Kiminobu Kogure

Today was the most anticipated day for every student at Shohoku High School.

Valentine's Day, the day when you give something to the person you like, and if you have the courage, you confess your feelings.

Kogure had known you for years. You went to watch your brother play a game with Haruko, your other sister.

He didn't notice Haruko, he noticed you. You were quiet, pretty, and very positive. He liked the way you always supported Akagi, and he'd like you to support him too.

He was looking for you after school, claiming Akagi had asked him to invite you to practice. Obviously, it was all a lie; Akagi wouldn't help him get what he wanted so easily.

I was always hoping to see you at the court, even if it was to support Akagi. But all that changed when you asked if you could go see him play. Him? Really?...Nah...you probably meant your brother. When he answered as if Akagi had told him, you laughed and shook your head. You wanted to see him, you made that clear.

So today, on Valentine's Day, he was very nervous, I mean, he wasn't planning on confessing yet but he was going to ask you out.

He intercepted you while you were talking to a friend, and she left, leaving you both alone.

"Is something wrong?"

You said, confused, turning towards him to notice that his cheeks were flushed.

"Nothing... I mean, are you free this afternoon? I was wondering if maybe you'd like to grab something to eat with me. My treat."

She said, pointing to herself with a nervous little smile, and just then Akagi appeared behind you.

Even though they were old friends, he was startled and became even more nervous... hoping you wouldn't mention anything about the date in front of Akagi.

They've known each other for 3 years, you're one year younger than him and your brother Akagi.

He's liked you ever since his brother introduced you at a game you went to see, but he never dared to say anything about it.