I know this sounds familiar yet silly. But he is Shusuke Fuji, a guy who deserve a happy birthday! So... please enjoy the story~ :)

(Please bear with the errors too m(_ _)m)


Futari no Tanjoubi

Late in the evening, Fuji sat on the edge of his bed, musing as his gaze went to the corner of his bedroom. It was a tiring day. The Seigaku regulars still conducted tennis practice even though they had won the Nationals and the graduation day drew closer. The alarm clock beside his cacti showed eleven to ten. On the outside, the moon looked like a shiny big gold locket in the February velvet sky.

He simply couldn't sleep tonight, and he didn't bother to find out why. Once in a year, this day was when he enjoyed being insomniac. He then stared at his photos on the wall, his desk, and then to the pile of wrapped box, some of them were decorated by ribbons and cards. They all were placed on his bed, just right next to him.

February 28 was written on his cell phone when he flipped it out. There were thirteen new messages in his inbox. He unconsciously formed that infamous smile, the pure and sweet one. His light brown strands freely fell to his cheek while he bent down, reading the SMS.

He was a bit surprised when he knew that many senders are unsaved numbers. Despite his curiosity, he still replied them because after all, they had tried to search for his number. He guessed most of them asked Inui for help; he was not only a data master but also his teammate. To think of teammates made him giggle. He didn't expect that Kikumaru would drink Aozu while jumping, Momo treat him a pyramid of burgers, Taka gave him free wasabi sushi, and Tomoka cs cheered him. Even Tezuka smiled though just a few second to wish him a happy birthday.

His cerulean eyes revealed upon seeing Ryoma and Kaidou brought a cake to the clubroom. Ooishi and Ryuuzaki-sensei trailed after them, gift boxes on their hands. After giving a short speech about we-know-it's-not-your-birthday-yet, the captain was about to say Yudan Sezu ni Ikou when Momo cut him off and devoured the cake. Mess and chaos ensued, but he was sure they were happy as him.

The digital clock on his cell displayed March 1, and he bet only light in his room which was still on. Feeling bored, he went out to the kitchen to have some coffee and a piece of raspberry pie Yumiko nee-san made this afternoon because Yuuta was home for this weekend.

On the mid-way to the kitchen, he was startled to know that his parents and siblings were waiting for him in the dining table. They were not in their pajamas; his mother and sister even dressed in beautiful cocktail dresses and the men wore their shirts and jeans. Not to mention that the table was also neatly decorated, with flowers and candles.

"Happy Birthday, Shusuke!"

It was nice being a leap-year baby.


For those who were born on the same date and month as Fuji, don't be sad! Because actually, you got two birthdays at once :D This also means you are special, right? ;)