The Past Is Back
Summary: Sakuno and Keigo Atobe are married with a son. Ryoma comes back and Atobe childhood friend appears after many years. What happens when Ryoma and Sakuno finally meet after 7 years?
Characters: Seigaku regulars, Sakuno, Ann, Hyotei regulars and others.
Disclaimer: I don't own POT or its character! But I wish to.
Chapter 4: Long time no see
Dazzling lights, sleek limos, stylish ball gowns and luminous flash from cameras encircling around which belonged to the paparazzis which are present at the Japan tennis convention.
"I, your host Akira, will be showing you tonight's highlights." the host started. "First off, we have Kawamura Takashi the owner of Kawamura sushi ~ famous internationally and serving our foods tonight. He went here with us to meet his old friends. The famous photographer, Fuji Shusuke ~ who has recently joined the Japanese tennis board. Tezuka Kunimitsu, who is ranked number 13 in the world of tennis, has been spotted walking upstairs towards Echizen Ryoma earlier. Then Echizen Ryoma, the Japan's top bachelor, successful, rich and known for some reason is still single?" the hosted added some naughtiness to his voice. "Also, Yukimura Seiichi is here with us tonight, after resting for a year and he is now talking with Sanada Genichirou, the next heir of Sanada Corporation, who also sponsored this tennis convention. We also thankful to have tonight's major sponsor, Atobe Keigo, the CEO of the Atobe Group together with his wife and son." Akira spoke over the microphone.
(A/N: all of them came with dates expect by Atobe and Ryoma. Since Atobe has Sakuno and Ryoma didn't bother)
"Ahh Yukimura, are you planning to return?" asked by the stoic Sanada.
"I have been resting and I have no idea yet when would I return," Replied with the ever smiling and sadist Yukimura, whose smile immediately sealed off the words which Sanada was going to add on.
"Fuji, I heard you are on the board. How is it? Congratulations! "Said the timid Taka san
Fuji looked around in search of a tennis racquet but he couldn't find any, though it was a tennis convention.
"It has been great Taka san and thank you for the lovely sushi tonight." The Sadist, humbly replied and started to walk to Tezuka.
"Sa.. Tezuka what do you think of Echizen now? I wonder what he is thinking? Do you think he will be shocked when he sees Sakuno chan? " Fuji said as he looked on Tezuka's expression, remain stoic.
"Ahh.. Echizen," Tezuka replied unsure.
"Captain and Fuji-sempai," Ryoma called as he nodded.
"Sa, Echizen...how is life? Ever thought of finding someone special tonight?" Fuji sadistically teased as Echizen's expression change.
"Fuji!" Tezuka said in a stern voice.
"No, Fuji-sempai. I don't need anyone else," Ryoma expressionless said which made Fuji and Tezuka let out a big sighed and shook their heads.
The doors open again and this time, Atobe and his family entered the hall. Ryoma's face changed dramatically just as Fuji predicted but for the wrong reasons. Ryoma's face changed as he saw the small figure that stood next to Atobe and Sakuno- their son Hiroto. While Atobe's face tensed up as he saw Ryoma eyeing at them. However, he still let out a smirk and keeps his composure. Sakuno was dressed in a long purple silk gown and next to her was her son, dressed in his small tuxedo that makes the little boy looked very cute.
The organiser of the party stood up on the stage and said "Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you for coming to this party. I hope you all have a great time. Thank you to all the Sponsors and your cooperation this year. Now, we will give the floor to Atobe Keigo, CEO of the Atobe Group of Companies." And the organizer handed the microphone to Atobe.
"Ore sama wishes to say many things but I'd rather keep it short. Ore sama wishes to thank all of you for a great tennis year. May all of you continue playing, supporting and enjoying tennis." Atobe said in a formal arrogant tone. "You are all lucky to receive Ore sama's gratitude." He added with his massive ego.
Many had groaned and comments such as :
"Not again...."
"He's ego got the size of Japan!"
"Che Monkey King,"
"Atobe is Atobe right?" Hiroto looked away and felt really embarrassed while Sakuno sighed.
"Thank you, Atobe-san and now I will introduce a special guest, Nakagawa Maiko, the Japanese representative from the international tennis committee." again the host announced.
"I heard, she rarely comes to functions and events like this. We're lucky to have her with us tonight." the host once more uttered.
As soon as Atobe heard the name he looked and studied the person who had the same name as his long lost childhood friend. The girl he loved and the only one who liked Ore-sama's words. She disappeared and shattered his heart. Nakagawa Maiko. The girl he could only play doubles with and that long black hair and brown eyes seemingly so familiar.
"Good Evening mina. I have seen the way all of you play tennis and this year I decided to come…because I wish to finally find something I left behind many years ago, the joy of playing tennis with someone. Please enjoy this party!" Maiko stated.
Everyone looked stunned as they did not expect her to say something so personal and they all looked confused.
Sakuno go out to get some air as she felt uncomfortable being near with Ryoma while Atobe decided to approach the lady to confirm her identity.
"It has been long, Mai chan..." said the proud Atobe, hesitatingly.
A/N: This chapter was hard to write. I didn't really know how to put it in words