《赤司 征十郎 (AKASHI SEIJUUROU)、十三さい (13 YEARS OLD)、中学校の一年生 (1ST YEAR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL)。》
Been a year since his mother's death. Teikou Middle School became Seijuurou's choice because his mother once said about the basketball team there. Shortening the story as Teikou arc was told in the manga, Nijimura Shuzo, the redoubtable captain of Teikou Basketball Team stepped down from his position and gave the captain title to Seijuurou.
Kise entered, Haizaki quitted, Coach went sick, Aomine's skill went uncontrollable. Seijuurou thought he could stop them as the captain. But no, Murasakibara even challenged him to a one-on-one. Seijuurou, or anyone else, or you, wouldn't like it when someone look down on you, right? So Seijuurou had no choice but to prove to Murasakibara that he's capable of defeating him and disciplining his teammates.
He resisted, resisted and resisted. He resisted so much. He won't let his emotions explode and his pride fell.
"You can't fall Seijuurou." His father's words were ringing over and over in his mind. He fought so hard. But when victory is almost confirmed for Murasakibara, his other self made its debut. His left red eye turned yellow. His mind changed, his feelings changed, his interpretation, his point of view on everything changed.
Kuroko Tetsuya, was even afraid of him. Deep down, he was screaming to break free. He was shouting apologies to everyone for being unable to save them from falling apart, he's been apologizing to everyone. He's been waiting for a long, long time to be freed. But no one answered his plea. Thus, he stayed silent in the deepest core. He believed, someone would save him from succumbing further and further.
It was hard not to glare at people but everytime he made an eye-contact with someone, they'll always cower in fear. He hated it yet, he can do nothing about it. Student Council stuffs. He's the president so he was burdened with so many projects and homeworks that he sometimes didn't get to sleep at all. Everyone trusted him. His father urged him to excel in everything. The word 'congratulations' never came out of his father's mouth since Seijuurou's mother died.
He was still wishing that someone would come and pull him back up.
《赤司 征十郎 ( AKASHI SEIJUUROU )、十六さい (16 YEARS OLD) ウィンターカップの時 (DURING WINTER CUP)。》
Rakuzan has been clutching the champion title since three years ago in Winter Cup. Little did they know, their opponents aren't like what they thought. Seirin, the team where Kuroko Tetsuya is in, managed to chase after their scores.
Quasi Emperor Eye. What a terrifying skill. But what made Seijuurou happy was that his real self surfaced and let him accept his lost. His teammates were beyond happy and surprised when Seijuurou praised them. He felt good being his real self. He wanted to thank Kagami and Kuroko so much for giving him the chance to realize and pull his real self back up again.
"It's your...." win... was what he wanted to say to Kuroko but he realized one thing. "No.... it's your team's win." And smiled.
Kuroko's blue orbs widened and he smiled back. Maybe he was surprised. Maybe he knew that Seijuurou is back.
Thank you Tetsuya. Thank you.
After greeting Kuroko, he lifted his head and looked up. As if someone is looking back at him. Seijuurou smiled.
Did you see that, okaasan? I won. I won against my other self. I won against reality. If life is going on so easy, then I'm doing it the wrong way, right?
It's unpleasant seeing people cower in fear when he looks at them. But now that he has returned, maybe everyone will smile at him.
Kaasan, look at me now. Are you proud of me? I'll be the best and will always be. I'll be a human of good and I will make you smile. So continue watching me.
I love you.
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Akashi Seijuurou : The Stories Behind His Eyes
FanfictionSure he is absolute. Sure he excels in almost everything. He is the best. The most reliable son you'd want to have. But who will unravel the pain and frustration behind his death gaze? Who will realize what he has been hiding all these while? You ca...
