Kuroko no Basket Replace IV: Don't go, Alex!

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A saying goes, "One who has never traveled far away before can never achieve something big."

Travelling far takes effort and bravery. Travelling through foreign land and experiencing different customs is a valuable experience. That's why young adolescents should travel more often-or so the saying says. However, leaving the house without permission is wrong.

That is exactly what happened to these two boys, Kagami Taiga and Himuro Tatsuyo, ten and eleven years old, who went out to play for two days and one night. This is not something that should be encouraged.

After they had explored certain areas in Los Angeles, the two of them were punished by their families. Two months later, Kagami and Himuro followed their basketball coach, Alexandra Garcia-also known as Alex-to an outdoor basketball court.

"Hey, Alex, show me how to spin the ball on your finger!" Kagami asked.

It was after practice and the three of them, as always, sat on the bench to rest.

"Sure. Tatsuya, give me the ball."

"Okay."

Himuro, who was sitting between Kagami and Alex, handed her the ball. Alex took it, placed it on her right index finger and rapidly spun her hand. Using her finger as a fulcrum, the ball started to spin quickly with a 'whoosh.'

"Wow, amazing!"

Kagami stared at the ball with interest. Alex, seeing this, smiled and spun her right hand again, keeping the ball rotating with momentum.

"Taiga really likes this."

"Yes! I've also been practicing, but I haven't been able to get it to spin very well. Do you have any advice?" Kagami asked over Himuro.

"I do, but it's better to do this by yourself. That way, you'll have more of a sense of accomplishment."

"But I want to learn how to do it quickly!"

"Tatsuya, how about you?" Alex turned toward him. "Do you know how to do this?"

"I'm still practicing, but I think I've gotten the hang of it." Himuro laughed happily.

Kagami's face lit up. "Hey! Really?! Tatsuya, you're awesome! You're going to have to show me when we get back!"

"Yes. I'll show you and Alex first."

"I'm looking forward to it." Alex smiled. She held out the ball in her left hand, gave it to Tatsuya, and then stood up.

Suddenly, Himuro frowned, looking down thoughtfully. However, he immediately laughed softly and looked back up at Alex.

"We should practice a little more."

"No. We'll end here today. I have things to do."

"We're done?!" Kagami exclaimed unhappily. Alex patted his head and then left the basketball court.

"Tatsuya, let's play by ourselves then."

Kagami went over to the free throw line but he staggered slightly, almost falling, because Himuro had grabbed his hand.

"What are you doing?!"

Himuro was standing outside the court, staring in the direction Alex had left.

"Taiga, don't you notice it?"

"Huh? Notice what?"Kagami looked confused.

Himuro then told Kagami what had been on his mind for the past few days.

"Alex is probably keeping something from us," Himuro whispered.

pg2

According to Himuro, Alex had been behaving differently.

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