Wrinkling his nose, Kise shakes his head at the idea of pickled petals. He doesn't mind some pickled food, but petals?

"Aominecchi's still the undefeated one amongst us. Only Kagamicchi and you have taken him down in the last two years." And without Kuroko, could Kagami take Aomine on?

Probably. The only team that was radically different this year from is Rakuzan. The Uncrowned Kings were all major powerhouses. Though Akashi is pleased with two first years of his, who apparently were big deals. Kise didn't pay attention to the middle school teams.

"I'd like it if that was case. But... I also want to go up agaisnt Rakuzan again." He grinned. "Kinda romantic, don't you think?"