It's been six months since Tezuka left and Fuji has never heard of him since. He tried asking their friends hoping they've at least heard from him. He also tried asking Oishi if he knows something but of course, Oishi didn't say anything. Fuji tried every thing, he even went to the Tezukas' house to ask for his contacts but they refused to give the wanted information. He then decided that maybe this is what they're meant to be so he just let it be, but he still haven't lost hope that Tezuka might change his mind and come back.

…oOo…

"Nya! Fujiko come on! Oishi and Saeki are waiting for us." An overly hyper Kikumaru called over Fuji.

"Hai" Fuji replied accompanied by his usual smile.

…oOo…

"Hoi! We're here!" Kikumaru said as they arrived the nearby street courts.

"Saa… let's play." Fuji said as he noticed Oishi and Saeki already dressed upfor their little game.

"Let's play doubles Nya! I'll play with Oishi." Kikumaru said energetically as he playfully pounced on Oishi.

"Aa..ah.." Oishi replied nervously a little surprised from the sudden action.

"But who'll be our referee?" Saeki asked.

Fuji looked around for a moment before saying, "I'll be back"

…oOo…

"Konichiwa Ann-chan." Fuji greeted as he approached Tachibana's little sister.

"Ahh..Fuji-kun!" Ann said as she saw Fuji approaching her.

"Ano..um..can you be our referee for our match? We kinda forgot to bring another person to be our referee." Fuji asked using his irresistible charm.

"Sure…I don't mind." Ann replied as she walked with Fuji leaving Kamio and Ibu who were still playing.

…oOo…

"What's taking Fuji so long Nya?" Kikumaru asked.

"Oh...here he is with…" Saeki said while trying to recall if he knew the girl beside Fuji.

"Ah…Ann-chan." Oishi said as he greeted Ann.

"Saa..let's start." Fuji said while going to the court with Saeki following behind him.

"Game and match. Kikumaru-Oishi pair to serve." Ann shouted signaling the start of the game.

The game lasted longer than expected. Saeki and Fuji barely won scoring 7-6.

"You're so good Nya!" Kikumaru said, panting while shaking Fuji's hand in the middle of the court.

"We just got lucky." Fuji managed to say, fatigue evident in his voice.

They were about to go back to their bench to freshen up and change when they heard a loud 'thump' from the floor.

"Fuji!"

"Fujiko!"

"Fuji-kun!"

Saeki went beside Fuji and carried and laid him on a bench, when Fuji still didn't wake up after 10 minutes of fanning him, they decided to bring the almost lifeless tensai to a nearby clinic.