"Ibuki-kun isn't here..." Terra was staring at her fellow team mates, from a distance, as she observed the Raimon Trio, Kaki, Aoi, Matatagi and Nozaki train on the pitch. All the other members were nowhere to be seen; she lowered her head in sadness. "No one else is there, not even Kuroiwa kantoku or Mizukawa-san" Her voice quietened then she gazed away. "I should... continue finding for Ibuki-kun" She gave them one last glance before beginning to to walk off. "Can... we really be Shinsei Inazuma Japan?" Just as she went off, Kaki caught sight of her but just watched silently.

"Terra" She mumbled quietly; Tenma looked at her.

"Daijoubu Aiko?" He asked, which made her quickly face him.

"Y-yeah" Kaki gazed away. "I'm fine" Aoi turned round and just glimpsed Terra disappearing into the distance; she ran off. Tenma and the others looked over.

"Aoi! Where you going?"

"I'm going to try to find the others. I'll be back soon" Everyone on the pitch just watched her as she headed towards the rooms.

Terra arrived at Ibuki's door then took a deep breath. She knocked on it then waited for an answer... but there was no reply. A button was beside the door; Terra pressed it.

"I'm coming in" The door opened as she walked in and looked around. He wasn't there. "He's not here either... So where would he be- He used to be a basketball player!" She sprinted out his room then skidded to a stop when she saw Aoi knocking on her bedroom door.

"Looks like Terra isn't here... but I know I saw her" Aoi mumbled to herself. Terra stepped back in alarm.

"I better go the other way" She swiftly turned around and dashed out of the boarding house. By the time Aoi looked round, Terra was gone and out of sight.

"I thought I heard something"

Panting heavily, Terra came to a indoor basketball court. There was a sound of a ball bouncing as she slightly pushed the door open and peaked in. She could see Ibuki bouncing a soccer ball around then slam dunking it into the net. Terra gasped.

"I could never do that" Terra slipped through the door; knelt down behind a trolley where all the balls were kept. "Watching him play makes me feel like a beginner" She leant against the trolley. "Am I even useful at anything? I can play sakka but not as good the Raimon Trio... and I was only good with dribbling in basketball... why wasn't Kaki picked on the team instead of me" The weight of Terra made the trolley move, which caught Ibuki's attention.

"Who's there?!" He enquired as he looked round the court. Behind the trolley, he saw a side of a white bow. One that was very familiar to him. "Terra?" She got up; moved from the trolley.

"Hi" She waved as she smiled awkwardly.

"Why are you here?" Ibuki asked. Terra looked embarrassed.

"I wanted... to help you train" Her voice went quiet again then Ibuki stepped forward.

"Huh?"

"I said I want you help you train! I've had enough of Shindou looking down on you!" She exclaimed loudly then she quickly covered her mouth. Ibuki stared at her for a moment, in surprise, and smiled. He threw the soccer ball at her; she caught it. The power of it pushed her back a bit. "That pass was strong... a moment later and that would have made me flew back"

"Do you have any experience in basketball?" He wondered as he approached Terra. She looked up at him then shook her head. "I'll help you"

"Why did I just shake my head? I know how to play basketball! I used to be on my school's team" Terra thought as she faced Ibuki with a serious face. "But it might be nice to go over it again since I haven't played it in a while"

"I'll teach you the basics" He was making his way over to Terra, she blushed a bit.

"But we're meant to be doing soccer practice-"

"Basketball helps me relax and feel refreshed so I will be full of energy after" His smile made Terra smile; he stood behind her and put his hand on top of hers. This made Terra blush even more. "Let's start by bouncing the ball, can you do that?"

"U-un" Terra started to bounce the ball whilst Ibuki watched and seemed to be surprised.

"That's good bouncing for a beginner" He complemented, moving away from behind Terra.

"Arigatou. W-what should I do next?" She caught the ball then held it and awaited Ibuki's next command. The boy went and stood in front of her with his knees and back bent a bit.

"Try and get past me with the ball" He smirked. Terra acted scared.

"Isn't it too fast to be doing this already?" She asked then Ibuki spread one of his arms out, making it harder for Terra to get past him. He used his other hand to try and smack the ball out of Terra's hand. "I-m not ready yet" She started to bounce the ball, with her eyes staring at him. She dodged every attack he tried; she bounced the ball under his legs. He turned round as Terra ran round him and gained possession of the ball again. She headed right for the net and got in position to shoot.

"Not yet!" Ibuki made his way in front as she threw the ball, then he used his hand to smack the ball off track. It bounced then rolled off while Terra lost her balance. Ibuki was about to catch her but he tripped on the floor and fell on top of her.

Terra opened her eyes to see that Ibuki was on top of her. She was speechless.

"I-Ibuki-kun" She stuttered, looking at him shyly. He opened his eyes; stared at her then looked embarrassed as he saw he was laying on top of her.

"Gomen" He got off Terra then helped her stand.

"A-arigatou" She thanked as she bowed.

"You said you couldn't play basketball, so how did you learn moves like that?" Ibuki smiled at her while Terra began to panic, not knowing how to answer.

"Etto... I used to be in my school's basketball club too..." She answered "But then I watched a soccer match and it looked fun so I wanted to try it out"

"So you wasn't hired?" Ibuki asked.

"I was but I still wanted to try my best in soccer. Seeing captain, Tsurugi-kun and... Shindou-kun doing their best, makes me want to do the same" A smile was on Terra's face which made Ibuki smile more too.

"Then lets prove to them that we aren't just beginners" Terra gazed at Ibuki then nodded happily.