USAGI'S SUGGESTION

Noboru, Shino, Hayato, Liam and Makoto bid farewell to the team as they went their separate ways to go home. Ensure to text me when you get home guys!! Shouted Nanaho as she waved them goodbye. There's no way I'm texting that monster, she's already so annoying and demanding too much during training so no thanks said Noboru to himself as he started walking quickly. As the train reached the third stop Takahiro, Tetsuo and Tomoe exited the vessel . See you later Takahiro said Yukio. Safe travels everyone said Nanaho as the train doors closed and it started moving again. 

Yukio, isn't it great? We not only got a great center with talent but in addition we also got a point guard who is skilled as well that can help us. I'm so happy for you and I can't wait for the season to start said Nanaho with a sigh of relief and a smile. Yes, me too, we finally have a team that stands a chance against the four pillars this year said Yukio. You're right though it might be tough we still can do it. The four pillars of the inter high preliminaries has not change for over the past five years. First is Yokonan high, then there is Jyoyo high, Seiho high school and the defending pillar that never lost a game in the inter high preliminaries Shibuki technical high school said Nanaho.

For Yokonan high their key players are Takeshi Kayano, Keichiro Yamada and Kogure Kobayashi. Jyoyo high has a one man team but its lead by none other than the leading scorer of last season, Azuni Obini. Seiho high are the titans with the players Kiba Matsuoda and Ryouhei Ikagami. Then finally for Shibuki Technical is the foreigner Noah Rocheford, the twin Koji and Kujo Sukuma then their is Akio Handa the captain of the team. We have a lot to overcome in order to get our goal the inter high.

Yes, but the only way to overcome them is to have no fear or doubts in our minds that we'll loose and keep on fighting until the sound of the whistle said Yukio. I'm headed this way Tetsuo, since Tomoe is heading in your direction why don't you walk her home for me said Takahiro as he waved and left.

After few minutes of silence between the two Tomoe mumbled under her breath and said Thank you Tetsuo . For what exactly? Asked Tetsuo which stunned Tomoe because he heard what she was saying. Its for today, it was really great, it's the first time in a very long time that I felt at ease. You weren't lying everyone was really nice and I got to read my books without anyone whispering my name.

And also I enjoyed watching the team playing basketball way more than I expected. My older brother use to play basketball here at this school, I'm not really a fan of the sport but when he plays it gives me chills said Tomoe. And also... For some reason the way you played today and how you shoot the ball reminded me so much of my older brother Hiroki when he use to play in junior high and his first year at Toshigawa academy. I was stunned by how shockingly similar the both of you played to the point where I focused on watching the team play for the entire session.

I see, well I'm glad that you enjoyed watching me and the rest of us play and you're free to come by the court anytime you feel like said Tetsuo. 

I definitely will thank you she replied with a smile. And what of your older brother Hiroki? Where is he now? Asked Tetsuo. Well he's.... well it looks like I reach the lane where house is we can discuss that another time. I can walk you your gate, I don't mind. Its alright I can take it from here thank you so much for walking me. You have a long way to walk so get moving and good night said Tomoe as she waved goodbye to Tetsuo. 

Tetsuo sighed because he knew that something happened to her brother back then and he could have felt the hurt in her voice. As he walked away a boy who was standing in the shadows looked at Tomoe. I'm back, Tomoe I wonder if you've missed me he said as he smiled creepily.

I'm home Usagi said Tetsuo after opening the door and taking off his shoes. As he went to the living room he saw Usagi sleeping. Usagi wake up, you'll get sick if you sleep out here he said as he shook her. Big brother.... said Usagi as she yawned and she was drooling. Where were you I've been waiting for you so that we could eat the dinner i made together said Usagi as she pouted.

Sorry about that, I walked Tomoe home that's why I reached home later than usual. Wait is Tomoe the same girl you were talking about the other day, you know the one in the literature club ? Asked Usagi. I see so you guys are still on good terms, im glad. Well when I was walking her home and we were talking her eyes brightened up once more but I ended up asking her something that clearly caused her pain said Tetsuo. Jeez, big brother I know that this behaviour is a side of you that I wanted to come to light for so long but the way you're acting is troubling me. 

Since your mind is constantly running on her 24/7 why don't you just ask her out and go on a date if the way she's acting bother you that much said Usagi. And you think that it'll work? Asked Tetsuo. Of course, I bet she'll love it just ensure that you focus more on what she likes and use it as a driver for the date. I see, thanks Usagi I'll do that. After settling in her room Tomoe took up a book and started reading. As she delved deeper into the story her mind wondered into the memories she had with her older brother Hiroki. Her phone suddenly beeps causing her to snap back to reality.

She then picks it up to see a text message from Tetsuo. "Hey are you still up" he texted. " yes, I'm currently reading a book" she replied. "Good, are you free on Sunday? I want to bring you somewhere" he said in the text. "By somewhere do you mean on a date?" She replied. Not what I was trying to get at but yes if you want to call it that, meet me at the train station this Sunday at ten and goodnight.

I wonder what he has planned. What's wrong with me? Why am I getting so flustered over being asked out on a date by my junior Tomoe said to herself as she buried her head in the pillow.