Ch 11 Hate me, Despise me

Scanning over, I took note of his cultivation progress

"You have done well my disciple, your master is going into seclusion-"

Okay pause, let's not get too deep into this.. Anyway

"So what do you want?" I asked Ham, trying to sound out what his intentions were.

"Er, big boss, what did that guy tell you?" He fidgeted on the spot

"Hmm.. oh he invited me to play for his team in Japan." Raising an eyebrow at his behavior

'Don't tell me this is going to be another Gasper from DxD..sigh'

"EHHH, that is such an amazing news boss. But does that not mean.. I won't see you again?" His face went from happy to sad from the realization of my departure.

"Yes that is most likely what is going to happen" I confirmed his conjecture

"No please don't go, I haven't played a game with you yet..sniff" I watched as Ham started breaking into tears.

People began to notice his breakdown and I didn't want to be misunderstood and be the victim of countless lectures on why I need to stop being a bully.

'Sigh.. what do I do with this guy?'

FLASHBACK

After getting subbed out because the other teams couldn't stop my serves, I made my way towards the bleachers and watched the games going on the different courts. The bleachers ended beside the exit and then I heard a sniffle. Not wanting to become a hero and unleash talk no jutsu, I decided to ignore whatever I heard and become an emotionless robot.

As if understanding my thoughts, a few seconds later, the sniffles burst into full blown crying. I was sure the whole court would have heard it, if not for the squeaking of shoes and bouncing of balls.

"Alright alright, I'm sorry are you okay?" Now I do not want to deal with this bag of onions so let's go autopilot mode which is basically me watching from behind the screen of my eyes and my body taking over and giving instinctual responses.

[This is a reference to the anime Grisaia no Rakuen and its protagonist Yuuji Kazami]

Who are you? The voice answered in return

"Yu" Auto me responded

"No, not me you"

"Yes I'm Yu"

"Just answer the damn question" He yelled in mock anger after understanding the joke.

"I don't know what the hell they be feeding but you are too damn big" auto me to the rescue

{If you get this one as well, you my broda from anoda motha}

He laughed at that and I came to know his name was Baga, Ham Baga.

Apparently he had been crying because he wanted to join them so badly but he was too scared due to the amount of players and the coach never noticed his existence to help cheer him up and introduce him to the team.

He had also been invited like I was but it seems Coach P had forgotten about him because of my performance in the King's Court Tournament.

Seeing as it was my fault, I took back the reins of my body,

" Why do you have to care about those players? Just play volleyball and go wild. Maybe you'll be able to play with me someday." I shrugged my shoulders and helped him up off the floor.

[AN : NUH UH HUH YOU GET UR MIND OUTTA DA GUTTER oh and also this should give a hint on his position for the future]

Deciding to heed my words, he cleaned up his face with his shirt. Well half his face because I stopped him midway and gave him some Kleenex I stored in my duffel bag

[AN: I do not know if that's what it is called but here's an image]

After cleaning himself up, he hugged me and proceeded to run off while yelling thank you.

'Why do I feel like I have been taken advantage off?' Shaking my head, I leaned back and fell into my thoughts.

'Wait a minute, how tall is that kid? Already 5'2 in elementary school.. Sheesh. Hmm, maybe just maybe I could use him'

Back to the Present*

Ham Baga's Pov

'Why, why, why? Why does he want to leave me?'

[AN: Okay while writing this I just thought maybe I should let you guys know that Ham isn't gay neither does he like boys. No sussy tings over here ok.. He just really appreciates Daniel's help and wants to be like him and to be like someone you have to know their mannerisms and stuff but he can't do that if Daniel is leaving. Keep in mind they're less than 10. I hope that clarifies things]

'I never got to play any games with him in school and now our first match of the year, he wants to leave and play somewhere else, he's going to go faraway.

No, even if he does leave, I know a bit about him, he is always cool, he does cool things, everything he says is cool.

I can start by being cool. Maybe if he sees how cool I am, he will stay. Yes that's right'

Daniel's Pov

Watching his expressions going to several changes before finalizing on one of determination. I couldn't help but snicker.

'No matter how determined one appears to or feels in order to accomplish a goal, you will not be taken seriously with snot running down your nose.'

Now what to do with him? Do I initiate my plans now, it's a bit early but it's worth the risk.

Listen Ham, I know you've been wanting to play games with me but such wishes are impossible" I paused for effect and what do you know, the tears are flowing once again.

Then I finish" Yet"

His eyes widened and expected more good news

"Since I'm going to Japan, I'm expecting you to train and get better"

You have the potential to be my opponent, you are someone who could be able to use mangekyo.. Cough cough sorry wrong lines.

"At present you're not worthy, hate me, despise me. One day when you have the same strength as I do. Come and stand before me. Perhaps your dream can be brought into reality"

Ending my rambling, I turned around leaving, Ham staring at my back fading into the distance.

After leaving through the doors, I hid myself by the buses.

'I'm obviously still going to see him on the bus meant to take the team back to school.'

'Sigh how embarrassing, but the seed of hate has been planted and if everything moves according to my plan, the hate would be replaced by reverence.'

'It seems I'm getting closer and closer to the start of the canon.'