A/N: Welcome to chapter 1 of Rhythm. Enjoy. :)
Just an FYI, this takes place two years after Noise and the original Prince of Tennis story. Trey is a second year and Ryoma is a third year.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but my OC(s).
Ryuzaki-sensei watches the current captain and vice captain of the Seigaku tennis club leave the classroom. The two walk away grinning pleased by the results of today's ranking tournament and looking forward to the district tournament. Ryuzaki-sensei smiles for a minute before sighing and thinking of the boys' request. Little do they know she had already been thinking of it herself. Her gaze is captured by her cellphone. Finally, she steels herself, picks up her phone, and dials the first number.
"Hello," a male voice answers.
"Hello Tezuka," she greets.
"Ryuzaki-sensei?"
"Yes. Do you have a few minutes to talk?"
"Yes. Is something wrong?"
"No. I just thought you and some other Seigaku graduates would be interested in meeting the current regulars."
"Really?"
"Yes. They're quite an interesting bunch. They're strong and determined to make it to Nationals."
"Is that so?" Tezuka's voice sounds bland.
Ryuzaki-sensei laughs. "Would it be more interesting if I told you Echizen Trey is a major player on the team?"
"I will admit, I'm curious about his skills." Tezuka pauses for a moment. "Have you talked to anyone else about this?"
"You're the first."
"I see. I'll be in Japan around the time of the Kantou regionals tournament."
"I'll see you then." Ryuzaki-sensei hangs up.
Next, she calls Oishi. Oishi who is studying to be a doctor is still in Japan and is willing to meet up anytime. Then she contacts Fuji who seems a little too eager in agreeing to meet up. The rest of the calls go pretty much the same. Taka-san, Momo, and Kaido agree with no questions asked. Inui decides it's the perfect opportunity to gather information on potential tennis opponents. Oddly enough the only one who needs more convincing is Kikumaru.
"I don't know if I can make it," Kikumaru states sadly.
"Surely, there must be a time you're free to visit."
"Maybe." He thinks for a moment. "Say will Ochibi and Trey-chan be there?"
"Yes," Ryuzaki-sensei replies quickly. "That reminds me actually. Trey said something about wanting to play a doubles match against you and Oishi."
"Really!?" Kikumaru's voice returns to its usual cheeriness. "Hmm. Maybe I can go. But, I'll only play if Oishi agrees to it too."
"Of course."
They say their goodbyes and hang up. Ryuzaki-sensei sighs. Only one last phone call to make.