"Alright," Riko stated as she gained the attention of the Seirin's basketball team, "even though we won the Winter Cup does not mean that we're gonna slack off. Those other schools, especially the ones with the Generation of Miracles, are going try even harder to win next time. Many of those schools are losing their third years so there is going to be a change in roster for many schools, but we're going to keep practicing and we're going to win both the Interhigh and the Winter Cup or you'll be confessing to your crush naked." Many of the players cringed at the thought, happy that they didn't have to do so this year.

"Yeah, I can't wait to beat that Ahomine again." Kagami stated as he grinned at the thought. He grunted when Riko hit him.

"Baka, you won't be able to do so if you don't take proper rest. We don't need a repeat of the last Interhigh Riko commented as she glared at the tiger, causing him to flinch in fear.

"Riko-san is right, you should take proper rest." Kuroko added.

"Oi, you just as bad Kuroko."

"Both of you are basketball idiots, but we don't need out ace and trump card tiring themselves out before a match. If either of you get injured because of your stupidity, I'll make sure to work you to the bone until I send you to the hospital myself." The coach stated as she gave a smile that promised suffering and death.

"We're going to have to find a replacement for our center position since Kiyoshi will be unable to continue," Riko stated as she glanced back to the Uncrowned General who was watching the practice with a grin, "but until we determine a suitable replacement we'll work on our defense and blocking. Now, everyone, we're doing twice the usual warm up."

Nearly gagged at the statement.

"I'll be working you guys harder this year, or do you want it tripled?" the ones who gagged gulped and shook their heads, "Good, now start running."

The players began running with no complaint or, at least for Kagami, voicing a complaint in fear of angering the demon coach.

"Oi Kuroko!" Kagami yelled. After everyone finished the fifty laps Kuroko had once more passed out on the floor. Nigou sat beside his master, slightly pawing at him in worry.

The rest just sighed at the scene. Sadly for them it was a normal occurrence.

Riko was about to state something when the theme song of The Godfather echoed from the locker room.

"What the…"

"Gomen coach, but I believe that is my phone." Riko blinked in confusion at the teal boy.

"You're into the Godfather, Kuroko?" Koganei questioned. Kuroko shook his head in denial.

"It appears that my uncle changed my ringtone for him once more when I visited him." Kuroko stated, "My uncle is aware that I have practice so he only call me if there is something important. Excuse me." He then walked into locker room.

Everyone continued staring at the close door for a few seconds until Kagami spoke.

"Kuroko's uncle?"

"Why does that surprise you?" Hyuuga questioned, "I know Kuroko doesn't talk much about himself but having family call shouldn't be such a surprise."

"No, that's not it." Kagami answered, "Kuroko mentioned that he lived his grandmother while his parents are out, but why would his uncle be him if he stays with his grandmother.

"Sorry for disrupting practice," all eyes turned to Kuroko who had just exited the locker room, "it was a text so I gave a short response before turning off my phone."

"What was the emergency?" Furihata asked.

It wasn't exactly an emergency. He was just stating that I will be staying at his place while my grandmother is visiting friends.

"Alright, let's get back to practice.

"Yes ma'am."

"Hey Kuroko, what's your uncle like." Kagami stated as the passed by the school gates.

"He's childish." Kuroko replied bluntly. Kagami appeared confused so the teal boy elaborated.

"My uncle is a good and very intelligent man, but he gets into foolish arguments with his late childhood friend's husband. He can also be highly protective and would kill someone if necessary.

Kagami chuckled nervously, "He's joking right." Kuroko gave short glance, but remained silent.

After several seconds of awkward silence, Kuroko's phone rang once more with the indication of a new text. Reading the text, Kuroko quickly responded and looked to Kagami, "Gomen Kagami-kun, but I cannot go to Maji with you, my uncle is being overprotective again."

"Alright, see you tomorrow."

Kuroko silently watched as Kagami continued on his way before disappearing behind a corner. After a few seconds of waiting and glancing around his surroundings, he dialed a number into his phone.

"Good afternoon Momaru-san, could you send the car three blocks before Seirin." A momentary pause, "Arigatou."

At Kaijo the gym was occupied by the starters and first string, though for a different purpose.

"We're going to miss you-ssu." Kise stated as he hugged Kasamatsu, nearly spilling his former high school captain's drink.

"Oi, shut up you idiot." Kise was sent flying with a kick."

"So mean!"

"Don't you think you're being a little harsh, Kasamatsu." Moriyama stated as he sipped at his drink. Kasamatsu grunted.

"He needs a few hits to put him in his place." He glanced at Kobori, "Remember that when he causes trouble."

"But we're getting ready to go off to college so wouldn't it be best to leave on a good note with our kouhais." The other teen rolled his eyes.

"Knowing him, I'll most likely be dragged back here anyway."

"Come on, Kise's not that troublesome."

"Not talking about him." Moriyama arched an eyebrow in confusion.

"Who were you…" Before he could finish, Kasamatsu's phone interrupted. Kasamatsu fished the phone out of his pocket and glanced at the caller id, eyes widening in surprise as he recognized the caller. Kasamatsu walked away from Moriyama and the others and answered the phone.

"Why are you calling now?" Moriyama heard Kasamatsu state to the caller.

A few seconds of silence as the caller responded.

"Does it have to be today?"

Another pause.

"So the others are going to be there, that doesn't make me feel better." Kasamatsu sighed in what appeared to be in disappointment. He paused once more, "No, I'll be there. You know how troublesome they can be if left unattended." Again a pause, "Alright, be sure to inform my father. See you soon." Kasamatsu hanged up.

"What was that about?" Moriyama asked.

"An associate of my father that wanted to have a talk." He then turned to the coach, "I got to head out early; I enjoyed the party, though."

"But Kasamatsu-sempai, don't go yet." Kise whined as he clutched onto the point guard.

"Shut up Kise!"

Takao's phone rang during his task of pedaling Midorima home. Slowing to a stop and catching his breath, Takao answered the phone.

"Hey, how are you doing?" Takao stated cheerily. Midorima sat in the cart, pretending to not be interested in the conversation as he held his lucky item: a life preserver.

"I'm doing good, just bringing Shin-chan home as agreed upon." Midorima became slightly more interested.

Takao paused, "So you want to see me today, at what time?" Takao listened to the response, "Oh, so it's like a little get together. It's been a while since everyone was together if you don't include the Winter Cup. But I won't be able to make it since I'm taking Shin-chan…" a pause, "Alright, see you later." Takao hung up.

"Takao, who was that nanodayo."

Takao chuckled, "You're such a tsundere." He then looked apologetic, "That was a friend of mine that wanted to have a reunion. He really wants me to be there so I'm going to read you to walk the rest of the way home if I'm going to be able to get there on time. I promise to make it up to you."

Midorima blinked but remained silent for a few seconds before getting out of the cart.

"I raher not listen to your whining if I were to stay."

"Aw, Shin-chan you're so nice." Takao stated as he watched Midorima walk for a few seconds before he turned the bike around. Sighing slightly, the Shutoku point guard mumbled to himself.

"It better not be something ridiculous." He sighed again, "I should just stop making promises with him."

"Hello."

Momoi and the Too coach looked at each other in confusion as Imayoshi answered his phone. They were having a meeting to discuss future plans and expectations of the basketball team. They all agreed that Wakamatsu should be appointed as captain and were talking about training schedules when Imayoshi's phone interrupted the conversation.

"I'm in a meeting at the moment so…" Imayoshi listened to the other person before smirking. His glasses shined with mischief, "so you want me to work the night shift, when does it start?"

Another pause.

"Alright," pause, "I'll go get him as well. Have a good day." Imayoshi put up his phone and looked to the others, "It seems my…boss decided to assign me the night shift. He never changes." He stood up from his seat, "I better go or else either boss going to make a fuss or that advisor will."

"Alright, see you tomorrow Imayoshi-san." Momoi stated. Imayoshi gave a curt nod before walking out.

"Now to go find that idiot of a kouhai. If I was him, where would I be at this moment?"

"Hey babe, can you get me another drink."

"Dude, don't you think you had enough."

"Shut up, I can have as much as I want."

This was what Imayoshi had walked into in his search for Hanamiya. He knew that the Kirisaki Daichi's basketball team often visited one of the popular bars in downtown for a few drinks, and at times he would tag along to simply watch the train wreck.

At the moment a drunk Hiroshi was arguing with a slightly sober Itsuki. Kazuya was harassing one of the waitress while Kentaro was attempting to flirt with another one. The only ones still completely sober were Kajiro and Hanamiya. The former watched his teammates make a fool of themselves.

The latter appeared to be completely pissed as he calculated what he bill was going to look like in the end. Hanamiya was giving off a deadly aura that promised hell for his teammates during the next practice.

"Yo, Makoto, lost a bet I see." Hanamiya looked up, scowling when he noticed Imayoshi walking toward him.

"What the hell are you doing here this time?"

Imayoshi faked a pained look, "I can't visit my favorite kouhai?"

Hanamiya gave him a disbelieving look. Imayoshi chuckled.

"You're no fun. There's a meeting occurring tonight and all are required to show up."

Hanamiya grumbled slightly as he stood up. HE informed one of the waitress and told Kajiro to make sure the others didn't do anything stupider than what they were currently doing before walking out with Imayoshi.

"So how you end up in that situation?"

"Long story, but if I broke my promise that I would be facing a far worse promise."

"Hm, what's wrong Muro-chin?"

Murasakibara and Himuro were walking to one of the convenience stores for snacks when Himuro's phone rang .

"It's a friend from Tokyo." He answered the device, "Hello?"

Murasakibara watched quietly, eating a bag of chips, as Himuro listened intently to the caller.

"Thank you for the transportation. I'll be there as soon as I can. See you then." He ended the call.

"You have to go somewhere, Muro-chin?" Murasakibara questioned.

"Yeah, I won't be able to go to the store with you today." Himuro apologized.

"Aw, but I wanted you to try out the new flavor with me."

"I'll make it up to you." I'll buy all the snacks you want next time."

Murasakibara eyes shined, "Really?"

"Sure" Himuro then turned to walk away, waving back to the purple giant, "See you tomorrow, Atsushi."

"Bye Muro-chin." After a few seconds, believing he had gotten out of the other's hearing range, he sighed.

"Man, the boss's going to kill me when he finds out." He raked his fingers through his hair, "Maybe I can get a few high-paying jobs before then."

Ring!

"Ah, can I take that?" Hayama asked Akashi as the phone rang. He was happy that it occurred during a break and not during the long, grueling practice session.

Akashi nodded his head, taking a few gulps from his water bottle.

"Hello?" Hayama answered, "I'm doing good." Akashi could slightly hear the person on the line, but was unable to make out any words.

"Oh, there's a meeting today. I'll try to be there." Akashi cooked an eyebrow in curiosity.

"Oh, how's he?" Hayama glanced at Akashi and the two had made a momentary eye contact before Hayama looked away, "He's doing good, and he's just like you described." A start pause, "Alright, and thanks for the transport."

"Who were you talking to?" Akashi questioned as Hayama put up the phone.

"A friend of mine I made during my last year of middle school. He attended Teiko and was in the basketball club with you. He was wondering how you were doing. Also, I need to leave early, my boss decided to suddenly make a mandatory meeting at the last minute."

"I was about to end practice so you may leave, Hayama." Hayama perked up, a large grin plastered on his face.

"Thanks," the hyperactive General grabbed his bag before rushing out the door, "See you guys tomorrow. I got a flight to catch."

Akashi watched as Hayama walked out the door before he analyzed the previous conversation.

"What does Kuroko have to do with Hayama?"

"Hey babe, how about you and me have a little fun tonight?" Haizaki stated huskily as he heard toward the girl. His eyes glinted as a predatory grin grew on his face. The brunette giggled slightly as Haizaki leaned further to kiss the girl.

"Sorry to disrupt your free time," the two separated to see Kuroko walking up to them, "but Haizaki-kun has a meeting to get to."

"Tch," Haizaki growled slightly when he recognized the teal-head, but simply started walking up to him, "I'll see you tomorrow." He waved back to the girl as he followed the phantom to a nearby black car.

"You did that on purpose, didn't you?" Haizaki accused as he raked his fingers through his gray hair. Gray eyes were focused out the window as the boy watched people going about their business.

"What do you mean?" Kuroko commented innocently, "Also, I'm glad that you got weird of that weird hair style."

"It's not weird." He retaliated, shifting his focus to the boy for a moment before returning to the window, "And you know I was talking about interrupting the moment , you sadistic little devil." He yelped, bending over slightly in pain, when Kuroko jabbed him in the side.

"I've sent a text informing you that I would be picking you up." Haizaki groaned slightly.

"What's does your uncle want anyway gathering us so suddenly."

"My guess would be that there is trouble to the family, the organization, and potentially all of Japan if he didn't give either Kasamatsu-san or me the details in advance."

"Do you have a good idea who would be the cause?" Haizaki asked as he glanced down at the shorter boy.

"Sadly, I cannot even predict the culprit." Kuroko sighed.

"Man, we're screwed if you can't even formulate a guess." Haizaki stated as he leaned back into his seat, "Then again, what good is the Kuroko family's sage if-" The delinquent gasped in pain once more when Kuroko jabbed him in the stomach.

"Keep this up Shougo-kun and I'll have you do Target Practice for a week."

"H-hai."