Kise may be able to hear Kuroko quietly chatting on the phone, catching some snippets of "... I didn't mean to...." and "... don't want to hear that from you..."

He snaps his phone shut with a pointed goodbye and a sigh when he realizes the time. He leans over and reaches out to shake the blond's shoulder. "Kise-kun-- it's almost time."

There is an energy present in the crowd now, eagerly awaiting the first burst of fireworks.