In Loving Memory of

Sakuno Ryuuzaki Tezuka
Life if not Forever, Love is
14
th January 1989- 30th May 2013

Dear Kunimitsu,

Remember the other day when you asked me what did I love about you? I was too embarrassed to tell you when you asked, but I said to myself that when I am long gone from this world… at least you got to know what I really loved about you.

From the first moment we met, I was daunted by how strict you were of anyone and everyone. You were a very tough leader, but not only were you tough on everyone, you were toughest on your own. I remember the moments when you would jog in the morning more than all the laps you told your team to do… I found out that you were practicing every single day without fail and in turn focused everything you had on the team to improve their skills even when you were in the middle of improving yourself.

You never gave up on anything and once you were determined, there was nothing that could waver you or topple you down. You never pretend or tell a complete lie, you had always told the truth whether it'd be hurtful or good. Your honesty and pure will… was amazing.

You were protective towards every single member of the team, I think I speak for every team member in your care. When everyone is in panic, they all look to you for guidance, and you carried them through even when you are unsure and just as confused as everyone else. Plus I lost count on how many times you caught me just in time before I planted my face into the ground.

You may come off as someone cold and stern, but as we grew closer… I was already drawn to all the good aspects of you and when I learned more about you… the more I loved you. You were perhaps coming off very cold and stern but I know after dating you that you are very passionate but only very selective as to whom you choose to invest these feelings. You don't know that, you growled whenever Fuji gets too close to me, you taught the juniors a tough lesson when they said that the Seigaku regulars were all bark but no bite, that they were never to win this tournament. You showed them what pure skills the team had. You took the hit from your fans in my stead, you took a knife attack for Ryoma who was about to go overseas to further his tennis skills… I felt that… that part that I could see… was endearing.

You are possessive at times, and I… kind of like that. Like how I am only allowed to site next to the window and you next to me. To you, every guy was dangerous to hang with and I felt truly pampered or flattered at times (I don't believe Atobe Keigo was flirting with me about asking me to join them in the Hyoutei tennis club celebrations…).

You are also quite stubborn when you want to be almost to the point of being pig-headed, but I know that most of the time you just didn't like something you cannot control and that worries you because danger could come at any angle even when very well prepared.

In the end, I love everything and anything about you. From your best points to your bad points, you were my world and I love you. If you are reading this because I've gone for a long time, remember that no matter how far away I am, you will always be in my heart. Please do not be sad or ask me why I would risk anything for you, because if I died early and died for you… it was because I wanted you to live as much as you did for me. The world still needs you, I still need you here… on earth. I will see you soon enough…

Lots of love,

Sakuno Ryuuzaki.

The End.

This is SnowRider14 Signing out again... 2 am... officially took me 4 hours.