~PROLOGUE~


It has been three years since Winter Cup wherein Seirin High School Basketball Club became the champion and two years since all Kiseki no Sedai were gathered to play against Jabberwock's last game. In their third year, Seirin were not able to win the Inter High Championship Game against Kaijou as Kise became the MVP due to his perfect copy and the fact that he can now enter the Zone, just like the rest of Kiseki no Sedai and Kagami and the fact that Kagami is now playing in the US as a NBA player but regardless of the loss, Seirin remained in the top 4 during Winter Cup, along with Rakuzan and Touou being the 2nd and 4th place.

After retiring from the team, everyone from Kiseki no Sedai would get together to play three on three as their bonding time. They remain friends and help each other whenever they can, even helping their respective team from time to time.

After graduating from High School, everyone went on their separate ways and achieved their respective paths towards their future. Akashi Seijuurou, went to study at T-University as a Economics student and there, he was reunited with his former Rakuzan teammate Mayuzumi Chihiro and shockingly, his former Captain from Teiko Middle School, Nijimura Shuuzou, who smacked Akashi's head; Midorima Shintarou, who went to study at the same University but he was in the Medicine department; Aomine Daiki, was scouted before he graduated and now is playing Basketball for his university team in Osaka; Murasakibara Atsushi pursued his dream as a patisserie by studying at one of the famous vocational school for said field; Kuroko Tetsuya, went to Kobe and studied teaching for children; Last but not the least, Kise Ryouta, remained his occupation as a model and currently a university student for Aeronautics in Kanagawa.

Currently, Kise Ryouta is being interviewed at the red carpet for a fashion week that was held in Tokyo, surrounded by fans- majority girls.

"Kise-kun, we heard you are majoring in Aeronautics. Are you planning to become a pilot?!"

"Kise-kun, marry me!"

"Kise-kun, we go to the same school!"

"What about your modeling career?!"

"Are you planning to retire?"

"Stupid reporters, what nonsense are you saying?!"

"Kise will never leave modeling!"

The fans are being kind of overbearing and Kise is glad that the security is currently preventing them from approaching him.

A security later appeared and guided Kise as the event would be starting soon.

Hence the reporters and fans sighed, failing to even get an answer from the 20-year-old model.

Once Kise was inside the dressing room, his manager gave him details on what to do, where he will enter and when he will enter.

"Manager-cchi, give me a break. I know what to do. You told me that during the ride." Kise complained.

"You are an idiot, Kise! Like you can remember what I have said earlier." His manager whacked him on the head.

"Itai!" Kise complained as crocodile tears appeared at the corner of both of his eyes.

"I did not even tell you that at the end of the show, you will be revealing about your status as a model."

"Eh?"

"Your studies are more hectic; you need to prioritize them. But of course, you will still be modeling but only for cover shoots. As for events such as this, the agency will not accept offers regarding fashion shows. Tonight, will be your last act for this fashion show and will walk at the end."

"I understand."

"But if they ask about your love life, especially with Asane-san, you better deny your relationship."

"I told you already, Miya-cchi is only a classmate ever since middle school."

"I do understand that, but the media and fans are not convinced. You better think of something that can stopped interrogating from that matter."

"Well, that will be hard, but I'll do my best-ssu!" Kise grinned as he gave a thumbs up to his manager.

His manager's only reaction was face palmed.

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-At the same time: T-University-

Most of the students are in their classes but there are some that are having their break time, this includes a certain red-haired, who is sitting at the cafeteria with a book in his hand and a laptop placed on the table.

"It seems that the fashion show is not yet starting, Akashi." Akashi smiled at hearing that unique voice from his former teammate but did not look up from the book he was reading.

"It's surprising to see you here, Midorima. Your department is pretty much far from here." Akashi said, with a hint of amusement in his voice.

"You gave my number to Nijimura-san, didn't you? Nijimura-san told me to come here. He hasn't seen me ever since Teiko days."

"I gave all your numbers to him, including Kuroko. Nijimura-san was amazed that Kuroko defeated me during our first year in high school, especially in his way of play. A team play basketball, like how all of us have wished at some point."

"It did happen, with our match against Jabberwocks." Midorima said as he pulled a chair to sit down beside Akashi.

Akashi smiled, "You are right."

It was silent between them as they both waited for the fashion show to start, watching live streaming.

"The fashion show must be quite something if there is a live streaming for this."

"Hmm… according to the agency, Kise will be announcing something. You can see other students waiting for the show too." Akashi stated as he placed a bookmark between pages of the book he was reading.

Midorima adjusted his glasses as he glanced around the cafeteria, noticing that Akashi was right.

"Was Kise really this famous? To the point that even the medical students are waiting for his fashion show?"

"Yes. It is quite fascinating that the only people who knows what he was like is us, former Generation of Miracles." Akashi smiled as he noticed Nijimura and Mayuzumi walking towards them. Midorima nodded his head in acknowledgement to the two seniors as they sat down on the empty seats, facing their juniors.

"It's been a while, Midorima. Are you also here for Kise's fashion show?" Nijimura asked.

"No, I'm just here because you wanted me to join you during your break time. I am not that curious about Kise." Midorima immediately denied it.

"Midorima, Takao-kun will laugh at you for still being a tsundere as how he puts it." Akashi smiled in amusement.

"Shut up, Akashi!" Midorima exclaimed as his face turned slightly pink before looking at Nijimura in surprise.
"But I never knew you knew Kise, Nijimura-san. You left the club after making Akashi captain though."

"I met him once with Akashi. I also smacked him but more lightly. And you two never changed but I am glad that you guys are all good now. I saw everything back in your last year of middle school. That game is something that I do not want to see again. I already smacked Akashi's head for that, but I still need to beat you Midorima, and the others for that crap." Nijimura reprimanded both his juniors.

"Nijimura-senpai, you still are a mother-hen, what would your girlfriend do if she sees you like this?" Akashi said in a teasing tone but there's a hint of warmth along with it.

"Captain Nijimura will always be our captain." Midorima stated with sincere honesty.

Nijimura sneered at this, to hide his embarrassment.

Mayuzumi smiled, "Nijimura-san, you should thank Kuroko for making them lose and see what they did not see before then."

"Ah, Kuroko. That guy, I don't have his number. And is he still as sneaky as before?" Nijimura asked Akashi and Midorima.

"From what I heard, he was supposed to meet Aomine, Momoi, and Kagami Taiga, who just arrived from the US, here in Tokyo. I think it has something to do with a reunion with both former Seirin and Touou and will be having a match." Midorima informed.

"Oh? That's interesting. That would be fun, It's sad that we were not there to see it." Akashi said as he checked his laptop for updates on the fashion show.

"Momoi did say they will watch Kise's fashion show before they play, so all of them will be at Kagami's place."

"How do you even know that Midorima? You never answered Momoi's call unless it's important." Nijimura recalled a time back in middle school where Midorima exclaimed that he will never pick up the phone unless it was important. He recalled that Momoi, Aomine and Kise, sometimes with Murasakibara and Kuroko annoyed Midorima as the green-haired teen was easy to tease and all those cute antics of his.

Midorima flushed slightly when his former captain remembered a nostalgic memory before showing his phone to them, all text messages from Momoi, being shown,

Akashi smirked, "As expected from Momoi. But why didn't she inform me as well?"

"She knows that you are busy and that you are with me, so that may be the reason."

Both Nijimura and Mayuzumi chuckled as they saw the fashion show was about to start from Akashi's laptop.

Akashi chuckled and agreed with Midorima's statement.

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-At the same time, Kagami's Apartment-

"Kagami-kun, thank you for letting us stay despite you just returned from the US." Kuroko said as he placed his bag on the ground and sat down on the new sofa that Kagami brought.

"No worries, I am also curious about the fashion show." Kagami smirked as he went to the kitchen to prepare some food for his guests.

"Kise being surrounded by all the girls. Damn." Aomine lazily sat down on the same sofa as Kuroko and put his one foot on the center table.

"Dai-chan!" Momoi crossed her arms as she glared at Aomine.

"Aomine-kun, you are being so crude." Kuroko commented as he looked at Aomine with the same blank look.

"Oh, shut it, Tetsu!" Aomine complained.

"You never change, Aomine." Kagami laughed at their antics.

The doorbell rang and Kagami asked Momoi, who was near the door, to open it. Momoi complied and opened the door, to see former players of both teams, Seirin and Touou

"Whaa? It's the whole pack!" Hyuuga exclaimed when he entered Kagami's apartment.

"So this is where Kagami lives? He lives in a nice place. Aren't you jealous, Wakamatsu?" Imayoshi smiled as both he and the other former key players of Touou came in.

"I brought some desserts!" Riko smiled as she showed 2 bags of cake from a famous cake shop in Akita.

"Desserts taste like deserts." Izuki sat down on the sofa beside Kuroko.

"Izuki, you lost your touch in puns." Koganei sat down on the white carpeted floor along with Mitobe, Fukuda and Kawahara. The other Touou members also followed their actions. Some members sat down on the floor, and some sat down the sofa. Luckily, the sofa Kagami bought is big for everyone.

"It's been a while, senpai-tachi." Kuroko smiled as he greeted his senpais.

"Kuroko, we are all in college now. We are no longer your senpai." Hyuuga reprimanded.

"I understand, Hyuuga-sen- I mean Hyuuga-san." Kuroko smiled.

"I've been wondering for a while though, where's Furihata-kun?" Riko asked as she noticed that the former Point Guard is not present.

"…." Riko, and the other seniors noticed the gloomy atmosphere.

"Uh… did something happened to your former captain?" Sakurai asked as he and his other former Touou teammates noticed such an atmosphere.

"No, he just had to do something. So, he won't be able to come." Kuroko responded with a small smile.

"I see. It's a bit unfortunate as Kiyoshi will be here as well." Riko sighed as brought the cakes on the counter.

"Kiyoshi-senpai? I did come back here in Japan with him. He's staying in the guest room." Kagami said as he placed plates full of different cuisines on the center table, making former players of Touou look at the food presentation in awe.

"Did you really make this, Kagami?" Wakamatsu asked Kagami, who nodded his head as he placed another plate with assistance from Kuroko, who placed bowls full of rice on the center table.

"Eh? Kiyoshi is staying here. Then where is he?" Hyuuga asked Kagami.

"He said he will visit his grandparents. He will be back in a few minutes. According to what he said before he left."

"Can't be helped then. Let's turn on the TV and see Kise's fashion show!" Riko exclaimed as she sat down on the floor, a remote control in her hand and pressed the "on" button.

"I agree, Riko-san!" Momoi seconded as she too, sat down beside her.

'These girls…' All the boys in the room thought the same, except Aomine and Kuroko.

"Wait, if there's an interview then does that mean that Kise will be retiring from modeling?" Wakamatsu asked after a few seconds.

"There's a possibility. Kise's an Aeronautics student, after all. There will be lots of trainings and the like." Aomine yawned as he answered.

"Those poor girls will cry if that was the case." Imayoshi grinned.

"I heard from Akashi-kun that Kise-kun planned to retire once he enters university." Kuroko said as he recalled a conversation he had with Akashi on the phone.

"Why would Akashi inform you about that, Tetsu? It's not like you care before."

"Wow, you're really stupid, Ahomine." Kagami commented as he sat down on the couch beside Kuroko.

"What do you mean by that, Bakagami?" Aomine scowled at his rival.

"Kagami-kun…" Kuroko looked at Kagami, which made Kagami raised his hands in a surrender kind.

"My bad. Anyway, let's leave it at that, it's starting now." Kagami said as everyone turned their attention to the TV screen.

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-At the same time, Maji's Burger-

"Kasamatsu, it's rare for you to watch Kise's event." Moriyama placed their order on the table where both he and Kasamatsu sat at. Kasamatsu on the other hand, was focused on his laptop. Apparently, waiting for Kise's event to start.

"Not like I want to, but Kise bothered me with his calls every night to watch this." Kasamatsu responded with his usual cool tone but with a hint of irritation.

Moriyama laughed at this as he sat down.

"Kobori will be late. He has to pass something to his professor." Kasamatsu informed Moriyama as he grabbed a hamburger, unwrapped them and took a bite.

"Hayakawa and the others won't be able to join us. Something about university projects and all that." Moriyama said as he grabbed his share and started to eat.

"Oh? That's some character development." Kasamatsu said as he looked at his laptop for updates.

"I still envy Kise though. Having rumors between him and the actress, Asana Miyako. I wonder if he will reveal that he is dating her." Moriyama said, placing his chin on his palm, wondering.

"You do realize that Kise is not interested in girls, right?" Kasamatsu looked at Moriyama, his left eyebrow raised in question.

"Oh yeah… wait, what?" Moriyama looked at Kasamatsu, shocked at the newfound revelation.

"You didn't know? Kise must trust me a lot then." Kasamatsu smirked, a bit proud that Kise trusted him a lot.

"You must have threatened him, you brute!" Moriyama pointed his finger at Kasamatsu, accusingly.

"What the hell, Moriyama?" Kasamatsu raised his voice, for being wrongly accused by his best friend.

The two of them argued for a while until Kobori arrived, coincidentally, the show was going to start.

Kasamatsu, Kobori and Moriyama went silent as they watched the live streaming.

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-At the same time, Murasakibara and Himuro's apartment-

"Muro-chin, do we really have to watch Kise-chin's show?" Murasakibara asked as he slouched on the couch, eating a slice of blueberry cheesecake as he stared at the smart television that they have in their apartment.

"I know you are bored, Atsushi but aren't you also interested in his interview?" Himuro asked as he placed a mug of hot chocolate on the coffee table, for Murasakibara, as he sat down beside the giant.

"Aka-chin did say that it would be interesting, but I am more curious about Miyako-chin." Murasakibara said as he placed his head on Himuro's shoulder.

"Asane Miyako… isn't she the youngest actress who won Best Supporting Actress for the film "My Fiancée?" Himuro asked as he looked at Murasakibara.

"Hmmm." Murasakibara hummed in agreement.

"I see… how do you know her? You seem familiar with her, Atsushi?"

"She was a student from Teiko like us, Muro-chin. And she was the closest to Aka-chin and Mido-chin. Haizaki did hit on her but was met with a punch. All I know after Teiko was she attended Kaijo with Kise-chin."

"Oh? She must be close to Kise-kun, if that was the case."

"Saa…Muro-chin, it's starting now."

Both Himuro and Murasakibara focused on the live coverage of the fashion show.

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-Fashion Show, Tokyo, Japan-

Kise was getting ready to be on the runway. He was instructed to wear three types of clothing during the show then he would be walking at the end of the show. According to his manager, they will be having an interview after that.

When it was his cue to make the walk, he flawlessly walked on the runway, despite the need to have a poker face, his elegant way of walking, made him stand out among the crowd. He could hear his fans screaming at the top of their lungs, made him almost wink at them but refrained from doing so. Once he was in the center aisle, he did some poses that made everyone swoon before walking back. Afterwards, all the models, including Kise, appeared one after another and made the grand final bow. Audiences and fans alike made a round of applause at the venue.

It was a successful fashion show.

Once Kise sat down on the couch in the dressing room, his manager congratulated him and said that he should take a rest before heading to the interview.

Kise nodded his head before getting a few minutes rest.

After a few minutes, Kise was ready to go to the venue, wherein the press has been waiting for his arrival.

Once Kise greeted everyone, he sat down at the center, with some of his colleagues sitting beside him. He looked at his manager to the side, who waved at him.

And the interview started.

One of the presses, congratulated Kise and the other models for the success of the fashion show, which they were all grateful. The question started from how they felt about the show or how did they prepared and all that jazz, which all the models answered with confidence.

After a while, it was now a question-and-answer portion per individual. They started with a question for the model on Kise's left, like his age, status, and current situation and all that. The same goes for the model on his right. However, when it was Kise's turn, most of the press within the vicinity wanted to ask him questions. It was not like they were more interested in Kise, but they were more curious about the rumors circulating around him, like his dating status with a famous actress and that he would be retiring the modeling career.

Once the press has calmed down. The facilitator of the interview decided to call one journalist per newspaper/news/magazine company.

"Hello Kise-kun, I'm Reporter Hayazawa Katou from Tokyo TV Station. I have two questions, if it is alright. First, what are your thoughts about today's fashion show? We all know that you are a versatile model, even during your middle school years. My second question is, is it true that you will be retiring from modeling?"

"Hello, Hayazawa-san. Thank you for asking wonderful questions. For your first question, it was thrilling to say the least. Everyone, fellow models, staff members and even the fashion designers are all accommodating. It would not be a successful show if it wasn't for them. As for your second question…"

Kise smiled softly before continuing.

"Yes, it is true. I will be retiring from modeling and that today is my last day as Model Kise Ryouta."

When they heard his answer, many of his fans, that were in the vicinity, were sad at the news.

"May we all ask the reason for the decision, Kise-kun?" the reporter asked.

"It is because I will be focusing on my studies as an Aeronautics student. I knew that it would not be easy for me to study the program while doing a part-time job as a model. I had to make a sacrifice. Hence, I made the decision." Kise responded with confidence.

"I see. Thank you so much for answering my questions, Kise-kun." Reporter Hayazawa sat down as the facilitator called another reporter.

"Good day, Kise-san. I am Himura from H Magazine. I would like to ask two questions as well. First, it is regarding the rumors of dating Actress Asane Miyako-san. Many people have been wondering if that rumor is true. Second, as there have been pictures of you two together multiple times outside. We all know that you two have different professions. And we both know you two are private people, but we would like to know about your relationship. That is all from me."

"Thank you, Himura-kun? As the question is pretty much the same, and the rumor has been going on for years. I think I need to address that issue, so that it will not affect Asane-san's career. Anyway, my answer is no. Asane-san and I are not in relationship or any form of romantic involvement. Asane-san was my fellow classmate during my middle school days and Kaijo days, so we are close. Since we both are in the same industry. Well, not quite. We became closer. Asane-san is a good friend, not only to me but to majority of my friends. Besides, the reason you see me with her is not what you all think. She is just helping me with something." Kise answered as he sheepishly smiled and scratched his temple with his forefinger.

"May we ask what it is? If you do not mind, Kise-san."

"Ah. It's because…"

The answer that Kise gave made the press and even fans in the vicinity, shocked. Not only them but also his manager, the event facilitator, and his fellow models, who stared at him, flabbergasted.

After a long silence, fans cried out in despair as the press proceeded to make a scoop at the revelation.

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-At the same time: T-University-

Midorima was speechless when he heard Kise's answer in the interview.

"That Kise…what nonsense is he spouting now?"

"Oh? That is interesting. Never knew him to be so secretive." Nijimura was not that surprised, but he was amused.

"He doesn't look like someone to be keeping secrets. Though, if that was the case, Midorima-kun and Akashi should know about this." Mayuzumi said as he looked at Midorima, whose jaw dropped, and eyeglasses cracked then to Akashi, who was silent.

"I must say, I am saddened that he did not tell us about it. Though, there must be a reason to it." Akashi said after a while.

"But aren't you glad that it's not Miyako?" Nijimura asked Akashi, who looked at him, surprised.

"Miyako's preference is none of my concern. Additionally, Miyako is the type of person who is not prioritizing relationships yet."

"That's true. But if Kise is revealing this, what about…?" Midorima wonders as Akashi looks at him with realization hit swimming in his red hue eyes.

Mayuzumi and Nijimura stared at their companions with brows raising in wonder.

"That is quite a problem, Midorima."

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- At the same time, Maji's Burger -

Kasamatsu spat out the drink he was currently drinking at Moriyama, who screamed at him in disgust. Kobori assisted Moriyama by giving him a handkerchief.

"That was disgusting, Kasamatsu, like what the hell?" Moriyama wiped his hair with the handkerchief that Kobori gave him.

"Sorry Moriyama." Kasamatsu apologized as he wiped his lips with tissue.

"I must admit, I didn't expect Kise to reveal something like that." Kobori said as he stared at Kasamatsu's laptop.

"That Kise… what the hell was he thinking?" Kasamatsu face palmed on this.

"I'm sure Kise has his reasons. Being paired up with a famous actress, does leave an impact on his career." Kobori reasoned out.

"And what he said, doesn't?"

Kobori and Moriyama thought for a bit before responding, "Good point."

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-At the same time, Murasakibara and Himuro's apartment-

"Kise-kun is quite bold. I thought he likes Kuroko-kun?" Himuro asked Murasakibara as he stared at the television, in wonder.

"Kise-chin is an idiot. Kuro-chin must be annoyed now." Murasakibara said as he munched on his Maiubo snack.

"I wonder what's his reaction at this time."

"Saa…"

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-At the same time, Kagami's Apartment-

Izuki, Hyuuga, Koganei, Wakamatsu, Fukuda, Kawahara and Mitobe were staring at the screen, surprised.

Imayoshi let out an amused laugh.

Momoi and Riko were having their moments at the revelation.

Sakurai kept on apologizing.

Aomine was gaping like a fish, not expecting such a thing.

Kiyoshi, who just returned and heard the statement from Kise, smiled, quite happy.

Kagami sweat dropped at this as he looked on his side, checking Kuroko's expression, which made him shiver in fear.

Kuroko was not amused at the revelation and was wearing an unreadable expression.

Kagami sighed at this before muttering something to himself.

"I did not come back home from the US, for this crap."

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"…I have a Fiancée and will be getting married once I graduated in University as a Pilot."