一つの大きな家族 (Hitotsu no ōkina kazoku) -- One Big Family

Chapter 8: Betrayal Childhood Friend.

In those years, Daiki had grew to be in a rebellion stage. Taiga even wondered how he learned such a manner, but he can't really blame Daiki on that since they moved away with knowing Daiki would be opposed on that idea.

Matter of fact, Daiki had grew to love America. He even once said to Taiga that he would bring Tetsuya and Ryouta to live in this kind of place.

Taiga received a letter from Tetsuya. It is stated that Ryouta had taken interest on the sport called basketball and also taking part-time modeling in the nearby company. Taiga was proud of Ryouta.

On the other hand, Daiki became egocentric. That's what Taiga believed what Daiki is. But due the amount of affection Daiki received from both Ryouta and Tetsuya, Daiki was selfish.

Daiki said that he wanted to punish himself. But knowing Daiki, hurting Ryouta is not on his quota at all. He must have something else on his mind to be doing this kind of punishment to the extent.

"Oya, oya." Taiga definitely recognized that voice. When he turned around, the person was smirking on his way as he walk closer to Taiga. "What a coincidence. Heading to Tetsuya's place, so do I. Let's go together!"

Taiga blinked his eyes twice and before he knew it, Seijuro was already dragging him in the street. Must've been a bad day for Taiga to visit them.

"I'm back, my darling!" Seijuro screamed happily, entering the apartment and Taiga saw Ryouta's head in the corner of the kitchen counter.

"What did I tell you about... Kagami-kun, welcome." Tetsuya came out of the bathroom, as he was cleaning the room, and also wearing an apron. "What a surprise to see you both together."

"Ah, Akashi-cchi's here!" Seijuro turned his head to Ryouta. He open his arms for Ryouta to dive in and give him a hug. "Kagami-cchi too..."

Ryouta's eyes were glittering under the light when Seijuro handed him his gift for Ryouta. Of course, Ryouta was excited and he went over to the couch to fetch his phone and dial Teppei's number.

"Ah, Teppei! I received it! Akashi-cchi bought it for us!"

Taiga can definitely hear Teppei's screams over the phone.

"Ah, Kuroko-cchi, I'll be going out with Teppei for a bit. I might not be back before dinner so start without me, okay?!" The excited Ryouta hurried in the door and was greeted by Teppei, soon they both headed out for their plan.

"Ah, so Akashi really did visited? But I didn't see any car." Teppei said, walking besides Ryouta while he clutched tightly on the plastic bag. "Is this really what you told me...? It feels heavy."

"Obviously, Teppei. What do you think it is? A rock?"

"I was hoping it was."

Ryouta pouted because of how Teppei sounds so serious. It is heavy like a rock, but it was way more softer and smooth than any kind of rocks they stepped as they walked.

They both reached Kazunari's apartment and they started looking through the photobook that Seijuro had brought for Ryouta. It was the photobook that they took and Seijuro had developed it for them.

All of the pictures were in high quality and Teppei's respect for Seijuro had grew.

"This Akashi-cchi you speak of," Kazunari started off, looking through all the pages, "He's pretty rich, huh?"

"He owned a lot of buildings, though." Ryouta casually replied. "Kuroko-cchi told me that Akashi-cchi would be taking care of us. I guess we're rich, too?"

"Stop rubbing it off to my face, you pretty rich boy."

Both Teppei and Ryouta giggled at Kazunari's retorted.