STEPBROTHER (HAIKYUU X KUROKO NO BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP)
56

The victory cheers by the Rakuzan members marked the end of the match between Henry and Akashi which was won by the Captain Rakuzan.

Many eyes were amazed at Akashi's ability to improve after the tragedy that had befallen him, including the coach who saw from afar the match without even being realized by them his existence.

"You've lost to me, which means you can't refuse my offer anymore." Akashi smiled, inversely proportional to Henry who felt like he wanted to curse his failure today.

"It's up to you" he said, leaving with both hands clenched together.

"His personality is really bad, I can't imagine that Sei-Chan will make it as the First Team." Mibuchi, who begins to realize this truth and what Akashi and Henry were talking about, is not too happy about Akashi's decision, but on the other hand he also does not want to argue Akashi's decision is always right regardless of his dislike of Henry's attitude.

"Just calm down, Senpai. This time I'll hold our team to be the best, I'll make the most beautiful victory for you guys before graduating high school." Akashi smiled as he looked at Mibuchi, Hayama and Nebuya in turns.

"Sei-Chan..," said Mibuchi who was amazed, he usually felt very appreciated by a great Junior like Akashi.

"Stop that startled reaction of yours, shouldn't that be what a Junior did to his senior?"

"Yes, you're right Akashi. You have long fascinated us with your thoughts yes," praised Nebuya who felt proud.

"Thank you Sei-Chan, you are the best captain."

Akashi gives the ball to Mibuchi, "I know that." He said it confidently, then left the field while looking at Ushijima's phone notifications.

"Where are you going, Akashi? Are we done?" ask Hayama.

"I have business, you take care of the rest and don't forget the cooling!" akashi orders the three senpai, he is even more interested to immediately approach Ushijima who has been waiting for him on the front fence of the school.

"Hey, Mibuch! Who do you think Akashi would prefer to take the first team position other than Henry?" ask Hayama curious.

"I think Sei-Chan would choose Carloz, even though he's as noisy as you but his talent isn't playful."

"Don't joke, there's no way that crazy guy got elected." Hayama was not happy.

"That's a fact, Hayama. Although I'm not happy with Carloz either, but I can accept Akashi's decision to choose him." Nebuya still stared intently at Carloz who was chatting with his contemporaries shamelessly.

"When I remember he wasn't very good first" lamented Hayama who still clearly remembered Carloz's insults about the Crownless King.

"Yes, he's grown a lot since that day. Are we perhaps the ones who are already overwhelmed with our abilities? That's why we're a little bit behind him" said Mibuchi who actually felt unhappy to be forthright in criticizing him like this.

"You're right, it looks like we're going to have to do more practice. But we also cannot condemn the fact that he has talent beyond us. Even two years ago he was quite great, he might be able to become the first team like us if the rumors are not heard in the coach's ear."

"What rumor is it, Nebuya?" ask Hayama.

"You're really lacking updates huh, Hayama. You should know about the two of them, especially soon they'll be members of our team." Mibuchi was even more annoyed by Hayama's question that knew nothing at all.

"What the hell is that?" ask Hayama.

"Oh that, it's so much he. And what about Henry?" ask Hayama.

"Other than Carloz, if the Henry chose to resign from the team because it was always reserved due to his performance... If it is not wrong because he has decreased performance since compared to the members of Kiseki no lookai, especially the coach will often compare us with Akashi who at that time was rumored to be entering Rakuzan." Nebuya tried to explain based on his knowledge to Hayama who only answered a nod by Hayama.

"Ah come on, let's cool down! Even gossiping about us here, too," said Mibuchi who immediately ended the secret conversation.

****

Akashi smilingly looked at Ushijima who had been waiting for him in front of the gate, he could see the scorching sun shining down on Ushijima and made his forehead flooded by sweat droplets.

"What's wrong?" ask Akashi.

"You're still in your basketball uniform, am I picking you up too soon?" ask Ushijima.

"Yes, next time pick it up at sunset. I can't change clothes because of you, Ushijima-san. And besides, aren't we just picked up by car?" asked Akashi who was watching the surroundings.

"Not for today, because I want to invite you to buy a character costume and I can't imagine that Mr. Driver will laugh at you later."

"character costume? Wait, what do you mean I have to see the match.... Ah I see, you wrote it in our agreement." Akashi could not resist or refute this time, he could only give up on getting ready to humiliate himself.

"It's good that if you don't argue, I don't think you'll keep your word." Ushijima stepped on his feet as Akashi began to walk first.

"I'm not that subtle, Ushijima-San. Who are you going to fight with?" ask Akashi.

"Karasuno" replied Ushijima.

"Revenge for the defeat of that time?" akashi asked while looking at Ushijima.

Ushijima nodded, "Actually I returned at camp last summer, but I didn't have a great support doll like you. So, let's just say that next Sunday's friendly is my revenge. I will prove to you that Shiratorizawa is a great team," Ushijima said confidently, not forgetting to give Akashi his rare smile, the only one rarely seen on his face.

"I'm not your support doll, Ushijima-San. Stop pissing me off," said Akashi.

"Alright, I also have no intention of fighting a war of mouth with you this time." Ushijima placed his hand on Akashi's head, not caring whether it upset Akashi. But clearly, he was a little happy to ruffle his sister's hair.

Akashi, who had been too tired after the match with Henry before, had no intention of fussing over this simple matter with Ushijima. He just let Ushijima ruffle his hair and stay calm as usual.

"Hey, Akashi! Can I ask you something?" asked Ushijima who suddenly his voice turned serious.

"What is it, Ushijima-San?" ask Akashi.

"I already know about it, but I can't understand at all why you could have it again. Is it because of me?" asked Ushijima who made both of Akshay's footsteps come to a halt.

"What do you mean, Ushijima-San? What do you call "that"?" tanya Akashi was also no less serious in responding to Ushijima's question.