Cross Over [ PoT - KnB ]

LXIX. FOCUS

"Oh! her moves were a bit different than her usual." Oishi said as Yuki and Tezuka started their Match.

"She's faster," Inui informed them.

"I don't know if I should be amazed or pissed that she still has more speed than her usual!" Kikumaru whines.

"I'm betting it's reserved for players like Tezuka," Fuji said as he stood beside them.

"That footwork..." the Colorful Trio muttered as they recognized her movements, calling the attention of the Tennis Regulars nearby.

"Are they that close?" Momoi asked as she tilted her head at the guy beside her, who happened to be Inui, who nodded, eyes still at the players.

"They're like siblings now, as Fuji mentioned earlier," he said, Momoi looked back to the courts.

"That's why she's playing like that..." she said, this had called the attention of the Seigaku Regulars, she turned and smiled at them.

"That Footwork, she only ever use that when she wanted to measure someone's Agility, As they are close, she wasn't taking the Match easily, she is carefully observing her opponent, to the point of gauging his reactions, if any of you could spot her movements, you'll realize how she'll suddenly go from fast, to neutral, for a bit slower and bigger movements then to fast or neutral again," Momoi said, they all watched Yuki closely, only Inui, Fuji, and Kikumaru realized how true her words are and they agreed on that.

"Ah, out of all of us, Tezuka's the least one to play in the Courts," Oishi said as he understood why, the other Seigaku regulars nodded in understanding.

"And Tezuka has never played in an all-out game since she arrived, no wonder she's more careful than before," Fuji said.

Ryoma on the other hand stayed silent and just watched, he had never seen her play like this before, and as much as he shouldn't be bothered, he still felt bothered, not only because of the way she suddenly changed her style just for their Captain's match, also because of her sudden aloofness towards him, he can't remember doing something that warrants her behavior towards her, and it's starting to get in his nerves, especially now that the model, pink and blue haired Taguro is here, he can't help it!

He was brought out of his thoughts when he heard a loud sound, when his eyes went to focus on the courts, he saw their Captain's Racket on the floor as the ball rolled back from the net behind him.

"That was a Heavy Return," Momo commented as they all watched Tezuka pick up his Racket.

"That was new, what was that?" Tezuka asked, Yuki, grinned.

"Hephaestus," she answered as they both went back to their positions, he watched as Yuki returned the Ball with full power and both hands, he heard the loud sound as she moved the racket a bit, and letting it hit the edge of the Racket before having it return to the other side of the Court, gaining another point as Tezuka had failed to return it again with one hand.

"That was like playing baseball! Wah, Yukichii is really good!" Ryoma glanced at the Yellow-haired male who said that, they realized he was right, the ball was almost spinless when it came back so it absorbed all the force that she had put in, plus the way she twisted her body to return it in 2 hands had added with its velocity.

"That was a Return full of Force and Velocity," Inui commented.

"She's playing smart, I mean, we all know she always does, but this..." Oishi left his words hanging.

"I wonder why she didn't go Pro, any Idea Echizen?" Momo asked Ryoma but he didn't answer, he doesn't have any in all honesty.

The ending of the Game was a half-surprise half-not, it was Yuki's Loss, who was panting on the ground.

"You let your guard down," Tezuka said as he walked to her and gave her a hand, Yuki on the other hand pouted and harrumphed playfully.

"You're just too good... And I'm Tired! I played how many games for the day and none of you are an easy opponent at all!" she said, she immediately drank some of her drinks, it was then her eyes met his, boring at hers... 

Ryoma, staring at her, which was in all honestly the reason why she suddenly ended up coughing, she wouldn't be caught admitting that though, yet it was not left unseen by some, namely; the Seigaku Resident Tensai, the Strict Brother-like Captain, The Keen Observant Pink haired basketball Manager, The Yellow Haired Model-Kun and lastly, the Blue Haired Ace of the Generation of Miracles.

None of those who had seen said anything, but it all clicked for Tezuka and Fuji as to why suddenly their Manager, who was always thick as thieves with Ryoma had suddenly kept her distance from the male, what was left for their questions was why was she sadly looking at him at times, it was pretty obvious that the male feels the same albeit a bit too possessive if they are being honest, what with always being with her and their always present physical touches, that might be minuscule but are always present.

"Okay, I'll be Leaving the Coach and the Captain for the Announcements, Coach, May I take my leave now? these 3 have waited for me for some time now." Yuki said.

yet again, escaping going home with or being cornered by Ryoma, Their ever wayward Coach nodded in agreement making her go to the changing and shower rooms.

"I'll meet you all at the gates?" she said, Momoi shook her head and insisted on coming with her though.

Once Momoi had locked the doors, she sat and waited for Yuki to cool down, since she'll need to cool down first before taking a quick shower, and she took that time to ask questions... just not the usual questions though.

"So what happened between you and the Echizen guy?" she asked as she heard the water from the shower, there was something that had fallen and a series of curses before she finally answered.

"What happened?" she asked blandly, Momoi rolled her eyes.

"You 2 are different than usual, you didn't even spare a look nor a word at him," Momoi said, she heard a heavy sigh from the girl in the shower.

"I just think we needed some time away from each other, you know how important 'Me' time is for me," Yuki answered, at least that was part of the reason, but not the whole truth.

"Does he know though? he seemed vexed." Momoi continued her questions.

"I don't know, and quite honestly, I can't think of his feelings at the moment, that was what 'Me' time is for, right? for myself," she answered.

Momoi stopped questioning at that point, not wanting to aggravate the other teen when they had just started talking normally to each other again, she stepped out of the shower drying her hair, now wearing Seigaku's Uniform, she was already in the process of wearing her tights when Momoi spoke again.

"He doesn't know... does he?" Momoi asked, making her freeze and sigh finishing what she was doing before turning at the keen pink-haired girl with a tired smile.

"He doesn't... Better that he doesn't..." she said before going back to her locker and pulling out her bag, shoes, and Team Jacket, Momoi kept on watching her.

"There's another girl?" Momoi asked again, she chuckled unenthusiastically as she headed to the door, Momoi following close.

"Someone who had been with him since the time we separated..." she said, she stopped walking and talking as he saw the guys of the team now heading to the changing and shower rooms, she immediately faced Momoi with a blank face.

"Let's just go," she said.

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Woooh~ Happy 2023!

2023 and this is still not done, I don't know anymore oh my god!

Though I'm planning to finish this within this year, as I am pretty excited for the next story, (Which I deleted from Wattpad, due to changing my mind and thus the plot, though it will still be OHSHC-POT fanfic *winks*)

as always thank you for reading, you guys don't know how warm I feel whenever I see you guys reading, commenting, upvoting, and adding this to your reading list, REALLY GUYS!

I LOVE YOU ALL! THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!

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