Of tennis and love ( PRINCE OF TENNIS YUKIMURA SEIICHI FF )

CHAPTER 15 - Kirihara's persistence!

I stood near the courts, more specifically near the washroom. I just couldn't take a step- I never knew it was so hard. With every step I took, I felt breathless and scared. I clutched my bag closer as the only protection I had against this obstacle.

'GAH. I'll just do it another day...' I thought as I slowly nope-ed away. This could wait for another day, when I saw Kirihara exiting the washroom.

"Ayumi? ARE YOU GOING TO THE TENNIS COURT! LET ME BRING YOU THERE!" Kirihara grinned, putting a firm hand on my shoulder as he dragged me to the tennis courts.

"NOOOOOOOOO!" I groaned screaming as he dragged me. We arrived at the courts, and I stood there frozen, staring at the regulars who were warming up. The regular's eyes lit up with curiosity, staring at my tennis bag.

"Ah. Hello," I muttered awkwardly, scratching my head. They greeted me as Kirihara bounced towards Yukimura, asking if he could play a match with me.

"You're here, Lei." Yukimura smiled, looking at me.

I nod my head, as Yukimura turns his attention to Kirihara. "You have to ask her if she wants to play a match with you..."

I took a deep breath, before asking Yukimura, "How...how do I join the tennis team?"

His eyes glinted, before replying "I would presume you are referring to joining the team as a regular. You need to win 5 games against 2 regulars to be qualified to join the team. Would you like to try?"

Sanada's eyes widened- as he wanted to mutter a sign of disapproval before looking at Yukimura's glint. He knew that no matter what he did, he wouldn't be able to dissuade Yukimura Seiichi. He sighs, murmuring a soft "tarundoro!"

"Ayumi, are you sure? I'm glad you're back but...we're quite strong. You shouldn't think it's that easy to take 5 games off us." Marui teased, ruffling my hair.

"I...I have to do it. Bunta, I'm sorry for worrying you so much...I think I can do it. Trust me." I said determinedly.

Yukimura hums in approval at my determination. "For fairness's sake, you would not face Marui in this try-outs. Your opponents shall be...Kirihara, and Yagyuu. The game with Kirihara would take place today, and Yagyuu's match would be held tomorrow."

The rest of the team flinched- excluding Sanada and Yanagi, eyes widened at Yukimura. I look at Bunta curiously, wondering what's with the team's reaction. Kirihara jumped up in glee, as all of us made our way to a tennis court.

"Ayumi..be careful. Kirihara has a devil mode...and he might injure you, although I'm pretty sure considering your tennis style, it would be an interesting game." Marui informed me, as I stretched my body.

"Heh...devil mode? I'll crush it" 

3/6/20