Hello! I'm finally back. Sorry for disappearing! I was busy with my school work.
Well here is another chapter after a while! ^^ I hope you will enjoy it. There is nothing much happen yet but hopefully there will be something next chapter ;)
Reviews are welcome. Thank you very much for reading!
Chap 2: The encounter
~ 3 years later ~
For the last 3 years, it was hard for Kuroko, as he had to raise Satsuki himself. Not soon after his wife's death, Kuroko's grandmother passed away because of her health. That was a huge shock for Kuroko, too. Luckily, Satsuki's grandparents adored their grandchild and son-in-law so they take care of Kuroko as their real son. With their help, Kuroko studied to get license to become a real kindergarten teacher. Kuroko is now a kindergarten teacher of Seirin kindergarten. Kuroko's daughter, Kuroko Satsuki, is now 3 years old and a student of Seirin kindergarten. His daughter is the exact image of her late mother with pink silky hair with the most beautiful smile. She has a really bright and cheerful personality that always puts a smile on Kuroko's face. Their day is simple but always full of happiness.
"Satsuki! Wake up! We have to hurry and go to school"
"….zZzZ…"
" Satsuki! Wake up. We'll be late."
"No…. I'm sweepy"
" I made your favorite breakfast: pancake with vanilla whipped cream."
" Reawwy? I'm up. I'm up."
The pink-haired little girl quickly gets out of her bed and runs to the kitchen. As his little angel enjoying her beloved breakfast, Kuroko quickly combs her silky hair and ties them up with a blue bow. Even though Satsuki looks exactly like his wife, but her personality is exactly like him. They enjoy the same things like vanilla, basketball, etc. That's why he adores her so much. After all, she is the treasure of his and his beloved wife.
"Ok, I tied your hair so get change into the dress I already put out after you wash up. Do you need my help?"
" No, daddy. I can do it myself." – Satsuki smiles brightly, as she put the last piece of pancake in her mouth.
"Ok then hurry up. Call me if you need anything." – Kuroko smiles at her before starting to clean up the dishes.
They quickly leave the house, as the principle informs Kuroko about a new student coming to his class today. Their neighbors happily greet them as they walk by. Kuroko might not notice himself but there are always someone try to flirt with him from time to time. Well, luckily, Satsuki is always there to make sure that no one will bother her beloved father. She wants her dad to find someone to love but that person must be suitable for him, meaning the person has to earn the right to pass her first. Satsuki believes that it is her duty to protect her dad instead of her mother.
After a 15-min walk, the Kurokos reach their destination. And greeting them are the two colleagues of Kuroko, Kasamatsu Yukio and Takao Kazunari.
"Morning, Satsuki-chan, Tetsuya!" – Takao greets them with a warm hug.
Takao Kazunari is a good friend of Kuroko. They have known each other from the time when Kuroko was studying to become a kindergarten teacher. Moreover, Takao also has a boyfriend, Midorima Shintarou, who is a pediatrician. The couple has been great friends for Kuroko, since Takao is really attached to Satsuki. Since they can't have a child of their own, the couple always considers Satsuki as their child. And Kuroko is always grateful for their love for Satsuki.
"Morning, Kuroko-kun, Satsuki-chan!" – Kasamatsu chuckles at the warming scenes in front of him.
Kasamatsu Yukio is a veteran kindergarten teacher. He has been a really strict but kind-hearted senpai to both Kuroko and Takao. He always looks out for them. He also has a male lover. He always complains about the guy being too annoying but that is also when he is the happiest. Even though he never said who his lover is, but both Kuroko and Takao knows that the person is definitely Kise Ryouta, the florist of the flower shop across the street. No matter how calm Kuroko is, he has to admit that Kise can be annoying sometimes but he cares deeply for Kasamatsu-senpai.
"Morning, Kazu-sensei, Yukio-sensei!" – Satsuki happily greets her teacher,
" Good morning, Kasamatsu-senpai, Takao-kun. I'm sorry for being a little late today." – Kuroko politely bows to them.
" Geez, we are friends so stop being so formal, Tetsuya."
" It's ok! There's not that much to be done before class. Beside, there will be a new students here today."
" Yes, Riko-san tells me about a student being transfer here due to his parents' work. And he will be here at 8 a.m."
" Daddy! Are we having new friend in class?" – Satsuki excitedly looks at her dad.
" Yes, I think his name is Aomine Daiki. I'll be counting on you be a good friend with him, ok?"
" Ok, I will share my toys with him and we can even play ball together."
" That's great, Satsuki-chan! Why don't you go inside class with Takao-sensei and read a book?" – Takao picks Satsuki up and walks toward the classroom.
" Yay! I want to read Cinderella!"
While Takao and Satsuki being inside classroom, Kuroko and Kasamatsu stand by the gate to welcome their students as well as waiting for the new student.
At 8 a.m sharp, an expensive black car stops in front of Serin kindergarten. Stepping down from the car is an extremely handsome man in suit with a kid following him out.
" Hurry up, Daiki! I don't have time for you to be sulking all day." – the man frowns as the kid refuse to go to class.
" Why do I have to be with those stupid kids? I don't need to go to kindergarten!" – the kid crosses his little arms and refuses to move from the spot.
" Ok, which one do you like? Going to class willingly or I make you go to class?" – the man says cautiously.
And in return, the kid starts to cry loudly, which attracts a lot of attention from people walking by. As the man starting to running out of patient with the whining kid, a blue-headed figure bends down and gently strokes the kid's spiking deep blue hair.
" Hey there! I'm Kuroko Tetsuya. You must be Aomine Daiki, right? The class will be playing basketball today! Do you want to join us?"
" Basketball?" – the kid looks up with his teary eyes.
" Yeah! It will be really fun. Do you want to play with us?"
" Ok, but just for a little bit." – the kid shyly nods.
" Alright, Kasamatsu-sensei will take you inside to play with others. So follow him, ok?" – Kuroko smiles as he wipes away the tears.
As Kasamatsu takes the kid inside, Kuroko officially greets the man.
" Good morning, my name is Kuroko Tetsuya. I will be the teacher in charge of Aomine-kun. It's very nice to meet you." – Kuroko introduces himself.
" Ah, yes. I'm Akashi Seijurou. I'm Aomine's uncle. My sister and her husband are working in America so I will be taking care of him for the time. Please take good care of my nephew." – the man formally introduces himself.
" Of course, I will make sure Aomine-kun to have a great time. Please remember to pick him up at 4:30 p.m. In case you cannot come, please inform us before hand."
" It's better if I give you my phone number. Please call me if anything happens. I have to go now." – the man gives Kuroko a business card before driving away.
Looking at the business card in his hand, Kuroko mumbles again the man's name: " Akashi Seijurou, his hair is also red. What a funny name."
(To be continued)