A Generation of Miracles meet up?
Yeah, I thought it'd be nice to get together again.
What would we do?
Play basketball.
I guess I wouldn't mind.
But why are we doing it on that day?
Well, um...
Because it's Tetsu-kun's birthday.
What?
It's a holiday, and I thought it'd be easier
for everyone to get together if they had some kind of reason.
Yeah, yeah.
The Greatest Present
Hey, are you free on the 31st?
The 31st? Yes, I'm free.
Good. I was actually—
Excuse me.
Yes, this is Kuroko.
Hello, Momoi-san.
The 31st?
Yes, I'm free that day.
Really?
Yes, I'll look forward to it.
What? Is something happening?
I was invited to play street ball with my former Teiko teammates.
Seriously? That's amazing.
But that's on the 31st, right?
What am I going to do?
Come to think of it, you just mentioned the 31st, too.
Well, we were actually planning something for that day, too.
Planning what?
Your birthday party.
We thought we could get all the first-years together to celebrate.
Really?
Yeah.
But what am I going to do?
I already accepted their invitation.
You should go. You wouldn't want to miss that.
And we can meet up that evening.
Okay, thank you.
I'm really happy.
You're exaggerating. It's just a birthday party.
I'm typically forgotten 364 days a year.
You've got your own troubles, huh?
January 31st
Teiko Basketball Team Reunion
Akashi-kun
Dai-chan
Ki-chan
Midorin
Mukkun
Tetsu-kun
Tetsu-kun said okay.
All right.
Didn't Midorima say he'd come if he felt like it?
He'll be fine.
Why are you so confident?
Midorin will definitely come.
That just leaves Mukkun.
He said it sounded like a pain in the butt and hung up on me.
What should we do about him?
What are you doing here, Kise?
He was at a studio in the area doing a model shoot.
Getting Murasakibaracchi to come to Tokyo is our biggest obstacle right now.
You just need to set out some bait.
How?
Listen closely.
Basketball Team
First, put a tasty snack out where he'll see it.
He'll definitely go for it.
Then lay out some more.
Yosen High
And he'll be in Tokyo before he knows it!
Huh?
Great idea, right?
Can't you take this seriously?
Forget it. I'll do it myself.
Sacchin? What?
I'm not going if you're calling about street ball.
Mukkun, I found a really tasty snack.
Aren't you interested?
What?
It has a new crisp but doughy texture.
Crisp but doughy?
It's sort of like Vietnamese cuisine.
Vietnamese?
And the secret ingredients are sakura shrimp and powdered foie gras.
That sounds good.
I'll get some, so could you come to Tokyo on the 31st?
It's really good!
Really?
That's not much different from my plan.
But Murasakibaracchi's resolve is wavering.
I guess I'll go.
Then I'll do my best to make some.
Y-You idiot!
You will?
Never mind.
What? No way! Wait!
She almost got me.
Or almost killed me, actually.
What's going on, Atsushi?
Sacchin keeps asking me to go to Tokyo.
Apparently the old team's playing street ball.
You mean the Generation of Miracles?
That sounds fun.
Why don't you want to go?
Going to Tokyo just for that would be a pain in the butt.
But you guys don't often get the chance to get together, right?
Hmm.
Huh? Akachin?
Excuse me.
Furihata-kun.
Are you free next Saturday?
The 31st?
Yes. It's actually Kuroko's birthday that day.
Really?
He's growing up fast, isn't he?
What?
And?
Oh, the first-years are planning a birthday party at Kagami's house.
If you're free, we were hoping you could stop by.
A birthday party, huh?
Yes.
Sounds nice.
We're cooking and decorating ourselves.
I'm sure Kuroko would be happy if you came, too.
Let's invite Koga and the others, too.
Really? You want to go, too?
We'll help you buy the stuff you need.
Thank you.
I'll help with the decorations, then.
If we're going to do this, let's do it right.
Let's make Kuroko happy together.
Since it's Kuroko's birthday, let's make it a mirth day.
Nice!
Izuki, shut up.
Coming in first is Aquarius.
Look forward to fun times with your friends.
Your lucky item is a chick key chain.
And who's placing last on January 31st?
Too bad.
It's Cancer.
It's dangerous outside.
If you do go out, make sure you're fully prepared.
#12
Lucky Item
Dried Mushrooms
Your lucky item is dried mushrooms.
Have another great day.
Takao.
Bring me some dried mushrooms.
Ki-chan, good morning.
Momocchi, Aominecchi.
You're way too early.
But events like these almost never happen.
Are we the only ones here?
I'm here, too.
Whoa.
Kurokocchi, good morning.
Tetsu-kun!
I can't breathe, Momoi-san.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
This is for you.
I'm delighted.
Can I open it?
Yeah.
Hey, this is that thing you've been knitting lately.
You made it yourself?
Um, if you don't like the color, you don't need to use it.
I don't mind it at all.
I'll treasure it.
Hey, hey, hey.
Thanks for waiting.
Takao-kun. And...
Midorin!
Takao, I only told you to buy me my lucky item.
Yeah, yeah. You're not getting it until you get out.
Dried Mushrooms
As promised, I brought him here.
Thanks, Takao-kun.
Momoi, did you...
Yeah, Takao-kun called me.
Why do you have Momoi's number?
Have fun, guys.
Well, as long as I'm here, I suppose I must participate.
You're a difficult one, aren't you?
Kuroko.
What is this?
It's Aquarius' lucky item for the day.
It wouldn't be any fun if something happened to you on your birthday.
Oh, right. Thank you.
He meant to come all along.
Akashi-kun.
Hey, guys. Thanks for waiting.
Akashicchi, you came all the way from Kyoto.
Yeah.
Kuroko, happy birthday.
Thank you.
It's been a while.
Not since since middle school, huh?
Yeah,
you're right.
That's five of us here.
Murasakibara, huh?
Murasakibara should be getting here soon.
What?
Morning, guys.
Mukkun!
Wow, Akashi was right.
But, Murasakibaracchi, you really didn't want to come.
I just stopped by since I was already in Tokyo.
What? You were?
I scheduled a practice game between Rakuzan and Yosen.
Since we're located far away from each other, we decided to meet in the middle.
Thanks, Akashi-kun!
Now everyone's here.
Shall we get started?
Teiko
We're on the same team, Tetsu.
You're right.
We won't lose.
You won't beat me, Akachin.
Or me.
I accept your challenge.
We're playing three-on-three,
but we'll play full court like it's five man teams.
But each game is ten minutes, okay?
Now let's tip off!
Hey, Midorima.
Don't finish the play with a single shot.
Yeah, that wouldn't be a game.
Fools. Whoever strikes first wins.
Bastard.
No, you don't!
Not bad.
Midorimacchi!
Midorimacchi passed?
What are you doing?
Hurry up and make the shot.
Not bad, Midorima.
I don't have any intention of losing.
They're already beating us.
Don't worry.
Huh?
Nice!
Nice pass, Tetsu.
Thanks.
Tetsu-kun, Dai-chan.
You won't beat me!
No, you don't!
Yeah!
That was amazing.
Oh?
Making plays is more fun with a player like you on the team.
This isn't good.
I have no idea where I'm going.
Couldn't you have drawn a better map, Taiga?
Huh? I knew you looked familiar.
You're Yosen's Himuro-san, aren't you?
You're Shutoku's Takao-kun, right?
Yeah.
What's a guy from Akita doing out here?
As you can see, I'm lost.
Lost?
What are you doing with that thing?
I had a delivery to make.
If you're lost, want me to show you the way?
I know this area pretty well.
Thanks. Taiga's explanation was a bit rough.
Around Here
It certainly is.
I'm not on Kurokocchi's team again.
What?
I have to play with Midochin again?
We drew lots.
Let's get game two started.
You're in, Momoi.
Me?
Are you sure?
Of course. Everyone's waiting.
Join us, Momoi-san.
Momocchi, hurry up.
I won't hold back just because you're my manager.
You can at least go a little easy on me.
All right!
I'm looking forward to the next Inter-High.
Number 2, we're here.
Good boy. Shall we go?
Kawahara, move those letters up a little.
Happy Birthday!!
That's it.
And Furihata, why don't you add a red ribbon there?
Hey, that looks nice.
How are you doing, Hyuga?
That should do it!
Captain, that's amazing!
Hey.
Tatsuya! I was worried since you were late.
I got lost because of you.
What?
Fortunately, someone came along and saved me.
Hey.
Takao.
I have delivered your lost child to you.
Delivered?
You don't mean...
Since he's here, would it be all right if he joined us?
Yeah, sure.
Excuse the intrusion, then.
Taiga, this is for you. It's kiritanpo.
Hello, Seirin.
Huh? Takao? Why?
Excuse me.
Himuro, too? Now that's a surprise.
Taiga invited us.
It's been a while, hasn't it?
We can start with the carpaccio.
Okay.
You're pouring from too high! You're spilling!
By the way, how's Alex?
She really seems to have taken a liking to Japan.
Oh, yeah.
What...
What a body!
Who's that beautiful lady?
Isn't Akashi the only one who didn't lose?
Is that right?
You always get the best deal for yourself.
It may be a game, but it's still irritating.
I'm hungry.
Shall we call it, then?
Yes.
Wait.
Before that, why don't we...
Hurry up, Satsuki.
Give me a second.
Okay.
Don't yawn, Murasakibara.
I came here first thing this morning.
I can't help it.
Smile, everyone.
Kurokocchi, pose with me.
What?
Did you get it?
Yeah, it's perfect, I think.
Could you send me that picture later?
Of course. I'll get it printed right away.
Thank you.
It's the greatest present.
Good evening.
Hey. Furihata-kun, right?
A-Akashi?
I brought my friends.
You're late, Senpai.
You live in a pretty nice place, don't you?
Aomine? What are you doing?
What?
Hey.
Captain, Izuki-senpai, I'm surprised.
You're here, too?
We're surprised, too.
You brought the Generation of Miracles with you?
Excuse the intrusion. I'm Rakuzan's Akashi.
We know who you are.
Takao, what are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Boy, this is great. So chaotic.
Atsushi.
Murochin, is this where you've been?
You're no fun.
You don't have a single dirty magazine?
I'm not like you!
Dai-chan!
Don't start eating snacks as soon as you arrive. It's rude.
Don't eat the kiritanpo, either.
Atsushi, you have to wash your hands first.
Okay.
What's going on here?
All of the Generation of Miracles are here?
Hey, Murasakibara.
You're here, too?
Ugh, Kiyoshi.
Hey, Atsushi. Don't make that face.
Number 2.
He's always so cute.
Is Number 2 his name?
Does that mean there's a Number 1?
Right here.
Hello. I'm Number 1.
Don't they look alike?
Indeed.
This is quite the crowd.
Sorry.
Don't apologize.
The more the merrier, right?
Yes.
Here, Tetsu-kun.
If you don't eat, you won't get bigger.
I can't.
You won't beat me.
Bring it on!
Don't let him beat you, Kagami!
What's wrong, Shin-chan?
My lucky item is missing.
I added them since the food was lacking flavor.
Should I not have?
What?!
More, please.
I hope we can play again.
Y-Yes, absolutely.
Hey, you shouldn't feed sweets to a dog.
Today's special for Number 2, too. Here.
Today is Tokugawa Ieyasu's birthday, too.
In other words, if you want to rule the nation,
you've got to be born on January 31st.
That's so far-fetched.
You don't need to take him seriously.
Huh? Where's Kuroko-kun?
Did he disappear again?
I'm here.
Then let's celebrate the man of the hour.
Ready, and...
Kuroko, happy birthday!
Thank you.