The Demon Sixth Man (KNB)

Episode 6

Around six o'clock in the evening, the training was done, leaving each of the members exhausted and their coach seemingly satisfied with their work today. All of them have already changed into their fresh clothes, preparing to go home.

Kamiko, on the other hand, had to stay behind to do some training of her own, but she promised the lock the gym firsthand before going home.

Seeing how deadset Kamiko is, Riko finally agreed, having a feeling that the sky-blue crown would need some space to think after what had happened earlier that day when a former member of the Generation of Miracles and a close friend showed up rather unexpectedly.

Kagami, however, wanted to practice with Kamiko, but the sky-blue crown wouldn't let him.

"No, I want to train on my own," The sky-blue crown simply stated, making the redhead twitch an irk.

"I don't remember asking for your permission," the redhead crossed his arms as the ball flew square to his abdomen, barely making any defense at all, leaving him to groan in pain at the sudden rough impact made by Kamiko. "O-Ow! What was that for?! "

'T-That was... fast! And her throw was strong!'

"For being a stubborn brat," she replied, placing her hand on her hip, brushing her bangs away from her eyes lightly with her free hand. "Go, before I make another rough throw at you, but this time, to your face." The girl added in a calm tone, giving him a look.

Kagami can only shiver at the sight of her eyes looking straight at him, forgetting his pain completely. He noticed her gaze felt cold and her calm tone as she said that the last statement was rather dark.

Not the usual emotionless blunt retorts, comebacks, or responses that he was growing used to. It was like it was her but it was not her. He wouldn't really know since he's only known the girl for about a week or so now.

Ugh, women are such a mystery. He could never really understand them even if he wanted to.

"Fine then," the redhead frowned, picking up his bag, and walking towards the door of the gym. "Good night." He gave a small wave without looking back and went on his way.

The sky-blue crown watched him go quietly and sighed tiredly as he was out of sight. "That felt like so much only to convince Kagami to leave me on my own for now," she shook her head lightly as she faces the basket then. "You should stop standing behind the door since he's already gone," she said, just enough to be heard from half the court. "Ryota."

"Heeeeh...?!" The blonde, as she suspected, pushed away from leaning the wall, showing himself, dusting his blazer and his bag. "Your throw— that was impressive, as always. That's got to hurt, judging from his expression."

The sky-blue crown only gave a light shrug as she faced him sideways. Kise chuckled and grinned at the sight as he scratched his nape, placing his bag and blazer on the stage beside Kamiko's bag. He unbuttons his polo, leaving him in his white undershirt.

The sound of the ball being dribbled was heard, catching the blonde's attention as he looked at Kamiko, who was slowly dribbling the ball as if she was inviting him to duel with her.

The blonde then walked towards her as he caught the aimless ball in time. "Are you asking me what I think you're asking me?"

"Should I say it out loud then?"

Kise stupidly grinned and nodded as he spins the ball on the peak of his forefinger, waiting. Kamiko rolled her eyes in amusement at his stupidity. "You know exactly what I was asking for, Ryota. Now pass the ball."

Stubbornly, the sky-blue crown pointed at the ball that he was spinning, and the blonde pouted-frowned, changing to dribbling defense position.

"You are no fun, like always, Mikocchi!"