"I didn't tell you to take away from what you're feeling," Kise clarified. "I've wanted to tell you for awhile, but like I said before, it's not just my story, it's Mihoshi-nee's too."

He leaned back. "It felt good to tell it. I haven't told anyone. I remember there was report about it, but it was years before middle school. So know one else knows. Well, the adults might, but they never brought it up to me." He brought his drink to his mouth and took a sip. "And whoever my sisters have told, but we're a tight lipped bunch. Dad's the most social. Mom, me, and my sisters, we're more reserved around people we don't know."

He looked at Kuroko. "I love you, Kurokocchi. You're one of the most important people in my life," he said, his cheeks turning a little pink at the admission. But he couldn't not say it. And there were many types of love, Kuroko didn't have to know it wasn't just platonic love Kise felt for him. "So I wanted you to know this about me."