KBasketball one-shots

A. Daiki 、Anything to Win

Akira-shot

Nothing dropped inhibitions more than the relaxing nature of a hot spring. You could already feel the heated water massaging your aching bones after a grueling practice. It was only natural since your coach had plans dead set on the Winter Cup championship, and you and your team were no different with the intention of dominating your former teammates.

Especially one in particular.

Your feet pitter patter until stopping out of courtesy at the edge of the spring.

"Mind if I join you?" You asked.

"Not at all," the only girl in the spring said, not sparing a glance.

The water shifts around as you submerge yourself and while you were completely satisfied with silence, it was hard to keep quiet after catching a glimpse of her face.

"My, what a small world.. It's you." The coach of Seirin. "Riko Aida, was it?"

She opens her previously closed eyes at the mention of her name, and they enlarged at the sight of you as if you were a phantom that suddenly appeared. "Akira Shirogane.. What're you doing here?"

"Same reason as you; to catch a bath and relax right before the big games," you spoke leisurely, then slowly started to grow a lax smile. "That reminds me. Congratulations on making it to the Winter Cup finals. This is your first one, isn't it, Seiren?"

"Thank you," Riko responded measuredly. "And you should show more respect to your upperclassmen, even if we are opponents."

Some commotion can be heard on the men's side of the spring, which catches your attention. "I'm sure your team agrees with you."

"Sannoh Kogyo High. They're here too?"

"No, this is a personal excursion." You thought for a moment. "I'd like you to relay a message to Kuroko, if possible."

Her eyes bulged in anticipation.

"Unfortunately for him, I'll be the one to beat Aomine. I'm sure he's been looking forward to it and working hard to perfect his drives and misdirection, but Aomine is my tyrant to conquer."

Riko frowned and turned more towards you. "So you are cocky like the rest of them. Don't speak like you're so sure when the first round matchups have yet to be released." She continued passionately, "and don't think I don't hear what you're saying. You'll be the one to defeat Aomine? We're not out of the running just yet! You'll have to get through Seiren!"

You smiled kindly, but Riko's resolve only hardened. "It seems like you don't know after all, but I do admire your spirit."

"What're you talking about?" Riko didn't like how you spoke; as if you knew something she didn't. Like you were talking down on her.

A small smirk began to surface until another voice added itself.

"Araaa, It's so lively in here." The third guest had her cherry blossom hair pulled back into an elegant bun to avoid getting her hair wet. "It's been a while, Aki-chan. Oh, and how could I forget the itty bitty Riko-chan."

"Satsuki," your eyebrows raised in slight amusement.

Quicker than expected...

"Hey!" Riko blushed in offense and looked between the bosoms of the two girls, which were considerably larger compared to hers.

"I suppose I should've expected to see you here," you continued. "Like Kuroko, you're alike in the regard of suddenly popping up."

"Like Tetsu, you say?" A small blush graced her features with an indulged smile. Momoi took a careful seat beside you and you became the bridge of white between brown and light fuchsia. "You two sound like you're having a fun conversation. I'd like to join."