From last time…
'That's it! I'm going to request a rematch from Fuji-senpai, no matter what's the price for it!' Echizen decided while leaving in hurry – before he changed his mind again.
'He will ask me for a rematch!' That was exactly what Fuji Syuusuke thought, smiling, as he saw Seigaku's baby boy stomped to him.
Ever since that day under the rain, Echizen was acting strange. The young seemed to always look for him, as he wanted to tell him something. But once facing him, Echizen couldn't say it, as if something was keeping him from doing it. And when he really really wanted to say it, something or someone will interrupted him: being dragged away by Momoshiro, felt victim of one of Kikjmaru's death-glomp, need Ooishi's help to save his life, caught between Kaido's and Momoshiro's arguing, being assign laps from Tezuka for slacking, Kawamura's burning episodes, Inui giving him news training menu, etc.
This morning, after their practice, the boy requested to talk to him – in private – after the school practice. Fuji only nodded at him with his usual smile, though inside he was grinning, fully expecting that moment.
Fuji as always been intrigued by the boy. Younger of the team, yet the best. He even won against Tezuka. He was antisocial, but it seemed that everybody were drawn to him by some mysterious attraction. He even caught Fuji's attention, which was an incredible accomplishment. No one ever made Fuji felt that way. Of course, Tezuka also caught Fuji's interest because of his skills in tennis, but no one had been able to stir him like Echizen does. The boy lit strong thrilling emotions.
As the young boy stopped in front of him, fire burning in his eyes, Fuji laughed inside.
"Fuji-senpai, I want a rematch!" Ryoma stated.
'How cute!' Fuji chuckled.
"Fine."
Ryoma sighed happily inside. That was easier than he thought.
"But I expected something in return."
Or not.
'I knew it! What else can you expect from a sadist?!'
"What?"
"Hum… There is a upcoming photography contest I want to take part. I agree to have a rematch with you if you pose for me," Fuji said.
"Posing?" Ryoma wondered. 'Well, that's not too dangerous.' "Fine."
"Of course, you must do everything I said and wear every clothes I want, right?"
Ryoma reflected again, biting his lips. He was not sure that it's a safe thing, but…
"Whatever you want."
"Then it's settle. When to you want to play?"
"This Friday after school!"
"Okay! It's a date! See ya!" Fuji walked away, waving his hand.
'Huh? What date?' Ryoma was bewildered. 'Bah! I got the rematch, so it's fine!'