"There's a reason why so many dramas are made about the fashion industry; it's rife with it."

Kise hummed. "It'll be very memorable whether or not it's our first date," Kise said. "Photoshoots, the whole thing will be very publicized. It's some charity gala." He shook his head. "Akashicchi does too much for his father."

He knows Akashi better now than ever. Midorima was the only other miracle to probably know Akashi as well. "I'll try to see if I can eke out some time with him before. He just needs to have fun sometimes, like the rest of us. Outside of basketball." He made a face. "And shogi. He tried to teach me once and I sucked at it. I'm beter at go."