Under the Cherry Blossoms

Time

A few months later in Tokyo

"Singles 2 head to the court! Rikkaidai 1-Seigaku 2!" The announcer shouted. I sighed stretching my muscles with Akaya before nodding. we high fived and Geni handed me my racket, he nodded while giving me a soft smile. We were all tensed, we lost doubles 2 and singles 3, if I didnt win we'd loose nationals. I looked across the court from me to the tall purple eyed boy, the same one from our middle school years.

"Dont you feel it Momoshiro? That sense of deija-vu? The same as all those years ago only this time I'll be claiming victory." I stated as the crowed went silent.

"Gomen Haru-senpai but I have to win since its senpai-tachis last year with us." He stated before spinning his racket. "Smooth".

Later

We waited as the crowed disappeared before finally getting out of the stadium, Akaya complaining about being hungry. I yawned as we walked getting Seiichi and Genis attention. "It seems like Ruka-chan hasn't been sleeping well." Seiichi stated with a warm smile. I shrugged not wanting them to worry about me. A deep sigh came from one of the others.

"Ne Ruka-pyon do you have to leave? Can't you finish off the year with us?" Bunta asked looking sadly up at me.

"Gomen Bunbun I promised Oto-san I'd go back as soon as we won nationals. We can still hang out on breaks and weekends if you'd like. Besides illl be "

"Its not the same! The four devils of rikkaidai aren't complete without you!" Akaya shouted as he began tearing. As always he was the most emotional of all of us and when it came to me he was always ready to jump.

Before I could say anything small arms wrapped around my waist and a sweet scent filled my nose.

"HARUKA-NEE!!! I've missed you!!"

"Wataru???? What are you doing here?" I asked slightly worried that he came all the way here by himself. He looked up at me with cheerful eyes before looking behind him. Glancing up I noticed my brothers and sister there with most smiling towards me.

"We came here as soon as we heard that you made it to the finals. Imotou was very excited that you were playing. " Masaomi said as they gathered around us. I could tell my friends were all very curious from behind me.

"I never knew Haru-nee was such a good player, we were cheering for you the entire time nee-Wataru." Ema said moving closer to me. I felt an arm around my shoulders pull me back away from them and an angry seaweed head stood protectivly in front of me.

"Who are you!?!? Don't come near Ruka-senpai unless we say so!" He shouted. 'Akaya seems like a cat right now. He bristling as if they were intruding in his territory.' I thought as I smiled at the boys back. Before any of the others could do something I placed a hand on Akayas head and softly headbutt him, shocking my sibling and a few of my friends.

"Oh Aka-chan its fine, these are my new siblings, all sons of Miwa-san, the lady who married my father." I then turned to the others with a small smile. "I guess this really is see you later. Im going to miss morning practice with you, I hope we keep in contact after your return to Kanagawa, especially my devil brothers~" I teased Seiichi, Geni and Yanagi. They nodded and Seiichi was the only smiling from the 3. I looked at Bunta and Jackal who both looked heart broken. "Hey we still have our anual beach vacation coming up remember after nationals Seigaku, Rikkaidai, Hyotei, and Shitenhoji all go on a small vacation together. If I do recall its Monkey kings turn this time." They nodded looking a lil better. I turned to Niou and Yagyu both giving me a smile, although one was more devilish than the other. "Don't trick Sanada anymore unless you want the smack of the century." Niou laughed as Yagyuu shook his head. "Don't worry Akaya you can always call me if you have homework problems or if Niou keeps bullying you. " he just nodded and looked away.