That Pudding Head

🍮 Chapter 2

"Kozume-san, do you have a club in mind?" The boy named Nijimura asked with a small smile. At this point, Kenma was wondering what the black haired ate. The boy was suddenly constantly talking to her.

"Who are you again....?"

"..."

"Kidding"the girl stated with a subtle grin. The boy, Nijimura,was so fun messing with. His reactions never fail to amuse Kenma. Jokes aside, the sudden rise of the club as a topic, conflicted her. Kenma has a feeling what will lead this to.

"Would you be interested in joining the basketball club?"Nijimura asked in a serious tone. Kenma was right after all, it seems that the boy is asking her to be the manager or something. Although this will be beneficial to her since she hasn't joined any club yet. Kenma's hesitating in what she will reply.

She already heard words about the club, their school seems to be a powerhouse. Well that's to be expected at a school like Teikō. Kenma would be lying if she said that she isn't amused at the school's prideful motto.

'Ever-Victorious' which literally translates to 100 battles,100 victories

And a powerhouse means passionate people and Kenma isn't someone to be passionate about something. Wouldn't it be unfair to them for her to join half-heartedly. She doesn't even know a thing about basketball.

The girl didn't even notice a frown forming on her face as she ponders her decision. She opened her mouth to speak but then halted, as if hesitating what to say.

"I'm honored to be asked, Nijimura-san. However I believe that I'm not qualified enough to do so" Kenma stated in monotone with a blank stare. Nijimura sighed as he heard this. In his opinion, the girl has so much potential despite her lack of knowledge about the said sport.

Nijimura has known her since their first year but it seems that Kenma wasn't even aware of his existence. Kenma has always been rational and very analytical. The boy thinks that she would be a big help to the team. Nijimura still thinks so even though there's already a first year who submitted an application.

"I understand Kozume-san...."he stated with a sigh.

Kenma had always been afraid of saying no since thinking of offending someone scares her. She stared at the ground slightly ashamed of disappointing someone. The current situation is making the poor girl quite anxious.

"However..."

She was pulled out from her train of thoughts when the black haired boy suddenly spoke. Kenma raised her head and her gaze met Nijimura's intense gaze.

"I won't take 'no' for an answer" Nijimura stated with a slight smile. Kenma frowned, she doesn't know what to feel about the response. She stared at the unknown entity in front of her with  conflicted eyes.

"What's the point of asking then..."the girl mumbled slightly upset.

Kenma doesn't know why Nijimura seems eager for her to join. She doesn't understand why it had to be her, she's not that special after all. Surely there are other people who would be willing and qualified enough to be their manager.

Nijimura suggested for her to visit the club in order for her to witness the team. It's probably a tactic in order to  convince her to join. She sighed, she's already aware of their skills though, it was the exact reason why she's doubtful of herself.

Kenma just cooperated with the boy, he's not taking a no for an answer anyways. She would be just wasting her time if she tried to reject the offer but nevertheless she can't help but frown at the situation that she was forced into. Nijimura surely made the girl frown so many times today.

When they arrived at the said place. Kenma observed her new surroundings, she expected the place to be nice since this is Teikō but this surely surpassed her expectations. She can't help but be amaze by the school's budget.

As Kenma was too immersed at her own thoughts she didn't notice Nijimura slightly dragging her to a group of people. Imagine her surprise when she snaps out of her thoughts and suddenly has so many people in her field of vision. She sent Nijimura a frown clearly blaming him for it.

"This is...?"

"Kozume Kenma, second year" Kenma stated in monotone with a blank gaze.  She observed them and notice that they were all well built but she can't help but stare intensely at a certain purple haired boy. Kenma was wondering if it's even possible for someone to be that tall. For him to be that tall, his mom must have some high quality milk.

"She's a senior so respect her, she's just her to observe but soon she will join as a manager" Nijimura stated as if it was obvious fact. Kenma frowned hearing this, as she sent a dirty look at the said boy. At this point, She's so confused why the boy really want her to join in the first place.

Kenma blinked in realization when Nijimura's words sunk in. She didn't expect for the boys to be all first year. She stared blankly at the certain purple haired giant, she can't help but wonder if he is even human.

She was once again pulled out from her train of  thoughts when a certain red haired introduced himself. "My name's Akashi Seijūrō,it's a pleasure to meet you"the boy said with a smile. Kenma observed the said boy,unlike the others the boy has an average height. He has spiky,bright red hair befitting his name.

"Likewise"

"Aomine Daiki"a navy blue haired boy said with a grin. Kenma glanced at the said boy. The boy was tall with tan skin and navy blue hair. The color reminds Kenma of a dear friend.

"Midorima Shintaro, a cancer"the boy with dark green haired said. Like before Kenma observed the boy. He's tall but not as tall as the purple haired but nevertheless tall. The green haired has light green eyes with prominent lower lashes and wears black framed glasses. Kenma would be lying if she said that she didn't find the boy pretty. And oddly enough the boy was carrying a stuffed frog.

"What's your zodiac sign-nanodayo?"

"Libra"Kenma responded a little curious as to why he was asking her. Midorima just hummed in response as if content with the answer.

The girl shifted her attention to a certain purple haired boy expecting an introduction but then she notice the boy blatantly staring.

"So small..."the boy mumbled silently but enough to be heard by Kenma and the others. It would take an idiot to not realize that the one being indicated was the pudding head. She frowned clearly offended. She wasn't even that small, she was considered tall for girls her age. Kenma opened her mouth to retaliate.

"Tall people tend to die earlier..."Kenma stated in monotone with a hint of annoyance.

"..."

"Didn't I just said to respect her you idiot!" Nijimura shouted at the purple haired as if scolding a child. The purple haired boy angrily pouted as if sulking for being yelled at. Kenma stared amused at the scene cause the black haired was acting like mother.

"Nevermind him, just be casual to me, I hate that kind of superiorty stuff anyways..." Kenma stated with a sigh.
Surely today is one chaotic day for Kenma.

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