[Kuroko's Basketball] The First Promise

Because Lord Vulcan is always in my heart.never left.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ two days a game, one week Spent three smooth games.Heizi did not expect that these three games would be much easier than the regional preliminaries.But it will become more and more difficult as it goes on. Heizi has clearly felt that the time of social life is gradually extending.

On the weekend, Akashi also specially called everyone to watch the video of the opponent's game next week.

"The university we will face next week is Ritsumeikan University, which has strict defense and strong cooperation ability."

The fluorescent light from the TV screen shone on Akashi's face, casting a shadow:

"Although this school is inconspicuous at first glance, and each team member has no obvious advantages, but being able to get to this point also shows that they have strong strength themselves."

"Ah—is it because the opponents in this school underestimate the enemy?"

Murasakihara stood behind the chair and looked at Akashi with half-opened eyes, and stuffed a handful of potato chips into his mouth after speaking.

"I said, no snacks while I'm talking."

Akashi's voice was cold, and Ziyuan said "hey hey" twice after putting away the snack bag before continuing: "I don't underestimate the enemy. When outsiders judge a player's ability, they generally pay attention to their scoring and assists. , but a good basketball player who only plays offense is a loser."

Akashi used the remote control to freeze a few pictures, which were the final results of each previous game of Ritsumeikan University: "--Did you see that, their final score difference was very small, all within 5 points. This shows that First, their defensive ability is extremely strong. These universities are all offensive types, but none of them scored more than a hundred points, and the offense was obviously suppressed. Second, the mental state of Ritsumeikan University in the fourth quarter It's very good, and they won't get confused because they are behind and want to catch up. Third, if the players of Ritsumeikan University are not good at attacking, then it means that their advantages are the same."

"—Every player at Ritsumeikan University is defensive."

There was a few seconds of silence in the room, and then came Qingfeng's voice:

"After the introduction, hurry up and talk about your countermeasures, Akashi."

Akashi looked sideways at the TV screen, and said for a long while:

"—Since the outside world cannot break through, it will inevitably lead to failure through civil strife."

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ When he came out of the basketball hall, Heizi endured I couldn't help rubbing my hands, and now the weather is getting colder and colder.When he woke up in the morning, he felt that the thin quilt was not enough.After walking two steps outside, Heizi stood by the side of the street and waited for Huang Lai, who packed his schoolbag and ran out in a hurry, and found that Heizi had been waiting, smiled embarrassedly, and ran over quickly: "I have been waiting for a long time, little Heizi, Shall we go back together? I ordered takeaway, let's eat while making up lessons?"

"Feel sorry."

Heizi smiled apologetically, and said softly:

"Akashi-kun has been talking just now, so I didn't have a chance to talk to Kise-kun. I have something to do, and I might have to go back later. Don't wait for me, Kise-kun, let's have dinner first."

Huang Lai was stunned for a moment, and immediately said:

"Is there something urgent, little Heizi? Do you want me to accompany you?"

Heizi shook his head, and smiled at Huang Wa to reassure him:

"It's okay, it won't be long, I'll be back soon."

In fact, when he received the text message from the ice room, he also had some inexplicable emotions in his heart.So much so that he basically didn't hear what Akashi said later.He had a hunch that this meeting would be special.

The meeting place is a fast food restaurant at Dongdaemun.

When Heizi opened the door and went in, he saw the ice room, and Vulcan opposite him who was munching on a hamburger.Heizi was slightly dazed, put his hand on the doorknob, and obviously stopped in his footsteps.He knew that sooner or later he would see Vulcan under certain circumstances, but at this moment he felt that it was too different from what he expected.

"Eat slowly and drink some Coke."

Seeing that Vulcan has been eating in such a hurry, Himuro smiled helplessly, and pushed the Coke in front of him: "Do you miss Japanese fast food so much? Or are you too nervous?"

Vulcan swallowed the hamburger in his mouth, and just as he opened his mouth, he saw the person standing behind the ice room, his lips moved, and he didn't say a word for a while.

Seeing Vulcan's expression, Himuro knew who was coming without turning around, stood up with a smile, Himuro gave up the seat to Heizi, took the backpack for Heizi and put it aside: "Good evening, Heizi-sama, haven't you eaten yet? I'll go buy you some food first, do I want to buy some more burgers too? I'll just go and buy them."

After a pause, Bingshi patted Heizi on the shoulder, smiled at him, and said softly in a voice that only two people could hear: "It's been hard work, sit down and have a good rest. I'm a little nervous, don't worry, he actually has There are many things I want to tell you."

Heizi nodded, and after the ice room walked around to the front to line up, he sat on the chair opposite Vulcan.

Vulcan scratched his hair, said good evening, and immediately took the last burger from the tray.Facing Vulcan, who was obviously very persistent, Heizi seemed much more natural.Looking at the man who has obviously grown taller and stronger in front of him, Heizi feels that the current Vulcan has a very mature aura, although it is not like Muji back then, but it also makes people feel grown up too much.

When he was in the United States...he must have experienced a lot of experience.

Heizi smiled slightly and said:

"Good evening. It's been a long time since I saw Lord Vulcan. Was it you who called me last time? Sorry, I hung up the phone at that time, and the phone was turned off when I called again."

Vulcan listened carefully to every word Heizi said, and when he finished his last word, he paused for two seconds and nodded: "It's me, I called you before getting on the plane."

Heizi gave a clear oh, and then smiled:

"How is Vulcan-kun living in America? You must have met a lot of new friends, right?"

Vulcan nodded and hummed.He raised his hand and put the burger back down.

"Is basketball going well? Vulcan-kun must have joined the school team, too."

Vulcan nodded again, frowning slightly.

"Then how long will Vulcan Lord come back this time? When I go back, I will send..."

"--Kuroko!"

Vulcan finally lost his composure, he called Heizi's name in a low voice, his body trembled slightly, and his chest gradually rose and fell.Looking up at Heizi's eyes, Vulcan's eyes darkened slightly: "Chen also asked you out, he didn't want us to talk about this, right? You can blame me..."

"Will not."

Heizi quickly vetoed Vulcan's words, without giving him time to think too much, Heizi continued to say: "Those have passed. Vulcan Lord has a new life in the United States, just like I have a new life with you at Tokyo University. It’s like having a new life. It’s a bit cheesy to say, ‘I’ll always be friends with Kagami-kun’...but we’ve always been friends.”

Heizi smiled, and the expression between his brows became more gentle:

"Vulcan-kun taught me too many things that I didn't understand, and helped me prove my own basketball. During the Seirin period, Vulcan-kun has always been guiding me as a light, let me continue to walk, and let me always I love basketball. Not only me, but Vulcan-jun has also helped many people with his own actions. These...are irreplaceable for many things and many people."

"The Seirin period..."

Hearing what Heizi said, Vulcan's eyes were still gloomy, and he smiled after a while: "Yes, it's all about Seirin's period."

Heizi felt tense for a moment, having never seen such a passive Vulcan.Looking at Vulcan in a negative state opposite, he wondered how depressed he must have been when he went to the United States by himself?

"Vulcan-kun...you can't have such wrong thoughts just because you left Japan."

Heizi stopped Vulcan's wild thoughts:

"Please don't deny everything about yourself because of the decision you made. Besides, I also think that it was the right choice for Kagami-kun to leave Seirin."

Vulcan opened his eyes slightly, looking at Heizi in disbelief.

"At that time, Seirin did not have the glory of the past. The seniors have all graduated, and we are not very skilled in managing this club. The pressure on the Vulcan-kun is so great. As the partner of the Vulcan-kun, I have not been with you all the time. , to help you share the pressure, but always avoid it, this has always been... the biggest guilt in my heart."

Heizi breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled a little relieved:

"When I'm alone, I always think of the time I was with Vulcan-kun. But what I think of is always running on the field together, winning the victory, or the moment of fist bumping. Vulcan's departure is not on the contrary. So it impresses me."

"Because Lord Vulcan has always been in my heart. He has never left."

"Although when Vulcan-kun went to the United States, I was really sad. I couldn't see Vulcan-kun all the time, I couldn't play with Vulcan-kun anymore, and I couldn't share the mood of victory or defeat together."

Heizi closed his eyes slightly, raised his hand to touch his chest, then opened his eyes again, looked at Vulcan gently, and said with a smile: "But then I also understood. Light is everywhere, no matter where the other party is, Just look up at the sun, behind the light there is shadow, and in front of the shadow is light.”

Because I will grow up, I also learned to let go, and also learned to be grateful.

When Heizi went to Vulcan now, he would always think of his kindness.If there is no Vulcan, I am afraid that he will not continue to play basketball today, and I am afraid that he will go through this period of youth that should have been passionate and passionate in obscurity.Vulcan gave him good memories that no one else could replace, and he deserved to cherish them forever and be grateful forever.

"...Heizi."

Listening to Heizi's words in silence, Vulcan finally said his name after a long time.Vulcan's hand tightly pinched the edge of the dinner plate, and the finger bones were slightly white because of too much force.After a while, he continued: "I think, if Akutagawa didn't have..."

"This has nothing to do with Akutagawa-kun."

This time it was Heizi's turn to interrupt him again.Looking up to meet Vulcan's absent-minded gaze, Heizi's smile didn't change much: "Even if there was a misunderstanding, it won't be affected if you solve it now or if you can't solve it. It's been so long..."

"I have long forgotten it too. Whether it was Akutagawa-kun back then, or that street basketball game."

Heizi lowered his head and touched his right eye, the smile on his lips was always gentle.When recalling the scene where he would suffocate in pain just thinking about it, at this moment he chooses not to delve into it, but let the time fade away: "——why the misunderstanding must be clearly stated and then resolved ? Let's all forget about that, shall we?"

"But... that was obviously a misunderstanding. I blamed you. I was immature at the time, and I only saw many things blindly from the surface. After arriving in the United States, I also thought about the previous things repeatedly. I..."

"I know."

Looking at Vulcan with an anxious expression, Heizi calmed him softly:

"I know that we both misunderstood each other. It's just that it's been so long... I've forgotten. Sorry."

Holding the corner of the table, Heizi stood up from his seat and walked to Vulcan.Standing like this, Heizi felt taller than Vulcan. He looked directly into Vulcan's eyes, bent down for a while, and bowed deeply.

Some people next to him cast their gazes over one after another. Seeing Heizi bowing, Vulcan was even more startled, and quickly stood up to help him: "Wait, wait——what are you doing, Heizi!?"

"I'm very sorry."

Heizi bent over, he looked at the toe of Vulcan's sneakers, and felt his eyes slightly sore.Vulcan has been there for so long... he still wears the same pair of white sneakers he used to wear when he was Seirin, and now it looks very old and dirty.As if recalling too many dusty memories in my heart, Heizi's voice trembled a little: "Also...thank you, Lord Vulcan, for giving me the courage and confidence to play my own basketball. Without Lord Vulcan, even the current I met everyone, and I'm afraid I won't be able to play together again."

"Thank you Vulcan Lord for everything you have done for me. No matter whether there is a misunderstanding or not, the person who understands me best will always be Vulcan Lord."

"——Please also, Lord Vulcan, let go of the past, cherish the life in front of you, and cherish the person you should cherish. Although the shadow behind you has disappeared, has Mr. Vulcan noticed someone who can stand side by side with you? He is a more suitable partner for the current Fire God-kun than me."

When Ice Room returned with the tray, Heizi had already put on his backpack and was about to leave.Bingshi was stunned for a moment, then hurried over and put the food on the table. He glanced at Huoshen, then at Heizi: "Are you leaving so soon?"

"Ah."

Heizi lifted his schoolbag and smiled towards the ice room:

"Yase-kun is still waiting for me in the dormitory, I don't want him to wait too long."

Himuro nodded, and if he wanted to ask something else, Heizi had already answered him in advance: "Himuro-kun, I have already taken care of what you asked me to do last time, and I can't help you with your own matters."

Hearing this sentence, Ice Room couldn't help laughing out loud, but his eyes became sharper: "Ah, I know, but I can't do anything about it... It wasn't me who occupied the main position before, but after that I I will work hard, as you said, I have my place, and I will take care of it. You should go back and get along with those monsters."

"Hey, when did the two of you become so familiar? And Tatsuya, do you have something to hide from me? Stop playing charades here and tell me something, can I understand?!"

Vulcan, who had been left alone for a long time, couldn't help listening to the two people's charade-like conversation, especially when he heard the words behind the ice room, he was even more at a loss.

Heizi smiled, did not answer Vulcan's words, and pointed to the milkshake on the dinner plate:

"Can I take this?"

Just as Ice Room nodded, Vulcan on the opposite side had already picked up the straw and inserted it into the milkshake, and handed it to Heizi.Like every time it's ever been.

Exactly the same action.

"Hey Heizi, the shoelaces are untied."

Before Heizi left, Vulcan suddenly stood up and stopped him, then walked towards the latter.Heizi was stunned for a moment, and looked down at his sneakers, the laces were only a little loose.Heizi smiled, waved his hand and said I would do it myself, then squatted down and tied it up.

He knew that Vulcan wanted to come and help him tie it.

In fact, the Vulcan he knew really never changed.

He also understood that Vulcan wanted to explain the past to him, but it was unnecessary.He didn't take these things that didn't need to be remembered to heart.

There are too many misunderstandings in the world, and few of them can be explained clearly.Since it can't be explained clearly, why bother breaking it apart and talking about it.

Learning to let go is probably part of growing up.

And those seemingly absurd and earth-shattering years can now be turned into Shi Zong's long and peaceful memories.