During their time of separation, Ogiwara would still keep in contact with Kuroko, often sending him messages regarding his current situation or giving him advice and later just calling each other over the phone. Two years prior to the current timeline, Ogiwara reunites with Kuroko at the Nationals. Both of them seem very happy after reuniting with each other and plan to face each other in the tournament, but Ogiwara's team was defeated by Kamata West Junior High. Ogiwara accepted defeat later and made his promise with Kuroko again.