7 Days at the Dojo
Chapter 3- Extra Classes
AN: Hey, major apologies for the super late update, I had no idea how to continue the story, after immersing myself in endless Prince of Tennis soundtracks, I'm inspired. Oh yeah, I noticed something recently I am the proud author of the only GinOC Fiction on FFN. At least the only one of you put OC as the search word and put the filters Romance and Gin. If there are any others, please tell me, I would like reading them. Reviews, ideas and suggestions are welcome. Hope you enjoy this chapter. (Sorry for the long AN)
DISCLAIMER : I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS.
Gin watched in admiration as Sayuri effortlessly demonstrated a couple of moves with her shinai. From his point of view right now, kendo seemed amazing, without anyone noticing he quickly slipped out of the room and silently went to the room Sayuri had pointed out as the sensei's room. He briskly knocked twice. "Come in." He heard Sato-sensei drawl.
Gin opened the door and closed it behind him. "What do you need Gin?" Sensei asked looking up from the newspaper. Gin got straight to the point "Sensei, may I please join the kendo class?"
Sensei shook his head "No can do, the summer kendo class is full, you can always join the regular class but it's usually for people who've taken the summer class but that's okay."
Suddenly sensei's eyes lighted up, he was one of the few people who knew about Sayuri's crush on Gin, technically she hadn't told him, he had eavesdropped on enough of Sayuri's phone calls (with Shika) to know she liked some guy called Gin and after observing the way she reacted when she saw Gin, he'd put two and two together.
"Or." Sensei said smirking but careful not to let too much excitement into his voice "You could always ask Sayuri to train you in kendo, she's the most talented youngster I've seen in a while."
Gin looked uncertain "I wouldn't like to waste Sayuri-san's time." Sato inwardly smirked, even with honourifics it was rare Gin called people by first name unless he was really close to them.
He waved his hand dismissively "I don't think you'd be wasting her time. Most of the time she's the one who locks up the dojo, she always stays back for extra practice . Now shoo, I'm reading, Reina-chan is just about to find out who murdered sister."
Gin glanced at the murder mystery book, sensei always had a liking towards murder mystery books. "Hai, sensei." He said and shut he door behind him.
He quickly returned to the hall and continued to watch Sayuri teach the younger children kendo. He imagined himself wielding the shinai with the same grace and confidence Sayuri did.
After kendo class...
" I hope you all enjoyed today's class, I'm looking forward to seeing you all day after tomorrow." All the children chorused their goodbyes, it didn't take a genius to figure out that they liked Sayuri and had a good time.
Sayuri, grabbed a cloth from her bag, and wiped her forehead "I'll just go get changed and then I'll explain what's going to happen." Saying this she gave a genuine smile to Gin without even the slightest blush.
That's when Gin actually understood how passionate the girl was about what she was doing. He admired her grace, confidence and passion for martial arts. Now he was seeing a different side of her, a side different from the slightly rash, blushing, outright girl he was used to seeing and he'd be lying if he said he didn't like seeing this side of her.
Karate class...
As Gin gazed at the bunch of kids looking at him and Sayuri he felt a strange burst of nervousness hit him. Sayuri had explained the procedure- today only kids who were totally new to karate would be coming in, so they were teaching basics today. She'd take take the girls while he'd take boys.
He went back to gazing at the kids, there were 30 kids, at least 20 of them looked like boys. He shifted his weight from foot to foot, unsure of how to start.
Thankfully, Sayuri had more experience in handling and started confidently "Hello everyone, I am Kobayashi Sayuri and this Ishida Gin, this is a beginners' workshop to karate, so during the course we'll be teaching you the basics of karate, those of you who are still interested in karate may sign up for regular classes and for those of you who are interested but don't have time during the school, there is a different workshop during summer and you may sign for that workshop. Does anyone have any doubts. "
One boy raised his hand "Eto, how come the oji-san who was he when we came here to sign up isn't teaching us. Not that nee-san and nii-san... " the boy trailed away.
Sayuri smiled softly at the boy's nervousness "Don't worry it's a sensible question. You see sensei is very busy." She said then softly whispered so that only Gin could hear "reading murder mysteries." She continued "we're his trusted assistants and we'll be teaching you most of the time."
The boy nodded understanding. "Okay, now boys go with Gin-san to the left, girls with me to the right. " As Sayuri walked in front leading the girls, she felt a wave of satisfaction wash over her. Not once had she blushed around Gin today excluding the time she saw him. Super achievement!
After karate...
After they had bid farewell to the kids, Gin turned to Sayuri, "Why doesn't Sato-sensei train the kids himself?" He asked . Sayuri turned a sad smile on her face "He's growing old, the doctor advices full rest for him if he wants to live longer. Considering he has no successors and unless he lives until someone he trusts can take over, who knows what'll happen to the dojo. However as sensei says it's not fair he does nothing, so on the last day of each summer workshop, sensei goes against the kids and tells them how to improve and I am telling you this from experience, one class with sensei is 10 times than the entire workshop combined."
"What are you doing, Sayuri telling him the reason why I don't have the guts to train the kids myself?" Without waiting for a reply he continued "So have you agreed to train Gin?"
"What do you mean sensei?" Sayuri asked genuinely confused. Before sensei could reply Gin butted in "Ah, Sayuri-san, I wasn't sure when to ask you but can you train me in kendo?" He asked.
Sayuri blushed tomato red "Sure, when do you want to start?" She asked. "How about now?" Sensei suggested "After all you do stay after hours in the dojo?" He said tossing her the extra dojo keys. Sayuri deftly caught the keys and managed to stutter out "S-s-sure, if you're okay with it Gin-san." Gin shrugged "Sure, I shall just call okaa-san and tell her." Saying this headed to the locker room where his cell was at the same time sensei left.
This left Sayuri impersonating a tomato alone in the hallway. She inwardly sighed, she had almost gone a day without blushing in the presence of Gin but of course he had to break it, didn't he?
Gin came back nodding "Okaa-san says it is fine." "Okay then, we'll get started." Sayuri said leading Gin back into the hall switching the light as she did.
"Okay, before we actually start I just want to test your physical power, stamina, endurance etc. Since we're still in our karate costumes, we'll just have a karate match." Sayuri suggested.
After bowing to each other, both of them let loose. Gin who'd usually won with only his power was finding a challenge in Sayuri, who nimbly dodged all his attacks and he was enjoying the challenge. The same could be said for Sayuri, it was a long time since she had found a worthy opponent, despite his size Fin was quite quick in dodging and the very few vows she could land on him barely affected him. In short she was enjoying herself like never before.
With both of them having them having the time of their lives it was only natural, that they lost track of time.
After some time….…
Gin and Sayuri were still at it, what had stared as a simple, friendly match to test his abilities had turned into a proper match neither side backing down. Suddenly Sayuri froze and would've been hit by Gin had he not stopped just in time. He stood up straight "What's wrong Sayuri-san?" He asked. "I'm late for dinner, my father's going to lose it." She quickly bowed to Gin "Sorry we weren't able to start actual kendo today but I gotta go, we'll start tomorrow."
She grabbed her bag and was about to rush out when she felt a hand in her shoulder, she turned around "What is it?" She asked blushing lightly at the contact. "I'll walk you home." Gin said firmly.
Panic flooded Sayuri's chest, it wasn't that she didn't trust Gin but she didn't want anyone else to learn her secret. "That's okay." She said. "I insist" Gin said firmly. "Okay." Sayuri said weakly, after all what other reply could she have given. She'd have to think of a plan while they were walking.
They walked side by side, Gin enjoying the cool night breeze while wondering what made him insist on walking Sayuri home, he was pretty sure it wasn't concern for her safety, she had proven to him she was made of pretty tough stuff, then what else could it be? He wondered. Sayuri on the other hand was wondering how to make sure Gin did not find out her secret.
Fortunately for her her dilemma was solved. Unfortunately for her it was solved for her in the worst way possible. After a couple of minutes of walking, a limo skidded to a stop next to them.
Gin looked questioningly at the limo, while Sayuri had a pretty good idea about where it was from. The driver's window rolled down to reveal a white-haired chauffeur "Sayuri-sama you're father requires your presence at once." Feeling Gin's questioning look on her she wished the ground would just swallow her up "Hai." She mumbled out. The chauffeur glanced at Gin "would Sayuri-sama's friend require a drive home.
Gin shook his head "My house isn't too far away." He said. Sayuri met Gin's questioning gaze with difficulty "Gomen Gin-san, I'll explain to you tomorrow. I got to go." Saying this Sayuri quickly slipped into the limo. Seeing Gin's confused look made her feel like the worst person on earth. Right now she really wouldn't mind if the ground swallowed her up.
AN: Yup, that's where I am ending the chapter. Next chapter will be hopefully be up sooner than this one. By the way if there is any murder mystery with the protagonist as someone called Reina-chan, I did not know and I do not own the novel/manga. Reviews, ideas and suggestions are appreciated. Constructive criticism is also appreciated.
IceCrystal