Episode 13

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Shira pondered for a moment. "I suppose I can accept the challenge. A Rakuzan player never backs down," She said. Shira grabbed a nearby racquet and got in starting position.

The game began instantly with Ryoma using his twist serve.

Shira easily returned the shot.

Sakina watched as Ryoma began using more skilled techniques and her eyes widened in shock.
"Wow!" She exclaimed.

Neither player was giving up. Sakina could hardly contain her excitement. Suddenly, a stray ball came directly at Shira who quickly hit the stray and Ryoma's shot.

"Wow you're good! I wanna play!" Someone called out.

"We're in the middle of a match, Kintaro," Ryoma stated.

"Aww! Don't be a hog, Koshimae!" The boy, Kintaro said.

Shira frowned and gathered her things.

"Oi! Where are you going?" Ryoma asked.

Shira looked at Ryoma, "You can play with your friend. Babies must stick together, after all."

Shira walked away. Ryoma then glared at Kintaro and pointed his racquet at him. "Lets play," he mumbled.

Kintaro's face lit up and he jumped into the air. "Yay! Lets start, Koshimae!"

Sakina stared at the boy named Kintaro. "He's strong too," She murmured.

Suddenly, her phone began ringing. Sakina answered it. "Hello? Oh Hi Marui! Really?! Okay, I'll be there!" Sakina hung up the phone and took one last look at Ryoma and Kintaro before running off.

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Sakina arrived outside Rikkai and spotted Marui waiting for her. She waved and ran over to him. "I'm so glad I get to meet your tennis team!" Sakina exclaimed, an excited look on her face.

Marui nodded, "Glad you're happy. Follow me, I'll show you the team,"

Sakina followed after Marui and looked around. Many players were practicing and Sakina watched them with glittering eyes.

Sakina stopped and stared at Rikkai's Regulars.

"That's the Captain Yukimura and Vice Captain Sanada," Marui said, pointing.

"They're really strong," Sakina mumbled, staring hard at them.

"Come on," Marui said as he headed towards them.

Sakina followed after.

"This is Sakina. The one I said wanted to meet you guys," Marui stated.

The Captain Yukimura smiled at Sakina. "Hi, Its nice to meet you Sakina," He said.

The Vice Captain Sanada stared down at Sakina with a frown.

Sakina looked between the two.
"Hello. Its a pleasure to meet you two. I just recently began playing tennis," She said.

"Would it be too much to ask for a demonstration match? I wanted to watch you guys play," Sakina said.

"No problem. Sanada, would you mind playing a match with Marui?" Yukimura asked, glancing at the vice captain.

Sanada nodded and began walking over to an empty court followed by Marui.

"Lets sit over there," Yukimura said, walking over to a bench and sitting down. Sakina followed and sat down beside him. She stared at the match and observed.

A few minutes into the match Sakina glanced up at Yukimura. She could see a blueish aura around him. Sakina then glanced at Sanada and saw a grayish aura.

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