ntion for all readers:

I'd like to add that Tezuka wasn't into boy bands. I shouldn't have used that term. Please try to erase that from your memory and change it to easy-listening music (eg. songs sung by Michael Buble, Barry Manilow. I wouldn't know any japanese singer who is someone like that.) Sorry if i made some confusion, it just seems like i made people think that boy band-ish was Backstreet boys... or something like that.

Concerning Nicholas Sparks, I would like to point out that i did not mean to say that his books were sold/ or not sold in Japan. I used him as the author of the books because he is a well-known author for romantic novels. This would give the readers an idea of what type of book it is. And also, i don't really know any Japanese author. This is also in the same case with Stephen King. You've been such a great help.

Thank you for Milisante for reviewing and for Terry-may, who i just met lately and invisible-gurl. Thanks for all the support!

Now the confusions gone... here is RESPECT with the latest chapter... it's quite boring... but it just shows a intro of next chapter... have fun!!

THE NIGHTMARE IN COFFEE SHOPS

After reading loads of unbelievable info on Tezuka… I couldn't stand but just stay on my bed for one whole day. I really wanted to know how Sadaharu got such data. I mean, for one thing, how in the world did he know about his type of music. The thing that I wonder the most is… Is Inui Sadaharu a certified stalker?

Oh my god, I just wonder what data he has on me. If he has data on Renji, don't you guys think there's a chance that he'll be getting data on me, too. Uh-oh… probably by now… he knows my most precious secrets that I don't even know of. I'm caught… or maybe not.

This is me… Amasawa Amai, the little worrier. I'm quite the nervous, tense person. I freak out and start going crazy. Even if I am more like the perfectionist student, my classmates may think that I am calm but when a teacher calls me to answer a certain question, my head just goes crazy and crazy. That's why I always study, that makes me realize that I am ready for any question. But even if I do that, I'm still scared. I wouldn't know what that question would be or I wouldn't know when the teacher would surprisingly call me. What's scarier is that there are 30 more students staring at you when you answer a question. It's nerve wrecking when I answer a math problem on the board. I mean, all the eyes are staring at what you're writing. And when I make a wrong calculation, I wouldn't know what's going on inside the mind of the students.

That's why I need Sadaharu as a study buddy. We ask each other questions and he makes the math problems for me to answer. He can make really good math questions. Very very difficult questions… but I seem to be used to the site of numbers.

I'm really really happy that we don't have classes today. Ah, Sunday, the only day when we, the students, get some time to rest. Hm, what shall I do?



Sadaharu is busy with his data. Renji is probably doing the same. So… Why don't I go shopping! Hm, I'm already done reading the books that I bought. There must be some new book that the book shop is selling.

Alright! I'm off to the shop!

The shop… was empty.

And here I thought it was going to be filled.

Hm, so today, I found a new issue of my fave manga magazine. Hana to Yume is finally out! Alright… I'm buying this, NOW!

I paid up for it and stopped by a coffee shop to read the magazine.

And guess who I saw…

I think I should enumerate them. There was a super hyper Eiji, who was trying to squeeze someone I believe to be Echizen Ryoma, who was also getting irritated by a certain second year who I know by the name of Momo, who was being laughed at by Fuji , worried by Oishi and stared by Tezuka. End of story. I think, all I'm missing is that other guy who I know to be snake-like, Sadaharu and Kawamura.

The question now is... what the hell are they doing in a coffee shop, being so noisy!

I hardly know the regulars of the Tennis club but because they are a popular figure in Seigaku, most likely everyone knows how they look like. Since I don't do any sports or I'm not in any sport-related club, I don't really know the guys completely. I hardly know my fellow third years. I know Eiji and Fuji because they are my classmates, I know Sadaharu because he's my best friend but I don't really know much about Kawamura and only a little on Oishi. Oishi goes to the student meetings, he's the class representative of his class. And Tezuka because… who doesn't know THE Tezuka Kunimitsu.

So, while hiding behind my magazine, I stared at Tezuka. I just wondered how in the world all that data from last night could be true. Not all of Sadaharu's data is reliable, by the way. Sometimes he misinterprets things. I still remember the time he told me about that date thing with his fellow teammates, which he thought was a love triangle. My goodness! In the end they were just going to play some tennis…

Sadaharu! Don't rely on instincts only! Think logically… Well, speaking of the devil, I think he's calling me right now on the phone.

"Hello, Sadaharu?"

Silence

"Why are you hiding behind a magazine in a coffee shop?"

I turned my back and found him, together with Kawamura and the second year dude. I still can't get seem to get his name.

I flipped my phone ,off and replied. "I'm reading, not hiding, Sadaharu"

"But you're eyes are right above your magazine, which is covering your nose. Spying?"

"NO!" I quickly denied. "Are you here to join you're fellow regulars?" I immediately changed the topic

"We are just here to pick them up. We planned to meet here."

"where are guys going?"

"The beach. I thought of treating them to breakfast here." Oishi suddenly said, barging into my conversation with Sadaharu.

"Ooh, that sounds like fun. So have you guys eaten already?"

"We were waiting for the other regulars." He replied.

"Oh ok"

That must have been one of the conversations I had with Oishi that didn't have much to do with school. I wonder what beach they're going to.

"What beach are you guys going to?" I asked

Kawamura then replied while scratching his head. "We were given an opportunity to live with someone in Enoshima Beach for two days ."

"You guys are skipping school." Then it suddenly popped in my head. "Oh yeah, we aren't having classes tomorrow. The teachers are going to take a break."

"It's always normal for you to forget about that, Amai-chan, nya!"Eiji pointed out, with a huge grin on his face. "You'd always be excited for school, nya!"

I forced a smile on my face then said, "ye-a-a-h"

I don't really like it when people tell me that. I'm not excited for school! It's just that I kind of got used to the feeling of school from Mondays to Saturdays that sometimes when we don't have school, I feel like something is missing. The schedule of school is attached to my brain.

"Ok, so you guys start eating already!"

"You want to sit with us, Amai-chan! We still have space for one more!" Eiji offered

"Nah, it's ok. I wanna stay here." I said pointing to my table. Then they all left me to stay in my silent table while they crowd around they're already noisy table.

Enoshima Beach? Isn't that quite crowded. Hm, maybe not at this time. It's usually crowded in summer. It's quite deserted when it's not summer. It's a great place. It's a little off Japan but maybe just a 1 and half hour ride and there you are… Enoshima!

Hm, My family and I used to go there every summer. We have a huge rest house there. I love staying there and sleeping by the beach, just waiting for the sunset. BEAUTIFUL.

We came there last summer and I recall seeing my classmates. I think they stayed in our place for two nights, then stayed in the hotel for the next few days. I still don't understand how we got a really huge beach house and our house is like any other typical Japanese house. Sigh, I still don't understand that part of my family.

I wonder whose place they're going to stay in. I used to have some friends from there. Well, they only stay there on summer, yep, they also have rest houses there.

I texted Sadaharu to come to my table since I needed to ask him a question… and he came immediately.

I really wanted to ask him about Tezuka's data but now wasn't the right time.

"Whose place are you going to stay in when you're in Enoshima?"

He adjusted his glasses and thought for a moment.

"I don't really know. I believe it was Tezuka who took care of that. I was amazed to know that he arranged this all by himself."

"He did?" I half-whispered

"Yes, he told us last week about this short vacation." He whispered in reply.

"By the way, where's all the luggage?" I asked, still whispering

"There's a van outside, we all placed it there."

"Who owns the van?"

"I completely don't know. "

"This must be one of those days when you are completely clueless about the details of everything, eh, Sadaharu?" I asked, with a grin planted on my face.

"I believe so, but don't worry I'll find out."

"Whatever."

He left his seat and went back to join his teammates.

When forty-five minutes had passed and the clock turned to 945AM, I saw the regulars stand up and leave their seats. I was still busy reading my manga till a tap came on my shoulder.

I looked up. Oh my… Tezuka just tapped my shoulder. What does he need?

"Yeah?" I had already drank up all my frapuccino which I just noticed at that moment and stared at him blankly.

"Please tell your mother that we are about to leave."

What? Tell my mom? Why?

I furrowed my eyebrows, then he finally got the message. That was fast.

"you're mom never told you."

I shook my head.

Then in sat on the chair across mine, uninvited.

"We are staying in your beach house in Enoshima. A driver that your father hired is supposed to lead us there."

Am I dreaming? A pack of tennis regulars are planning to stay MY BEACH HOUSE? I am going to faint.

Then my phone rang.

I believe this is my mom. I looked at it and excused myself.

"Mom? Why are the regulars staying in the beach house in Enoshima?"

"I invited them, dearest."

"heh? You did?"

"that was the talk I was having with the parent's of Kunimitsu. Ryuuzaki-sensei was also there. We had talked about giving them a small vacation for free. I offered the beach to them. And this is the perfect time. No one would be there. They could have the beach all to themselves. Wouldn't that be great?"

"And who's going to watch the place, while they're there?"

Please let mom hire a body guard. She hired a driver, why not a bodyguard. Please

"I woudn't want to have too much expenses so if it wouldn't be a bother, could you please join them?"

I stared at Tezuka in disbelief. He just looked at the window.

"Mom, it's a bother!"

"Aren't the exams over? I don't think the teachers gave you any homework, did they?"

She was right they didn't give us any.

"No"

"Then join them"

I was supposed to speak up but she said something.

"I placed your bag and your needed supplies inside the van. Everything you need is there. I think a packed more than needed in case you didn't like the shirts I picked."

"Ok, mom, thanks…"

NO THANKS!

"bye mom"

"thanks, dearest, have fun and watch those boys carefully."

I'll gladly watch them for you… NOOOOO

I turned to Tezuka and told him that I was joining them. It was my job to join them not only because I owned the place but because I have to host them… Here goes another terrifying nightmare. I mean what type of nightmare is not terrifying.

This experience might not be sooo scary… but it just one girl against a bunch of guys.

There's no privacy in such world.

I was brought to the van… then… we were escorted to Enoshima by the driver that my dad hired.

ZERO PRIVACY… I must remind you… TERRIFYING NIGHTMARE… noooo!

chapter 7 preview:

In Enoshima, Tezuka and Amai are having a little chat and slowly the real truth behind Inui's data comes out. Is Inui really that reliable on data? Everything will be revealed in the next chapter coming out soon...

stay tuned!

I'm trying to make this story last only for 10 chapters. I wouldn't want it too long.. but if its more than that... please support me all the way

Enoshima is a small island one hour and half away from Tokyo. I just found it while searching around Japanese beaches close to Tokyo in google.