[Kise runs up to him, arms flailing.] I'm lost, confused, and I think I've been kidnapped? I'm Kise Ryouta, of the Generation of Miracles? You might have heard of me since, you know-
[the look makoto gives him... is not one of a person recognising his name at all. nor of someone who understands what the basketball has got to do with his name and title.]
...is that a, um, boyband?
[said in a quiet voice...this guy sounds like he's from a big city. makoto's small-town upbringing is going to show, holy shit]
Wait, you really don't know? We're the six basketball prodigies from Teiko-
[This guy doesn't look foreign, so- surely he's heard of them? Now he's thoroughly distracted from his Kidnapped Situation, focusing more on the fact that someone hasn't heard of him. Or Aomine- which is the even bigger crime in his opinion.]
We went to nationals three years in a row! Oh- or maybe you're just a casual player?
It's okay! I saw that shot- so I can believe it. [He- doesn't mean it mean-spiritedly, really. He sends Makoto a bright smile to offset the slight insult.
Wait.
Oh wait he's been kidnapped.
He leans in close, distressed!!!!]
But if you like basketball even a little, I should be able to trust you, right? Please, help me!!! [GRASPS UPPER ARMS.....]
--I don't think that counts as basis for trusting people...!
[insult: ignored, for the sake of more pressing matters. such as this boyband member look-alike sounding and looking distressed as hell. he nearly drops the ball in his surprise]
Aominecchi isn't answering my texts! And I don't know where I am! And this doesn't look anything like Japan!!! And I don't know what I'd do if a foreigner tried to talk to me!!!! I didn't do very well in English!!! What do I do!!!!! [I'm so sorry Makoto...]
Actually- how about a quick one-on-one? I think better when I'm playing, honestly- and the distraction would be nice. What do you say? [bright, charming, excited smile!!! c'mon please please please]
[hands him the ball ... maybe that'll help stabilise him initially; makoto works one of his trademark smiles and moves away, once kise has grabbed the basketball]
My name is Makoto Tachibana, by the way. I also was taken from home and brought here nearly, uhm, two years ago? More like year and a half, really...
[Kise dribbles a little, taking off his tracksuit jacket and tossing it on the curb. It's not as big as a street court, but hey- a little action will help get his mind off things.
They're on the edge of the drive, Kise still standing on the street. He looks over at the basket, suddenly concentrating- then shoots. He makes it. The swoosh of the basket feels amazing- but wait. He looks over at Makoto incredulously.]
[wuoh!! that's amazing, just like kisumi when he shoots hoops!]
Just Makoto is alright, I don't think we have much of an age difference...
[and nods]
Probably less than that, but I've definitely been here two Christmases already. So it's not like you're the first or the last person to arrive here. New people tend to show up each month. --you know, one of my friends here plays basketball really well. Perhaps you would like to meet him some time?
Really? I'm a first-year. [Just a really, really tall first year........
He runs off to fetch the ball, bouncing it idly.]
What kind of kidnappers are these people? Why haven't they been stopped yet if that many people are getting kidnapped!! Are they looking specifically for basketball players? [GASP!!!] Is it someone trying to sabotage the Winter Cup?
I'm graduating this year-- oh, please calm down! It's really nothing of the sort! I think those who come are at random, because I'm not a basketball player? A lot of people here are not basketball players. --actually, the majority aren't.
[raises his arms, open to receive the ball any time]
There's not really we can do to stop it? Besides, apparently everything remains the same back home, even if we are here.
[IS HE SERIOUSLY HAPPENING-- maybe he doesn't expect someone so tall to get like this, but kise sure is younger than him!!]
E-eh, don't get upset?! It's not so bad! I mean, it's plenty bad, but it could be worse? Have you tried checking if any of your friends from home are here?
[Kise whips out his phone- it seems to already be open on a text conversation. Entirely one-sided.]
I tried texting Aominecchi, but he's not responding! He's so rude, leaving me alone like this! As old teammates, we should really stick together during times like this! But he's always ignoring my messages- it's so mean! No matter how many times I try to tell Momocchi to tell him to respond to me, he never does! Can you believe that? How can he be so mean when we've been through so much together!
...well, it doesn't look like he's even read them?
[when he actually manages to focus on the screen; wait, does that make it worse?]
Perhaps he hasn't checked his phone yet! I mean, if he's new too, his first reaction would be to look around for something or someone familiar to him! Ah! My best friend, he doesn't answer his phone at all either! So it's really hard to try and communicate with him unless I'm right there with him! But we're best friends. It happens, see? It doesn't mean you're any less to him...!
The offer for a drink is still open! I think there's some leftovers from lunch. We had chicken wrappers. It's better to save your energy for later, isn't it? Once Ao... er, your friend answers your messages...
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[Kise runs up to him, arms flailing.] I'm lost, confused, and I think I've been kidnapped? I'm Kise Ryouta, of the Generation of Miracles? You might have heard of me since, you know-
[He points to the basketball.]
I'm kind of a big deal!
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...is that a, um, boyband?
[said in a quiet voice...this guy sounds like he's from a big city. makoto's small-town upbringing is going to show, holy shit]
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[This guy doesn't look foreign, so- surely he's heard of them? Now he's thoroughly distracted from his Kidnapped Situation, focusing more on the fact that someone hasn't heard of him. Or Aomine- which is the even bigger crime in his opinion.]
We went to nationals three years in a row! Oh- or maybe you're just a casual player?
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Uhm! [so this is about basketball?] I'm not really-- into playing basketball, competitively... Sorry, and I'm not from... the city, either...
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[MAKE IT ABOUT HIM, MAKE IT ABOUT HIM]
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Wait.
Oh wait he's been kidnapped.
He leans in close, distressed!!!!]
But if you like basketball even a little, I should be able to trust you, right? Please, help me!!! [GRASPS UPPER ARMS.....]
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[insult: ignored, for the sake of more pressing matters. such as this boyband member look-alike sounding and looking distressed as hell. he nearly drops the ball in his surprise]
Wha-what's the matter?
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I-I know! It's nothing like back home! You're new, I take it?
[it's been a while since he's had to break the news to someone new]
Uhm, you're kinda early, but... ah, maybe you'd like a glass of water first? To calm down? I'll explain everything you want to know.
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[hands him the ball ... maybe that'll help stabilise him initially; makoto works one of his trademark smiles and moves away, once kise has grabbed the basketball]
My name is Makoto Tachibana, by the way. I also was taken from home and brought here nearly, uhm, two years ago? More like year and a half, really...
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[Kise dribbles a little, taking off his tracksuit jacket and tossing it on the curb. It's not as big as a street court, but hey- a little action will help get his mind off things.
They're on the edge of the drive, Kise still standing on the street. He looks over at the basket, suddenly concentrating- then shoots. He makes it. The swoosh of the basket feels amazing- but wait. He looks over at Makoto incredulously.]
What! Two years? No way!
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Just Makoto is alright, I don't think we have much of an age difference...
[and nods]
Probably less than that, but I've definitely been here two Christmases already. So it's not like you're the first or the last person to arrive here. New people tend to show up each month. --you know, one of my friends here plays basketball really well. Perhaps you would like to meet him some time?
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He runs off to fetch the ball, bouncing it idly.]
What kind of kidnappers are these people? Why haven't they been stopped yet if that many people are getting kidnapped!! Are they looking specifically for basketball players? [GASP!!!] Is it someone trying to sabotage the Winter Cup?
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I'm graduating this year-- oh, please calm down! It's really nothing of the sort! I think those who come are at random, because I'm not a basketball player? A lot of people here are not basketball players. --actually, the majority aren't.
[raises his arms, open to receive the ball any time]
There's not really we can do to stop it? Besides, apparently everything remains the same back home, even if we are here.
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CRIES.]
None of that makes sense!!!
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E-eh, don't get upset?! It's not so bad! I mean, it's plenty bad, but it could be worse? Have you tried checking if any of your friends from home are here?
[keeps the ball for now...]
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I tried texting Aominecchi, but he's not responding! He's so rude, leaving me alone like this! As old teammates, we should really stick together during times like this! But he's always ignoring my messages- it's so mean! No matter how many times I try to tell Momocchi to tell him to respond to me, he never does! Can you believe that? How can he be so mean when we've been through so much together!
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...well, it doesn't look like he's even read them?
[when he actually manages to focus on the screen; wait, does that make it worse?]
Perhaps he hasn't checked his phone yet! I mean, if he's new too, his first reaction would be to look around for something or someone familiar to him! Ah! My best friend, he doesn't answer his phone at all either! So it's really hard to try and communicate with him unless I'm right there with him! But we're best friends. It happens, see? It doesn't mean you're any less to him...!
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You're right! There's no way Aominecchi is purposefully avoiding me- he's probably lost, too! Or sleeping somewhere.
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[hands the ball over, lol]
And you? Are you sure you're not dehydrated or hungry? Tired, perhaps?
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[He takes the ball and twirls it on a finger. What a show-off.]
I just got done with a game before I got kidnapped. Or- not kidnapped. Whatever is going on.
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[here's a fan for you]
[but is quickly back to mother hen mode]
The offer for a drink is still open! I think there's some leftovers from lunch. We had chicken wrappers. It's better to save your energy for later, isn't it? Once Ao... er, your friend answers your messages...
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[Kasamatsu's "RESPECT YOUR ELDERS" training is ingrained in his soul, now...
At that moment, his stomach growls.]
Hehe...it would be very appreciated...
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That'd be fun. Perhaps I'll see you in basketball practices at the sports centre.
[he will teach kise all about the sports centre...in due time (if rin doesn't get to him first). first things first!]
Alright, come on in! It's just me and Momotarou here, but he's out hunting for bugs. Oh, you've probably seen that you own a house now, right?
[leading the way in]
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