Hello, readers :)

Welcome to my new story. Although new might not be the best word to use... As you can see, this is the spin-off to my old story, "A Rose Hidden in Bushes." Although, you guys don't have to read that the story to understand this one (or at least I'll try my very best so you guys don't have to). But I do recommended reading it. Because 1)it would make me very happy that you do and 2)it'll help you understand this story. But feel free to ask me any question you have toward this story or the OC. I mean it is 37 chapters, so I understand completely if you don't want to read my old story.

And as I proclaim in my other story, please do not think I am abandoning "A Rose Hidden in Bushes." I just don't have any clues on how to continue with the story. But this story, I promise I will think through it first before going any further (as the matter of fact, I'm already starting to think of more ideas)

Anyway, I hope you guys will enjoy this story!

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis


"Miyuki, are you all set?" Mrs. Hayashi asked from downstairs.

"Yes!" was the only reply the woman got from the girl who was currently upstairs in her room. The next thing Mrs. Hayashi saw was Miyuki running down the stairs and toward the living room, waiting for breakfast to be served.

"Oh, I can't believe it," Mrs. Hayashi cried as she placed down a plate of pancakes on the table. "This is the last time I'm having breakfast with my little girl."

"Mom, it'll be okay. I'll call every week, promise," Miyuki smiled. Miyuki had decided to take the offer from her aunt to live with her in Osaka. Mrs. Hayashi is actually not Miyuki's real mother. Miyuki's real mother, Hanako, had died years ago due to overwork when her husband had left her for another woman. Mrs. Hayashi, who was Hanako's best friend, decided to take Miyuki in since no one in her family wanted to her. However, now that her sons had graduated and have steady jobs, Miyuki's aunt, Komatsu, wanted Miyuki to live with her in Osaka, where it is Miyuki's mother's hometown.

"Argh, I'm just going to miss you so much," Mrs. Hayashi sobbed as she bear-hugged Miyuki.

"Stop it, mom, you're going to suffocate her," Sora, Mrs. Hayashi's second child, said as she walked into the room.

"Oh, come on, like you won't miss her," Mrs. Hayashi teased.

"Not as bad as you," Sora murmured as she sat down at the table.

"So when are you leaving again, Miyuki?" Roy, Mrs. Hayashi's first child, asked as he placed his elbow on Miyuki's shoulder.

"Um, probably after breakfast," Miyuki replied while pouring some syrup onto the pancakes. "The train leaves at 10:00, so."

"Oh, wish daddy was here to say goodbye," Mrs. Hayashi sighed since her husband had to wake up early today for work.

"It's okay. Dad and I already said our goodbyes yesterday," Miyuki revealed.

After everyone had finished eating their breakfast, Roy helped Miyuki carried her luggage to the front door (Sora stated that it's a boy's job to do heavy-work). Each of them started to say their goodbyes to Miyuki. Even though, they knew she will still be in Japan, but they felt like Osaka was still too far away.

"Bye, mom, thank you for everything," Miyuki said as she hugged Mrs. Hayashi.

"Hey, anything for Hanako-san," Mrs. Hayashi smiled. "Be safe at Osaka."

"I will."

After they got to have their talk with Miyuki, she started to head toward the train station. Along the way, she started to text Kirihara, her childhood friend, telling him about her current situation.

Heading toward train station right now – Miyuki

Have a safe trip and life there! Sorry again for not able to see you leave – Kirihara

It's okay. You're busy, I understand – Miyuki

Still, sorry! – Kirihara

Miyuki laughed a little seeing the junior ace's reply. She could just imagine his face right now, with his hands clapped together above his eyes. She then closed her phone, so she could look for the ticket to buy to Osaka. "There it is!" Miyuki thought when she found the correct button to push. She felt quite proud to be able to have found it so quickly, since everyone stated, even she knows it, that she is terrible seeing things right in front of her. She then put in her money and grabbed her ticket. "See you later, Kanagawa." Miyuki thought as she looked around her surrounding one last time before stepping into the train. During the train ride, Miyuki was too excited to fall asleep, so instead, she just focused all her attention toward the scenario.

"Miss, ticket please."

"Huh? Oh, right, of course," Miyuki said as she was snapped back into reality and started to search for her ticket. "Here you go."

"Thank you," the attendant said as he punched a hole on her ticket. "First time to Osaka?" He casually asked.

"No, I have been there once," Miyuki smiled as she looked out the window again.

"I see. Here's your ticket. Have a nice trip," the attendant said as he tipped his hat.

"Thank you."

After about five hours train ride, along with a few train changes along the way, they finally arrived to Naniwa. The first Miyuki did when she stepped out the cart was a huge stretch to relax herself. She started to walk around the train station, trying to see if she could find her aunt.

"Yuki-chan! You're finally here!" A voice shouted as Miyuki felt someone jumped on her back.

"Kin-chan," Miyuki laughed, trying to regain her balance. She could already tell who it was due the boy's loud voice. Once Kintaro got off Miyuki, she continued. "It's great to see you again. But um, what are you doing here?"

"Kin-chan, slow down," Shiraishi said as he avoided a group of people (who looked like tourists) to meet with the freshman ace. "Yuki-chan wouldn't… Oh, Yuki-chan, you're here."

"Yep," Miyuki smiled. "But why are you all doing here?" She asked as she stared at the entire Shitenhouji team. "And have you seen my aunt?" She questioned as she stood on her toes to get a better view around.

"Actually," Shiraishi paused for a bit, trying find the best words to inform the girl about the news. "Komatsu-san can't make it. Her office called today, so…"

"I see," Miyuki sighed, trying not to look too disappointed that her aunt was not here on such an important day for her.

"Don't worry, Yuki-chan. We're here~!" Koharu sang as he ran up and hugged the girl.

"Koharu, Yuuji, what are you doing?" Kenya disturbingly asked, as the Naniwa's Baka Couple picked up Miyuki.

"You guys get the luggage and we'll get Miyuki," Koharu explained. The duo then started to leave.

"No, wait, guys, I can walk by myself, really!" Miyuki pleaded as she was carried in the air.

"Hey, that's not fair! I want to carry Yuki-chan too!" Kintaro shouted, running after Koharu and Yuuji.

"I want to join too," Kenya grinned as he raised his hand. "Let's turn this into a race! First one to Miyuki-chan's house is the winner! No speed, no life!" Kenya said as he started to run.

"Kenya, this is not a race! And Koharu, Yuuji, wait! You guys don't even know where her house is!" Shiraishi yelled and started to run after them. "Gin, Chitose, please take her bags."

"Got it," both of them said as they picked up the luggage and started to follow their captain.

"My sempai-taichi are idiots," Zaizen sighed as he began to walk with the rest of his team (as long he could see them, Zaizen didn't really care about catching up with them, actually he doesn't even want to be seen with them).

After Shiraishi was finally able to control his team and gathered them together once again, they all peacefully (somewhat) arrived at Miyuki's house.

"Thanks, Koharu-san, Yuuji-san… for taking me home," Miyuki laughed sheepishly as they were still carrying her, since they refused to put her down even when Shiraishi ordered them to. "Would you please let me down now? I need to get the keys."

"Okay," Koharu and Yuuji disappointedly said simultaneously. They then gently put her down.

"Thank you," Miyuki patted her shirt and skirt to straighten herself out. She then walked to the plant next the door and lifted up the pot. The key was hidden between the pot and the plate underneath it. She then grabbed the door and began working on unlocking the door. "Well, thanks for taking me home," Miyuki said after she got the door opened.

"Wow, Yuki-chan's house is big!" Kintaro exclaimed as he ran in the hallway (after throwing his shoes on the ground, of course).

"Kin-chan, don't run!"

"It's okay, Ku-san. I don't mind." Miyuki laughed. She had given this nickname to Shiraishi, because he had chosen the nickname 'Yuki-chan' for her to avoid confusion between her and Chitose's sister, Chitose Miyuki. She wanted to give him nickname as well to even things out, in her point of view.

"Nay, Yuki-chan, is there anything fun to do?" Kintaro asked after everyone got settled in her house, which surprised Miyuki since she thought they would leave after dropping her off at her aunt's house.

"Um…" Miyuki said, trying to think if there's something for everyone to do. "Oh, there's this…" Miyuki started to walk toward her suitcase and searched in her bag. She then took out a gaming system from her suitcase. "There's Wii."

"Is it okay to take that from your previous house?" Kenya asked in disbelief that the girl actually brought that.

"Yeah, we only bought it because of Akaya anyway. No one in the house really plays it except for him and me," Miyuki explained. She then continued as she grabbed multiple games from her bag, "Besides Sora nee-san and Roy nii-san are too busy with homework to play anyway. Well, this is all the games I have, so you guys can pick whatever you want."

"Oh, cool, it's Dairantō Smash Brothers X (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)! (I know, it's an old game)" Kintaro shouted as he grabbed the game case. "We should play that! Shiraishi, can we? Can we?"

"Of course, Kin-chan," Shiraishi laughed as he patted the super freshman.

"I want to play too," Kenya said as he took a controller, without waiting for anyone's reply or argument. "Zaizen, you should play too."

After a long pause, Zaizen finally replied with a shrug, "Sure." He then took a controller and sat in front of the TV, waiting for the game to start.

"I guess I'll take the last controller then," Chitose said as he grabbed a Wii controller as well.

"I'll set it up," Miyuki volunteered as she took the game console and moved it in front of the TV. She then connected each cord with the corresponding hole in the TV. "Okay, all set," Miyuki said as she got up and then walked back to the couch and sat at the end of the sofa (everyone who's playing is sitting on the floor).

"Do your best, Hikaru-chan," Koharu cheered as he held hands with Yuuji. Somehow, they both were able to fit in a chair that is only meant for one person.

"That's adultery!" Yuuji whined. "This means death!"

"We're already broken up! I have to right to look at other men," Koharu argued back (who knows why they were sitting together though…).

In respond, Zaizen felt a shiver throughout his entire body. He then shook his head to get rid of that awful feeling. Each of them then chose their desired character (every character is unlocked thanks Kirihara's dedication on playing this game basically 24/7). Kintaro picked Charizard, Kenya picked Sonic, Zaizen picked Kirby, and Chitose picked Donkey Kong.

"In twenty moves, I'll win," Chitose said as he unlocked his Pinnacle of Great Wisdom.

"Hey, no seeing the future, Chitose!" Kenya yelled. "That's cheating!"

"Okay, okay, sorry," Chitose laughed as the sparkle around him started to disappear. They then began the game, which started and ended with constant shouting from the players (mostly from Kintaro and Kenya) when their character was hit.

"That was a cheat shot, Zaizen! My Sonic was stunned!" Kenya shouted when Kirby knocked Sonic off the ring.

"You were in my way," Zaizen said with a hint of annoyance as he was actually aiming at Donkey Kong (he just wanted to proof that Chitose's prediction was wrong, although in the end of this round, Donkey Kong did won the most knock-over).

"I told you I would win after twenty moves," Chitose smirked at his victory.

"Grrrr…" Kenya groaned as his hands absentmindedly started to shake along with the controller he was holding. Zaizen, on the other, kept his anger in silence, although his face did frown in frustration. "Rematch! I demand a rematch!" Kenya suddenly declared.

"Sure. The match will end in…"

"Without using Pinnacle of Great Wisdom!" Kenya narrowed his eyes in annoyance. He just told his teammate not to use it to cheat, and yet, there he was, doing it right now.

"Right, sorry," Chitose laughed sheepishly, forgetting what he promised during the last match.

"Yay! Rematch!" Kintaro cheered without any regard toward the current situation.

"Alright, let's start!" Kenya cheered as he hit the 'Go' option. The game began to load before sending the four characters into a new ring. Kenya and Zaizen created an unspoken pack, where they only targeted Donkey Kong. They did not even give Chitose a chance to hit any control.

"I want to join the fun," Kintaro whined, watching Sonic and Kirby basically beating the life out of the poor gorilla. Every time Charizrad got even a foot close to Sonic or Kirby, either one of them would simply dodge him or jump over him.

"Yeah, yeah, hold on, Kin-chan," Kenya said without shifting his eyes from Donkey Kong's position.

"If you want to join the fun, help us beat Donkey Kong," Zaizen offered.

"Okay!" Kintaro innocently agreed as his Charizard started to use flamethrower toward Donkey Kong.

"Hey, hey, three against one, this isn't fair," Chitose argued in panic, trying to avoid all the attacks aiming towards his game character.

In the end, everyone, besides Chitose, was tied for first place in everything. No one really won, but Kenya and Zaizen were satisfied at their ability to destroy Donkey Kong. Kintaro, on the other hand, wanted a match where everyone fought honestly, so there would be actually a winner. At the end of the night, all of them had won once, so everyone was content with the result.

"That was fun! We should do this again!" Kintaro cheered as the Shitenhoji team was at the door. "We should do this every week!"

"Technically, you guys can do this anywhere…" Miyuki sighed, feeling exhausted even though she was not even the one playing. "It doesn't have to be at my house…"

"But this way we can all hang out with you," Kintaro pouted.

"We can always hang out," Miyuki smiled. "Just name the place and time, and I'll be there."

"Promise?"

"Promise," Miyuki nodded. "Now, please go so I can unpack. I really want to get it over with."

"Right, we'll be out of your hair," Shiraishi agreed. "Let's go, guys."

"Bye, Yuki-chan," everyone started to say goodbye before walking out of the front gate.

"Bye, guys," Miyuki waved. She waited until all of them were out of her sight before closing the door. When she looked back at her luggage, Miyuki let out a deep sigh, "Going to work, I guess…" She grabbed her smallest bag (might as well slowly work her way up), unzipped it, and started to drag out different items contained inside the bag.


I hope you guys will like this story! I'm actually really excited to write this story!

So just in case you guys are wondering, obviously Kenya picked Sonic because Sonic is the fastest hedgehog in the world. Zaizen picked Kirby, because Kirby is awesome as he can take/learn anyone's skill. I kinda of just gave Donkey Kong to Chitose and Charizard to Kintaro (maybe because they're both fiery...?), because I don't really know who else to give them to... Hahaha...

Please review to tell me what do you guys think so far or if you have any questions! I'll be happy to reply them!