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NOTE: This chapter is written so that you will know what happen during the holiday. It does not have a lot o romance in it. Hope you enjoy it though.
"To reward your hard work, I have asked the chefs to prepare some delicious food for you. I would cook for you myself but you people are at the risk of getting food poisoning." Motioning for the food to be served, Nanjiroh watched as the regulars' face turned into one of utter delight.
The regulars looked at the captains and waited eagerly for them to start eating as only after they have started could they start eating. The captains, as if knowing what the others were thinking, took a mouth of the food specially prepared for them. The food was so delicious that they could not stop eating. Seeing them tuck into their food, Nanjiroh smiled before clearing his throat, "Um, I have something to say." Immediately, everybody looked at him.
"I will be leaving tomorrow. As Atobe and I think that you people have done quite well, the remaining two days will be free for your own leisure. You people can do anything you want. This is it, you can continue eating." Everyone exchanged looks, despite being a strict coach; Nanjiroh-san taught them many things about tennis. They would do something for him before he leave.
After eating, everyone went to the main hall. Echizen was dragged there as he did not want to attend. "What do you think we can get Nanjiroh-san?" Oishi asked. Nobody replied; nobody knew what he liked and the only one who knew was not willing to speak.
"Echizen-kun, what kind of flowers does your father like?" Yagyuu asked. Ryoma snorted and pulled his hat down, giving a soft 'che' before saying, and "Flowers for someone like him? How about the Rafflesia?"
"… Echizen, please give us answers that will help and don't be so sarcastic. That is not the right attitude to adopt." Oshitari chided. Giving a soft 'hai', Ryoma apologized before saying, "He likes his picture magazines. And tennis. He also likes big parties."
Glad that he contributed, Oishi thanked Ryoma before asking Atobe whether they could hold a party. After Atobe agreed, the captains said that they would arrange everything and inform them. All they had to do was to prepare an act with the person they were sharing a room with. If they wanted to, they could joined combine groups and perform together. They were then dismissed and left to think of their performance.
"Ryoma-kun, can we discuss the performance later? I have to discuss something with Atobe and Tezuka." Nodding his head, Ryoma turned and headed back to his room.
Everyone had prepared their performance. Nobody told Nanjiroh about the party as it was supposed to be a surprise. The plan was like this, Ryoma would lead his father to the main hall where everyone was and when they enter, everyone, including Ryoma, would shout 'surprise'. Like a typical party. Only that Atobe was the one organising it, which means that the party was filled with expensive things and food.
"Ne, Ryoma, why are you suddenly so nice. Normally you would request that I walk one arms length away from you. Is it because you miss me?" Nanjiroh teased Ryoma, who was on the verge of snapping. Nanjiroh knew something was up, normally, if he teased Ryoma, he would get glared at and his precious magazine would be in shreds within seconds. Although his magazines were not here, Ryoma would definitely not walk away and tolerate his taunting. Ryoma, on the other hand, was about to snap. His moronic father was being the idiot he always was and his patience was running thin. Quickening his footsteps, he felt relief that he would not have to tolerate him anymore. Why was he chosen for this job anyway?
The moment Nanjiroh came near the door, Ryoma pushed him in and was surrounded by the regulars. Although he expected it, he was still surprised when kikumaru jumped on him. He was rather touched that the kids would do this for him. "This is only the start." Atobe said.
One by one the regulars performed for Nanjiroh. Kikumaru and Oishi combined with Momoshiro and Saeki to perform a dance. Fuji and Yuuta did magic tricks while the rest of them excluding Ryoma and the captains performed a short play. The captains and Ryoma sang a song which shocked everyone and presented all the regulars' gifts to Nanjiroh, who was almost moved to tears. Nanjiroh went round hugging people causing everyone to run away. The day was soon over and Atobe told his driver to send the elder Echizen back. The elder Echizen promised to visit their school and said when Ryoma was not there, "Please take care of that brat, his attitude might offend someone."
After Nanjiroh has gone off, the rest of them went back and planned what to do the next day. Only one day was left and they had to make use of the time well.
Sorry, I know this chapter is not very good but I don't really have time.
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