Unrequited Love?

[yellowcopycat]

Kaijou and Seirin had just had their first practice match, which was shaping up to be a tradition of sorts. This time, Kaijou had gone to Seirin. The gym was nice, newer then Kaijou's but maybe not as big. 

 

He was breathing heavily, but smiling broadly. It always felt good to play, even if it was just a practice match and they weren't going all out. After all, he wanted to keep some of his new tricks up his sleeves, just like he was sure Kagami and Kuroko were hiding some of their new tricks too. This year's match had ended in a draw. Better than last year's practice match, which had ended in Kaijou's loss by two points.  

 

Just thinking about Kuroko made Kise look over to the Seirin team, focusing in on the smaller boy. 

 

For awhile now Kise had realized that he had feelings for Kuroko. Kise had looked up to Kuroko for awhile, but it wasn't really until after the Winter Cup that Kise realized he was probably in love with Kuroko. 

 

He took a towel that one of the first years offered him. "Thanks," he said absently. He scrubbed at his face, his thoughts racing. He had been thinking about Kuroko a lot lately, and seeing him only brought those thoughts back to the surface, only pushed aside when the game had begun. Now with the game over he couldn't focus. The warm glow in his chest that came whenever he thought about Kuroko was back with a vengeance.

 

The Kaijou team was gathering their things and getting ready to board the bus. He told the first year that he'd be along in a bit and began to head over to the Seirin team. 

 

"Kurokocchi~" he called out. No time like the present, he thought. He didn't know if Kuroko would return his feelings, but he was hopeful. The time Kuroko had cheered him on while he went up against Haizaki stood out in his mind. 

 

"Kurokocchi! You got a minute?"

Comments

[misdirects]

He laughs a bit at the picture. Akashi pouting is a rare sight indeed.

I was certain Akashi-kun was almost pro-level. I suppose talent can be hiding in the unexpected places, but a geisha being so good at it makes sense.

[yellowcopycat]

He almost is! It takes a backseat to basketball. He said he's planning on pursuing it after high school.

But you know what they say; there's always someone better.

Yeah, the geisha are very good at keeping our culture alive. She's hinted she competes professionally when she's not doing Geisha work.

Sounds like she's trying to steal my man!! >| !! lmao

Kise sends some more pictures of Kaneha and Akashi playing. Then there's radio silence for an hour.

2/2

[yellowcopycat]

He lost another two times. But I cheered him up! ;)

[misdirects]

He's said before his type is an elegant person and geisha are the definition of elegance. If he weren't gay, I'd say to watch out. :)

Condolences and congratulations in equal measures to taste so much defeat in one day.

[yellowcopycat]

oh no!!! He's bi!! (though with pref for boys, can you blame him tho? He hit puberty around ~us~ and we're a very not-straight, very attractive bunch.

He's only pouting a little still, but he's mostly being a good sport. I think he's found a rival in Kaneha-san

Then there's a picture of a Kaneha preparing them tea and a few other guests. Behind her is a Meiko greeting other guests.

We got invited to her tea ceremony for free (sh, don't tell anyone!) so it all works out.

[misdirects]

Oh, my apologies. I suppose, objectively, all the Miracles were rather attractive.

He is not counting himself in that.

That's very generous of her - though, I imagine Akashi-kun could afford it.

[yellowcopycat]

Kise is aware and is annoyed. But as he didn't explicitly leave himself out, he can't call him out.

Well, he is out of punching range.

We do cover the basics; Midorimacchi and Akashicchi are classically handsome. Momoicchi and I are the pinnacle of feminine and masculine beauty. Aominecchi and Murasakibaracchi are wild and rugged. And Kurokocchi is the cutest of us!

Oh yes, he could, and he's going to leave a donation as a thank you. I think that's how that works? I'm not sure.

[misdirects]

That's cheating, Kise.

A donation is a good idea.

And in quick succession.

Also not cute.

[yellowcopycat]

All is fair when trying to build up your friend's confidence! Especially when he believes it 100%

Yeah, I think so too.

And you are. Even Akashicchi agrees.

Akashi is also interested in making sure Kuroko has a healthy opinion of himself.

[misdirects]

Please don't draw Akashi-kun into this. He is now poisoned by your opinion as his boyfriend.

No guy enjoys being called cute.

He is definitely pouting at his screen. Good thing Kise can't see this!

[yellowcopycat]

That's not true! I like being called cute!

And he's not!!

[misdirects]

You are a rare exception.

He is now also sending a scolding text to Akashi to not back up Kise!!

[yellowcopycat]

(Akashi responds with a He's not wrong.)

Kise doesn't respond for another few hours, as he and Akashi are busy enjoying the tea ceremony and then find other activities to do.

Then it comes to dinner time, and Kise sends a picture of his food; they're having hot pot.

Golden Week food tastes better for some reason.

[misdirects]

Kuroko will remember this betrayal!

It's probably because you're on vacation. It looks good.

He responds with a picture of his own dinner.



I have a feeling I'll be tired of seafood by the end of my trip.

[yellowcopycat]

Yeah, you probably will. Too bad it makes up a lot of Japanese cuisine =P

After that, it's radio silence from him as he and Akashi continue their day together.

[misdirects]

It's especially hard when my grandmother is very excited about her hometown local specialties.

He can't say no to her...

In the morning, at much-too-early-for-vacation 9AM, Kuroko sends this image.

[yellowcopycat]

Kise sleeps through the first notification. It's about eleven when he responds

Aw! They're so cute! I bet they were begging for food.

What are you doing up so early?

[misdirects]

The ferry departs at 8AM. I'm very sleepy.

The next picture he sends is of him dozing on the steps of a shrine, surrounded by cats, a couple loafing on his lap and one perched on his shoulder.

[yellowcopycat]

Aw!! That's adorable!

And he saves it to his photos and makes it the profile pic for Kuroko's number.

What are you doing today?

[misdirects]

I'm stuck on the island until mid-afternoon, so I'll be busy with the cats.

What are you up to with Akashi-kun?

[yellowcopycat]

Akashicchi has some stuff this morning with his student council he's doing via skype, so I'm just hanging out in my pjs in his HUGE bed. I had brunch by his fancy French chef.

After he's done with his stuff we're going horse back riding, and then we're going to a steakhouse.

[misdirects]

So diligent to work even during vacation.

Oh, you'll get to meet Yukimaru. Give a pet from me.

[yellowcopycat]

I think he's addicted to work sometimes lol. He likes to be busy.

I'm excited! Akashicchi says he's a lot bigger than I imagine. I'll be riding one of Yukimaru's stablemates (I'm not sure if that's the right word) Akashicchi said he had one picked out for me. I'll send you pictures!

[misdirects]

It's a good thing you're there to distract him from working the entirety of Golden Week.

Have fun and be careful.

He sends a picture of him with a cat sitting in his lap, helping it raise its paw like a cheering motion.

[yellowcopycat]

Oh, don't worry, I plan to!! >)

Very cute! Where's Nigou btw? Did you leave him a friend?

After that, he's getting dressed for horseback riding. It's a causual ride, but 'causual' in the Akashi household is not causual in the Kise household.

And Akashi insisted that he wear 'proper attire' so he dressed up like he's riding for a show. He sends Kuroko a picture of himself, Akashi, Yukimaru, and another horse that's a pretty gray color.

This is Shirogane! Akashicchi says he's very friendly.

This is followed by a picture from Akashi where Shirogane is nuzzling a laughing Kise.