Kise, despite claiming otherwise, is friendlier than most of the miracles. If pressed, he'd say it's because he fakes it better. The truth is he's thawed considerably under Kasamatsu's not-so-tender care and Kuroko and Kagami taking on and beating the entire Generation of Miracles, making them realize they're just humans too.

The idea of a prize perks Kise up some. "Okay, let's go." He takes a breath and steels himself. He realizes he's attached himself to Kuroko and lets go.

"So," he begins as they start down the path. "Akashicchi's a lot more cheerful than he has been. It's kinda weird."