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Ryoma experienced the top and is now coming down. Sakuno finally realized her strength and is heading up. Meeting on the crossroad was not a funny coincidence. Will they assist each other for a new climax or both slip tumbling down? Or worse pass by each other, never looking back.

Chapter 1 Ryoma now…Sakuno at present…

This is the story of two people. The idea may sound familiar, seem common or totally unexciting. But as far as the two characters are concerned. The events, which beat them around the bush, made life a little more, complicated. And as the complications pile up, blocking the paths they usually trod. The road to fresh realizations and hidden desires began to open and widened their world. And so our story unfolds…

People say Ryoma Echizen wouldn't want anything more in life. Being the son of a tennis prodigy, he was trained in an early age to master the craft. While growing up, he has discovered more and more his passion for the sport. Until the time came that nothing mattered to him but Tennis. The ecstasy of adrenalin is definitely worth living for.

Due to his zeal, he has attained unimaginable achievements. At age 13, he was able to support his middle school team to be Japan's National Champion. During his stay in Seigaku, no school was able to take it from them. This consistency built up his reputation so fast, after graduating middle school he was asked to join the Australian Cup.

The offer seems so good at that time. "After graduation, all are bound to separate ways anyway." Ryoma would say. He wanted to see what was out there. And so he accepted the challenge. The plan was to be home schooled and train at the same time. It was quite interesting when his Father learned about his decision.

"Now Ryoma, you'll miss the fun of High school."

"Tennis is more fun."

"Think of all the festivals, proms and possible dates you will miss!"

"Those things are boring compared to Tennis."

'Where is your sense of happiness boy? I took you here to Japan so you could develop your tennis and enjoy a normal life."

"My happiness is in tennis. I did develop my skills here in Japan. I also appreciate the normal life, but there is something else that I want."

"And that would be what a grand slam?"

"Not just a grand slam, I want a golden grand slam."

His Father couldn't help but whistle. "Looks like I raised you to obsessed eh?'

It was true nothing mattered to him except tennis. When graduation day came, his family urged him to throw a party for his friends. Although he was totally against the idea, he had no choice but to invite his former sempai's, trusted teammates and coach.

His middle school coach has quite a history. Coach Ryuzaki was his Father's mentor and now his. It's amazing how this woman can create a link between him and his Father. She has also silently urged him to go for what he wants. Being entrusted as team captain in his senior year, she has placed her trust in Ryoma that Seigaku will win 3 straight Nationals. Her confidence in him never failed.

Events passed by quickly after his graduation. Home schooling and joining tournaments here and there. He left for Australia and conquered the event by storm. Everyone wondered, "Who is this highschooler?"

This came in quickly at age 17 he won his first small slam. The small slam paved way for Wimbeldon. At 18, he got his grand slam with lots of effort. At 19, it was a debate whether or not he could be qualified to go for the Golden Grand Slam. Since he was Japanese by ancestry and American by birth, they had yet to decide, which country he is representing.

The choice was difficult, but it came to this evaluation. After junior high, he once again resided in America. Since his current address and life is within America, he chose to play under its name. However, his final citizenship is yet to be confirmed. And so he qualified and as Napoleon Bonaparte said. "I saw, I came and I conquered." nineteen-year-old, Ryoma Echizen, graduated from home schooling and won his Golden Grand slam.

He decided to enter college and get a degree in management. Many wondered if he could make it to a decent university. He has always been busy with training that he lacked to study. But low and behold, Ryoma Echizen secured a spot in Harvard for the degree of Business Management. It might have been the benefit of having Tennis prodigy genes from his Father and the intellectual genes from his lawyer Mother.

His college years were hectic. In those four years, he would randomly win 2 major events and numerous minor events. But he never joined the Japan Open. In his time of popularity, using his chosen degree and fame, he established investments.

Ryoma opened his first Sporting Goods Store in Beverly Hills. He fondly called his shop: Drive D. In those four years, the establishment spread to America, Canada and Europe. However, he is yet to expand in Asia.

Upon graduating from Harvard, he wanted to put up Tennis place to train and scout young talents. So he opened up his own Tennis Training Center. Locating its stronghold in New York, extending braches in California and Florida. He never trained anybody personally, but he always played with the promising students.

There was no stopping Ryoma Echizen. His need for excitement arose that he has decided to challenge nature. Visiting Niagara Falls, he tried to execute and develop his enlightenment skills. However, Ryoma Echizen was human after all. Nature won over him, at age 23, Ryoma Echizen has to retire from tennis due to an injured left wrist and shoulder. But who cares he's already a millionaire right? He has his degree, business and training centers, may be it was time to concentrate on other things. This is what his parents assured him.

His arm and wrist can still function normally. However it cannot endure the pressure of the game. And so Ryoma Echizen, decided that he would retire from Tennis and be a full pledged entrepreneur.

Sakuno Ryuzaki is just your normal girl. Sometimes there is a feeling that she is too normal that nothing special will take place in her life. Way back in middle school, she was clumsy, stutters a lot and has no sense of direction. During that time she met a determined and focused boy. His influence seemed to rub on her and came to a decision to indulge in a sport. However, the boy was too focused, Sakuno could not cope up with his standards.

If there was something she could be proud about. It's the fact that she never gave up. For three years in middle school she tried to catch his attention. By trying hard in practice, studying well or preparing him lunch. Despite the effort the boy would say her form is imperfect. Knees are too bent, hips wobble too much and her hair is too long. He would also say that her English was hopeless. There were also heartbreaking times when he would shun the food she prepared. Combining all the rejection occurrences, Sakuno still liked him.

Then it happened, upon graduating from middle school, Sakuno had hopes she could follow him to high school. That time she would admit she was some love struck schoolgirl. However the chance never came, since the boy was invited to play pro in the Australian open. Rumors spread that after the graduation there will be a party in his place. Only a chosen few were invited, his Seigaku Tennis Club members, some friends from rival schools and their coach.

Now you are probably wondering if she was invited. Unfortunately she wasn't. It hurt, it hurt like hell that he had never cared about her presence. But who was she to expect anyway? He will be leaving for good and there was no choice to see him for the last time, since the only chance was blocked. If there was a romance, which was never meant to be. This was probably it.

So she attended a local high school in Tokyo. In the opening of classes, they were familiarized with the Red Cross group. Liking the idea of aiding the sick, she signed up. Her experience was quite memorable, aiding in blood donations, involvement in the health seminars and as time progressed Sakuno noticed something. It seems underneath the all the clumsiness, was an ability of a healing touch.

She first noticed it when a child tripped and twisted his wrist, As she tried to clam him down and massaged the wrist. The child ceased to cry and said the pain was gone. Then there was a time in the home for the aged, an old woman was complaining about her back. She also volunteered to massage it. From then on she was request by the lady to do so. But the biggest revelation was during one of their sports festival activities. Tomoka was off balanced during a relay and hurt her ankle. Everyone thought it was broken, but Sakuno went to look at it. It seemed dislocated but stable enough to be pushed back.

She can't remember where the confidence came from. However she listened to the inner voice telling her to push it back. Doing so, the dislocation was put back in place. The pain was lessened and Tomoka was taken to the hospital. While waiting for Tomoka's discharge signal, the doctor asked who did the first aid. Sakuno was in fear thinking she committed a mistake at her friend's demise. The doctor smiled and patted her head. He commented that it was done with accuracy and asked where she learned it. Being the naïve girl she was, her answer was simply "I just had a feeling."

Surprised by the answer, the doctor commented back. "You should see me sometime. I could strengthen that feeling of yours."

Doctor Kenji Burns had an American Father and a Japanese mother. He grew up and in every angle an American. Well maybe except his first name. After med school he decided to come visit his mother's country and do some social service. He never imagined that in one of the depressed areas his destiny would change. There was this poor sickly girly in the verge of dying. Dr. Burns found pity on her somehow consciously worked his mind and soul off to save her.

Being obsessed with the young girl's welfare, he discovered that a single mother was raising her. The mother of the child had her when she was still into prostitution. But after giving birth, gave it up and decided to make a decent living. She is currently a factory worker when they met.

To make the long story short, Doctor Burns fell in love with the mother of the child. Unfortunately, child died and in their grief Dr. Burns confessed his feelings. In a year they got married, went to America and had healthy fraternal twins. The two looked very Japanese which caused them to be teased at school for being different. Dr. Burn's wife also had difficulty in adjusting in a different culture. So he decided to move back to Japan.

He then learned to love the country. However, fate seems to like to tease him that in one of his family outings, they encountered an accident. His daughter instantly died. His wife was for whole body rehabilitation; only him and the little boy were fortunate to recover fast.

People are probably wondering now how Dr. Kenji Burns fitted the picture. That day when Sakuno said she had a feeling for placing bones back in place. She frequently visited Dr. Burns' wife and miraculously restored the function of her hands and arms. Since then, Mrs. Burns can write, feed herself with solely arm control only.

Out of joy and gratitude Dr. Burns trained Sakuno with medical basics. She became his apprentice in her high school years. The indebted doctor also shouldered her education on rehabilitation sciences. She was even encouraged to pursue medicine. However, Sakuno had qualms since she can't afford it.

Sakuno using her skills had managed to treat a lot of people. Her efficiency was allowing her to gain popularity. And to her utmost surprise to her gain. Upon graduating from college, Dr. Burns joyously informed her that he can send her to Harvard Medical school. But there are two conditions, one she has to pass the exam and two treat a client of a dear friend.

Sakuno passed the Harvard exam. How difficult would it be to treat the client of the doctor's friend?