Kuroko tries to put the article out of his mind, because it's a rare occasion where all of his friends can gather in one place and he's the center of attention for once — he soaks up as much of their company as he can and hopes to use this energy to buoy him through future trials.

He looks a little sad when it's time to end the festivities, but nods at Kise. "You know some people say you can 'speak things into existence' - so I'll do my best to manifest this now: nothing will happen and it ends up being entirely uneventful."

It's a nice wish.