"I'm done, I got to get to school" said Kitana as she excused herself from the table. "Wow, Kitana today you ate faster than Kunimitsu. Are you gonna wait for your brother? It is your first day of school after all," Ayana asked Kitana, "Maybe he can introduce you to some of his friends." Kitana's mother winked. "MOM!" Kitana yelled, blushing. Ayana smiled, "But, Kunimitsu here is quite popular at his school though." She pressed on. "Yeah, popular with the ladies anyway. He scares the hell out of the guys, some even pee their pants at the sight of him." She muttered under her breath. "What was that, sweetie?" Ayana smiled at Kitana. Kitana realised that she had said her thought out loud, she quickly faked a grin and replied, "Nothing at all, I think I'd rather go ahead of onii-san." "Alright then, be safe. Have a pleasant first day, Kitana." Ayana waved good bye. Kitana nodded and left. As Kitana walked out the door, she sighed 'I swear my mother has a huge sadistic side to her.'

On her way to school, she was still mentally attempting to figuring out why was her brother so against the match she had with that guy yesterday. Does he have some type of sister complex anyway? No way, it's her brother she's talking about. Suddenly, a sleek, red car pulled up next to her. Kitana stared at it with curiousity. The window was rolled down and she saw Fuji's smiling face. "Tezuka-chan, wanna ride to school?" He asked kindly. Kitana knew she wasn't suppose to say yes and being polite but she really didn't want to trek to school on her first day so she agreed. Kitana slipped in the car next to Fuji she silently fumed at her brother and she cursed under her breath. Fuji sweatdropped at her obviously and decided to ask, "What's wrong, Tezuka-chan?" Kitana was glad that SOMEBODY actually cared about her. "Kunimitsu-nii is being an total asshole," she replied. Fuji sweatdropped, again, at her straightforward attitude, "Would you care to tell me why though?" Kitana nodded, "Yesterday, I went to that public tennis court that you recommended and there I played a guy with seaweed looking like hair with a crazy laugh in a yellow jersey" Suddenly, Fuji's eyes opened with shock. Kitana noticed this and asked hurrily, "Do you know him? What's his name?" Fuji thought for a moment, he realised it might be a better option if he didn't tell her about Kirihara. "I don't know him, sorry Tezuka-chan. Never heard of him." Kitana slumped back in disappointment. Fuji asked, "But, who won?" Kitana looked even more upset, she looked like she was about to throw a big fit like a baby. "There was no winner. We were in the middle of the match and their stupid, stoic, gigantic-looking captain put it to a stop!" Kitana whined. Fuji was amused at the fact that she had just called Sanada a stupid, stoic gigantic-looking captain. "And then," Kitana continued, "When I got home and told Kunimitsu-nii about it he got all mad and stuff!" Kitana took a big huff and she crossed her arms and puffed her cheeks which made her look sorta like a pouting child. "Tezuka-chan, we have a game to play today so when we are gone how about you take care of the club while we are gone. I'm sure Tezuka wouldn't mind. Besides, I know you really want to." Fuji suggested. Kitana thought for a second and nodded, "Ok then." Fuji smiled, he thought since Kitana was in such a bad mood he thought he might cheer her up, "Did you know Tezuka actually smiles?" Kitana gasped and nodded, "He rarely does it anymore, Fuji smiled, "So Tezuka was stiff when he was smaller too?" Kitana thought for a moment, "No, he was normal. I remember I called him Mitsu-nii back then." Kitana replied. Fuji was about to reply back but got interuppted by Yumiko, his sister. "Syuusuke, we're here." Fuji nodded, "Tezuka-chan, come on. Let's go." Kitana agreed and got out of the car. "Oh, you can call me Kitana, it's weird if you call me by my last name. It's like adding a cute suffix at the end of onii-san's name." Kitana shuddered at the thought. Fuji smiled for a moment, "You can called me Syuusuke too, if you want." "Okay then," Kitana smiled.

She entered the school gate with Fuji and they met the regulars in front of the school entrance. "Hey guys. Good luck at your game today." Kikumaru gave her a victory sign, "We can't lose when we've got our little kouhai cheering us on." Kitana smiled, back in north america, her friends never said stuff like this to her before. Kitana made a mental note to research some japanese traditions. Then, Oishi told everyone that Tezuka was here and that he had told them the bus was ready. The regulars each said their good-byes to the girl and left for the bus. Kitana called out to Ryoma, "Hey, Chiisana Chibi, good luck. You have to win today or else." Ryoma stared at her blankly for second for a second then he smirked and walked on. Kitana smiled, the boy may be cocky but he does have the potential and talent. She checked her watch, "Crap!" Kitana had only five minutes to make it to class. She dashed for the door. But instead was bombarded by fangirls. "Look, I don't have time for whatever crap you're going to say. I need to get to class." Kitana snapped, "Excuse me, but we happen to be older than you so shut your trap," A girl with middle length brown hair sneered. "We are the leaders of the tennis regulars fanclub and we happen to notice you talking to them. Listen here, you have no permission. to talk or associate with them without joining their fanclub first and going to every single game." Another black haired girl added, "Oh, and don't take anymore rides with Fuji-sama anymore or else you will get hurt. He's way out of your league anyway." Kitana twitched, they can't be serious. Kitana was about to retort but then thought that this predicament was suprisingly interesting and an excellent opportunity for revenge. "If any of you girls didn't know, I happen to be Tezuka Kunimitsu's sister and I can tell the him everything you just said," Kitana paused for a second to see their reaction, "But, instead, I propose a partnership. If you don't involve me with your stupid obsessions and I'll be on your side and help you stalk my brother, ok?" The girls nodded. Kitana started again, "And as for the other clubs. I wouldn't be threatening me if I was in your position." Kitana smirked, "If get what I'm saying." They gritted their teeth and didn't say anything. " Fine, prove it and get a sweaty t-shirt that Tezuka-sama wore and bring it tomorrow and we'll believe you." The brunette ordered. Kitana smirked " Easy enough." Kitana then started to walk away. Just like that, Kitana got all her brother's fan clubs under her control. 'It's good to be a girl' Kitana smirked. However, she suddenly remembered that she had only a couple of seconds left to get to her class so she picked up her pace and sped to her class. Being late on her first day was the worst thing Kitana had ever done to get on a teacher bad side.

Panting, Kitana slid the door open. "Tezuka-san. You are late." The teacher exclaimed annoyed. "It's hard to believe you're related to our school's hardworking, beloved president." Shocked murmurs rippled through the class. She was related to THE Tezuka Kunimitsu? Kitana twitched, was she always gonna be compared to her perfect older brother? "Okay, Tezuka-san you can start your self-introduction." The teacher motioned to Kitana. She pondered for a second for what to say, the entire school practically bowed down to her brother. Kitana gave a heavy sigh then started her self-introduction, "Hey, I'm Tezuka Kitana. Before you ask, I am Tezuka's little sister." She paused for a second, "I play tennis like my brother and I travel around the world to learn about tennis techniques and strategies." She said, hesitantly. Silence engulfed the class. Was her brother that sacred to the school that mentioning it w? The teacher waited impatiently, "Tezuka-san, anything else?" Kitana stared at the man with piercing eyes. "Like what?" The teacher thought for a second, "Like your dislikes and your likes," "And your type." A guy from the class piped up. Kitana blinked and sighed, "My favorite colour is green, My birthday is in March, I like eating melon pan bread and curry. I dislike asparagus, make-up, dresses and desperate or perverted jerks." Kitana wondered if she forgot anything, "Oh yeah, as for my type. Mind your own business!" The class was shocked and the teacher was also overwhelmed but was the first to come back from the trance. "Uh-hmph," he coughed, "Thank you for that interesting introduction, please go and sit down at the seat next to the window. We will commence class lessons now." Kitana thought, 'Was my introduction that disturbing? They asked for it anyway.' She sat next to the window in the very back row. Kitana placed her bag down and started doodling in her notebook. English wasn't a problem to her she had traveled around the world enough to know English, French and Chinese. Those languages are essential if you are traveling.

The day quickly passed by and she made her way the tennis club. When she got their she saw a guy bossing the freshman around. Kitana knew his wasn't a regular because all the regulars are at a game. Kitana walked up to him and poked him. The guy turned around with a smug but unpleasant expression. "What do you want?" He said in a gruff voice. Kitana was used to being treated roughly. When she was traveling in North America she met all sorts of guys like him. "Oh nothing, just wondering why you're bossing around the club when you aren't even a regular." She replied, coolly. The guy looked piss off, "Oh yeah? Well I'm the closest out of the entire club to become one. So, I take care of them when they're gone." Kitana's face got unamused written all over it. "Okay, and what's your name?" The guy seemed to calm down a bit. "The name's Arai" Kitana looked up at Arai, "Well Arai, I'm supposed to train the team today. I'll play you for it." Arai stared at her incrediously, did the girl just challenge him to a tennis match? Arai was about to laugh, "I'm not so sure, you might get hurt that pretty little face of yours." Kitana growled, "Jackass, if you're to scared to accept my challenge then you will never be a regular." That got Arai perked up, "What? What did you just say, kid?" Kitana scoffed, "You aren't just wimpy but you're deaf too? I said, " Arai interrupted, "I heard you, brat," "I also except your challenge. But don't go crying home to your mommy if you get hurt." Kitana smirked, "Not a chance."

They went to the empty court, "Kitana to serve." Kitana took a breath and served the serve as if her life depended on it. "Service Ace, Advantage Kitana." Arai's jaws dropped, how dare she make fun of him. She gonna pay for making a fool out of him. "My turn to serve." Arai announced. Kitana smirked, he sure is cocky. Arai served a awfully fast serve. But, Kitana didn't even bother to return that because it was out. Kitana served a quick serve and Arai smirked, "That weak serve won't get you any where." He returned it with ease. Now it was Kitana's turn to smirk, she'd hit a drop shot force Arai to run up to the net barely returning it, which made the hit became a lob and Kitana took her chance and smashed it at the baseline. "Hey, look over there! Arai's playing a match against a girl and she's holding out alright." "Arai, you know you're playing Tezuka-buchou's sister?" Arai looked at his friend, "No way!" He exclaimed, shocked "30-love," said the referee. Arai cursed, another point for that girl. "You are gonna get into a ton of trouble, you know that? Better forfeit now." Arai agreed. A crowd surrounded the court. "Why you guys all here?" A booming voice demanded. Then, a guy replied, "Oh, we're watching a match between Arai and some girl." "Nani, nani? Kitana-chan's playing again, nya?" "Yeah, Kikumaru-senpai, she's very good too." The guy replied but then realised what he had just said, " Ahhh! Tezuka-buchou? Kikumaru-senpai? Gomenasai!" He apologized and ran off with everyone else that was regarding the game. "Ten laps." Tezuka yelled. "Kitana, what are you doing here?" Tezuka asked, exasperatedly. "Syuusuke-kun said I could temporarily take care of the club when you were out for the game." Kitana told him. Tezuka twitched, since when was she on first name bases with Fuji? Kitana was prepared at her brothers booming voice. "Alright Regulars, first ten laps then get a partner to help you stretch and when you are done play a match with that person." Tezuka ordered. Kitana and Arai was now left to be scolded by Tezuka. "Arai, thirty laps around the court." Tezuka said. Arai left hurrily he'd rather run thirty laps than be Tezuka's sister any day. When he left, Tezuka turned to Kitana, "Kitana, what has gotten in to you? Thirty laps around the field too! When you're done go to the front of the school to wait for me you've caused enough trouble." His deep voice told her. Even if Tezuka was Kitana's brother, he never yelled at her like that to her before. She held her tears and went to run. She'd caught up with Arai around the court. "Hey, Tezuka-buchou no imouto!" Kitana ignored him and sped up passing him. "Damn, don't ignore me like that, brat." Arai tugged on her shoulder back and accidentally saw the tears that were in her eyes. The sight overwhelmed him, the girl's eyes were mist up and her cheeks were red and her lips looked really puffy He was stunned for a moment, Tezuka's sister was crying? The moment felt like it passed slowly for Arai until Kitana escaped from his grasp. "O-Oi!" Arai sped up too, "What's your problem?" Kitana shook her head and manage to escape again. Arai decided it was best not to associate with her right now. He thought about what he just saw now.

When Kitana was at her twenty-first lap, she saw a crowd forming around the court. She walked over to see the commotion. Kitana saw Ryoma versus Fuji, the match was intense. Kitana saw Fuji use Higuma Otoshi on Ryoma and Ryoma couldn't even return it. Kitana wondered, why can't she be the one to stop Ryoma, not Fuji? Suddenly, she heard one of the members exclaimed, "Even Echizen can't beat Fuji." Kitana wondered if her ears had heard right, Echizen? "Hey, is he really THE Echizen Ryoma?" Kitana demanded. The members looked shocked for a second, "Yeah, I can't believe you never knew." One of them told her. But his friend whispered a warning into his ear. "Oi, that Tezuka-buchou's little sister!" Kitana sighed exasperated, for once can't they acknowledge her for her success not her brother's? Kitana got back to her intended question, "So, who is Horio?" She asked. The guy stifled a laugh, "That's Echizen friend. That first year yelling over there!" He jerked his thumb towards the cheering Horio. Kitana flushed with embarrassement at the fact she had mistakened Ryoma and Horio. "So, that kid on the court is Echizen Ryoma?" Kitana asked politely as possible so they will tell her. The guy blushed and stammered, " Yeah." Kitana jaws dropped, he was the guy she had came to Japan for to beat! She quickly recovered from her shock and went back to her old personality. "Thanks a lot, dude!" As she gave him punch on the shoulder. She knew it wasn't a smart idea to skip her punishment but she was more eager to beat Ryoma than do some stupid punishment. She went to the only place she could think of to improve and get better, the public tennis courts.

"I wonder if he's here today." Kitana pondered. She went to the place she was practising last time and saw two guys already there. Although she knew it wasn't a good idea to pick fights but she really had no other place to practise. She walked up to them and asked, "Hey guys, are you done with this court? Cause I wanna use it." Their heads turned to see who it was then smirked. "Alright little girl, since your pretty we can give you the court," They said, "But, you need to win us, in doubles. If you don't win you get to come a have a little fun with us. If we lose, you can have the court and we'll leave." Kitana did not like where this was going. "But, as you can see I have no partner." She irritatedly pointed out. The guys gave her a crooked, perverted grin, "Well, that's too bad huh? Why don't you just come with us then?" Kitana pushed one of them away from her, "DON'T TOUCH ME, YOU IMBECILE!" She yelled. The guy smirked, "Hot and feisty, impressive." Kitana grimaced at him. "Stop flirting with people younger than you. Are you that desperate?" A voice snapped. Kitana swirled around to see the person, it was girl. The girl had long, red hair, brown eyes and a yellow jersey just like the one she had seen the other day. The girl face was emotionless despite the coldness in her voice. Kitana's face turned into a smiled, "Just in time. Can you play doubles with me?" The girl turned to Kitana, "What's your name?" She asked her now in a normal tone. "My name is Kitana." The girl nodded, "Kazuki Airi," "I'll play doubles with you." Kitana's smile widened. "Great," Kitana turned around and walked up to the net and got in position, "Why don't begin kicking some ass, Kazuki-san?" Airi nodded, "Doesn't sound too bad, What do you have in mind?" Airi responded. Kitana wondered for a second. "I'm not much of a doubles player, but let's try the australian formation." Kitana replied. Airi nodded and went to the baseline and got in position to serve. The guy smirked, "Alright you got lucky. But, if you guys lose you and your friend comes with us." Kitana rolled her eyes and spat, "In your dreams, moron." Airi served. It went speeding towards the middle line. Kitana was suprised she could hit accurate shots. She really had just that this Kazuki Airi was just a normal player that she could use. Kitana turned around and smiled at her. "That was a good beginning." She complimented. Airi faced her with a smile gracing her lips and she said, "Thank you." Kitana was glad that the girl finally smiled. As the match continue, the girls got to know each other a bit. Kitana realized even if she had had nothing in common besides tennis with the girl, they became good friends. They swap courts and Kitana and Airi chatted for a while on the bench. Kitana had learned that Airi plays data tennis through drawing the opponents form, she had photographic memory and that she was also related to a tennis bigshot. They went up to the courts again, facing their opponents. The score was five games to one. The guys seemed very tired and couldn't keep up with the girls, so they forfeited. Kitana smirked while Airi frowned, "That wasn't really the victory I hoped for." Kitana grinned, "But at least we won and we don't have to go and 'have fun' with those dweebs." She pointed out, making air quotes around 'have fun'. Airi shrugged, "Yeah, I guess. My cousin will be here to pick me up in a while." Kitana nodded, "Alright then, Airi-chan. I'll stay and chat until he comes." Airi nodded. They exchanged numbers and chatted about different things, mainly on tennis though.

"Airi!" A voice boomed behind Kitana, a smile appeared on Airi's face, "Renji!" Kitana turned around to stare at Airi's relative. He was tall! Kitana stopped at his nose. Kitana looked up, her eyes widen, "You! You were with that group of people yesterday, the one with the violent, anger-management crazy psycho who attacked me!." Yanagi nodded, "Sorry about the things Akaya had done to you, I assure you, he had learned his lesson." Kitana was suprised at the apology nevertheless, she glared, "I'm glad you got the thing on a leash." She spat. Airi frowned with disapproval, "Akaya isn't a monster or anything of that sort." Kitana murmured, "If he plays like that, you can't blame me." Airi sighed and rubbed her temples, "Well..." Yanagi interuppted, "Airi, it's time for us to leave. It's good finally meet you,Tezuka Kitana. I heard that you are a phenominal player, I hope to meet you on the courts someday." Kitana blushed and nodded. She was used to so many people complimenting her, why did he have this special effect? Could it be... Kitana quickly shook the thought away from her head. She smiled and waved good-bye.

As they left, Kitana kept on thinking about what happened. Why did she blush? It wasn't as if she liked him, although he is very good-looking so you can't blame her. She sighed and made her way home.