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Because the first chapter was rather short, so I made this chapter longer. I hope you guys like it.
In this story, there will be a little difference with the original. For example, Teikou not a Junior highschool but senior high school.
N.B : (Edit 12/10/13) Beta by Jessiejj :)
Disclaimer: That isn't me. That's Tadatoshi Fujimaki (TxT)
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"Talking"
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Kagami POV
We followed our target from morning to evening. Usually we will study their daily lives and activities during the whole day, and at the end, in the peak moments of their despair we will appear in front of them.
Kuroko spent his days as usual, going to school, talking with friends (or rather listening), shopping, and other ordinary teen activities. He doesn't look like a teenager who is suffering, or something like that. Did we get he wrong target?
Suddenly a handsome blond man approached him.
"Kurokochiiiiiiiiiiii!"
"Hi, Kise-kun."
"Why didn't you come to basketball practice today? I'm lonely without you-ssu!"
"I 'm not feeling well today."
"That's the same excuse you used yesterday and the day before! Come on, come to practice Kurokochii ~ "
"I'm sorry Kise-kun. "
Heh, so Kuroko can play basketball? It turns out that even with such a small body, you can also play basketball. Uugh, I also wanna play basketball.
I've felt that the other members have begun to change, and I don't want you to change too, ssu."
"That's why I don't want to practice anymore Kise-kun. I feel that the way they play basketball has changed and doesn't fit with my principles."
"Kurokochii ..."
"..."
"But you will come to the match tomorrow, right?"
"..."
"Kurokochii?"
"Excuse me, Kise-kun."
And Kuroko walked away from the man named Kise.
Hmm, I think I beginning to understand the problem. Did he get into fight with his teammate?
"He's gone, Taiga. We should follow him soon."
"Don't order me around!"
"Hn. Whatever."
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"I'm pretty sure he turned this way ... Shouldn't he be in this basketball court?"
"You lost him, Taiga."
"Shut up! We lost him, not just me!"
"Hmm ... we... Yes, I like that word better."
Then Aomine tried to wrapp his arm on my shoulder. I batted his hand away.
"This isn't the time for jokes Aomine! We have to find our target and-"
"Target?"
"Whooaaaa!?"
Aomine and me startled.
Since when was this kid standing behind us!?
"You! Since when-"
"I've been behind you all this time. Can I help you?"
Is he a ghost!? I really didn't feel his presence just now.
"Eeerr, we .. well ... you know ... "
Why are you stuttering Kagami?! Kuroko will be suspicious!
"Wanna play with me?"
Heh, that voice, don't tell me ...
"Who are you?"
"My name is Aomine Daiki. So, wanna play basketball with me? "
Aomine pointed to a basketball that washeld by Kuroko.
What!? Play? Basketball? What exatcly is that Aomine planning?
"... Alright. My name is Tetsuya Kuroko. Nice to meet you."
"Stop!"
I immediately hit Aomine's head.
"Ouch! Why did you hit me, bakagami!"
"You deserve it, Ahomine! Why did you ask our target to play basketball with you!?"
"Target?"
Kuroko looking at Aomine and me with a bored but a curious face. Stupid Kagami! Why did you say that?!
"Eeer .. I-we ... "
Perfect Kagami. You made your target suspicious.
Suddenly, I felt a hand being wrapped around my waist and lifting me off the ground.
Hm? Lifted?
"Put me down, Ahomine!"
"Shut up! And sit here. Let me play with him first, then after that we will try to make him talk."
Aomine dropped me and put me down on the chair. He turned and walked to Kuroko.
"Forgive my friend over there. Just forget about him. Let's continue our delayed game."
He said what? Forget about me!?
I'm going to punch him after this. While I was busy with my babbling, I could hear the sound of a ball dribbling. My eyes were fixed on the two people who were playing on the court.
Kuroko's ability is...
Bad.
Aomine was unexpectedly very good at playing basketball. Why did he never tell me? Though, I can learn basketball from him.
What the hell am I thinking? Learn basketball from him? Never!
I don't know how Kuroko could enter the basketball team, throughout the game, he didn't put a single ball into the hoop. But, after I watched him closely, although he was slow and always lost the ball, he didn't give up. His eyes followed Aomine movements and stayed focused.
I ... feel envious.
Since Teppei-senpai introduced me to basketball, I'm always interested to read or watch anything related to basketball. But until now I had no time to actually learn it. Sometimes, I feel very familiar with this game, as if I've play it before and good at it. And without us realizing it, the moon came out to greet us. Kuroko and Aomine finally stopped their game. With his emotionless face, Kuroko stared at us.
"So, what exactly do you want from me?"
Wow, straight to the point.
"Hmm, a very honest boy. Taiga, come here! Explain our business with this kid!"
"I told you not to order me around! And stop calling me Taiga!"
I walk toward Aomine and Kuroko, who are standing in the middle of the court.
"Well, We're here for ... helping you with your problem."
"Not us, but he is the one who wanted to help you. Did you forget who I am, Taiga?"
"Shut up! Uumm .. I'm Kagami Taiga ... an angel."
"And I'm a demon."
"Angel? Demon?"
Kuroko looked at us flatly but I could see the shock in his eyes.
"I know it's hard to believe, but we didn't lie."
"... Yeah. I believe you."
"Yes yes, you believe us ... Whaaattt!? You believe us so quickly?"
How can someone so easyly trust two strangers who suddenly claimed they were an angel and a demon!?
"I saw you two fly and follow me hours ago."
Oh.
It turns out we have been discovered.
"It seems we have to be more careful next time, right?"
I was glaring at Aomine.
Kuroko was looking at both of us with a small smile on his lips. Heh, so this child can make an expression like that too.
"I though that angels and demons are hostile towards eachother. But looking at you two, it seems I was wrong. You look like best friends"
Wrong? Best friend?
"No no no, you misunderstand! Aomine and me aren't good friends!"
"Yeah, I'm not Taiga's best friend."
Not best friends? So he admits it? Why do I feel disappointed with his answer?
"Taiga and me are more than best friends."
I was very disappointed with- Wait, he said what!?
While I'm busy fighting with Aomine, Kuroko vanished from our eyes and is busy tidying his bag.
"Kuroko?"
"I don't have any problems, so I don't need your help. I'm sorry, but if you're done with me, I have to excuse myself to go home first."
He went quickly and we lost track of his presence.
Finally Aomine and me agreed to give Kuroko time and continue our work tomorrow.
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We went back to watching Kuroko from a distance. Just like his activities yesterday, he went to school, studied and talked with his friends. But there's something a little different after that. Kuroko headed towards the gym and stands in front of the door.
"Is he ...?"
"Yes. I think he decided to go to the game."
Kuroko stands at the gym door for a few minutes.
Hmm? He's turning around? Did he change his mind?
"Kurokochii ~, you came! Come on, the game will begin soon."
And poor Kuroko was dragged into the building by the blonde who just came.
"Poor Tetsu."
I chuckle fter hearing Aomine's comment.
"Yeah, but I guess it's a good thing."
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"How can a basketball team have hair colors like a rainbow like that?"
Without realizing it, I said my comment quite loud.
"Hmph! Someone doesn't have a mirror in his house."
"What do you mean, Ahomine!?"
"You have a hair color like a strawberry, you know?"
"Shut up, blueberry!"
(#for some reason, It looks like a GrimmIchi parody)
Our argument was interrupted by the sound of a whistle. Our attention was immediately drawn back to the match.
Kuroko's team ...
Really great.
I'm speechless. Kuroko entered during the second quarter, and-
What the hell is that!?
I was amazed by Kuroko's ability that Kuroko's teammate called 'misdirection'.
I'm really exited. I watched the game in awe. I wanna stand on the court and play basketball like that too. I feel that familiar feeling again. Because of it, I almost didn't realize the situation around me.
Almost.
How can you focus when someone is looking at you so intensely!?
"Would you stop staring at me and focus on the game Aomine?"
"Nope, you're more interesting."
"You-"
And again, the sound of a whistle stops our argument.
Tch! Lucky bastard! Whistle sounds always save him!
Yes, the end of the match was predictable. Kuroko's team won with a score which is quite far different from their opponent. But ... there is something strange here.
"... Why don't they look happy with their victory?"
Aomine didn't answer my question. He just stared at Kuroko who was preparing to leave the building.
"... they were getting bored."
"What?"
"They feel bored. With the team like that, it's hard to find an opponent who can win against them. They can win easily without great effort and it makes victory something common to them."
Really? Is that what Kuroko and his friends think? Is that what Kuroko meant yesterday?
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"What are you two doing here?"
"Uumm, we-eerr .. I just want to help you Kuroko."
"I told you I didn't have any problems. So please, excuse me."
Kuroko bowed his head to us and intended to go but I grabbed his hand.
"Please give us a sec. We know about you and we've watched you during the day. And we know, there's something that's bothering you. Just ... be honest with us, please?"
Kuroko was staring at me and Aomine. He let go of his hand and sat down in the chair.
"So, what do you want to know?"
Yes! You managed to persuade him, Kagami!
"Is there something you want to say to us?"
Aomine sat next to Kuroko and I follow.
"..."
"We don't want to force you, if you feel that something is bothering you, you can talk to us.
After the three of us were silent for a few moments, Kuroko finally opened his mouth.
"... This is about my teammates."
Aomine and me stared at each other, and we turn back to Kuroko.
"My team ... is a team that is considered as the strongest team in our city, Teikou highschool. Others call us the 'Kiseki no sedai'. We always win against other teams with big score differences."
"Isn't that a good thing?"
"Yes, at first I thought so too. But, after that, my teammates changed. They began to look down at our opponents. They also didn't enjoy the game anymore. Everything seemed so easy."
"..."
"They didn't need me anymore. As you can see, my individual ability to play basketball is bad, but if I'm playing in a team, my ability is useful to help my teammates. But now, they are too busy with their own abilities. I'm no longer useful to them."
Yes, I understand. During my first mission as an angel, everything was so difficult.I have to tried hard to adapt. But, along with my new friends, we live through our jobs well. Now, we've been busy with our own lives. Sometimes, I miss the times when we were working together, and when they depended on me.
I ... feel lonely.
"So, what do you want to do now?"
Aomine's voice broke us from our daze.
"I don't know. "
Kuroko bowed his head while clutching a basketball in his hands. Then I placed my hand on his shoulder.
"You know? Maybe for now, you're bad when you're playing alone. But I'm sure you'll become a great player someday. I saw your eyes when you played with Aomine. Although you lost, you didn't lose your spirit."
I grinned broadly while Kuroko stared at me
"Give it up!"
Our attention was on Aomine who suddenly stood up from the chair.
"What?"
"I said give up. With your ability now, you will not be able to fight your friends."
"Aomine!"
"Do you want to always to be their shadow? If you do, you better stop and forget about basketball."
I stood up and pulled Aomine's hand.
"Why did you say that, Ahomine!?"
"Why do you ask? I'm just telling the truth."
Aomine turned around and pointed toward Kuroko.
"You. Do you want us both to pity you? Do you want us to defend you? Why do you think you're no longer useful for your team?"
"Aomine, shut up!"
Aomine turned around and glared at me while holding my hand.
"You're the one who has to shut up, Taiga!"
"Wha-"
I'm speechless. I was in shock. How dare he tell me to shut up!?
"If you continue to think you are useless and if you don't love basketball anymore, just stop and give up on basketball!"
"Don't listen to him, Kuroko! Listen to me! Don't give up! You must never give up!"
"..."
"You love basketball, right? Go on! Make your own basketball! A basketball which Kuroko's play, Kuroko's basketball."
Kuroko's face looked blank, but we could see emotions in his eyes. He has reached the point of his desperation.
What will you choose Kuroko?
Give up?
Or go on?
Kuroko stood up and leaving the two of us who were stunned.
"Kuroko!"
"Let him go. He will choose his way of life."
I turned around and punched Aomine. I'm really angry right now.
"Why did you say that to him!?"
"What do you expect from me, Taiga? I'm a demon, I'm just doing my job like you."
I'm clutched my hands.
"..."
"..."
"I'm going to win Taiga."
What?
Is that his reason? He wants to win? Just because of that he said something so mean?
"You really want to win, huh?"
"Yes, I really want to win."
I was looking at Aomine with sad eyes. I shook my head, taking out my wings and flew off.
"Do as you please."
Normal POV
Aomine looked in the direction Kagami flew off in, no longer able to see him.
"You never know how much I want to win, Taiga. Maybe I cannot win from you ... "
Aomine bowed his head and smiled sadly.
"And you have no idea how much I want to my wish come true. Right, Taiga?"
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Kagami pov
What am I doing here?
I sat alone on the basketball court where Aomine and Kuroko played basketball yesterday.
Last night, I was going around the city looking for Kuroko, but I didn't find him. Finally, when I went to his house, he was already asleep in his room. The next morning, he went to school as usual and after that he was rushed to the gym.
Somehow, I didn't follow him. I know he already make his choice, and I ... was hesitant to see the results. So, I chose to flee to the court.
A coward, right?
"What are you doing here, Taiga?"
Uuugh, that's Aomine. He landed in front of me and sat down next to me.
"Heh, so you're still angry, huh?"
"..."
"Don't be like that, Taiga. I told you, I was just doing my job as the demon."
"..."
"So, you will keep silent like that?"
"..."
"I'm going to do something that will make you talk."
"..."
"You are asking me to do this, so don't protest later, Bakagami."
"...?"
He smirked while staring at me.
What exactly Did he want to do? I have a bad feeling.
He sat closer to me. Both his hands holding my shoulders and-
Is it just my imagination, oris his face getting closer to my face?
5 inches ...
3inches ...
1 inch ...
What? 1 inch!?
Whoaaaaaa!?
"What are you doing, pervert!?"
I was pushing him hard with all my strength. He fell, but his annoying smirk didn't leave his face.
"See? You're finally talking to me."
"How dare you!"
"Tch! Unfortunately, just a little longer, and I could've kissed you.
Wha-Kiss? He said he wanted to kiss me!?
"You-"
"Aomine-kun. Kagami-kun. "
"Gaaahhh!? Since when haveyou been standing there Kuroko?!"
Kuroko shrugged and smiled at us.
"I've been here since ... ahem... you know?"
Oh my god! Don't tell me ...
Kill me! This is so embarrassing!
"I guess you guys aren't just good friends, it looks like what Aomine-kun said is true."
"No! He's lying! All of this is just a misunderstanding, Ok?"
Kuroko didn't say anything but his eyes said 'I know there must be something between you guys. Oh, and take it easy, I will remain silent.'
"So, what's your decision?"
I realized our initial goal and looked towards Kuroko.
"... I quit from my team."
What? So he gave up?
It looks like this time I'm the one who lost.
"I decided to change my school."
Huh?
"Move?"
"Yes. I've thought about it for a long time before, but I hesitated. After talking with you two, I finally made up my resolve."
"So?"
"I'll move to another school and will be joining that school's basketball team. I'm going to start everything from the beginning. I'll try to be better and ... beat my former teammates."
Kuroko eyes look firm without any doubt at all.
"Does that mean ...?"
"Yes. I won't give up, Kagami-kun. I will never give up on basketball because I love basketball. Thanks to both of you, I realize all of that, thank you very much."
Kuroko then bowed his head to us. Without realizing I was hugging and patting his back.
"No, we just gave you our opinions. It was you who has chosen Kuroko. And you should be proud of yourself."
Kuroko was hugging me back. I could feel his smile on my chest.
"Ahem, don't forget I'm here too, guys."
We both turned around staring at Aomine. I stuck out my tongue to him.
"It seems I win again this time, right Aomine?"
"Shut up, Taiga!"
Aomine scratched his head with annoyed face.
"Win?"
I can see Kuroko's curious face.
"Oh, yes! We both always make a bet each time we get the same target. If he wins and the target get a bad ending, I have to follow his wishes and vice versa."
"So it was like that. I'm so sorry Aomine-kun. "
Kuroko looks apologetic. Aomine patted his head while grinning like a mad man.
"Nah, nevermind. I'm going to beat this guy next time."
"Next time? No! I don't want to get the same task again with you. If I will, I'm not going to let you win."
I glared at him.
"What is your wish Kagami-kun?"
"Hmm? Oh! I usually tell him to buy me Maji burgers."
Why did Kuroko look at me like that? Hey! What's wrong with wanting a free meal?
"And what is your wish, Aomine-kun?"
Aomine was silent. He looked at me with an intense gaze. He put his hand on my chest. He stared blankly. His body was in front of us, but his mind is somewhere else.
"I want his heart."
Kuroko and me were astonished.
"I'll never let you take my heart! I will not die easily, do you hear me, Aomine?!"
After a long silence, Kuroko and Aomine laughed uproariously. Aomine was busy wiping the tears from his eyes and Kuroko was busy covering his mouth.
What? What's so funny? Why does Aomine always laugh at this? Even Kuroko laughed. What are they laughing at?!
"You are very slow, Kagami-kun."
"See? Even you know what I mean, right Tetsu? "
"Yeah, It must hard for you Aomine-kun"
"Sort of."
Why did they ignore me? Since when did Aomine call Kuroko by his first name ? And why are they still holding back their laugh!?
"Can you explain to me what's so funny?!"
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"See you again Kagami-kun, aomine-kun."
"Yeah, you too. Take good care of yourself Tetsu!"
"Don't ever give up on basketball, Ok?"
Kuroko nodded and waved his hand to both of us. We just stood there, watching Kuroko walking away from us. He has chosen his path. He didn't give up and tried to change himself. I was very impressed with all of the targets I've ever met. They go through their despair, and choose to change for the sake of themself and the people around them.
And I ...?
Who am I...?
What exactly is the purpose of my life ...?
My thoughts were interrupted because Aomine was ruffling my hair.
"You are not alone, you know that right?"
Does he can read my tought ?
I'm not alone? Really?
I have Tatsuya, Teppei-senpai, Hyuuga-senpai, Aida-senpai, Chief, and others ...
And I ... have Aomine.
Did I just say Aomine? I cannot believe I also mentioned his name. But somehow, I don't want to fix my words. Everything feels ... right.
"So, what is your wish this time Taiga?"
What is my wish?
Oh, yeah. I won from Aomine again.
Yes. Again.
Actually, there is something that has always bothered me from the start I feel, even though all of our targets always end with a happy ending, everything isn't entirely due to my efforts. I was always tried to give support to them, but instead it were Aomine's harsh words that made the targets change their minds.
"Give it up!"
"I said give up. With yours ability now, you will not be able to fight your friends."
"Why do you ask? I'm just telling the truth."
"Do you want to always to be their shadow? If you do, you better stop and forget about basketball."
"You. Do you want us both pity you? Do you want us to defend you? Why do you think you're no longer on your team?"
"If you continue to think you are useless and if you don't love basketball anymore, stop and give up on basketball!"
Yes. Why am I just realizing this now? All this time, I was the one who lost. Aomine was the one who played a major role in changing the hearts of our targets.
But why?
Why would he do it?
Is he intentionally doing that to me?
"Hey, Taiga. Do you hear me? Are you okay? "
Aomine face looks worried. Heh, for someone who wants 'my heart' he looks concerned to me. (#don't forget that Kagami still doesn't understand the meaning of 'hearts' that Aomine want.)
"I-I want to learn basketball."
"Huh?"
"I want to learn how to play basketball. So I want you to teach me basketball."
Aomine is stunned. His face showed shock and disbelief.
What? What is wrong with my request? I just said I wanted to learn basketball.
Graaabb!?
Huh?
Aomine ... hugged me?
"Yes Taiga, I'll teach you basketball."
What is actually going on? Why did he suddenly become like this? I could feel him shaking through his arms. I don't know what to do. We were silent in that position for a few moments.
"..."
Aomine suddenly whispered in my ear with a deep voice.
"And after I teach you how to play basketball, I'll teach you ... Another thing that is more interesting than basketball, T-A-I-G-A."
Huh?
"Ahomineee, you perverted bastaaaaarrrrddd!?"
Take baaack!
Taaaakeeeee baaaaaccckk!
I take back all the sentimental words that I said before.
I hate this guy.
I really hate Aomine Daiki!
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Uuugh, I made it.
When I'm working on it, I was sleepy he hhe.
Uuuumm..
The truth, at first I wanted to make this story to be a oneshot (^_^")
So, when I finished it just now, I tought... Whether I'll continue this story or end it in two chapters?
Ha ha, I don't know yet, but I really love this pairing #fangirl screaming#
Once again, Thank you for read my story and I hope you guys like it, see ya :)