did you learn those moves from the Generation of Miracles? Do you even know about them?"
"Oh right," Kagami talked like he only realized something, "How the hell were you able to do something like that? So you're also able to copy anything you see? Your time limit seemed to much longer, though."
"Well…" Kamijou hesitated to admit it before realizing that the people with him would be his teammates and at least, they should know if they were to be together for two years, "Yes, I can copy any move that I see, to be frank. About the time limit, well, you should have a strong body to be able to keep up."
"But the Kise-kun that we are talking about had a larger physique," Kuroko added, "And yet, his limit is only five minutes. So how were you able to keep your body stable."
"Hey, I need to make a text message," Kamijou isn't prepared to tell that he has been through things worse than an intense basketball match as he remembers his promise to a certain someone or two.
"Class dismissed!" their last teacher sent out the whole class as the ringing of the bell signifies the end of the regular class. Immediately, some of the students who had club abilities had already moved out while some stayed behind.
"ARGH!" the voice of Fukiyose can be heard as she once again beats up Tsuchimikado and Aogami, who were seen having pictures of those they have taken pictures in the modelling club, "Just go die!"
Himegami, who was watching the three fight, stayed silent. It seems Seiri's been in a very bad mood lately. She wonders whether this was because she can't beat a certain spiky haired boy who had just moved in a certain school called Seirin or is it simply because she's against perverse motives.
Criiing!
He phone suddenly rang up which Himegami fishes out and promptly checks her inbox. Upon seeing the message, she was shaking with shock. Kamijou-kun had sent me a message? They had a pocket tournament next week?
'Hey, Himegami? How's Fukiyose and those two idiots there? I hope they're fine. By the way, we have a game next week at Tokyo Astrodome so I'm inviting you there. Just search the location of Tokyo Astrodome and you'll be there. See ya!' the message read.
Shaking with excitement, Hiemegami flashed a rare smile that indicated she was so happy. But due to her own happiness, she didn't notice Fukiyose watching her.
"H-Huh, Aisa? W-What's wrong? You seemed to be so lively today!?" the Forehead Deluxe said, her mouth gaping.
"Uh…nothing! I just saw my favorite food here," Himegami, realizing what just occurred, dropped the phone while speaking in her usual monotone voice. Fukiyose, though, was quite suspicious of what just really happened. Knowing her, it's so strange for the Deep Blood user to just smile at something so trivial. Is there something that I don't know?
Meanwhile, a certain beauty senpai had received the same message and was ecstatically happy. I'll be there, Kamijou-kun!
"Index! Index! Please, eat slowly!" Kamijou yelled at his partner, who was already busy eating her mountain of burgers laid in the table. Currently, they are now at Maji Burger and the light-shadow duo just can't help but feel horrified at what they are witnessing right now.
"Shut up, Touma! I was so hungry the whole day so I deserved this!" Index grumbled as she kept munching her goodies.
"I never knew someone else could beat Kagami-kun's black-a-hole-stomach," Kuroko deadpanned as he sipper his second milkshake.
"Is that a compliment or an insult?" the red head tiger growled, not appreciating
Unbeknownst to them, that late afternoon was the start of the friendship and partnership of Seirin's new and soon-to-rise deadly trio in the high school basketball scene.
I'm surprised that I finished this while we had few things to do at college. By the way, I was still thinking of how to put guys like Stiyl, Kanzaki, the Amakusa characters, Hamazura Shiage (might be on the next chapter but it depends), Kamisato Kakeru, Leivinia Birdway, Lessar, etc while Misaka and the Railgun girls would have to show up in a few more chapters.
Again, thanks for your time in reading it. See you in the next chapter.