WORDS BETWEEN - - MEANS THOUGHTS
WORDS IN BOLD MEANS ENGLISH

Today was the day where Kuroko would be showing off his skills to the world. 

The entire Teiko 1st string were walking through the crowd and onlookers stared at them. 

"Someone better hold me back before I wrap my hands around Haizaki and choke him to death." (F/N) said with malice.

Nijimura quickly patted the young coach's head. "Did someone get in contact with him?" He asked.

"Not yet." The boys shook their heads. "Damn it." The older boy cursed. "Is choking him enough?" (F/N) asked. "Coach (F/N), please don't." The boys begged.

"There are some teams we haven't played yet, they don't look strong." Momoi stated. "Murasakibara, stop eating." The green haired boy said. (F/N) looked back. 

"Still, don't look down on them." She said. "But you know, it doesn't look like there should be any problems for us freshmans. Don't be so tight, Tetsu!" Aomine smiled.

"Eh, did you say something?" Kuroko was confused as he was zoning out.

"I said relax. Get a hold of yourself. You passed the test even with one shot right?" The taller boy smiled.

"I was prepared for it. The 3rd strings had matches but I stayed at the side. Now I got a uniform and am on the bench. T-this is my first t-time in a match." Kuroko started to trail off.

Aomine flinched. "Don't stutter. Wait, seriously!?" The boy asked. "Seriously, don't drag us down." "Really." The boys sighed.

(F/N) hearing their conversation couldn't help but get nervous for Kuroko. 

Just then, Akashi's phone rang. The said boy took it out and gave it to the captain. "It's Haizaki." He said. 

(F/N), hearing the name, was about to grab the phone when Nijimura gave (F/N) to Akashi to hold onto. 

"HAIZAKI! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU!?" The captain shouted. "Sup. Sorry, I caught a cold." The younger male replied. "WHAT!? A COLD!?"

"A cold, my ass." (F/N) whispered. "Coach..." Akashi started. "No seriously, I've got a high fever and a cough too..." The call ended there. 

"He slept in and was faking being sick. Punish him later, Akashi." Nijimura told the male.

"I understand." He nodded. "I CAN DO IT, CAPTAIN! I'M GONNA KILL HIM!" (F/N) shouted. "Coach, please calm down." Akashi said. "I AM CALM!" 

They all entered the changing rooms and started to talk. 

"Since Haizaki is not here, there will be a change in starting members. They would be Akashi, Aomine, Midorima, Murasakibara, and Kuroko. That's it." Coach Sanada concluded.

(F/N) saw Kuroko's spirit leave his body and started to pray. "Oh God." She started to pray.

"C-coach, have faith." Once the game started, not even seconds passed and Kuroko landed on his face from nervousness. 

Everyone was shocked. He was subbed out and Coach Sanada took care of the poor boy. 

"We've got no choice, the club is counting on you, Nijimura." The man said. "Of course." And subbed into the court went Nijimura Shuzo.

Since the captain entered the game, the score started to go up rapidly. "Senpai is really amazing." (F/N) smiled.

After the 3rd quarter was over, Coach Sanada looked over at Kuroko. "Has your nosebleed stopped?" He asked. "Yes." Kuroko nodded. "(F/N)-san." He called out. "Of course." 

Kuroko was subbed back into the game but his misdirections were not synchronising with the team. 

It was the end of the 4th quarter. Teiko still had one more game left but they needed the food to replenish.

The team sat down outside on a bench. Aomine opened his bento just to look dead right after. 

"Mine-chin, what's that?" The purple haired boy asked. "My bento was made by Satsuki." Aomine replied.

"Huh, that's cool." The giant looked away. "You want it?" The dark haired boy asked. "Thanks for the offer but no thank you." Murasakibara was disgusted.

"I'm going to head over to the convenience store." Aomine stood up. "Don't take too long." Midorima told the boy.

Aomine walked past Kuroko and ruffled his hair. "Cheer up. There's still one more game. You can show the world next time." He smiled. "Aomine-kun. You're right. I'll try." Kuroko smiled.

POV - AOMINE DAIKI

I was walking when I saw Coach (F/N), Coach Sanada, and Captain talking. As I walked closer I heard something. 

"There won't be another chance. I saw all I needed in the match. Just as I thought, he's no good. Demote him." Coach Sanada said.

I couldn't just stand there and do nothing so I proposed that if Tetsu gets demoted, I'll get demoted too. 

Once the conversation was over, I realised that I didn't have my wallet and there was not much time.

Tetsu then came and gave it to me, along with a jumpscare. But I noticed that he was down so I realised that he heard the talk but I cheered him up. 

Coach (F/N) spoke up. "Did you guys finish eating lunch?" She asked. "Yes, I did." Everyone nodded.

"Er... I didn't." I raised my head slightly. She grabbed my ear and twisted it. 

"Daiki! You should eat!" She shouted. "Eating Satsuki's food is like wanting me to not play." I explained.

"Huh?" She looked at me confused. "Come and look at the bento she made me." I showed her and she looked dead too but at least it made Tetsu laugh.

"How about you eat my bento? I'm not playing so I don't need it." She proposed. "Can I see it?" I just wanted to be cautious. 

"If you're lumping me and Satsuki's cooking together, I'm warning you." She gave me her bento that was neatly wrapped up as we walked closer to where the rest were. 

I opened it and oh my. It smelt delicious. I took a bite and wanted to cry. It was just so good. I continued to eat it up.

POV - (L/N) (F/N)

My thoughts were all over the place after the convo with Coach and Captain. -There is something that I'm missing.- 

I replayed the game that happened in my head. The game was at a fast pace and Tetsuya said that he was dragging his feets. -Dragging feets equals you being slow. Got it.- 

I walked up to Seijiro. "It's because Tetsuya was slower than the rest of the team. Also, a lot of attention was on him." I explained. "Ya. I thought of that too."

We were all sitting on the bench when I noticed Nijimura-senpai was not here. "Where's Captain?" I asked. "He should be here." Coach said.

And there can the captain with... HAIZAKI! "Hey, I brought him. Go on, greet everyone." He told the boy.

"Y-yo." Haizaki was beaten up real bad. "H-Haizaki, what happened to your face!?" The boys shouted.

"Someone in the 2nd string saw him hanging out at an arcade near here so I went to get him. He was in perfect condition." Captain explained.

I stomped closer to the beated up boy. "Haizaki Shougo. Do you have a death wish?" I asked. I felt many arms wrap around me. 

"His uniform." A boy handed it to Nijimura-senpai. "Thanks. Get him dressed." He told him. "Calm down." I sat down and closed my eyes. 

"Seijuro. You know what to do." I told the boy. "Right." The redhead nodded.

"The starting members would be Akashi, Midorima, Aomine, Murasakubara, and Haizaki. Get out there!" Coach Sanada said.

Tetsuya sat beside me. "And Kuroko, you'll play the 2nd half, ok?" The coach asked. "Understood." Tetsuya nodded. "Calm down, Tetsuya." 

I felt him nodding with my eyes closed. I opened them up and the game started though I noticed that they were sluggish. 

"In the end, it comes down to stamina. Now that they are playing the second game, they don't have the energy." Satsuki stated. "Haizaki is slow because of Nijimura-senpai." I sighed.

I saw the said boy flinch from the corner of my eye. "Satsuki, please remind me to do some stamina training." I told the girl. "Got it." She nodded.

When the 2nd half was about to begin, Tetsuya went out and I know Seijuro told him to add more strength and speed. -Show Coach Sanada what you truly are, Tetsuya.- 

As we watched the game, his performance was way better than before. The game ended up in our favour. I smiled.