More Than A Shadow

Moving Forward

Hello there! I hope you're having a nice holiday season so far. I can't believe that 2020 is finally coming to an end.

I also hope that you enjoyed the last chapter. The first part of the chapter was hard for me to write because the final game is so sad. The second part was easier and I enjoyed writing it. When is Miyuki going to realize that he has feelings for Azusa is the million-dollar question.

I'm so thankful for the support that I've received for this fic throughout this year. It's so overwhelming (in a great way) when I get all the notifications. I'm so grateful! So thank you thank you thank you! It was the highlight of 2020 for me.

I apologize for any grammar mistakes beforehand.

Disclaimer: I don't own Daiya No Ace, Yuji Terajima does. I only own my OC.

Enjoy, stay safe, and Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that 2021 is a better year for all of us.

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" Moshi Moshi," a male voice answered his phone.

"About time you answered your phone, Mei," Azusa replied on the other line annoyed.

"Hey! You can't blame me for not answering my phone quickly," Mei quipped. "I'm a superstar now and stars tend to be very busy."

The manager snorted. "A superstar?"

"Yes, haven't you seen the news? I'm everywhere! Also, every night girls stay late at night outside of the hotel to greet me," the pitcher boasted.

Azusa rolled her eyes. "I'm so not worried about you and letting all of this attention get to your head," she said sarcastically. "That wouldn't happen to you at all. You would stay grounded no matter what."

"I'm not letting anything get to my head," Mei replied a little too quickly. "I was just stating facts, that's all."

"Sure, sure, Mr. Superstar," Azusa mocked him.

"Is this why you called me?" Mei asked in irritation. "To mock me? Me ? Your darling older brother who loves you more than anything in this world," he continued, his voice getting more high-pitched with every single word.

The manager rolled her eyes. "Calm down drama queen," she said curtly. "I didn't call you to mock you. I called you to say that I've been following your games as closely as I can and wanted to congratulate you," Azusa said sincerely. "It's amazing how well you're doing at Koshien. You haven't conceded a run yet."

Mei didn't say anything for a few moments and Azusa knew that he was puffing out his chest in pride with that silly conceited smile he shows whenever someone compliments him. "Well, well, what do we have here? Since when is my little sister so nice? Thank you very much. That means a lot to me, Azu-chan!"

"I'm always nice," Azusa shot back, sticking her tongue out even though there was no way he could see her.

"You're not but I let it slide," Mei retorted. "It's all the coach's fault. If he just allowed me to play more, then you would be more proud of me and be nicer to me," he whined.

Azusa narrowed her blue eyes at him through the phone. "Don't be a brat, Mei," she chastised. "Your coach knows what he's doing and besides everyone deserves a chance to play."

"How am I being a brat for wanting to play more so my little sister could see more of me?" he pointed out.

"I already see plenty of you," Azusa deadpanned.