Chapter Three

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Imayoshi POV

I knew that having the ace of the Generation of Miracles in our team will be troublesome, but this is really pushing it. School started several weeks ago and since then Aomine has showed up only twice, both times only to show just how superior he is compared to other players. We recruited him, knowing that he will fit right into the team, having in mind that we mostly focus on individual talent, something he has plenty of. We don't have a manager officially because, when needed Wakamatsu fills in that role. Maybe we really needed one because one of the main jobs of the manager is to make sure that all the players attend practice. But having gotten to know Aomine, I'd say that it would be fruitless.

I look down at my watch, noting that it was time for the practice to start. I looked around only to see that almost all of the players are assembled and are already warming up. Coach was here also, talking to some of the club members. Just as I am about to divide the players in two teams for a practice match, the gym doors open. To say I am shocked would be an understandment.

Aomine walks in but he isn't alone. A blue haired girl wearing our school's uniform is attached to his back; he also carries two school bags on his left shoulder and is holding a pair of crutches in his right hand. The silence in the gym is deafening. He turns his head slightly to the side and murmurs something to her, she responds with a nod. They then head towards the bleachers, where he lowers the crutches and handbags to the floor, before gently removing her from his back and holding her carefully to his front. He then seats her on the front row. They talk for a while before Aomine finally heads towards the changing rooms.

I sense that I am not the only one watching them but I also see that their attention is mostly focused on the lone female on the bleachers. I adjust my glasses, hoping that my staring isn't obvious. Whispers are furiously going through the club members, hell even the coach looks interested. My musings are cut short as Aomine comes from the changing rooms jogging.

"Sorry that I'm late" he says normally, like that would not be only the third time he has attended practice since the beginning.

"Alright boys, let's practice" with the coach's words we finally start.

During the whole duration of the practice Aomine will go check up on the girl every ten minutes, stopping whatever he was doing. It was getting quite frustrating but I kept my mouth shut. But Wakamatsu was never that patient.

"Are you fucking kidding me, we let him get away with even that?" he shouts angrily. Most of the club members are used to Wakamatsu's anger outbursts. Aomine was over by the girl when he turned his head and looked at Wakamatsu.

"What the hell is your problem?" he asked. I saw the girl was trying to calm him down.

"My problem is that you are a spoilt brat!" the blond center retorted.

"I'm sorry for inconveniencing you at your practice, I will not attend anymore." The blue-haired girl apologized politely. At her words Wakamatsu looked guilty and Aomine looked scandalized.

"There is no way in hell that you are going home alone. I will not attend practice anymore, it's not like I need it!" She raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow at his words and he at least had the decency to look ashamed.

The team was observing and they were astonished at what they were seeing. Seeing their expressions the girl asked:

"He hasn't bothered you much, has he?" Wakamatsu started to say something but Susa shut him up.

"No, he hasn't been a bother" I replied calmly. Aomine visibly relaxed at my words, making me more and more interested in learning who the girl actually is.

Seeing that almost nobody was paying attention to practice I decided to end it early. We all headed to the lockers, but not before heading towards Aomine and the mysterious girl. As I approached I decided to introduce myself:

"Shoichi Imayoshi, captain of the basketball team, nice to meet you!" I extended my hand towards her and she shook it with her smaller and paler one.

"Tetsuki Kuroko" She said her name quietly. After hearing her name I saw coach's head snapped up. He quickly got up and headed towards us. He introduced himself and asked her about the condition of her leg. I knew I was missing something. Just as I was going to ask, coach explained:

"She is the Mirage player and the vice-captain of the Generation of the Miracles." At those words I froze, not quite believing what I was hearing. Aomine protectively wrapped his arm around her waist, trying to shield her away from the inquiring stares of me and my teammates.

The girl looked up and emotionlessly stared at the coach "So?"

"Become our manager?" The coach inquired. She visibly looked startled and turned to Aomine, looking at him in a way that was too intimate in front of a crowd. They held a silent conversation with each other, at the end she simply said:

"Yes."

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