You can call it whatever you'd like, but that's what it is.
[ Just that matter-of-factly. What else would you call someone like that? They are living together. They love each other. It's pretty clear cut to Kuroko. ]
...I don't know how I should take that, Kagami-kun. Is he my replacement?
[Is it possible to dig his way out of this? Probably not, so Kagami had to clench his fists and try his best to continue.]
No one can replace you. Didn't you realize that through all the games and training and everything we did together? We're the light and shadow of Seirin!
[He cuts himself off, not sure what to say next. What can he say to make this better?]
[ Kuroko is trying to decide if the issue here is Kagami's lack of eloquence or if it's as he says. He's going to try not to be even more hurt at that and just blame it on Kagami not being good with words. ]
Some days I wonder.
[ He goes silent for a moment, the air heavy even though they aren't face to face. ]
You're free to do as you please, Kagami-kun. I just wanted to know.
Don't wonder. You're special to us - no, to me. You shouldn't ever feel like you're being replaced.
[He really doesn't want to get made fun of for a cheesy speech, but Kagami can't really help himself here.]
You were the first friend I made when I came back to Japan. You're one of the people who's closest to me. If you ever feel like I'm ignoring you or pushing you aside, just... I mean, do what you always do. Hit me in the head or something.
[ Of course it would seem that simple to Kagami. He's an idiot. But at least he's trying, even if Kuroko doesn't know how of what he says is something he can believe in. ]
Mm. Alright, Kagami-kun. I'll keep that in mind, then.
[Even if he sucks at being reassuring, Kagami doesn't want Kuroko to be upset anymore. There's a part of him that just can't stand seeing his partner get hurt, especially when the redhead seemed to be the cause of it.]
[ Kagami wouldn't lie, that much was certain. But he was uncertain about the entire situation and he fit into it. Perhaps it was just one of those things that would take time. ]
I'm going to let you go now. I'll talk to you later, Kagami-kun.
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[ Just that matter-of-factly. What else would you call someone like that? They are living together. They love each other. It's pretty clear cut to Kuroko. ]
...I don't know how I should take that, Kagami-kun. Is he my replacement?
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[Is it possible to dig his way out of this? Probably not, so Kagami had to clench his fists and try his best to continue.]
No one can replace you. Didn't you realize that through all the games and training and everything we did together? We're the light and shadow of Seirin!
[He cuts himself off, not sure what to say next. What can he say to make this better?]
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Some days I wonder.
[ He goes silent for a moment, the air heavy even though they aren't face to face. ]
You're free to do as you please, Kagami-kun. I just wanted to know.
[ So my hopes don't get too high. ]
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[He really doesn't want to get made fun of for a cheesy speech, but Kagami can't really help himself here.]
You were the first friend I made when I came back to Japan. You're one of the people who's closest to me. If you ever feel like I'm ignoring you or pushing you aside, just... I mean, do what you always do. Hit me in the head or something.
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Mm. Alright, Kagami-kun. I'll keep that in mind, then.
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[Even if he sucks at being reassuring, Kagami doesn't want Kuroko to be upset anymore. There's a part of him that just can't stand seeing his partner get hurt, especially when the redhead seemed to be the cause of it.]
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[ Kagami wouldn't lie, that much was certain. But he was uncertain about the entire situation and he fit into it. Perhaps it was just one of those things that would take time. ]
I'm going to let you go now. I'll talk to you later, Kagami-kun.