Watching Makoto Hanamiya and Kentaro Seto suddenly break into a ridiculous dance in the courtyard, Miyamoto Tokima was completely stunned.
Are these two... actually serious?
Miyamoto Tokima was already starting to not want to deal with them anymore.
They used to be perfectly fine little villains, and now they had turned into complete weirdos.
He was genuinely afraid that one day, Makoto Hanamiya would suddenly say:
[Guys, who gets this...?]
That would be real chaos.
Still, thankfully, Shuzo Nijimura and Tatsuya Himuro made him feel a little better.
At least they were grilling meat normally.
"Himuro! That's sugar!!!"
"Huh? Oh, sorry, haha..."
Alright, not exactly normal either.
It was fine. At least there was Atsushi. At least Atsushi was not weird and did not make people worry.
"Toki-chin, I'm hungry."
Murasakibara suddenly popped his head out and muttered.
Miyamoto Tokima: ...…
Forget it. Let it all burn.
And just like that, the celebration ended with ridiculous dancing and sugar-coated barbecue...
Of course, Miyamoto Tokima would never tell anyone that the entire Kirisaki Daiichi team had been dragged into it.
Have you ever seen Murasakibara eating barbecue while dancing like that?
Have you ever seen Shogo Haizaki, a lone wolf type, getting pulled into that kind of dance?
You have not, but Miyamoto Tokima...
just saw all of it.
...
After a long, exhausting day, Miyamoto Tokima said goodbye to everyone. After taking Satsuki Momoi home, he returned to his own place, lay down on his bed, and fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning.
Miyamoto Tokima got up as usual, turned on the TV, and began getting ready.
While washing up, a news report caught his attention.
"Latest report. Our respected Emperor will hold a national parade the day after tomorrow. For our nation..."
Miyamoto Tokima did not care about the rest. He only heard the first part.
The Emperor's parade.
If he was not mistaken...
the day after tomorrow would be when the national server's Male Gunner rankings were finalized.
Should he go see it?
Yes.
He had to.
Just as he made up his mind, his phone rang.
Ring ring ring...
Miyamoto Tokima picked up the call.
"Hello, Dad. What is it?"
His father's voice came from the other end.
"The day after tomorrow, stay at home. You are not allowed to go anywhere. Remember, you are not to step outside your room."
His tone was extremely serious, as if this was something very important.
Miyamoto Tokima immediately understood that his father was firm about this.
So he gave up the idea of going to watch that infamous scene.
"I understand."
He hung up.
He did not ask why. There was no need.
Still, it felt a bit of a waste not to witness it.
Then, an idea came to him.
If he could not go himself, he could just send someone else.
Have them record it or video call him. That way, he could still see it indirectly.
To be safe, he called his father again to inform him.
Only after confirming it was fine did Miyamoto Tokima begin making arrangements.
If he acted without saying anything, he might interfere with their plans.
If one person ruined a plan that had been in motion for over a decade, that would make him a real sinner.
Besides, this plan might even involve replacing the Emperor.
In the end, Miyamoto Tokima decided to choose someone low-profile who could stay in contact with him.
And that person...
was Tetsuya Kuroko.
Miyamoto Tokima quickly picked up his phone, about to call him.
Then he realized...
he did not have Tetsuya Kuroko's number.
With no other choice, he called Satsuki Momoi and got it from her.
As a strategist and advisor, she naturally had everyone's information prepared, including contact details.
After getting the number, Miyamoto Tokima immediately dialed it.
At that moment, on a beach in Japan...
Riko Aida stood off to the side, shouting loudly.
"Kagami! What are you doing? Pass the ball!"
"Kise! What are you copying? Why are you spacing out?!"
"And you, Hyuga! Who told you to shoot?!"
"And Kuro... wait, where is Kuroko?!"
At that moment, a boy lying on the ground slowly got up and said blankly:
"I'm here."
Only then did Riko Aida notice Tetsuya Kuroko.
Ring ring ring...
The phone rang. Riko Aida glanced at it.
"Kuroko, your phone."
Tetsuya Kuroko paused, then jogged over.
The number was unfamiliar, but he still answered.
"Hello."
A voice quickly came from the other side.
"Hello, Tetsuya."
Tetsuya Kuroko froze. He recognized Miyamoto Tokima's voice, though he was still a bit puzzled.
"Miyamoto Tokima? What is it?"
The moment Riko Aida heard the name, her expression turned serious, and she leaned closer.
The others training on the beach also gradually gathered around.
They had heard it too.
Everyone wanted to know what Miyamoto Tokima was planning.
Tetsuya Kuroko kept nodding, responding with "Mm."
But in the end, he hesitated. After a moment, he said:
"I need to check with the coach."
"Yes. We are in special training."
Taiga Kagami looked confused, waving his arms beside him, clearly questioning why Tetsuya Kuroko had revealed that.
Tetsuya Kuroko hung up calmly.
"There is no need to react like that, Kagami. Miyamoto Tokima likely already knew we were training."
Then he turned to Riko Aida and explained Miyamoto Tokima's request.
Riko Aida listened, full of confusion.
The Emperor's parade. Why would Tetsuya Kuroko need to record it?
Just as she hesitated, Tetsuya Kuroko added:
"Miyamoto Tokima said that if we agree, he can arrange a joint training camp with Aomine's school."
Before Riko Aida could respond, Taiga Kagami and Ryota Kise shouted at the same time:
"Agreed! Agreed!"
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