"Huh? Taiyou…?" Tenma wondered why his friend had stopped all of a sudden during their game and went over to him to ask him. That was when he noticed that he was staring up at something and once was he turned to see what it was exactly he was so interested in, he smiled and waved brightly.

Yuuichi chuckled playfully and waved back. His brother on the other hand didn't as his attention was far too fixated with the orange one, who was also looking back at him fixatedly though with a grin rather than a scowl. Tsurugi's bad mood deepened considerably upon seeing the boy's smile.

"Why don't you go and play with them?" Yuuchi encouraged. Tsurugi turned to leave the room without answering but it was obvious he agreed. Besides, it's not like his brother would let him say no. "Hurry, you wouldn't want him to steal your friend after all."

"N-neesan!" Tsurugi yelled but he didn't stick around any longer to argue with his brother. He knew would have won the argument too.

-Somewhere outside of the hospital-

"Eeeh! You want to play with us?" It was so rare for Tsurugi to ask if he could play soccer…Actually, he can't seem to recall a time he had ever asked to play soccer with him or anyone else for that matter but it was a pleasant change of pace. So he nodded his head and went back to try to throw ball as far as he could. Being very innocent by nature, he was also unfortunately was oblivious and so he failed to notice Tsurugi's deep, enraged glare which were directed to the orange-haired lad he believed was this 'Taiyou' character. He went towards him to confirm his thoughts. "He-"

"You must be Tsurugi Kyousuke!" The boy suddenly chirped which sent Tsurugi aback a bit. "Oh wow! I've seen you play on TV! My name is Amemiya Taiyou! It's so nice to finally meet you face to face!"

Tsurugi felt uneasy before nodding his head calmly. This boy resembled Tenma so strongly that the two might as well be related to each other. He sighed with his back faced against him so he wouldn't see it. Was he actually je-worried! Was he actually worried about this boy?

"Heeeey! You guys!" Tenma yelled. The two saw him waving his soccer ball around. "Taiyou!"

And soon the ball was airborne. Tsurugi jumped to get it before the boy behind him could. Then felt someone behind him. Taiyou managed to not only to jump up in front of but he also managed to jump higher than him. Without wasting anymore time, he kicked the ball, passing it to Tenma.

"Wow! That was amazing Taiyou!" Tenma remarked.

"You flatter me to much." Taiyou laughed before going after his friend for the ball. Tsurugi remained where he was for a little while before moving to follow them. Unfortunately, it didn't look like Tenma had been over-exaggerating about his skill on the other hand, it's not like this was the first time someone had managed to steal a ball from him anyway and besides, he couldn't let this kid show him up!

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…...

*huff…* "Man, I'm really tired…" Tenma gasped from the ground. "But…wow! You both were great! It really looked like you guys were at it for real!"

Taiyou nodded his head at Tenma. "I…I know, right? I've never had to go that far before!"

Tenma smiled back at his friend, ignoring the other one who was staring at the orange-haired boy.

*huff…huff…..* Tsurugi was now left completely breathless. This boy had easily stolen balls from him, stopped all his shoot, even his hissatsu shoots which he had no other choice but to use, and worse yet, his hissatsu shoots were stronger his…! Even he had to admit, he was better than him.

"Aaah!" Tsurugi and Tenma were surprised by Taiyou's sudden outburst. "W-what is it Taiyou?"

"Uuugh…I didn't notice the time! Nurse Fuyuka is going to kill me!" Taiyou said and right on cue…

"Taiyou!" Taiyou flinched and ran behind Tenma. Tsurugi didn't know what why he needed to do that considering she already saw but then again, she was steaming from anger. "You know you are supposed to be back in your room by now!"

"S-sorry!" Tenma quickly interrupted to explain. "We were playing soccer together just didn't notice the time that's all! It won't happen again!"

"You said that the last." The nurse sighed. "Oh well, exercise is important anyway. Let's go back Taiyou."

Taiyou responded sadly with a sigh but then as soon as she left, he brightened and suddenly turned to tackle Tenma with a hug. Tsurugi felt unnerved upon seeing that.

"See you tomorrow again Tenma!" He rubbed his cheek on Tenma's head as he said that before letting go and leaving. Tenma laughed happily. The hug was powerful enough to send him on his back but he was still more than happy to receive it. He waved his arms to and fro to say goodbye. It was when Taiyou had finally gotten out of sight that Tenma seemed to recall Tsurugi being with them. He turned happily to ask if him what he thought of Taiyou but was shocked. Tsurugi was gone but…he was sure he was there a while ago…

Tenma had no idea that Tsurugi had already gone up and left. In fact, Tsurugi was already out of the hospital vicinity, grumbling and kicking against the concrete of the sidewalk as he remembered Taiyou.

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Yes, he really, really, really, really, really hated that boy from the bottom of his heart.

I won't be writing for a while cuz I have homework but it's safe to say that Taiyou wins this round, huh?