Changing of hearts

Summary: Ryuzaki Sakuno a timid and clumsy girl, who is shy that many just befriend and let her be, but changes are about to happen to this girl and it all started with a school named HYOTEI.

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Chapter 1 prologue

"Sakuno-chan!!" a girl with a very loud voice shouted while running towards a girl with two long braided hair.

Sakuno was about to hit the tennis ball that she was practicing with when she heard her best friend Tomoka calling her, she looked at the direction she heard the call and there she saw her best friend running towards her with big smile on her face.

"Ohayo Tomo-chan." Sakuno said when the girl was near enough to hear her. Tomoka was panting when she stopped in front of Sakuno, she inhaled a breathe before speaking.

"Sakuno-chan we are classmates again for this year along with Ryoma-sama!! Isn't it great?? And Sakuno you really improved a lot since the try-outs for the girls tennis club was held, aahh!! I am so excited for school to start tomorrow!"

Tomoka and Sakuno had a huge crush on Echizen Ryoma for the last years, but then Sakuno realized something, It was that Ryoma-kun is just a friend and will remain that way, so she moved on from that crush…. But her best friend is still hoping that Ryoma will notice her. And it was for the better that she isn't crushing on Ryoma anymore because after her infatuation with Ryoma ended she began to focus more and more on her tennis and during her hard work her hidden potential came to view.

"Hai...arigatou for the compliment Tomo-chan…", Sakuno replied to her overly loud friend.

"Well its true, you have beaten all your teammates in the girls club and you are being named as the female prodigy, if what I'm saying isn't true then no one will praise with that name. Sakuno I just dropped of to say that we are classmates, well ja'ne!", Tomoka said while running of to her house.

'I wonder what this year will bring', Sakuno pondered with a smile gracing her lips.

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Chapter 1 the surprise

Sakuno woke up very early that day to prepare for her first day back at school, she fixed breakfast for both her and her obaa-chan. Her hair though when she was young only sported braids now that she was 15 and in Seigaku High School, she tries different style and she had her hair cut, now her hair reaches her upper waist rather than her lower waist, she realized that it was hard playing tennis with hair that is so long, yes her hair is still long but it is much manageable.

She let her hair freely for today, it was really beautiful and her bang are longer now it hugs her heart shaped face making it look more lovely.

"Obaa-chan!! Your breakfast is on the table I'll be leaving now, see you later!!", Sakuno said to her grandmother.

"Have a nice day Sakuno.." replied Ryuzaki Sumire.

When she arrived at Seigaku, she was greeted with 'hellos' 'how are you' 'did you have fun' it is really refreshing seeing her classmates again. The bell rang and they took they're seats, sakuno took the one next to a window, when their teacher entered she immediately introduced herself and everyone to introduce themselves, when it was Sakuno's turn, the teacher remembered the principal asking for Sakuno so she quickly sent Sakuno to the principals office. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see her parents inside waiting for her.

"Ms. Ryuzaki, please have a seat.", said the principal

"Haii…" Sakuno made her way to a chair opposite to her parents, she was really nervous as to why her parents are there. When she was seated there was an uncomfortable silence in the room that caused sakuno to bite her lower lip, A nervous action on her part.

"Sakuno", the principal began " Your parents here informed me that you are going to transfer to Hyotei, and today will be your transfer date, we called someone from Hyotei to escort you to your new school" then the principal pointed someone at his right " this is one of your senpai at Hyotei, she also plays tennis and I hear she is the captain there"

"I am Oshitari Rika, I am the captain of girls team in Hyotei and I am happy meet you." Rika said with a smile, she's a friendly face concluded a shy sakuno.

"I am Ryazaki Sakuno nice to meet you…. but mom, dad why am I going to transfer at Hyotei when I'm doing well here?"

"Well, your dad and I thought that Hyotei will be a good school for you, not that I'm implying that Seishun Gakuen is not a good school, we just thought Hyotei will help you live more independently not like here, your obaa-chan is here, and about your sleeping arrangements, well we discussed with Rika's parents if you can stay with them and they will be delighted to have you there, oh you may be wondering what connections do I have with Oshitaris, we are close friends our family." Her mom explained.

"When am I going there??" inquired Sakuno.

"You are just going to your classroom to bid farewell to your classmates and explain to them why you are leaving, and you will proceed to Hyotei Gakuen immediately will Rika, Ms. Ryuzaki it is not that we don't appreciate you here but your parent made it clear what they want, so we don't have a choice you have been a blessing to the girls tennis club if you had stayed maybe until next year you would have been made captain, well enough of that I have at least one good news for you Ms. Oshitari here said that you are immediately a regular at Hyotei girls tennis club because of your skills, goodbye make Seishun Gakuen proud of you!" said the principal.

Sakuno went back to her classroom with a gloomy expression, she didn't want to leave but she has no choice in the matter, she was worried about the people in Hyotei, how are they going to accept her? Will she make new friends? And…… she was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't realize that Rika was following her until she spoke to Sakuno.

"Sakuno don't worry to much the girl's tennis club will be there to support you and the people in Hyotei Gakuen are friendly people, so don't worry, and before I forgot, your things have been moved to our house and you will be staying at the room opposite mine, if it will make you feel any better you can call me Rika-neechan, I will be like your sister ok?" Rika asked with a smile.

"haii… Rika-neechan"

They stopped in front of Sakuno's classroom, Sakuno took a deep breathe before she entered her class.

"Sumimasen minna, I would like for you to know………………." Sakuno told the whole class about her situation many were shocked but a really few were sad, when Sakuno left everybody bid her farewell and have fun in Hyotei.

Sakuno was really depressed when they rode the car going to Hyotei, she didn't want to leave all her friends especially those who are close to her, she was really sad, a tear fell down her cheeks she quickly wiped it away but Rika noticed it and said to Sakuno.

"Hey Sakuno, don't cry, you are really pretty you know that especially when you smile so don't cry, and think of it this way Hyotei and Seigaku are both in Tokyo so you can visit them anytime you want, and also you will have new friends in Hyotei, so don't be sad and smile for nee-chan, okay?"

"Ok-k-a-ay-y" Sakuno stuttered while answering her neechan with a small smile.

About 5 minutes later they had arrived, Sakuno forgot her sadness because it was replaced with nervousness, she isn't really good with introductions especially in front of a crowd, the driver opened the door for them, this impressed Sakuno.

Sakuno quietly walked down the hall with her neechan to her class, they stopped in front of her classroom, Rika handed something to Sakuno. Which really surprised Sakuno.

"Neechan I can't accept this it's to expensive!!" protested Sakuno shyly

"You are going to accept it because I said so, that cell phone should come in handy, so I put my number and all the girls tennis club regular's number, with all Yuushi's friends. And Sakuno I don't take no for an answer." She said while grinning.

"Okay, arigatou!" thanked Sakuno.

Sakuno then nocked at the door when the teacher told her to enter, she hesitantly opened the door and walked in slowly.

"Oh! You must be Ryuzaki Sakuno, class this is our new student from Seishun Gakeun, Ryuzaki Sakuno, well Ryuzaki don't be shy and introduce yourself." The teacher said.

"Hello everyone, I am Ryuzaki Sakuno, I am 15 years old and I am a member of the girls tennis club, I hope I can get to know you all…" Sakuno said hurriedly, she was blushing furiously that many guys instantly liked her because she was so cute and many girls were attracted to her because she looks so kind and sweet.

"Ryuzaki you can seat there by the window, I hope you will have a fun learning experience here." With that the teacher turned around and continued on with her lesson, Sakuno was only half listening because she already knows this lesson because she was advance studying, and because the depression came back to her.

When the bell rang for lunch, sakuno was lost, she didn't know her way to the cafeteria and she doesn't know anyone here. Then a girl with black hair that was tied back into a ponytail approach Sakuno and said.

"Hello Sakuno-chan I am Kinimoto Kiri but you can call me Kiri-chan and I'll call you Sakuno-chan, I am a member of the girls tennis club a regular as well like you, we were informed that you were coming today, and that we should make friends with you, don't worry we aren't doing this we are ordered to but because we want to befriend you, anyway I know your hungry and want a place to eat so lets go to the cafeteria."

Kiri led Sakuno to the cafeteria while making small talks with her, Sakuno immediately thought that Kiri is a nice person and she began to think maybe her transfer here in Hyotei isn't so bad after all. Her thought was cut short, when they arrived at a big circular table reserved for the tennis regulars both girls team and boys, everyone ws already there seated except the two of them. Then Rika spotted them and waved them over to seat at the two empty seats beside her.

Everyone looked where Rika was waving and thus caused Sakuno to blushed, seeing this Kiri dragged Sakuno beside her captain. When they were seated Rika spoke to everyone on the table.

"Everyone, I would like to introduce to you, Ryuzaki Sakuno she is a regular in the girls tennis team, Sakuno I would like to introduce everyone to you, this beside is Kiri as you already know, the next one is Ruki, then her partner in doubles is Sachi, then another of our doubles team is Min and her partner is Rin they are sisters and my batch, Sachi and Ruki is below us one level and Kiri and you are two levels below and you both are the youngest in the team. Now moving on the boy's team that one is…" she was cut off by a guy with dark gray hair.

"I believe I should be the one to introduce my teammates to her Rika-san, sakuno-chan, Ore-sama will introduce Ore-sama's team, this here beside Ore-sama is Kabaji and then it is Jirou the one that is sleeping, the next is Rika-san's brother Yuushi and his doubles partner Gakuto, then another of Ore-sama's doubles is Shishido and Choutaro, Ore-sama hopes that you are pleased in hearing Ore-sama talk".

Everybody sweat dropped with that last line but remained silent, then one of Atobe Keigo's (a.k.a. Ore-sama) shouted that she loved him, he only smiled and waved at her.

"Neechan why is Atobe-san like that? And why is he referring to himself Ore-sama? I don't get it." Sakuno asked

"Don't mind much, he is just so full of himself, don't mind him and eat your food now."

Sakuno opened her lunch box and inside there was many mouth watering foods, everyone who smelled the food looked at Sakuno with puppy dog eyes.

"You can have one if you like." Sakuno offered, as soon as she offered, the regulars one bye one took one of her delicious food.

"Sakuno-chan where did you buy this glorious food?" asked Kiri

"I made it, thank you for the compliment" one by one the regulars praised her cooking, even Atobe appreciated her cooking and said she should cook for him, Yuushi and Rika only looked at each other with wide smile both having the same line of thought like 'Sakuno will be staying at our house, a blessing' by the time everyone finished eating Sakuno was blushing mad with all the compliments she had received.

"Sakuno lets go back to our class" Kiri told her, but before she exited the cafeteria Rika called out for her.

"Sakuno, Yuushi will be the one to fetch you after class, see you at home!"

"See you neechan." Replied Sakuno.

The afternoon class went by uneventfully and when the bell rang the student were happy that classes are over, Kiri bid her goodbye and told her tomorrow morning and after school they have practice and she was also informed that boys and girls practices are held together. When Sakuno was outside her classroom she saw Yuushi, she quickly walked towards him.

"Yuushi-senpai I hope I didn't keep you waiting." She said.

"Sakuno its alright I just arrived here anyway, say Saku-chan if your calling my sister neechan then you can call me niichan ,we are like a real family ok Saku-chan??" Yuushi asked while holding sakuno's hand while walking.

Yuushi knows that the girls that they are passing by are giving Sakuno looks of envy, and they are glaring at her and planning something bad for Sakuno so, all of the girls that are like that when they passed, he glared at them.

"Niichan why are you glaring at those girls? Niichan you know it is bad to do that right, you should apologize…. Niichan gomen I didn't mean to reprimand you I just thought it was wrong, it's okay if you don't want to say gomen…." Yuushi placed a finger on Sakuno's lips to stop her from blabbering.

"Saku-chan I'll apologize okay? Wait here" Yuushi went to the girls to apologized and at the same time threatened them that if they hurt Sakuno there would be hell to pay.

"Arigatou, niichan" sakuno said while beaming with a large smile, Yuushi was glad he apologized because he was able to see Sakuno with her wonderful cute smile.

"Lets go home Saku-chan"

At that night Sakuno was resting in the opposite room to Rika, they finished eating and Sakuno was introduced to the Oshitari's parents they immediately liked her.

'Maybe it isn't so bad getting transferred to Hyotei' she mused while falling asleep.