I walked out, staring into the raging mist of the sea. Such ferocity…such beauty…the sea, is forever untamed. Just like me…

The wind seemed especially ferocious, as I concentrated on the shallowness of my breaths, taking in the wonderful view before me. 'Why can't I be a part of the sea?' Such an idiotic question yet…something I dreamed of being. 'Why do you play?' The answer is simple. I play because it's fun… Unfortunately, not all were accepting of that response. I want to disappear…I want to experience being a normal person… I knew that such a statement was close to impossible, given my abilities, but my determination was unwavering. I WILL discover myself again…..

"Ne, are you the new student?" "Hai…" "I see. Well then miss…" The secretary woman looked down at the schedule, "…miss (L/N)?" She seemed surprised by my last name, but I did not bother showing much expression. "Nnn…" "I-I see….." She proceeded to hand me the piece of paper. "Please follow me. Your new Professor is anxious to meet you…" I nodded stiffly, and followed the woman as she made her way down the hall. 'I want to be….free…..'

"Miss (L/N), this is Professor Mikazaki, she will be one your guidance counselor for the rest of the term. "Hmnn…" I glanced up at the older woman through my glasses before bowing. "I will be in your care…" Mrs. Mikazaki smiled, then pointed to my seat. "You will be there. Class will begin soon so I will ask that you wait before you go to take a seat, that way you can introduce yourself to the class." "Hai." I walked to the entrance, standing next to the opened door.

As the bell rang, signaling the beginning of class, I watched as a few stragglers rushed in. They took a brief moment to observe me with questioning eyes, obviously confused by my unfamiliarity. "Everyone, we have a new student. I want all of you to accept her with open arms. Ms. (L/N)." I walked in, gazing around my new 'peers'. "Hai. My name is (F/N) (L/N). I hope you will take care of me." I bowed slightly. "Now then. Ms. (L/N), please go to your seat. Class will now begin."

I looked out the window, watching some of the people that walked by. 'How small…' Then I turned my gaze to the sky; to the clouds that floated by gracefully, having nothing to worry about. I sighed. 'A cloud is not as free as I would like to think…' No matter what it was, whether it be physical or not, there is always something it is bound to. "Ms. (L/N)?" My train of thought broke as I turned to the Professor. "Hai?" She seemed to be glaring at me slightly, noticing my lack of attention. "Would you please come and solve this equation?" "Hai." I stood then proceeded to the board. 'Calculus huh? How easy…' "There's no way she can answer that!" "I know! We haven't even learned any of that!" The faint whispers that erupted around the room, bored me. I picked up at small piece of chalk, taking note of its texture, before looking over the problem.

I could see the Professor's smirk from my peripheral view, obviously stating that she thought I couldn't solve it. I sighed, proceeding to write my answer.

"Ohhhh! Awesome!" I put down the piece of chalk, and walked back to my seat. "T-That's…..right!" The Professor was astonished, and I received many wide-eyed expressions. "Hnnn…" was my only response to them. 'I want this to be over…'

"Ms. (L/N), could you wait after class please?" I looked at the Professor, right as the bell rang. "Hai." As the other students in my class left, going for lunch, I stayed. "Hai Mikazaki-sensei?" She stood in front of me, a serious look in her eyes. "Why are you only a second year? It is obvious from your intellectual display today during class that you have already advanced into higher levels of learning…" I looked down, debating on how I should respond. "Because…..I don't want to….." My response seemed to shock the Professor, much more than what I did in class. "I-I see…that's a shame….." "Gomen…" She shook her head, saying it was okay, then allowed me to leave for lunch.

"Excuse me, but are you by any chance (F/N) (L/N)?" I turned to look at the man who spoke. "Who wants to know?" 'I dislike being interrupted at lunch…' "Gomen! I'm Momoshiro Takeshi! Mikazaki-sensei asked if I would mind showing you around!" 'He seems nice but…' "Gomen. I don't think it would be a good idea if you have a sprained ankle to be on it longer than necessary…" His eyes widened, mouth slightly agape. "H-How did you…?" I sighed, pushing up my glasses. "I see…Alright then, I will be in your care…" I stood, placing the lid on my bento, and ushered for him to lead the way.

"This is the Recreational Courts. We have basketball, soccer, and of course, tennis!" "Momoshiro-Kun, you play tennis right?" "H-Hai, how did you know?" I glanced down, mumbling to myself. "Lucky guess…" I don't like not telling the truth, but I didn't want to seem even more of a freak then I already did… "O-Kay….well! If you would like to come after school to take a look at our team, you are welcome to! What is your last class?" "English…" "Wow! You know your schedule already?" I nodded. "Cool! Then I will meet you after class!" 'Now that he mentions it…he does look like one of the people in my class…..' "Hnn…" He smiled. "Okay! We should get back before the bell rings!" I nodded, and followed Momoshiro to class. "Oh, by the way, call me Momo!"

I rest of the day passed by rather slowly, but I did find out that Momo was, indeed, in the same class as me. "Ne! (F/N)!" I looked at Momo, nodding to show that I heard him. The smile on his face widened. "Are you going to come after class?" 'I thought we already decided this…' "Hai…" He seemed way too excited about this. I pushed up my glasses. "By the way, (F/N), I couldn't help but notice a familiar looking racket case you have there." I thought no one had noticed it, considering I had placed it in the back on the class. "Hai." "I thought so! Since your last name was on it I figured it had to be you!" I nodded stiffly. "What of it?" 'I don't want others to see…' "Well~ Are you any good?" I tensed, and Momo noticed. His smile instantly turned into a frown… "I-I'm sorry if…I said something bad…" He seemed so pitiful at that point, I couldn't find a reason to remain mad at him. "Hnn. It's fine Momo. To answer your question, I have not played tennis is a while, so I may be a little rough…" His face brightened. "Then! How about play a match with one of the other female players?" I cringed. "E-Eto….." 'I don't want to play against someone who…..won't be able to enjoy the game with me…' "I…..I don't think the girls would be…" I looked down, instantly feeling bad about what I was starting to say. Momo smirked. "Oh~ You think you can play with the big boys huh~" I regretted speaking. "Hnn…" Momo laughed heartily, then playfully hit my shoulder. "Well then! Challenge accepted! How about you and me play a quick match?" 'It sounds like you already decided my answer yourself…' "Momo, I don't…" He shushed me before I could continue, winking. "No need to try to deny how much you want to play me! But don't think I'll take it easy on you!" He walked away, and I couldn't help the small smile that crept onto my face. 'I see…..perhaps he will have fun playing with me…..'

"Come on, come on, come on!" Momo practically dragged me to the courts, insisting we get started quickly so that he wouldn't be late to practice. 'Something about not wanting to run laps…'

"Ne! Are you ready?" I stared at Momo as he got into position across the court. "Hnn…but Momo…." "Hai?" "No matter what….." I was hesitant to continue, but he pushed me to. "…no matter what, let's have fun….." He grinned widely. "Hai!" With that the match started. 'I hope I don't regret this…'

"Huh…huh….huh….." I felt something that I hadn't felt in…..many years….. "Huh…huh….(F-F/N)…..y-your…huh…REALLY good….." I smiled at him, genuinely. "As are you Momo! I'm so glad to finally have a match that was exciting and…..fun!" We walked towards each other, and shook hands. "Ne! Join our team! I'm sure Tezuka-buchou would be thrilled!" I raised my brow. 'Tezuka-buchou?'

I found it strange, how Momo seemed to be really….clingy after our match. "Eto….Momo….." "Hai?" He looked innocent but….this was just ridiculous….. "Hnn…could I please have my arm back?" I saw a faint blush come to his cheeks. "H-Hai…" He let go of my arm. "Thank you."

"Alright. The Inter-Ranking tournament is in a few days, we all need to give it our best to decide the top players to send to the District Tournament." "HAI!" Sounded the team.