Love's Melody
-Kuroko no Basket Fan-fiction-
By: The Uncrowned
Summary:
Kuroko Tetsumi is well-known in her school for being the 'Loner'. She doesn't have friends and is always so quiet. However, she is a very gifted musician. Although she shies away from the crowd, unknown to her, she caught the attention of a certain red-head. The ever-so popular Kagami Taiga.
Genres: Romance, music, school-life, comedy and drama
Pairing/s: Kagami Taiga and Kuroko Tetsumi ; One-sided males and Kuroko Tetsumi
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the storyline.
Author's note: 'thoughts' "verbal"
Author's note: Thank you so much for the reviews! Thank you, thank you! I thought I'd update this one earlier 'cause I'll be out for a day to spend some time with my Uncle! It's his birthday and I like him 'cause like me, he loves animals too! I honestly think I have a stronger bond with him than my cousins but who am I to talk?
Enjoy!
Passion
Today's the day. The day when the RED will perform and to Kuroko, her first appearance as a new member.
The two days went by too fast as they are now standing in the academy. Aida told them what school when they were travelling in the bus, but she totally caught them all off guard at the choice. And like what Kiyoshi thought, she treasured their jaw dropping and eyes like saucers appearances. Except Kuroko of course, though she widened her eyes slightly.
Kuroko sighed as she walked towards the academy. Nigou was left in the care of a daycare as dogs weren't allowed in the academy. Though it was for the best, it made her a bit sad. Halting, she looked around as she observed her environment.
Clean and big. There were trees and trash bins along the way. The building was grey and white, and their path way was cemented as the green grass were beside it.
"Welcome to Tou Academy!" a girl said proudly as she motioned for the group to follow her. "I'am Momoi Satsuki, and I shall be your tourist guide! Please come as I take you to places! Any questions will be entertained at the end of every discussion!"
'What are we, tourists? It's just a damn school!'
Nodding her head, Aida followed the girl as she started babbling. Walking around the school on their own would be a bad idea. The place was huge! They could be easily be lost.
"Like Seirin, Too academy is a prestigious school well-known for having a large freedom in their curriculum. It is also known for having a very lively culture as we, like you're school, Seirin, have a festival for every 2 months. It is also well-known for it's sport, specifically basketball. Recently, we have won the Final league and we are heading for Interhigh, Quarter finals." She said proudly.
The funny thing about the girl was, like Kuroko's hair, she had pink! It's so fuckin' amazing that one could have a natural color. But who is Kagami to talk? He had red hair!
After nearly an hour of touring, the girl led the group to a door, where she stood in front and faced the band.
"Please follow me. I shall introduce you to the faculty, then I shall take you to the stage where you will perform." She smiled. "And, who's the manager, may I ask?"
"That would be me. Aida Riko, a pleasure to meet you. We really didn't get to introduce ourselves didn't we? I'm sorry for being rude." She smiled sweetly before blowing her whistle and turning towards the band. "Introduce yourselves!"
"Kagami Taiga." He said boredly.
"Hyuuga Junpei."
"I'm Koganei Shinji, pleasure to meet ya!" he gave a salute.
"Izuki Shun, Rapunzel." He then laughed out loud "Get it? You have pink yet short hair and still I called you R—" before he could continue with his joke however, Hyuuga clamped his mouth unto Izuki, making no room for him to continue.
"Please forgive his idiocy." Aida said.
"Ahh, it's okay, it's nice to know you guys are lively." Momoi waved off.
"Kiyoshi Teppei." He smiled.
"I'am Tsuchida Satoshi, and this here—" he pointed towards Mitobe, "Is Mitobe Rinnosuke. He doesn't speak much so.."
"It's all right! And do you happen to be the new member, silent man? Everyone is buzzing with who is the eye of the storm!" She squealed.
"Umm.. That would be me, Momoi-san." Came a monotonous voice.
"Kyaa!" Momoi yelped. Where on earth did you come from?! She wanted to ask.
"I'am Kuroko Tetsumi. Please take care of us." She bowed.
"S-since wh-when have—"
"I've been here from the very beginning Momoi-san."
"…"
"…"
"Oh! U-umm, I'm sorry for being rude.. It's just that.. That never happened before." She scratched the back of her head nervously. "Anyways, this is the faculty, seems like the teachers are out but no worries, just stay on the couh and wait for them to return. If you excuse me, I have matters to attend to." She said as she gave them a curt bow before saying, "Do your best! I'am a fan too you know!" before running through the open door.
"Weird kid." Muttered Kiyoshi.
The fans squealed and yelled as the band got on stage. Like planned, they walked through the crowd and wave at them, smiling at them. But getting his jacket ripped out from his hands wasn't part of it. Kagami just waved at them, but that girl took it 'cause of her arm length. And then he was grumbling ever since.
Kuroko was hiding behind the stage with Koganei. Tsuchida and Mitobe were doing their jobs as head security as they push the girls back in line. Lucky her, she didn't face hell just yet.
Taking the microphone and positioning his guitar, Kagami grinned at them. God, how he loved music! He could just ignore everyone and everything else!
"Heey! You ready?!" Kagami smirked. He loved the feeling of music, though he's hearing squeals, he'll be singing soon enough.
"Hai!" the crowd answered.
"Jaa, let's start, shall we?" Kagami smirked. 'I hope this reaches your hearts.' Well, he did want to inspire them to follow their dreams. Like his— No, he won't be thinking about that. Shaking his head, he looked at the crowd with a smirk. "Let's get this party started!"
Izuki tapped his drumsticks together. After the first beat came, the fans started squealing ten times worst. It was one of the best hits in Tokyo after all.
'Uragiri no yuuyake
Yakkai ni kara mitsuku ase wo
Kirisaku you ni shite
Machine wa sakebu you ni
Roar out louder!
Mukuchi na yousei wa soko ni iru
Roar out louder!
Tsunagi wa kudaketa ai no kakera'
The fans sang along with Kagami. They memorized the whole shit pretty much badly. Taking a breath to make sure his voice becomes hoarse he continued.
'Ah~ah Asahi wa noboru
Yeah, biru no tanima
Ima shinjireba kawaru no sa
Muimi janai ano yume wo~oh'
The drum's beats were so fast and precise. So wild and untamed. The guitarists smirked at the chorus. It was one of the best songs here in Tokyo. And they were the ones who made it. The song was addicting, to Hyuuga. The first he heard it, he despised it. But after hearing more and more, he was loving it more. And now, he loved that song the most.
'Tabibito wa mou inai
Déja vu no you na mainichi wo
Toki hana tsuyou ni
Machine ga kakenukeru yoake
Fairy ride
Akuseru yousei wa fumikonda
Fairy ride
Nuguenai namida wo naga senai mama
Ah~ah Asahi wa noboru
Yeah, yami wo mukete
Ima kanjireba mieru no sa
Muimi janai ano ashita~ah
Asahi wa noboru
Yeah, suiheisen~oh
Ima shinjireba kawaru no sa
Muimi janai ano hikari'
Taking a breath, knowing that this was his favorite part, he prepared his voice as he looked at Hyuuga, who gave him a nod. Nodding back, he smirked as he let his voice out.
Ah~ah
Oretachi ni wa mieteru monoga aru kitto
Dare ni mo ubawarenai monoga aru hazusa
Imi ga nai to omoeru koto ga aru kitto
Demo ito wa soko ni kanarazu aru
Muimi janai ano hita ga~ah
Playing his part, Kagami strummed his electric guitar as smirked down at his baby. The damn thing cost him a fortune that was for sure. He named his electric guitar, his most prized possession, Zone.
His acoustic guitar was with Kuroko as she left hers in the apartment. He didn't mind at all, she was always special.
Blushing, he shook his thought as he played the guitar. He always loved music and when he was indulged in it, he wouldn't think of anything else. He'd sing and play with no care for any one. But he thought of Kuroko, which was so new.
'Oh~ah Asahi wa noboru
Yeah, yami wo nukete
Ima kanjireba mieru no sa
Muimi janai asno ashita~ah
Asahi wa noboru
Yeah, suiheisen~oh
Ima shinjireba kawaru no sa
Muimi janai ano hikari~
Yeah~'
Ending the song with his guitar, he turned to his fans. "Did'ya like that?!"
The crowd jumped and squealed as they replied with a 'yes'.
"I think you might like the next song, why don't you dance for me and the band yeah?"
Meanwhile at the backstage, Kuroko stared at Kagami with a smile. 'He's so confident and liked by everyone. I envy him a bit.' She chuckled. "Ne, Aida-san."
"Tetsu-chan?"
"Kagami-kun is full of confidence and raw talent, isn't he?"
"Yeah.. He never took summer lessons, his voice is pure and natural. Why tetsu-chan?"
"I'm just curious. He's very different off and on stage."
"That he is.. He's an idiot when off stage no— He's an idiot no matter where and when. His passion for music just brings out the best in him. So when he starts singing, he ignores everything and everyone else as none of them matters when he's in his 'Music mode." She chuckled. "But, he said that he wanted to sing to inspire people. Do you know why Tetsu-chan? 'Cause he only said that same line to us when we were a band. 'I'll inspire people', he said."
"I'm sorry but that's what he told me as well."
"I see.. It must be personal."
"As it seems."
"Would you like some water Tetsu-chan?"
"No thank you.. I'm fine."
"Hit it!" Kagami yelled and as he did, Kuroko went back into looking at him with eyes of adoration.
'He is truly a sincere person.'
"This song's the wildest yet!" he yelled. "Izuki, let loose!" he looked at Izuki with a grin. And as Izuki played the drums, he's blood started boiling, he loved this song! It was crazy and wild, not to mention noisy and it was rock too! The school's preferred genre. It was only 4:18 yet he was sweating so much! It was only the second song too!
'nagaretsuita sono basho de hito wa nani o omou no darou
hirokute fukai unmei no naka shizumanai you ni'
Kagami smiled as Kiyoshi sang his verse. With the help of Koganei and Aida, his voice would be more of a loud whisper. The crowd went wild, he could spot a very irritated Tsuchida. But no time for that, music goes first.
'You cannot bust yourself, gimme a shout
To be yourself 'til death, assure yourself
You cannot bust yourself, gimme a shout
To be yourself 'til death, assure yourself'
Kiyoshi sang. Though Kagami could do it, he's still the guitarist, so he has to trust Kiyoshi. They only played this song once since it was tiring and required a lot of strength and stamina. Especially in Kagami and Izuki's case. He wanted to sing Kiyoshi's part so badly, but Kiyoshi seemed to do a good job at that. He, like Kagami, was good in English after all.
'asu o ushinatte shimau ka mo shirenai kakegae no nai ima ni se o mukenai
kono koe ga douka todoku you ni sakebitsuzukete'ta yo
oikakeru tabi ni dandan tooku natte nigedashita totan mata chikaku natte
sukitootte iru no ni mienai mukougawa te o nobashitsuzuketa'
Kagami grinned as he noticed Kiyoshi will echoing on the next verse.
'nakinagara warau hibi to rinne no hate ni kono te o nobasu yo'
The crowd sang along, jumping and dancing like what Kagami told them to do. The girls were squealing while the boys were rocking their heads back and forth and some were even stomping their feet to the beat. The tune and the guitar, even the beats were just so catchy.
'nagaretsuita sono basho de hito wa nani o omou no darou
hirokute fukai unmei no naka shizumanai you ni
nejimagaru hikari o abite yurari yurari tadayoinagara
barabara ni natta jibun no kakera hiroiatsume tobitatsu yo
shinka shitsuzukeru vision no hate ni ittai nani ga midaseru no darou ka
kono koe ga douka todoku you ni sakebitsuzukete'ta yo'
Kagami smirked again as he noticed Kuroko looking at him. He could blush and faint on the spot, but she was listening, he could actually make her like him by his music! 'We do share a lot in common'
'nakinagara warau hibi to rasen no ao ni kono te o nobasu yo
kurayami o tsubasa ni kaete fuwari fuwari ukande'ku...
arukitsuzukeru...sono saki ni mieru hikari o motomete'
He's grin got bigger as his favorite part came. His guitar solo with Kiyoshi on back-up. Strumming the guitar as he changed notes, he just mouthed Kiyoshi's words as he is not allowed to sing since it was Kiyoshi's part.
He's baby was so good! He knew it was worth his money! Some think he's insane as he named his baby Zone. It was a cool name. Unique like the guitar he is and like he's player. But that's not why they think he's insane huh? He just named a guitar. A damned thing.
'tatoe donna mirai da to shite mo ichido-kiri no tabi da kara
arukitsuzukeru...sono saki ni mieru hikari o motomete
nejimagaru hikari o abite yurari yurari tadayoinagara
barabara ni natta jibun no kakera hiroiatsume tobitatsu yo'
He prolonged. Izuki continued drumming, Kagami continued playing his guitar while they waited for Kiyoshi to finish his part.
As the last note was hit, the fans started yelling and cheering. Kagami smirked. He kept their attention on them the whole time, not like the otherwise had happened. They must be hyped up.
"Ya still alive?!" Kagami yelled. Trying to buy some time to let Izuki rest his arms a bit. It had been a while since they last played this song and honestly, his fingers are a bit tired. But the band still seemed hyped up, if their smirks are anything to go by.
Their last song wasn't that rocky, they had to let them calm down since they'll be having a 20-minute break before Kuroko will her appearance. And as what he heard, her song would be soft, not like the rock songs they played.
"RED! RED! RED! RED! RED!" The crowd chanted.
"Yeah! Izuki! The next song please!" Kagami yelled.
Drumming the drums with all his might Izuki smirked. Aida purposely picked their favorite songs. Hyuuga loved the 1st, Kagami love the 2nd, and the third song was loved by Izuki. He loved it because, the beats of the drums were confusing to others who heard it but to him, it was so easy!
Kagami's played his guitar as he waited for his cue. Preparing himself, he smirked as he started to play. This song was where Kiyoshi was useful too, he along with the rest would be the back-up singers.
nee kimi wa dou shite naiteru no?
oshiete yo boku ni dake ni
kodoku futari de wakeaeba
hora, kimi ni egao ga modoru
dakara ima wa subete o wasurete
kimi no tame ni utaou, saa
Smirking, Izuki played the drums fluidly. He hit the right notes on the right times. Looking at Hyuuga, he chuckled mentally at the sight. Though this song was short, at least 3 minutes long, Hyuuga still had difficulty believing that Izuki's beats were easy yet confusing. His bass was catching up, as he got it louder as he stroked. Hitting his drums harder, he smiled as Kagami continued singing.
yume no (hana o) sakasemashou
(kitto) kono yoru ga akeru made
(hana o) sakasemashou
kokoro o odorasete
yume no (hana o) sakasemashou
(zutto) kimi no soba ni iru kara
(hana o) sakasemashou
kono omoi kanjite
Kiyoshi smirked, despite not singing much, his voice ain't bad. But then again, he sang along with Hyuuga and Izuki on the echoing part.
datte kimi ga kanashii kao sureba
boku mo sou kanashikute
nee, kimi no egao o mireba hora
mata, boku mo egao ni nareru
dakara ima wa subete o wasurete
kono toki o tanoshimou ima koko kara
Kagami grinned like a mad man, he just loved his voice in this song. It goes high and then gets husky.
yume no (hana o) sakasemashou
(kitto) kono yoru ga akeru made
(hana o) sakasemashou
kokoro o odorasete
yume no (hana o) sakasemashou
(zutto) kimi no soba ni iru kara
(hana o) sakasemashou
kono omoi kanjite
Izuki continued his solo along with the guitarists. Kiyoshi pressed the piano as well, adjusting his sound to match and sound like a bass guitar to make the bass clearer. Kagami, was grinning as always, making sure to show the crowd his baby. His Zone.
Nearing on his cue, he breathed in.
'yume no (hana o) sakasemashou
(zutto) kimi no soba ni iru kara
(hana o) sakasemashou
kono omoi kanjite'
Raising his voice a bit higher, he sang.
yume no (hana wa) sakimidarete
(kitto) kono yoru wa owaranai
(hana wa) sakimidarete
ima o wasurenaide
yume no (hana wa) sakimidarete
(zutto) boku ga soba ni iru kara
(hana wa) sakimidarete
kono omoi kanjite zutto
Prolonging his note as he waited for the cue of the drummer, he raised his microphone as did his voice. Once the cue had passed, he stopped singing as he continued his guitar playing.
It was a very funny thing, the crowds were singing along despite the song had ended. They sang the chorus one more time before cheering and squealing.
Although she should be smiling, she was damn nervous to actually smile. After a few minutes of break, she would be the one singing alone! Well, except the musicians since she would play after all. She will be playing an acoustic as she'd sing.
"Alright! Only 2 more songs and we'll be playing students!" Kagami yelled through microphone. "After our little break, you'll finally know who our new member would be!" He announced as he bowed and exited the stage to where Kuroko and Aida would be
Sighing, he twisted his head back and forth and then he rotated it. While Izuki stretched his arms and fingers as he played with his stretch ball. Everyone had one stretch ball given by Aida. She instructed them to crush it while they have a break. You gotta admit though, the things are really appreciated, especially to the drummer and guitarists.
"Minna-san (Everyone) You did a very good job." Kuroko smiled.
"Really Hime-chan?" Kiyoshi asked as he gave her a hug.
"Hai. It was fantastic." She smiled as she looked up to see Kiyoshi, as he kissed her forehead. They were still in a hugging position by the way.
"Oi! Stop acting like lost lovers!" Kagami said as Hyuuga nodded in agreement.
"Ahh~ Sorry! But I really can't help it! It won't matter if Hime-chan gets a boyfriend because either way, I'd still kiss her and hug her too!" Kiyoshi said in a sing-song voice.
He kissed Kuroko's cheek before ruffling her hair a bit. Kuroko frowned at him, which earned her a chuckle from the other. Walking towards Aida, the band sat on the chairs as Aida and Kuroko gave them their hand towels and water bottles.
As Kuroko distributed Izuki's bottle, he looked at her with a sheepish smile.
"Kuroko-chan, you have to be prepared okay? Kagami made the crowd quite excited." Izuki said as he smiled at her."
"Hai. I'll not disappoint you."
"Oi!" Aida yelled as she made her way to the duo. "You are not doing this for Izuki, Tetsu-chan! Not for the band either! You are doing this for yourself so don't think we'd be disappointed! Doing your best is enough to tell us you are serious." Aida said.
There was a pause for a while, before Kuroko's answer sliced the silence. "H-Hai. I will do my best as you have had." Kuroko smiled. Aida replied with a smile as well before looking at Izuki as she pointed a finger at him.
"And you! Don't give her ideas!"
"Yes ma'am." Izuki groaned.
Kuroko smiled at the group. They were unique and free. A band formed from friendship and faith. This.. This was family. She felt loved, welcomed and warm.
"Okay! We only have 15 minutes more! Kagami and Kuroko, prepare yourselves as well as the band! I'll be out for a minute to check the security." Aida said.
"Hai." They replied as they leaned back at their chairs and gulped their water.
"Hime-chan, have fun 'kay? Kiyoshi asked as he gave Kuroko a goofy smile.
"Of course Kiyo-chan." Kuroko replied.
In all honesty, she did want to be having fun. Yelling at the fans as she gives them a smirk or a smile, just like Kagami. But her anxiety never allowed her to do that.
When she was anxious or nervous, she'd twirl her hair and put on a good behavior. Though she was stoic like always on the outside, she was completely in turmoil in the inside. Something she was grateful for as it made people know that her emotions could never be read or her emotions were very, very hard to read, though Kiyoshi manages to read her, but he's a childhood friend, so he's an exception.
"Kuroko! You better sing great okay!?" Kagami yelled all of a sudden, his face red. The yell made Kuroko jump slightly as Kiyoshi hid his smile.
"H-Hai!" Kuroko answered like a soldier. 'He's gonna punch when I fail?!'
"You and I have shared dreams, so you better know what to do! You were the one who wanted to inspire people along with me!" Kagami reminded. "So you better do a good job!"
"I.. Understand Kagami-kun, but like what Aida-san said, I'll be doing this for myself." Kuroko answered seriously, her eyes swirling with determination. And that look made Kagami smirk 'That's it.'
"Sounds good." Kagami smiled, the red still on his face.
"Ano, why is Kagami-kun red?" Kuroko asked.
At that question, everyone looked at the red-head. And indeed, true to her question, he was blushing!
"Am not!" He yelled as he glared at her, but that did little as her legs were curved in a very small smirk. But thanks to Kagami's eyes, he was able to see it very clearly.
"Whatever you say, Kagami-kun.." She said, knowing for the first time that she was the cause of it. Though she thought he was embarrassed and she was the cause, Kagami blushed because of his 'small' crush.
"Seriously! I-It's just so hot!" Kagami yelled.
"Riiight…" Kiyoshi chirped as he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively, an action that went unnoticed by a Kuroko drinking her vanilla shake happily. 'Aida's spoiling her tad too much.'
Kagami blushed harder, the blush threatening to swallow his face. Kiyoshi chuckled lowly under his breath at the sight. Kagami was so like Kiyoshi when he had a little crush on Kuroko. He'd stutter, blush, be jealous over little things, craved her attention and mostly, convince himself that it's just a 'small' crush. Kagami was like an open book, but Kuroko's inability to socialize with some people disallowed her to understand the obvious signs the red-head was giving.
"Don't worry Kagami-kun~ You'll find the right moment to strike! So go for it!" Kiyoshi announced loudly.
Kagami glared at him all the while with his blush, though it was starting to wear off.
"Tetsu-chan! Your'e break's over!" Aida yelled as she ran towards Kuroko. "Come on! You're gonna sing and I'am super excited to hear you again!" Aida squealed.
"Ah.. Hai." Kuroko answered calmly despite the growing worry inside her. Unconsciously, she started to twirl her hair around her finger.
Kiyoshi, forever familiar with the move, placed his hand on top of her gently before giving her a smile "You don't need to be nervous. If they will hate you, which I highly doubt they would, don't mind them. Being you is more important." Kiyoshi said. The last part was a copy actually, of what Kuroko told him when they were young.
He remembered that day like yesterday but now isn't really the time for that. He kissed Kuroko's forehead before hugging her gently. "It's going to be all right. Have faith in yourself 'kay?" He asked as he glanced down at the girl.
Kuroko sighed with a smile. 'Guess he knows me too much.' "Hai. I'll do my best."
Unwrapping his arms, he watched as Kuroko got on stage with Kagami's guitar. The stage had been set with the chair and microphone. Looking at her with a proud grin, he saw a Kuroko radiating anxiety, joy, excitement, passion and lastly pride.
"That's my girl." He muttered.
Placing a hand on her beating heart, she held the microphone as she gave them her speech, just like what Aida told her.
Standing in front of the crowd, she smiled. "Have faith in yourself." That's what Kiyoshi said and so far, his advices worked.
Author's note: Did'Ya like it? Someone's gonna make an appearance the next chapter!
These are the songs in order:
Uragiri no Yuuyake by Theatre Book (the song's really addictive)
BLUE by ViViD
Yume no Hana by Kenji Nojima (Kaichou wa Maid-sama actually, UxMishi)
Thank you for reading, I'll see you soon!