Tennis Brings Lovers Closer

by The Princess Of Tennis

About a girl named Shizuka Yume. She leaves her home, parents and friends in America so she can fulfil her dream of being a great Tennis player! Her parents send her to live with Sakuno Ryuzaki, and she attends Seigaku with her. Read the story for more! :

1. Unpleasant Surprise

-1Tennis Brings Lovers Closer

By; The Princess Of Tennis

Disclaimer! I only own the character Shizuka Yume and the plot. All others belong to Takeshi Konomi as well as the original concept.

Chapter 1; Unpleasant Surprise

"What?? I don't wanna leave home, I wanna stay with my friends here, in America!! MOM..." cried Shizuka when she heard the news. "Shizuka, you wanted to become a great Tennis player, right? Well, if you agree to live in Japan for a year, then you can attend one of the best schools that teaches Tennis! You already studied Japanese in school, right?" asked her mom. "Yeah, but I don't wanna leave my friends, Kiku and Akemi. They are my best friends in the whole world, and I can't bear to part ways with them! Not even for a year!" said Shizuka, ranting on. "Shizuka, you can decide if you want to come back home after a year at Seigaku. I doubt you will feel the same way you do now, anyway!" said her mom, trying to comfort her. "Your grandma went to school with Sumire Ryuzaki, the coach of the Tennis team at Seigaku. I've already made plans through e-mail to let you stay with her. She even has a granddaughter your age, Shizuka!" "What is her name, Mom? Does she like Tennis?" asked Shizuka, more interested in the conversation than before. Her mom replied, "I'm not sure of her interests, but her name is Sakuno. She is very nice, I heard from her grandma. Anyway Shizuka, you will be late for your flight. I departs in 1:00! Please, get into the car so your dad can drive you, otherwise, you will not get there on time." "Oh, alright... I will go to Japan. I'll miss you, Mom. Tell Kiku and Akemi for me that I will miss them as well." "I will, Shizuka," her mom hugged her, and Shizuka went into her dad's car. Her parents put the luggage into the trunk, and Shizuka would never see home again for a year.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sorry this chapter was so short. I sometimes have some trouble with making long chapters. I hope you liked it! Please review!!!