She gets the tournament roster two months after she joins the club. Satsuki gives it to her- the other girl had gone down the tournament office to pick it up for her, and now Riko truly understands the value of a manager.
She and Satsuki go through it over coffee and cake at a nearby café.
"So, who're you putting in the starting lineup?" Satsuki asks over her latte, and Riko decides that she is the perfect person to confide in.
"I've pretty much decided that Murasakibara-kun, Midorima-kun, and Ryouta-kun should be in the starting lineup. I'll probably put Akashi-kun in too, but I can't really pick between Aomine-kun and Kagami-kun. They've both got unrivaled ability, and it's hard to choose, skill-wise."
"How about Tetsu-kun?" Satsuki asks shyly, and there's a faint dusting of pink on her cheeks to match her hair.
"Kuroko Tetsuya? I'm thinking of putting him later, when one of them gets tired."
"You see, Riko-chan," and Satsuki grasps her hands, "put Tetsu-kun in the game. It's a win-win situation, because you don't have to pick between Aomine-kun and Kagami-kun, and I get to watch Tetsu-kun play in a game." She sighs dreamily at the end, but despite this, Riko thinks that this is the perfect plan.
"You're a lifesaver, Satsuki!"
"What are friends for?" Satsuki giggles.
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The next practice session they have, she decides to tell them of the starting lineup.
"Gather 'round! Riko-chan needs to tell you something!" Satsuki hollers to the boys.
"You needed somethin' coach?" Kagami asks her.
"I've decided on the starting lineup. Midorima-kun, Murasakibara-kun, Akashi-kun, Kise-kun and Kuroko-kun shall start. Kagami-kun and Aomine-kun, you'll be on the bench with me."
She can see protests forming in both Aomine and Kagami's mouth, but a sharp look kills them.
"Aomine-kun and Kagami-kun, I need to talk to you once we're done." The two boys nod briefly and continue with practice.
She can tell that the news of the starting lineup got to the two of them, because their game was a little off. She decided to push forward the talk a little.
"Boys, you're dismissed. Aomine-kun, Kagami-kun, over here, please." She leads them outside the gym, where they can talk without being disturbed.
"I know the both of you are upset over not getting picked, but I have my reasons for doing so." She tells them when they are seated outside, on on of the benches, sandwiched in between the two.
"First of all, you both are the best players on the team. That's why I had a hard time picking- if I picked one, the other would be left out. I couldn't have that. Second, I don't think it's best strategy-wise to show off all our cards in the beginning, right? I'll eventually put you in, and in the higher rounds of the tournament, you're gonna be starting, no question, alright?" She gets up from her seat and looks at them both, before ruffling their hair.
"You boys go take a shower. I'm going to go photocopy the roster." She makes her way down to the school office. But when she didn't know that there was a hint of blush of the two boys.
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She's surprised to find that the lights to the gym are still turned on.
"Hello?" She calls, only to not have a response.
When she walks in, she sees Midorima sitting on one of the benches tying up his shoelaces.
"Midorima-kun, why are you still here?"
"I was practicing my shots." His replies are always short, and concise.
"Oh. You should be heading home. It's late." She surprised that he stays this long to practice.
"You too. Might I ask what you're still doing here, coach?"
"Riko. My name's Riko, not coach," she corrects. "I was photocopying the tournament roster for you boys. Satsuki offered to do it, but she has a quiz tomorrow, and she's gotta study."
"I appreciate it." Riko makes a surprised noise at this, and Midorima turns red.
"I mean...uh- you're dedication to the team is worth it." He only turns redder at this, and Riko can't help but think it's cute.
"Thanks, Midorima-kun. Now come on," she grabs his hand, "we should head home!"
And they run out of the gym.
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And there you have it, the new chapter of Sugar,Spice and Everything Nice. Now they are 3 boys falling in love with Riko ( Evil laugh ), also I'm making Riko a dense girl because it can be more fun to mess with her with hot boys falling for her. ( Evil laugh )
And i will give you a tiny hint that one of the GOM is going to fall for Riko on the next chapter ... So then if you want to found out who it is,see in the next chapie!!
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Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice
FanfictionWhen Riko takes on the role of coach of the Teiko High School Basketball team, she does not expect this much trouble. so Riko deserves a reverse harem fic here because why not, and also this was totally inspired by uta-no prince sama. And you will...
