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3rd POV - AUTHOR

Seirin and (F/N) watched the game between Kaijo and Fukuda while talking about the history of Teiko, Haizaki, and obviously the game. 

(I'm just really lazy to write about the game so I'll just summarise it and add the important details.) During the start of the game, both teams were already trying to gain momentum.

That said, when Kaijo scored, Fukuda scored. 

Kise copying and Haizaki stealing tricks of their opponent making the crowd shocked and going wild. Kagami turned to the former Teiko students.

"Here's the thing. Just like Ryouta, Haizaki can use any skill he sees. However, with Ryouta, he makes changes for the skill to suit himself. Then, the opponent subconsciously loses their rhythm and cannot use that skill anymore." (F/N) said.

(F/N)'s gaze on the game ahead of them hardens. "Though Haizaki steals them." She started to remember her Teiko days when Kise was introduced to the 1st strings.

*Flashback To The Teiko Years*

"Mine!" Haizaki grabbed a meatball that was on Kuroko's plate. It really pissed Aomine off. 

"IF YOUR HUNGRY, GET AN EXTRA LARGE OR GET ANOTHER PLATE! DON'T GO STEALING PEOPLE'S FOOD!" He yelled.

Kuroko turned around. "I don't mind, Haizaki-kun." The said boy smirked.

"Come on. It's not a big deal. You do it too." Midorima, who was sitting at the table as well, sighed. 

"Also, don't make that noise while chewing. And Murasakibara, hold your chopsticks properly. That's rude." The green haired male said.

Haizaki was pissed off. "Do I have to say this everyday? It's not because I'm hungry. It's because the food on other people's plates looks delicious. Can't help it." He said.

Aomine sat down. 

"I don't go taking people's food when I'm not hungry. Anyways, there's someone who is joining the 1st strings according to Coach (F/N). She said he joined the club 2 weeks ago too." Aomine said.

"He's advancing as fast as us. His name is Kise Ryouta." The male continued. "Oh! I heard of him." The boys nodded.

Haizaki started to zone out. "Kise Ryouta, huh?" Haizaki muttered.

"It's rare for you to know people's names let alone remember them." Haizaki came back to his senses.

"It's just a feeling. Just in case, you know? Sounds like he would do well and sounds like we won't be getting along." Footsteps were then heard.

"Well you better get along with him during practises, games, and when your superiors are around." Everyone turned to see their young coach. 

"I swear, I could hear you when I was lining up to get lunch." She sighed and sat down beside Murasakibara. 

(F/N) started to teach the purple giant beside her to use chopsticks too.

A few days later, Kise challenged Haizaki to a game for a position on the starting line. 

"Huh, what did you say, Ryouta?" Haizaki asked. "I said to have a match with the starting member on the line." Kise said.

"What sort of bs is coming out from a guy that just got in? In the first place, you can't even beat me in practice so what are you thinking?" The grey haired male asked.

Kise smirked. "I plan on beating you right now. Maybe not the other members, but I think I'm ready to take you down." Haizaki smirked. 

"Heh? Don't you know I'm slacking during practice today? It's because Coach (F/N) is not here and is down with a cold. She won't be after my ass, that's why. Fine, I'll give you the game you want."

Everyone was on the sidelines watching the 2 males all nervous and curious at the same time. 

Coach Sanada was distressed as he couldn't get the boys to listen to him, only (F/N) can do that with ease. 

"Akashi, are you gonna let this happen?" Midorima asked. "I'll allow it. I want to see the outcome."

The male coach excused himself and went outside the court to call the younger coach. 

"Moshi moshi? (F/N) speaking." (F/N) spoke in a raspy voice. "I'm sorry for taking up your resting time, (F/N)-san." Coach Sanada replied.

"Oh, it's alright. Is there something wrong?" She asked. "Kise-kun and Haizaki-kun are not listening to me and are about to have a mini match for the starting position. I can't get them to listen to me."

The older coach felt the air around him turn cold. "Alright. Please give me 10 minutes to arrive." The girl said.

"Alright. Thank you, (F/N)-san and I'm sorry again." The coach apologized. "It's fine. See you then, Coach Sanada." 

The phone call ended and he went back inside the gym. It didn't take long for the game to end.

Kise was on his knees while everyone looked at the court. "My, my." Haizaki smirked.

"Well, like I thought. It was kinda too early." Akashi said. "His growth speed is threatening but..." "Shougo-kun~ Are you done with practice?"

Everyone turned to the gym doors. It was a girl with light brown hair that's shoulder length. With a familiar face.

"Oh, my bad. I just got done." The said male said. "Kya! You're all sweaty!" The girl yelled.

"I'll go shower right now. Wanna join?" Haizaki teased. "Oh, geez~" The girl blushed. 

"Eh? Wasn't that..." "Kise's new girlfriend?" The team muttered. "Huh? Ryouta-kun?" The girl looked at her boyfriend.

"Oh, he challenged me to a game and got owed." Haizaki said. "For real? How lame!" The girl yelled. "That's how it is. See ya, Ryouta-kun." 

Just as the boy and his girl companion could leave, the atmosphere got cold.

Just then, the 2nd door to the gym burst open and in came a very angry Coach (L/N) (F/N) walked in. 

"I have to get out of bed to come deal with your asses and you think you can do whatever you want since I wasn't here today. Not only that but you don't listen to Coach Sanada, too? Unbelievable." She said.

Everyone stared at the coach with disbelief and fear in their eyes. 

The young girl has a mask on with a bunch of layers of clothes and slippers. 

"Everyone, and I don't care if you were not involved nor if you are not even a part of the club. You will be doing suicide running until I say you can stop right now around campus." The girl said.

All the 1st string players felt their souls leave their bodies. "Eh~ Even me? I'm not even in the club!" The brown haired girl whined.

Everyone turned to the girl with eyes screaming 'WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU DOING!?' eyes.

 No one has talked back to a pissed off Coach (F/N) before. "Did you now hear what I said before?" Everyone shivered.

"I said I don't care if you are in the club or not. You will be doing it right now until I say to stop. NOW GET STARTED!" She screamed.

Everyone, beside the coaches, ran outside and started to do what they were told before the young coach would have their heads. 

(F/N) then walked into the gym and sat down on the benches with a sigh. "Why did I become their coach, again?" She asked herself.

*End Of Flashback*

Ever since then, the GOMs are afraid of a very pissed off (L/N) (F/N). Anyways, back to the game. Just now, it was the end of the 3rd quarter with Fukuda in the lead, 62-51. 

It seems like Kaijo is in a pickle now. What would they do now? Give up? Keep going? 

Let Haizaki take Kise's title as a GOM or will Kise beat Haizaki for the 1st time ever? We'll have to wait and see.