A/N:Okay! Now Chapter 1 is up with Tezuka's POV! I know it's soooooooooo short that you might lost interest in it, I was kinda busy with my exams so I made the Prologue and Chapter 1 short.

NOTE: I MADE A MAJOR ADJUSTMENT IN THIS CHAPTER. :D


Memories of the Heart

Chapter 1: Tezuka Kunimitsu

~Munich, Germany: 6:00 PM~

Tezuka Kunimitsu, 23 years old, a famous tennis player, the number one seed in the world and the pride of Japan was taking an evening stroll at Müritz National Park (a national park situated roughly in the middle between Berlin and Rostock, in the south of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). Soon, he would go home to Japan after eight long years of staying in Germany to pursue his dream of becoming a pro. And now that he had fulfilled his dream, he would go back to Japan as planned and spend his time to his family. He just recently finished the Wimbledon and got the championship trophy and medal. He also participated in the French Open, US Open and Grand Slam which he all got the championship due to his overwhelming power in tennis all these years. His character was dominating with his usual stoic face as his manager, Mr. Kruz said so.

He took a seat near the lake and closely observed the place. I'll miss this place, he said to himself. Since he got here, whenever he was alone and was having a homesick, he would just go to this park were everyone was free, as if they were not having any problems at all and it somehow made him calm. Sure, it would make him calm but it was her memories that he cannot fight all along. Then, all of a sudden, her beautiful face and gentle smile crossed his mind.

"Syuurei," he called silently and gently.

It's been 8 years since he last saw her and heard anything about her. Sure he kept in touch with his friends especially Oishi Shuichiro, his best friend. He asked about her to him one time when he was only staying for 2 months in Germany. He still remembered the phone call he made with Oishi. That was one night when he could never sleep despite the fact that he needed it and he was so damn tired. Every time he would close his eyes, he would just remember Syuu, and all the memories that they had shared together. Her memories keep haunting him.

Phone call:

Riiiiing…..

"Moshi moshi," Oishi spoke on the other line.

"Oishi", Tezuka spoke on the phone.

"Tezuka," Oishi replied, slightly shocked that Tezuka was the one calling him because he knew him to be so busy with training and his studies at the same time.

"Sorry to bother you this time, Oishi, but I have something to ask." Tezuka said patiently.

"Sure, it's okay. How are you? Are you doing well?"

"Aa, I'm fine, just a bit tired from training."

"Don't overdo your training and have enough rest."

Tezuka found the urge to smile. His best friend never ceased to remind him to take good care of his body.

"Aa, I'll bear that in mind."

" By the way, what do you want to ask me?" Oishi asked.

"Uh, (somewhat hesitating to answer), ano, uh… I would just ask about Fuji." Tezuka finally said. Whenever it came to Syuurei, he would always be a hesitant one, even to his best friend. Only to Syuurei that he had shown his weak sides and he could be honest with his feelings.

"Fuji-chan? Hehehehe… Surely, you're still not over her?" Oishi teased.

"Oishi," Tezuka said impatiently.

"Gomen, gomen. (clears his throat) You sure you never heard anything about Fuji-chan? I thought Eiji would tell you because he is her best friend and you are keeping in touch with each other." Oishi explained.

"….." Tezuka was becoming worried, thinking that something happened to his Syuu. No, she was not his anymore; he let that chance passed by him when he gave her up to pursue his dream.

"Kikumaru never told me anything about Fuji." He finally said.

"I see, well, we all thought that Fuji-chan would be in the same school as Eiji as they promised but all of a sudden, her family migrated at Paris. Eiji was so shocked at the news and they even got a misunderstanding, but I think, Fuji-chan talked to Eiji and I think she told Eiji the reason why and it somehow calmed Eiji and he cried. I was shocked when I saw Eiji cried as he hugged Fuji-chan who was also crying that time. I was watching them from afar. I was worried for them and when I asked Eiji what was that all about, he would just say 'Nothing, let's just support Syuurei-chan with her decision' and he would just smile." Oishi explained patiently.

"Fuji migrated to Paris? (he was shocked) When did that happen, Oishi?" Tezuka asked as he was clutching the phone real hard.

"About a week ago. We all sent Fuji-chan at the airport. She was so sad. I can see it in her eyes, but she was still forcing herself to smile like she usually does." Replied Oishi.

There was a pregnant silence.

"Tezuka, are you alright?" the worried Oishi asked.

"Aa."

"You haven't contacted her?"

"No. Ever since I left, we lost contact with each other."

That's true. Neither of the regulars was mentioning Syuurei to him.

Silence again.

"Thank you, Oishi."

"Are you really okay, Tezuka?"Again, asked the worried Oishi.

"Aa, jya, take care."

In the end, he didn't get any sleep at all.

-end of phone call-

A gush of wind made him back to reality.

"What happened to you now, Syuu?" He asked himself then he let out a sigh.

He would always have this feeling that he had left something important to Japan aside from Syuu. What was it? He really didn't know.


AN: Yosh! Next is Chapter 2!Have you taken a liking to my story so far? Suggestions are open so that I can improve my story!Please review! Jya! See you on Chapter 3. =)

QOUTE: She's like a smoke; you think you are seeing her clearly enough, but when you reach for her, there's nothing there.

-this quote somehow reminded me of Tezuka in this story. Right?