Kagami lay in bed, devastated.

Was it all a dream? Was Ayame just a spectre that haunted him for a moment? His heart ached; he missed her. He missed everything about her: her scent, her laugh, her smile, the way she smelled, the way she felt in his arms. The memories made his heart hurt even more.

Kagami's phone vibrated and he read the message from Kuroko.

"Don't give up. Think of basketball. Fight for her."

Kagami nodded to himself and sat up. He loved her and he was going to show her that he loved her.