KNB: Strong (Himuro Tatsuya)

1 - Probably

Before starting, I would like to inform you that there are parts here which are in Japanese. The translations for the corresponding lines are at the author's note at the end of the story. Thanks c:

EDIT [020815] - The statements said in English are written in bold while the statements said in Japanese are italicized.

EDIT [042715] - Italicized statements to indicate Japanese-spoken dialogue are exclusive to this chapter as of the moment. Italicized words/ phrases/ statements in the latter chapters may indicate emphasis, or unspoken thoughts.

P.S. The former cover of the story is placed at the media (right side). Credit for the first cover is tatsudai @ tumblr while for the picture credit for the second one is at the external link [markotna]!

EDIT [042715] - This story is entered at @KnB_WattyAwards under the 'Tatsuya Himuro' category, which is why this chapter is dedicated to them. Please support this story when the time comes! c:

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ONE - Probably

With a unique but high-standard educational system, top-ranked teachers, state-of-the art teaching material, high-class facilities, and sumptuous cafeteria meals, Yosen High is one of the elite schools in the Akita Prefecture and in Japan. Moreover, what makes them stand out is that they accept foreign students together with Japanese students. They uphold diversity as cultures mix into the everyday school atmosphere. So, it's no surprise to see exotic beauties in this school.

You were probably gay if you won't lend your eyes whenever Ayano Sydney passed by you. She is a curvaceous woman who is definitely eye candy. She has caramel-colored hair, green eyes, and a flawless porcelain skin tone. Moreover, she is one of the friendliest and nicest people you'll ever meet. She greets and smiles at everyone who acknowledges her and everyone knew to respect her. She has a great sense of humor, and she is absolutely witty. She is the ideal woman, and no one would question why.

It was a hot June and students were going to Yosen High. Ayano roams around the school, greeting anyone who she passed along the way. She held a sweet smile as she made through the crowd. With a camera on her hand, she takes photos of the everyday school life.

Ayano is a member of the school paper, and is the senior photojournalist. She goes around school everyday to take shots of the rose-colored school life at Yosen. She would just take pictures of students studying under the big trees around the school. She would take photos of the school's Futsal team when they'd ask for a shot. She would take photos of ongoing club activities. She is doing diligently at her job and is good at it.

Besides the usual rounds of taking photos, she was given a special task. She is to interview the school's Basketball team in their preparation for the Interhigh - one of the biggest national basketball competitions in all of Japan.

With only around 20 members on the team, it wasn't as big compared to schools like Rakuzan High, Kaijo High, and Teiko Middle School. Having foreign members was an advantage, but their trump card was a former member of the Generation of Miracles. He is Murasakibara Atsushi─ one of the best center players in Japan. With a strong defense and terrifying offense, he is a force to be reckoned with.

They do their practices usually during the morning before classes and after dismissal. Ayano hopes to start with them during the morning and have an in-depth interview with them after classes.

She checks up on her camera equipment as she walked towards the gym. A rather clumsy move, as she bumps to someone else. The camera got in between the impact, scaring her to death.