Pillar [Kuroko no Basuke fanfiction]

Chapter 2: Look Ahead

A/N: Just wanted to give my thanks to all the readers. There is something I wanted to say about the line up of basketball team. I'm not sure if this is how it is but I could only conclude this-
The main players who would start the match (the line up changes according to the matches- you know sometimes Kise is too precious to be sent against a weak team) are the starting members.
The next are regulars who are would sometimes be starting members (the ones who play when Kise is too precious to go out) and they are on the benches.
The last are the reserve players.
Do correct me if I'm wrong, this will be a great help! If not then I will continue with this understanding.

Sometimes I forget that Susa and Kobori exist. Seems like Anime has given Kobori some more screen time as compared to manga. Writing about Kobori is like introducing OCs... Well, I ranted enough!

Warning: Didn't get time to proof read this. Hopefully silly mistakes are minimal.

Disclaimer: Kuroko no Basuke belongs to Tadatoshi Fujimaki and everything else are just figments of my imagination.

Chapter 2

Look Ahead

Although officially High School was closed for the day and would only reopen for a new term until two day later, the basketball club wouldn't rest- the captain said, the vice-captain agreed and coach saw nothing wrong about it. The same couldn't be said about the other players. Hayakawa beamed with energy, Moriyama sulked due to many reasons and the reserve players gave a mixed reaction. All said and done, the team had to come the next day at 9 am. The meeting was held after the school's club display was over and was adjourned within fifteen minutes.

He waited for everyone to leave before making his way towards the gym's exit. Closing his eyes he couldn't help but smile to himself while thinking about the coming year. He wanted to play till his heart content and seize back something that was taken away from them.

"Why did you leave so late?" His thoughts were broken by a stern voice and when he looked down his gaze met with equally stern eyes.

"Sorry Kasamatsu." He didn't know that he was the reason his friend had to wait.

"I don't want you to apologize. I just- argh! Forget it" Kasamatsu said while massaging his nape. Kobori knew that Kasamatsu has been acting weird but he didn't know if he was the right person that should say something to ease his troubles.

He was appointed the vice-captain but he could definitely see the difference in the burden carried by both of them. Kasamatsu has something bothering him and Kobori knows the cause behind it. It must be about the pass Kasamatsu missed at Inter-High and Kaijou had a gruesome defeat, he looked at his captain walking next to him in silence and said, "Let's win this Inter-High."

Kaijou lost their first game in Inter-High and they couldn't even win in the Winter-Cup but this year they are going to surface and regain their rightful place. Kasamatsu knew Kobori and a declaration from him set some of his fears aside, "Yeah."

Clearly, Kasamatsu is worried sick about his role. The coach was not hesitant while appointing Kasamatsu as the captain. Sometimes he felt it to be a punishment; he has to atone for his failure. While walking towards the main gate of the school he was silently glad for having someone reliable to rely upon.

They parted their ways and each looking forward to a new beginning and with a will to uphold their pride.

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