New Prince of Tennis: Love is Our Zest

Ep 21

Hey guys! Thanks for waiting. When we last left off, family secrets are revealed, but what will happen to our heroine next? Hope you enjoy!

The bistro is in a buzz when the news hit everyone like a train wreck. The majority of the members are concerned as they are intrigued while listening to the untold story.

"To put it simply," Sakura implies, "they are the grandchildren of Dante Summerfield. The former Duke of Summerfield Manor and legendary chef of his generation. Their father was Marquess Adrian, an international product specialist, and his wife Marchioness Kiyoko, a world-renowned cake decorator. I, of course, am a marketing coordinator. As you can see, the Summerfield household comes from a long line of culinary, visual, and/or performance artists."

"Wow~."

"So, they're a family of nobles?"

"Awesome!"

"It's no wonder Alivia-san has such talent."

"Then is Sakura-san a duchess?"

"Well, my hubby is a duke, so yes. Although, we don't let our titles get in the way of focusing on our duties to communities across the globe."

The redhead glance towards the sibling trio, having a private conversation at the common area.

"You boys were too young at the time, but there was a tragic incident that led to the downfall of the Summerfield Manor."

"What happened?"

"I can answer that."

Walking up to Sakura with his hand raised is Hiyoshi.

"You know something, Hiyoshi?"

"Sorry, but I promised I wouldn't reveal anything for Alivia-san's safety. Now's as good as any time to say it."

"What do you mean by that," Oishi asks.

Hiyoshi looks to Sakura, who nods in approval.

"Alivia-san showed me the file containing her family's reputation, including the horrific details of their demise. Based on Detective Wilson's report, the Summerfield...they were..."

"C'mon man, spit it out."

"Yeah, don't keep us in suspense."

The middle schooler clenches his fists as a bitter aftertaste is left when mouthing the words out loud.

"...Almost the entire bloodline...was assassinated."

CLATTER!

"W-What'd you say!?"

The sentence has everyone standing up in alarm or on the edge of their seats.

"As in they were being hunted?"

"Precisely."

"You've gotta be kidding," Kirihara exclaims, "someone wanted to kill Alivia-san!?"

"Does the report say who was responsible," Atobe inquires.

"All evidence lead to a rival household known as the Swindlehurst Manor. They had a bad reputation of committing ongoing schemes be it those who belonged to the family or have previously worked for them. Though, it's said that they've been either framed or have gone missing, which lead to trials in court ending abruptly or postponed."

"Needless to say, the Swindlehurst's have hated my husband's family because of their success, which is why they were suspected in the first place."

"If that's true," Kite implies, "then how did Alivia and her brothers survive?"