Chapter Text

First Impression

Kagami × Reader

Your first day at Seirin and you were already facing a few boys who were staring at you in anticipation. Including a guy with red hair who was tall and huge. His flaming hair and eyes made him even more dangerous. He looked like a tiger searching for a prey.

A cute-looking guy started, “Hi there, are you interested in basketball?”

“In basketball, you can have a ball.” Another guy with sharper eyes chirped with a thumb up.

“We’ve got someone who could potentially start a girl’s basketball team!” The cutesy guy announced. Potentially?

Red’s eyes widened. “You play basketball?” With his tall frame hovering over you, you cowered back slightly in fear. He was even scarier standing up. What kind of Asian was this tall?

“Um, no.”

He was instantly downhearted. “Whatever,” he dropped into his seat. He flipped open his phone and started typing. He looked like a yankee.

“Kagami, play nice.” Cutesy scolded and still looked adorable doing it.

“Bakagami! Are you scaring off potential members?!” A woman came up to him.

“Sorry,” Red muttered. He looked up at you and he rubbed the back of his neck, holding out his hand. The girl pushed his head down in a bow. When he straightened, he said. “I’m Kagami Taiga. A second year.”

“Nice to meet you.” You shyly said after taking his hand. He blushed slightly at the contact and pulled away quickly. Was he… embarrassed? That was so cute. “I’m [y/n].” Then you turned to the rest of them. “It’s really nice to meet all of you, really. But I don’t play basketball.”

“That’s okay,” the girl nodded. “I’m Riko, the coach. This idiot here can teach you if you’re interested.” She patted his back excitedly – a little too excitedly.

Kagami coughed and nodded, “Uh, sure.”

“Great!” She grinned. “Kagami here can take you around school if you’d like.”

“What—“ He was abruptly cut off when the coach smacked him again with a threatening smile. “Alright, alright. Come on. I’ll show you around.” He stood up and walked towards the school. You wanted to argue but you ended up following suit.

He took you around the school, showing you the basics, and finally finished with the basketball court. As he explained and talked about the Seirin High team, his eyes shone with wonder and pride.

“So, are you good then?” You stupidly asked.

He flustered slightly and shrugged. “I guess.”

“Liar,” you teased with a smile. “And you keep talking about this Kuroko guy. You two are close huh?” You asked, raising an eyebrow at them. He shrugged. Guess he missed the implication. “Really close…”

When he realized, Kagami began sputtering, “No! Not like that! We’re friends, great friends. But nothing like…” He rambled on and you couldn’t help but find it endearing in the way he was all awkward and red.

Maybe the tiger was more of a pussycat after all.