:: A Summer of Memories ::
Chapter One
"Don't talk to strangers ok? If you need to ask for directions make sure to ask someone that's not suspicious looking."
"I know Kaa-san."
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"Wah, it's so big. I can't wait to go to school here with Shusuke-nii!" A ten year old girl chimed happily as she carried her brother's bento box. "I wonder where the tennis courts are…."
Quickly spotting a man wearing sunglasses, the young girl bounded cheerfully over to him. "Excuse me senpai, can you tell me where the tennis courts are?"
"Sure, I was just heading there too. I'll take you there." The young man smiled back.
As the two of them walked towards the tennis courts, the young man tried to make conversation with the young girl. "What's your name?"
"Kaa-san said I shouldn't give my names to strangers and it's always polite to give one's name before asking for other's name."
"Haha of course, where are my manners?" The young man chuckled amusingly, "I'm Yamato Yudai…"
"Aniki!" Yamato watched the girl run at an amazing speed and tackle her oblivious brother.
"That was really fast, Mimika-chan. Did you run here by yourself?" Shusuke patted his younger sister's head.
"Mmm, how long did I take this time?" She nodded and stared up at her brother with excitement.
"I think you beat your record again. This time," Shusuke took a second to glance down at his wrist watch that he had yet to take off for tennis practice. "Ten minutes."
"New record!" Mimika chimed as she handed her brother his lunch. "I hope your lunch isn't spilt; I was careful this time."
"Thank you Mimika-chan." Shusuke patted her head again.
"Now, now, that wasn't polite. You interrupted my sentence by running off." Yamato walked over to the two siblings and teased the youngest one.
"I'm sorry Yamato-san. Oh I didn't tell you my name yet either. I'm Fuji Mimika; it's nice to meet you." Mimika giggled.
"Ah I see. She's your younger sister?" Yamato turned to his kohai, Fuji Shusuke.
"Yes," Shusuke chuckled.
"How adorable."
"Thank you for bringing my lunch, Mimika-chan. Are you going to be ok going home by yourself?" Shusuke bent down slightly on his knees so he could talk more easily with his younger sister.
"Can I stay and watch you?"
Shusuke paused for a bit and glanced up at his captain for a sign of approval. "Sure, as long as she doesn't enter the tennis courts. The tennis courts these days are becoming more and more dangerous." Yamato laughed heartedly. "Haha~ maybe I'll even baby sit her for you. I've always wanted a younger sister."
"Alright, why don't you call mom to let her know you're staying with me."
"Ok!"
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"Saa~ was I that boring to watch?" Shusuke chuckled as he shook his younger sister gently to wake her up.
"Aniki…" Mimika mumbled as she rubbed her eyes to get rid of her drowsiness.
"Come on, I'm done with my club activities; let's go home."
"Hai~"