A/N: I just noticed that there are quite a lot of fan fictions of Sakuno going to Rikkaidai, but there are very few to absolutely none of those about Sakuno going to Hyotei. I wonder why that is. Is it because Rikkaidai is more fun to write? In actuality, I prefer Rikkaidai compared to Hyotei, but just for once, I'll write about Sakuno going to Hyotei INSTEAD of Rikkaidai.

Disclaimer: Tennis no Oujisama isn't mine, but I can dream and hope, right??

Chapter start

"Sakuno, I'm sorry about this, but you have to go to Hyotei. We haven't really been taking care of you that much and we have burdened your grandmother because of her taking care of you. Even though she says its no problem, we still want you with us."

"Demo, Okaasan..."

"Sakuno, please listen to me. We haven't been real parents to you at all, and we want to be. It's just for a year, just try to study at Hyotei, for one year. That's all I'm asking for. If you want to, you can go back to Seigaku after this. We won't pester you anymore. Is that a deal?"

"But...But..." After taking a glance at her mother, who was using the puppy dog eyes to plead Sakuno, Sakuno sighed, succumbing to that horribly cute stare that she had also inherited. Who said that having a lot of the same characteristics that your parents had was fun?

"Fine. I'll go, but if I don't like it there I can change back to Seigaku, right? And I'm also able to meet up with them whenever I want, right?"

"YES, YES ANYTHING YOU WANT, AS LONG AS YOU COME AND STAY WITH US FOR THE NEXT YEAR!!"

"Okaasan...your (gasp) choking (huff) me!!"

"Oh, oh. Gomen!! Demo, Saku-chan, you're finally going to live with us!! I promise I'll go shopping with you, and buy you the newest style of clothes and..."

Sakuno and her father, Renji Ryuuzaki, only listened with half an ear of Ringo Ryuuzaki's long blabber of promises. They exchanged a quiet conversation, whilst Ringo droned on and on and on about what they would do after Sakuno moved to her parents' new house.

"Oh by the way Sakuno, do you know anybody from Hyotei?"

"A...anou...Some people, but it's not like I'm really friends with them or anything...I only met with them during tennis matches, when I go cheer for senpai-tachi and Ryoma-kun..."

"Well! Perfect! At least you do know some people. We have a business partner's son studying there. He and his best friend are in third year. We've met him before, and he is a sweet and charming boy. He offered to show you around, and it would be a really great opportunity for you to further strengthen our bonds with their company if you become friends with them, don't you think, Renji?"

"Well, yes of course, but only if Sakuno wants to be friends with them. Don't you think you're somewhat forcing her to be friends with them, Ringo?"

"What? Me? Me, forcing Saku-chan to befriend our business partner's son? Renji, how could you? I thought you thought of me better than this."

Renji smacked his forehead, wondering how in the whole colossal Universe he could fall in love with the biggest drama queen ever. He remembered the last time he spoke with one of the firms that Ringo had tried out for acting; the manager there had told him she was too much of a drama queen for them to hire her.

'Well, we all fall in love with the person we're not supposed to. Romeo and Juliet bucked the system, Superman has a thing for Lois when the better match of course, would be with Wonder Woman. But it does make things more fun if there's a drama queen in the house. At least Sakuno isn't a drama queen. I would die because of that.'

Sakuno leaned back on the couch, wondering how on earth people said that she is exactly like her mother. Her mother –for lack of a better, more polite term – was such a drama queen. She doubted her mother was as shy as she was when she was 15. Sure, they had the same honey-brown coloured hair, the same complexion, but she didn't have anything else that was similar to her mother. She would've said that she was more like her father and argued with anyone who denied it. Not that she had the guts, but...

"Ding Dong!"

"Oh! My package must have arrived!! Saku-chan, come and tell me whether you think the dress looks great on me or not!!"

And without even letting Sakuno get a word in, Ringo literally dragged Sakuno off to get her new package. Renji sweat dropped at the sight of his mad, cheery, lovable wife pulling (a.k.a. forcing) his sweet, shy daughter to give comments on her beautiful new dress. Leaning back on the expensive, soft sofa, Renji closed his eyes, meaning to doze off when the shrill ring tone of his cell phone went off. Reaching over to pick it up and wishing that it was something unimportant so that he could quickly get back to sleep; Renji stifled a yawn before answering it.

"Moshi moshi?'

"Ryuuzaki Renji speaking."

"Renji-san? Kaname speaking."

"Hai. Kaname-san? What is it that you want?"

"There's nothing that I want, Renji-san, but there is a ball being held tonight. You are required to attend, as do Ringo-san; after all, you are my deputy head. Don't be late now. I still need to discuss with you about the documents you finished last week. That's all, see you."

"See you."

At the ball

"Ah, Kaname-san. You're finally here."

"Hn. If it wasn't for the fact that a certain someone, had to recheck all her makeup and so on, we could have been here an hour ago." Kaname stated, glaring at his half-Chinese, half-Japanese wife, Tsukino.

"Tsk tsk. Men, they never know the art of dressing up, that is why we women have to do so many things for them. Don't you agree, Tsuki-chan?"

"Of course, of course. These two here are perfect examples."

"Women and their love for fashion." Renji whispered to Kaname.

"Men and their horrible fashion sense. They choose the bishoujos to chase after, yet they all look so ugly." Ringo said this loud enough so that Kaname and Renji could here this. "Right, Tsuki-chan?"

"Absolutely, Rin-chan. Why don't we leave these baboons alone and find other people to spend our time with instead?"

"Delighted, Tsuki-chan."

Saying so, both head strong, attractive women went off, leaving their husbands to stare at them with their jaws hanging open. After pulling himself together, Renji started to converse with Kaname about political matters, etc.etc. Their talk turned to Sakuno transferring to Hyotei.

"Well, if anything happens to your daughter while she is at Hyotei, I assure you, I will deal with my son."

"Surely that would be a bit harsh? After all, Sakuno is 16; she should be able to look after herself."

"Renji, you do not know anything about the school. So it's best to just don't argue with me."

"Since when were we on such friendly terms that you use my name without the 'san'?"

Kaname stared at him.

"What? I meant it."

"Never mind. You can call me Kaname if you want to. We've been working with each other for 15 years now; surely we can call each other by the first names?"

Renji just stared at Kaname.

Last day before Sakuno moves

"Mi-minna-san...Tomo-chan...I thought you all would like this..."

Sakuno was stuttering again. She held out a rather large bag, in it was filled with several things, all neatly wrapped with bright, colourful wrapping paper that had Sakura blossoms on it. Checking the time on her watch, she gave an exclaimation of surprise.

"Gomen! I have to go now, goodbye! Ja, Tomo-chan!"

"Sakuno! Matte!"

Tomoka couldn't stop her best friend since elementary school from dashing off without another word. She was left standing at the doorway, watching Sakuno zoom off to the school gates. The normally loud, cheerful and boisterous duo (Eiji and Momo) was silent, especially Eiji. Momoshiro on the other hand, looked like his burger got stolen. Fuji's eyes were like slits, revealing the tiniest bit of his sharp turqoise eyes. Kawamura was just staring into empty space. Oishi look flustered, Inui was scribbling down data while Echizen sipped on his ponta. Tezuka on the other hand remained stoic.

Oishi handed out the presents gradually, after discarding the empty bag; he sat down, opening his present. Eiji had given a squeal of delight at first, but sobered up almost immediately when he remembered he was getting this because Sakuno was leaving Seigaku. His gift contained his favourite toothpaste and her homemade brownies. Momoshiro's was filled to the brim with cakes of every flavour imaginable. Fuji's packet on the other hand, was full with a few Fuji apples, rolls of film and wasabi sushi. Kawamura's was a book, one which Sakuno had written every sushi recipe that she knew into. Oishi's was several packets of fish food; Inui's was 2 new black data books, Ryoma received some toys for Karupin, a voucher for buying ponta, a couple of tennis balls and a silver pen. Tezuka got a bag of tea leaves and grip tape, along with a few pieces of Sakuno's best chocolate-vanilla cake.

It was a subdued group that left the clubhouse later on.

Ryoma dashed home as quickly as he could, wishing to disappear before his senpai start bugging him about whether or not he felt sad that Ryuuzaki was leaving. In actuality, he was. In fact, he felt more than sad. He felt abandoned; as if Ryuuzaki had left him alone to go to Hyotei on purpose. He stretched on his bed, giving Karupin his newly acquired ball, wishing that Ryuuzaki would leave his thoughts once and for all. But it didn't; if more than anything, the more he tried not to think about it, the more he thought of Ryuuzaki. The situation continued on throughout the day, even till he went to sleep, he dreamed about her.

After getting hopelessly lost on the way to her new house

Sakuno groaned softly in dismay. "I can't believe I actually lost the way to the new house...And I made sure I memorized it too. I'll have to ask for help..."

A voice called out.

"Are you by any chance, Ryuzaki Sakuno?"

Owari

A/N: So was it good or bad? Reviews are always welcome. I don't mind flames, as long as they tell me what they don't like about this story. Flames show that the person who sent a flame is giving constructive criticsm. Well, as far as I see it I mean. So R&R please!!