"Thank you." The corners of Kuroko's lips perk up a bit more at his kind words. "I still have time to think on this. I might try out for the team in university, but..." He can see the writing on the wall. It would be a long and arduous journey. And in the end... "I've been very happy playing basketball with everyone."

His smile looks a little more sly at Kise's revelation. "Oh? Not a bad choice." Spoken as someone who also had a crush on him. "Akashi-kun would make a good boyfriend."