Whassup peeps? Alina(AK47reloaded) here with a new story! Yoroshiku~!
Been having a few sleepless nights, thinking of new ideas for my two other stories and pretty soon, I won't have time to update regularly if university starts... TT_TT but don't fret I'll still be around ;)
But anyway, this idea came to head last year when I first heard KNB's character songs and I fell in love instantly! The seiyuus were not only relatively new especially Kuroko's seiyuu Kensho Ono, but their voice acting AND singing voices were amazing!
BTW, this story is set after the Winter Cup where Seirin had won and Kuroko and the Kisekis were back to being friends again.( kinda like my other story Reunited but it's whole different story on his own ok?). Warning very light BL and un-beta'ed because I always forgot to proof read my stories sorry guys!
But, please enjoy this fanfic!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN KUROKO NO BASUKE AND IT'S CHARACTERS. THEY BELONG TO FUJUMAKI TADATOSHI-SENSEI.
"Ne, ne have heard Kuro-kun's new song?"
"YES! Oh his voice is amazing as always!"
"KYAA~! His voice is soo cute! But I really want to know how he looks like, I bet he's just as cute!"
"He's kinda like the Eric from the Phantom of the Opera, who's singing is incredible but never shows his face."
"Hey, Eric was born ugly remember? I bet Kuro-kun's gorgeous but refuses to show his real identity because he doesn't want the media's attention."
"Yeah, that could be true..."
These conversations were just some of the talk about the new, mysterious singing idol that had Japan's ears and heart captured by his voice who goes by the name KURO-KUN. His name just recently arose in the music industry but has already become the talk of Japan as no one has ever seen the singer himself nor has he appeared in autograph signings or interviews. It's like he just sings for everyone to hear but never allowed to be seen. Not even Unlimited Rhythm Music, the record label company ( and staff) of Kuro-kun were allowed to disclose any information about the enigmatic idol for some reasons but this only sparked the interest of the public and media more. Will anyone ever find out even the littlest insight of this person? Maybe.
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After school hours has ended, Seirin High's basketball team were busy practicing as usual but with less intensity since its only been less than two months ago since they have won the Winter Cup title. Some of them still felt like it was all a dream when the officials announced them as the winner, beating a prestige school like Rakuzan High. Kuroko Tetsuya and Kagami Taiga, the freshman 'shadow and light' duo who were the ones responsible for the winning points couldn't be any happier along with their senpai (upperclassmen).
Also, everything went back to the way it was before with Kuroko Tetsuya and the Kiseki no Sedai who have all rekindled their broken friendship and were in debt to their Phantom for changing them, even Akashi Seijuurou. Even though still rivals in different schools, they have learned about good sportsmanship and that 'Winning isn't Everything'.
PRRIIIITT!
Aida Riko's whistle blew, gaining the attention of the players who were already sweating and exhausted. "Alright minna, good job for today. You may all go home and rest now but training is still resuming like usual tomorrow so don't be late or else..." Riko started emitting a deadly aura, making the whole team shrink in fear except for one certain sky-blue haired boy who kept his usual poker face while drinking some water.
"Hai, coach!" they all screamed in unison like a choir and the female brunette just smiled.
While cooling off on the gym floor and Riko went ahead to hand in her report papers for today, Koganei Shinji suddenly asked, "Ne, have you guys heard the new song by Kuro-kun called 'Tsugi Au Hi Made'? It's really good!", taking out his phone and played the music on it.
"Um, yeah I've heard it yesterday on radio and I really liked it. That guy's voice is really something else.." Kiyoshi Teppei responded while scratching his cheek and sporting something that actually looked like a faint blush on it.
"Oi! Kiyoshi, what are you smiling like an idiot for?" Hyuuga Junpei pointed out, slightly annoyed.
"Oh c'mon Hyuuga, you also admitted to liking his songs too right?" Kiyoshi revealed, much to the megane-teen's utter humiliation and the whole team tried to stifle their laughs, even Kuroko.
But Kagami, being the 'Bakagami', just blurted out "Eh? Captain, you also like Kuro-kun?"
That somewhat 'harmless' question let the demon out in Hyuuga, "KA-GA-MI-KUN~ If spout anymore nonsense, I will personally dye your skin to match you hair~ WOULD YOU LIKE THAT~?"
At this threat, the redhead immediately ran to the locker rooms at full speed without looking back.
"Now, now Hyuuga, it's not even practice and you were going into clutch mode again..." Izuki Shun tried to calm his Captain down as he feared for his kouhai (underclassmen).
"But Captain, Kagami was right in a way, We all know you like Kuro-kun's songs as you have one of his songs as your ringtone." Furihata Kouki argued and the team agreed causing Hyuuga to turn red wholly in response.
"Okay putting that aside," Koganei interjected the subject before their Captain might suddenly burst again, "you guys heard that Kise Ryouta of the Kiseki no Sedai would be joining him for a duet right?"
"Eh? Really?" Tsuchida Satoshi asked incredulously.
"Yeah! Oi, Kuroko maybe you could us your connection to Kise to..." But even before the cat-mouthed teen could finish his sentence, the team finally realized that their passing specialist wasn't with them anymore.
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"EHHHH?! KUROKO?!" all said at once, excluding Mitobe Rinnosuke who just had his mouth agape.
"When did he escape! I didn't noticed at all." Koganei burst out while holding the both sides of his head.
"He even rendered my Eagle Eye useless against him!" Izuki told them.
"But isn't that his specialty anyway? To disappear like that?" Kiyoshi commented.
"But still...!" Tsuchida went on but was lost for words.
The freshman trio just yelped, looking at the spot where their teammate was last seen.
"That kid! And I thought his policy was respect all seniors! When I find him...!" Hyuuga has entered clutch mode this time.
"But minna-san, I just went ahead to shower and change with Kagami-kun but you were all too busy talking..."
The whole basketball team jumped right out of their skins about a feet or two in the air and clutched their chests when a 'disembodied' voice interrupted them. The seniors and trio freshman spun around to find something that surprises them further.
Kuroko has changed into a long-sleeved white shirt that was quite fitting on his pale body with a light blue and violet sleeveless hoodie on top and paired with skinny navy-blue trousers that are adorned with silver chains. Kuroko also wore a pair of converse sneakers with a night sky's pattern on them and sported two aquamarine-coloured hair clips on the right side of his already dried sky-blue locks that seem to compliment his large, dazzling sapphire eyes. He looked amazing, no enthralling.
"WAH..." was the collective response of the whole team who were still staring at their youngest player in awe. Then, Riko and Kagami both came into the gym from the school's main building and locker room respectively but stopped dead in their tracks upon laying eyes on a fashionably-dressed Kuroko Tetsuya.
"K-k-kuroko-kun?" Riko stuttered while embracing her checkboard tightly to her chest.
"Kuroko?! What's with that outfit?" the ace of Seirin spluttered and pointed to the petite-looking boy in front of him.
Kuroko tilted his head slightly to the side in question, making him look even more adorable causing the team, Riko and Kagami to blush a bright shade of pink. "What's wrong with my look, Kagami-kun? Don't you like it?"
That innocent question alone was enough to make the tiger redden further while pinching his nose, suspiciously like a nosebleed. "Uh, no, no! You look great!", then Kagami's voice soften as if he was embarrassed to say it. "Actually you look stunning..."
Now it was Kuroko's turn to blush red and casts his gaze downwards innocently while holding one hand in a fist to his chest. Seirin were on the verge of a MASSIVE NOSEBLEED if the bluenette did not stop being too adorable!
"Na, Kuroko are going somewhere fancy after this? You're definitely dressed for the occasion." Izuki broke the awkward situation, much to EVERYONE'S relief.
"Ah, hai something like that, Izuki-senpai. Kise-kun wanted me to meet up with him for his photoshoot." Kuroko answered in his usual monotone voice.
"HUH? That blond idiot invited you for a photoshoot?" Kagami snickered.
"Why did he invite you for the photoshoot, Kuroko?" Fukuda Hiroshi wanted to know and so are the others.
"Because Kise-kun's manager said that he wanted someone with light blue hair on the cover with Kise-kun but couldn't find anyone with it and so knowing Kise-kun... he asked me to help him. And that's why I have to go now. Thank you for today and see you all tomorrow" the pale teen just stopped there and bowed politely to everybody before dashing out of the gym but the rest of the team just stared after him, disbelievingly.
"What just happened?" Hyuuga broke the atmosphere with his glasses hiding his eyes.
"I believe Kuroko-kun will be on the cover of the next issue of Zunon Boy." Riko mused.
"EHHHHHH?!"
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Kuroko'S POV
Phew. I finally managed to get away without arousing too much suspicion in Seirin, I hope I did. To be honest, as much as I felt endeared to them, they can be quite nosy at times ever since they found out a few of my secrets already and were always suspicious of me now.
The 'photoshoot' matter wasn't exactly true but my meeting with Kise-kun wasn't false either. However, that's what I fear right now. My biggest dilemma now is that I must perform a duet with none other than Kise Ryouta, the aspiring teen model who's adored by many across the country. Unlike Kise-kun who is very handsome, gorgeous even and while I have the appearance of normal teenage boy with an unusually hair colour and weak presence that I tend to give everyone heart attacks every time I speak up. But this one secret is the only one I must hide at all cost. My 'career' as well as my normal life will at stake.
Even though I have told Takahashi-ojiisan that Kise-kun is actually a friend from Teikou and he knows me very well...
~~~FLASHBACK~~~
"Eh? A duet single with Kise Ryouta?! Are you serious?!" Asahina Mai, Kuro-kun's vocal instructor squealed in delight at the news.
Takahashi, founder and owner of Unlimited Rhythm Music just nodded proudly at it. "That's correct! Kise Ryouta's manager offered me a business deal to have Kuro-kun perform a duet song with him. Not only will this boost our CD sales but Kise-kun's modelling career will skyrocket as well, it's a win-win."
The producers, composers, and engineers were just as excited and wanted to work on the project immediately...
"But Takahashi-ojiisan, Kise-kun and I are friends actually and he's quite obnoxious."
The adults in the room jumped up several inches in the air and some fell over off their chairs upon hearing the 'ghostly' voice but quickly calmed down when they realized it was just Kuro-kun in the room with them.
"Kuro-chan! Please don't do that, you're gonna kill us someday!" an engineer cried while his hand was still on his chest.
"Ah, I'm sorry. But like I said before, Kise-kun is a friend from my days in Teikou and we know each other. He may look mature but he's actually quite childish and I'm afraid if he reveals my identity to the others."
"Others?" a composer asked.
"Yes, the Kiseki no Sedai."
"Oh, that famous group of basketball prodigies! Tet-chan was one of them!" Asahina exclaimed loudly.
"Yes, the mysterious Phantom Sixth player!" Takahashi beamed.
"I have managed to keep my secret from them this long but if Kise-kun finds out..."
"Oh don't worry Tet-kun, we have our ways of making artist listen to us..." Takahashi assured the singer.
~~~END OF FLASHBACK~~~
I let out a sigh of exasperation as I approached Unlimited, casually walking through the front door since nobody notices me anyway despite my outfit for today because all need to do his pull my hood up and I'm invisible as usual, unlike many other artist who have to sneak in through the back doors.
After giving my identification card to the counter, I took the elevator to the tenth floor where my uncle and the others are probably waiting for me. And probably him as well.
Normal POV
Inside the recording studio..
Kuroko Takahashi was constantly checking his watch while Kise Ryouta's manager, Hideaki Akira was fidgeting while seated on a couch. Even though Kuro-kun was not exactly late but the adult males could not help but feel oddly nervous for the recording session today. The blond model was already present but was just slightly nervous unlike the two 'big bosses'.
Kise was dressed in a loose magenta shirt that revealed most of his collarbone and shoulders with a black collarless jacket over it and paired with white rolled-up cargo pants. He also sported his usual beige-coloured with a silver stripe fedora and wore a pair of flat sneakers with blue, green and purple checkered patterns. He too looked absolutely fabulous.
Kise was excited upon hearing the news of the duet song that he and the famous but mysterious singer, Kuro-kun were going to perform. The song that they were going to sing was the recently released single 'Tsugi Au Hi Made' performed by Kuro-kun solo but this time the song will be a duet single by the two of them.
"Wah, how nerve-wreaking, I'm shaking all over inside as I've never actually sang for a single and now Hideaki-san expects me to sing a duet?!" Kise exclaimed in his mind without letting his outer appearance match how he felt inside.
Just then the elevator rang, indicating that someone has approached the floor. Takahashi quickly fixes his suit while Hideaki instantly got up from his seat, also fixing his tie and suit and Kise immediately straighten himself up, hoping to make the best first impression on the mysterious singer. But after a minute, seemingly no one came through the glass doors, confusing everybody until...
"Domo minna-san, I look forward to working with you now and in the future."
"AHHHH!" everyone screamed at the sudden voice but then the situation went back to normal when they saw a head of sky-blue locks.
But Kise was frozen on the spot and shouted, "K-k-k-kurokocchi?!" while pointing his finger at the small teen.
Kuroko Tetsuya, already used to his former teammate's personality just gave him a light smile, outstretched his hand and responded, "Domo Kise-kun, I hope we can work together like we do in basketball for this recording session. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu."
The pretty blond was still utterly shocked but quickly regained his composure and shook Kuroko's hand back. "U-uhm, yoroshiku onegaishimasu. Ano, K-kurokocchi?"
"Hai,?"
Before he could stop himself, the taller teen pounced on the smaller one and smothered him in suffocating hug, much to the surprise and amusement of the adults around them. "KUROKOCCHI! I'VE MISSED YOU!"
"Kise-kun, we just saw each other last week." Kuroko deadpanned while trying to prevent himself from getting crushed by his former 'student'.
"But it still felt so long! And Ahominecchi was so mean to me last week!"
"Please calm down Kise-kun."
Kise's manager couldn't believe his own eyes witnessing the scene in front of him. Kise was usually so professional and mature when it comes to modelling and basketball but when he is not, he is like THIS.
Takahashi and the other adults tried as best as they could to stifle their laughs at the two teens' antics. So, this is how they're like when they're around each other. SO CUTE~! , they chorused in their minds.
"OK OK minna, since we're all here and it seems we don't need an introduction for these two anyway, I would like to lay down the rules."
"Rules?" the two boys said in unison while still in an embrace with the female (and some male) staff taking secret pictures of the two.
"Yes Kise-kun and they are for you." Takahashi smiled to which the blond raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"Kise-kun, you may already know this but this is the first time that Kuroko-kun has ever recorded a song with someone since his identity is anonymous." Hideaki continued.
"So, you must promise to me, the company and Tet-kun that you will keep his identity a secret." Takahashi explained but then added, "OR ELSE..." in a scary tone to which the pretty youth quivered in fear and without hesitation nodded furiously.
"Very good then. Shall we start?" the man question to which the composers, producers and engineers gave a thumb's up. The vocal coaches were ready to go to and most importantly, so were the two youths.
As the adults were busy preparing and the teens were able to rest before recording, Kise finally had the chance to ask Kuroko some much needed questions.
"Eh, so Takahashi-san is your uncle? He's your father's brother?
"Hai, that's correct. That's why we share the same family name."
"Ne, Kurokocchi?"
"Hai?"
"You've been the Phantom Idol, Kuro-kun this whole time but you've never told anyone? Not even Akashicchi knows?"
"Hai, it's been my deepest secret ever since my uncle found out about my singing. He convinced my parents to let me sing but under the condition that my identity isn't known but at least I can have my own allowance from the money I earn from this. You know how I dislike having some much attention directed towards me." the petite bluenette explained.
"Ou, I know how it feels when it gets very uncomfortable to have so much scrutiny. Like rabid fans asking for your autograph every time you walk on the streets, hoping for some peace. But sadly, that's not the case. You and the others may have seen me 'happily' signing autographs before but no one never understood how I felt inside. Just because I entertain the fans for their enjoyment, doesn't mean that I myself feel the same at times" Kise theorized in a mature tone that had Kuroko pleasantly surprised.
"Kise-kun..." the bluenette suddenly held both of Kise's hands in his own, startling the blonde and causing him to blush fiercely. He tried looking at Kuroko in the eyes but was met with the most dazzling, largest sapphire eyes that seem to pierce your soul along with a flushed pale face that radiated innocence. Wrong move.
The two teens unconsciously shorten the distance between them and their faces. And just as their lips were about to meet...
"Kise-kun! Kuroko-kun! Come in here, we're about to begin!" a voice interrupted them and the two youths quickly retracted from each other and smiled awkwardly at one another before making their way to the recording studio.
PHEW! That was tiring indeed! Oh if you're wondering about the other characters, they're all my OC's including Kuroko's uncle and Kise's manger since I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO HE IS so I decided to make him up lol.
Anywho, did I make it too obvious that Kuroko was the singer? Please review and let me know ne?
Till the next chapter!