Rikkai 2,0 Chapter 1: Yukimura's new team, a prince of tennis fanfic

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of tennis or any character used in this story

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Deciding where to attend university wasn't an easy decision for Fuji. He had many diverse hobbies and interests, and he practically aced all of his college entrance exams, giving him a wide range of options. After several long grueling hours of contemplation, Fuji finally decided to major in 'Landscape Photography' at a small fine arts University, appropriately named "Tokyo University of Fine Arts." The downside was that the university was located near Hyotei, so housing was a little bit on the expensive side. But the upside was it wasn't too far away from home, so Fuji S. could visit Fuji Y. whenever he wanted.

Classes started the week of April 6th, but Fuji didn't have any classes until that Wednesday. So, Fuji decided to use his spare time to wander around the serene little campus taking pictures of whatever caught his eye. As Fuji meandered around campus, lost in blissful Fujiland, he didn't notice the shadow of a tall blue-haired boy creeping up behind him.

"Fuji?! Is that you?" A familiar voice called out.

Fuji's heart jumped at the sound of someone's voice so close behind him. He had let his guard down. Fuji quickly spun around to see Yukimura Seiichi, former captain of Rikkai-dai. Although Yukimura had been successful in startling Fuji, Fuji's facial expressions didn't betray him in revealing his surprise. He kept his normal smile and cool, calm demeanor.

"Ah, Yukimura, right? I didn't realize you were also going to attend Tokyo University of Fine Arts."

Fuji, along with the rest of the tennis world, was under the impression that someone like Yukimura would move on to become a pro straight after high school. It was a well-known fact that Yukimura's big dream was in tennis. According to Inui at least 80% of Yukimura's waking thoughts were tennis related.

Nevertheless, Fuji didn't press for answers as to why The Child of God didn't pursue a career in the pros. In the back of Fuji's mind he wondered if it might have something to do with that illness Yukimura battled years ago. Perhaps, it wasn't that Yukimura didn't want to go pro. He simply couldn't.

"Great! It really is you! Fuji, how have you been? It's been a while!" Yukimura asked animatedly.

"I've been doing well, and you?" Fuji answered politely. Yukimura seemed a little overenthusiastic about running into Fuji. Maybe he was worried about making new friends in college.

"I'm doing well, thanks. Look, I have this big problem I need you to help me with." Looking ten times more serious, Yukimura cut to the real reason he approached Fuji.

Of course the Yukimura Seiichi isn't worried about making new friends in college. After all, he's Yukimura. The Child of God.

"Saa… Yukimura…what is it?" Fuji answered. He felt both slightly awkward annoyed. They weren't exactly friends. And, Yukimura had just interrupted his very important time in Fujiland.

"You see, when I agreed to attend the Tokyo University of Fine Arts, I didn't realize they didn't have a tennis team! Can you believe that? What kind of joke University is this? I talked to the school administrators, and they said I need at least 7 people to form an official tennis club. It doesn't seem like a lot, but a surprising amount of people don't want to join. "

Yukimura continued to ramble, like he and Fuji were old friends. Which they weren't. At least in Fuji's mind.

When Fuji decided to attend Tokyo School of Fine Arts he knew full well there weren't any sports teams. It was a school for the fine arts after all. He couldn't imagine why The Child of God didn't realize this. There was only one logical explanation. In Yukimura's world, everything revolved around Tennis. Even if a school 'didn't have any sports teams,' they must at least have a tennis club! It would be crazy not to.

Knowing now that Yukimura's was in fact able-bodied enough to play tennis, Fuji was burning with curiosity as to why Yukimura decided to attend University. Especially one without a proper tennis team.

"Yukimura, it seems like Tennis really is your passion. If I may ask, why exactly did you decide to attend university, instead of becoming a pro straight after high school?" Fuji asked.

"Actually, going pro was my original plan. But, when I informed Sanada of this he said, 'No college degree?!…That's tarundoru!'"

Yukimura mimicked Sanada's gruff voice and very cutely crossed his arms as he imitated the former Vice-captain.

"Hmm? So your decision to attend university…is because of Sanada then?" Fuji smirked, imagining Inui saying 'ii data' in the background.

Noticing Fuji's expression, Yukimura quickly corrected him, "Oh no, it's not like that. Sanada just made me realize how valuable having a college education is. So, I agreed we should attend college first before going pro. Besides, my parents had been trying to convince me for a while that I should have some kind of backup degree. Something to do after I retire. Tennis pros have to retire so young, you know?"

And, you chose oil painting as a backup degree…very smart

"You didn't look into the tennis programs before you applied?" Fuji asked even though he kind of already knew the answer.

"Oh Fuji…" Yukimura chuckled. "To get scouted for the pros I don't have to go to the school that currently has the best Tennis team. I just have to make sure the school I'm in now wins and makes it to the college nationals!"

But to Fuji it sounded more like, "I'm so awesome I can go to whatever school I want and still make it to the nationals, even one without a tennis team. Because I'm ME! I'm THE CHILD OF GOD"

Pretentious much? Yukimura probably planned this whole thing just so he could be captain of the tennis club, again.

"But you see, Fuji, not having a tennis team at all is a slight obstacle. Including you, we only have 3 members. We still need 4 more." Yukimura's face returned to a sweet, pleasant smile.

"Wait, who's the 3rd member?" Fuji asked, confused.

"Didn't I just say? Sanada and I decided to go to University together. " Yukimura said, emphasizing the word together.

"Ah, I see, so its Sanada that followed you to University. How did you coerce him in to coming to the Tokyo University of Fine arts? Art doesn't really seem like his thing." Fuji asked, genuinely curious.

"Ha? Coerce? Please, he came willingly. In fact, Sanada is majoring in classical Japanese painting, something very important to him." Yukimura stated matter of factly.

"I see…" Things were getting interesting. Maybe Fuji would join this little tennis club after all, just for the fun of it.

"We're going have our Tennis club meeting Thursday at 7:00pm, after Sanada's choir meeting. We're meeting at the Kahlo Commons, see you then!" Yukimura informed cheerily.

He then walked off before Fuji had a chance to respond with whether or not he actually wanted to join.

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A/N:Yes, there is a real university in Tokyo named "Tokyo University of the Arts." No, this is not that university or based on that university whatsoever. I am just uncreative when it comes to naming things.