Author's note: Hello, guys! This is silverdoe02 once again with her 2nd fanfiction. I had been requested to write a FujiSaku by Eggy-hartz. This fanfiction can be based to a true-to-life story, so please don't insult this story. Someone will be hurt. Okay… I'll next update will be probably next month? Not sure but please keep in touch.
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis neither the Seigaku Anthem and the song: as we go on by Vitamin C. I do not own the pledge of loyalty as well.
Dear Sakuno-sama,
I had been asked by your father to send you this email.
He wanted to inform you of your upcoming departure to Canada this April. Your documents are currently being processed at the department of tourism. You shall expect your visa to arrive by the end of March. Your school documents are sent already here and you'll be attending the most prestigious secondary school here. I would like to remind you of the approaching physical examinations, x-ray and laboratory exams for your visa. Further information will be sent to your grandmother, that's all.
Have a nice day!
Honda Mizuki
It had been two years since the prince of tennis, Echizen Ryoma decided to left for America to pursue his tennis career. Quite contrary on the popular belief, Ryuzaki Sakuno had gotten over the cocky prince last year and found admiration on one of her sempai-tachi.
14-year-old Ryuzaki Sakuno is sitting nervously at the bench near the nurse station. She was assigned to meet her former sempai-tachi at her current destination. Today is her graduation day so as Tomo-chan's and the Ichinen trio's as well. Today will be her last day in Junior High. Next month, she's supposed to be in her 1st year in High School but due to the fact she'll be leaving the country at the request of her father, she won't be able to attend High School the next month.
As she was waiting for sempai-tachi, she was pondering over the possibilities waiting for her at Canada. It would be the first time she'll ever leave Japan, her native country. So she's quite nervous and frantic over her near departure. She's excited but at the same time sad. She's having mixed feelings over her near departure. 'I'll be leaving in 4 weeks' at the thought, she's not sure if she must be happy or sad.
"Yo, Ryuzaki-chan!" a familiar guy yelled her name across the grounds. She smiled at the recognition of the voice; it was her Momo-sempai. She stood up from her sanctuary and walked up to meet her sempai-tachi. "-tachi!" she greeted cheerfully with a wide grin on her face. The guys greeted her back with the same cheeriness.
Sakuno smiled as she led her sempai-tachi to the gymnasium where the former regulars were given a V.I.P. seats. Her sempai-tachi was invited by the school principal as guests of honor especially the former captain and now professional tennis player, Tezuka Kunimitsu. He was asked to deliver the inspirational message to the graduates of Sakuno's batch. Not only her sempai excelled in tennis but also in his academics and that he was the student council president during his time.
As they entered the gymnasium, ear-splitting cheers welcomed them. It had been two years since the regulars claimed the national title against the 2-time national champions, Rikkai Dai Fuzoku. Their success gained the school fame and reputation all over the country.
"Ryuzaki-san, you need to join in your form now. The graduation rites will be starting any moment." Her form teacher informed her as she took her valedictory speech from him. "Hai, sensei. Arigato gozaimasu." She replied politely to her teacher.
Sakuno will be graduating as the valedictorian of her batch. Many of the teachers or should we say all of the teachers had been disappointed over the fact that she won't be attending Seishun High School this April.
The principal even commented that, "Ryuzaki-san will be a great loss in Japanese education."
She felt incredibly proud at the comment. It's a shame that people had only realized her worth when she is about to leave them. Well, that's how life is.
"And this year's valedictorian, Ryuzaki Sakuno." As she heard her name being called, she walked in at the centre aisle with confidence and smile. She saw her grandmother smile proudly at her; she can hear her sempai-tachi cheering from the distance and people clapping their hands.
As she reached the stage, the principal shook her hand. She walked over the microphone and led the opening prayer. "Let us bow our heads in the presence of God." she started. The crowd fell silent at the solemnity of her voice. She proceeded to continue her prayer and ended it shortly. "Amen. And now for the singing of our national anthem."
The singing of national anthem was followed by the Welcome Address which was recited by Osakada Tomoka. Shortly after the address, the principal presented the candidates for the graduation. Then the distribution of the certificates to the graduates quickly followed.
After the distribution is the most awaited part, the introduction of the guest speaker. There was deafening silence as the assistant principal was introducing the guest speaker. "I would like to introduce with honor and pride our guest speaker for this event. He used to attend Seishun Gakuen two years ago, he was the captain of the boys' tennis club who claimed the National title, and he as well was the student council president and the valedictorian of his batch. Now he is known as one of the greatest tennis players the world have seen, Tezuka Kunimitsu!"The assistant principal presented him with so much enthusiasm. After the introduction, the gymnasium was filled by boisterous cheers; the applause and the cheering even intensified as Tezuka Kunimitsu came into view and reached the microphone.
As stoic as ever, he started to give his inspirational message.
"Good Afternoon to principal, teachers, graduates and parents. First of all, I would like to thank Principal for inviting me this afternoon. It's my honor to deliver the inspirational message for this year's graduating class. I would like to congratulate the graduates and advises them to aim further. During my Junior High days here in Seigaku, I had accumulated countless awards and was given fame and honor. If it weren't for this school, there wouldn't be the Tezuka Kunimitsu the world knows now. Just like Ryuzaki-san, I graduated as my batch's valedictorian. An award you wouldn't achieve without unwavering commitment, hard work, courage, confidence, sacrifice and resolve. Next year, you'll be in High School. A new stage, new environment, and new challenges await you. Just like in tennis matches, you do not know what awaits you, you do not know what kind of opponent you'll face or what troubles you may encounter but whatever happens you shall bear this in your minds, do not let your guard down. Stride the path you think and knows is best for you because once you had chosen it, you cannot turn back. Thank you and good luck."
Tezuka's speech may be short unlike the others but it carried a strong message. The message these students will bear into their minds and hearts forever. The students, teachers and the parents seemed too dazed to move. No one seemed unable to speak, there was this pregnant silence that followed Tezuka's speech. Tezuka raised an eyebrow at the lack of applause and cheers from the audience. 'Was my speech that bad?' he thought with disappointment. He turned to look questioningly at Sakuno, who was smiling proudly at him. Sakuno stood up from her seat and took over the microphone to break the silence overwhelming them. "That was the best and the greatest inspirational message I've ever heard! Let's give Tezuka-sempai a round of applause!" She said enthusiastically and loud enough to break the silence. At the sound of her voice, the crowd before her was taken back to reality. It was the sempai-tachi who first applauded and whistled so loudly. Even the former regulars were at awe in Tezuka's speech. The lead of the former regulars was quickly followed by the rest of the crowd. "Thank you, Tezuka-sempai."
Tezuka hastily returned to his V.I.P. seat with his former regulars. He had no idea what happened earlier after his speech. It was too quiet and the audience was staring at him like idiots. He sighed and shook his incredulously.
He shifted his attention at the stage before him. It's time for the awarding ceremony. He watched as the names of the awardees were being called to the stage. It was Sakuno who was called the last since she is the valedictorian. Aside from the valedictory award, she was presented the best in science award, first in deportment award and was given a special tribute. It was her grandmother who accepted the award with her; Ryuzaki Sumire is evidently proud at her granddaughter's achievement.
Shortly after the awarding ceremony, the message of gratitude is to be given by the valedictorian herself, Ryuzaki Sakuno.
"Good afternoon my fellow graduates, parents, sempai-tachi, visitors and the teaching staff of Seishun Gakuen. I am proud to graduate at this school for it taught me of all the things I know. I am honored that I had been able to spend my three years of Junior High here with my friends, teachers and grandmother. I would like to thank everyone for everything. My three years here in Seigaku taught me things academically, emotionally and socially. I learned so much that I am so grateful. I will never forget all of you. All the shared moments, special memories, everything, our happy moments, the sad moments, the hard times and our success. Sayonara and arigato gozaimashita, minna."
Originally, Sakuno's speech supposed to be longer than this, but her emotions are getting the better of her. If she continues, she doesn't know if she would still take it and she's afraid her tears would fall from her eyes. The whole school buddy knew about her near departure and they understand her circumstances. It is too emotional for her and painful; the same goes for her friends, classmates, teachers and grandmother.
After giving their applause, the students started to rise from their seats. They turned around and faced the audience. Mellow music started playing after the adlib, the students started singing.
Friends Forever by Vitamin C
And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn 25
I keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year we won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now cause you don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love
But it came too soon
And there was me and you
And then we got real blue
Stay at home talking on the telephone
We'd get so excited, we'd get so scared
Laughing at ourselves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels
As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come Whatever
We will still be
Friends Forever
So if we get the big jobs
And we make the big money
When we look back now
Will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
Still be trying to break every single rule
Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Will Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan?
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels
La, la, la, la:
Yeah, yeah, yeah
La, la, la, la:
We will still be friends forever
Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?
Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
After the song, everyone was asked to stand up for the thanksgiving prayer led by Horio Satoshi. As the prayer ended, students faced their school flag. As they did that, music started to play. The students started to sing their school anthem emotionally. Some students had their tears falling from their eyes, some teary-eyed, some singing merrily.
Seishun Gakuen Anthem
Midori no oka ni Kaze soyogu
Seishundai no manabiya wa
Kiyoki eichi no Izumi yori
Jiyuu no seishin Wakiizuru
Wakaki chishio wa Minagirite
Seishun kenji no Iki takashi
Manabi no niwa ni Utau tori
Madobe ni katarau Waga tomo yo
Tomo ni kitaeshi Sono mi wo ba
Seikon tsukushite Ikirubeshi
Shouri no eikan Kagayakite
Seishun kenji wa Tataeraren
Ama ni hikarishi Hoshi hodo ni
Hitomi moyuru wa Wakoudo yo
Homare mo takaki Sentetsu ni
Chikaishi kibou wa Yo wo terasu
Ruten no jidai ni Sakigakete
Seishun kenji yo Iza yukan
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"Congratulations!" "Omedetto!" "Nice one!" "About time!" "Finally!" "We are in high school, finally!" Those words had been the words that filled the air for almost an hour. The newly graduates chatted happily and had been the receiving end of the greetings and congratulations. Flashes of cameras were everywhere. Students seemed like as if they don't want to leave the school grounds but they know they must.
Ryuzaki Sakuno, Ryuzaki Sumire, Tezuka Kunimitsu, Fuji Shusuke, Oishi Shuichiro, Kikumaru Eiji, Inui Sadaharu, Momoshiro Takeshi and Kaidoh Kaoru are currently walking their way to Kawamura Sushi where they will be celebrating Sakuno's graduation. Unfortunately, Osakada Tomoka and the Ichinen Trio cannot come with them because they'll be celebrating with their own families.
The group chatted excitedly as they walk to their destination. The talk of the group was Tezuka's inspirational speech much to Tezuka's embarrassment. It highly amused the group in how Tezuka's words brought the crowd into daze.
When they reached Kawamura sushi, they were greeted by party poppers and balloon explosions. "Congratulations!" Taka-san and his family greeted their newly arrived guests.
Sakuno had been the center of attraction for it had been her who graduated. But there was this awkward atmosphere surrounding them. It must be because of Sakuno's approaching departure. Though nobody brought the topic up, the atmosphere was different.
Everyone inside the room could feel the weird ambiance surrounding them especially Sakuno. She felt as if she is being suffocated. "Anou… minna, I'll just go outside to breathe fresh air." Without waiting for reply, she hurriedly left the restaurant.
She went outside and exhaled loudly. She closed her eyes and felt the cool air against her skin. After a few moments, she felt a hand touched her shoulder. She quickly opened her eyes and turned her head to discover the owner of the hand. She was greeted by the ever smiling face of the tennis tensai, Fuji Shusuke. "Sempai?"
Fuji started walking away from her much to Sakuno's confusion. Fuji stopped on his tracks turned to her and beckoned her to follow him. Sakuno obliged and ran after him. Fuji led her to a park near the restaurant and sat on the grass. He patted the space beside him as a gesture for Sakuno to sit beside him. Sakuno once again obliged. They sat in silence until Sakuno broke it. "Anou… sempai, why did you led me here?" she asked timidly.
Fuji tilted his head before turning his head toward Sakuno. He looked at Sakuno with his blue eyes wide open. Sakuno froze on her spot. She was too mesmerize and too captive by her sempai's deep blue eyes. It was like she was hypnotized by her sempai to move or to speak. She's trying to avoid his gaze but her body's not listening to her, it wouldn't follow its owner's command. This never happened to her before.
It wasn't until when something soft touched her lips that she regained herself. She was shocked to find her sempai kissing her softly. She didn't realize him moved towards her at all. She's still too petrified to move. Fuji broke away from her and gave her a faint smile. Sakuno now was blushing furiously.
"Gomen, I lost control." Fuji apologized to her sincerely. "You're too tempting to resist." He added making the girl's blush intensified. There was silence.
"Do you want?" Fuji asked her.
It made Sakuno shift her attention to him. From his tone, it was like he was offering her something but what? He's not holding anything.
"Huh?"She looked at her sempai questioningly. 'What did he mean by do you want' she asked just smiled at her. "Let's go, they must be worrying over us." He told her and Sakuno followed him.
When Sakuno reached for the door, Fuji grabbed her hand. He bent over her ear and whispered something which made Sakuno blush.
"Meet me at the Tokyo Concert Hall tomorrow evening, I'll be waiting for you. It's a date."
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