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PRINCE OF TENNIS MARRIAGE PROSPECTS

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note: I'm not going to put anything non-canon, meaning that everything will be left as is. Ryoma will not be dating Sakuno, nor will he be in love with any of the regulars, and the same goes for all the other characters. if you want a specific character, do tell me, and I promise I'll do it! and of course, I'd love your feedback because this is the first time I've written something so...well, like this.

disclaimer: the idea and layout is courtesy of SOYBEAN. the characters are courtesy of Takeshi Konomi and all other copyright owners. I seriously can't take credit for anything all in this fanfiction. (and if you think it's an awesome idea, make sure to tell soybean, except they haven't been on FFN in over 3 years...)

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BUNTA MARUI

Appearance: Over-the-ears maroon-red hair, and black eyes. He's skinny, of medium height, and the acrobatic type. His eyes are normally wide-open in order to catch movements of the ball, and he's almost always smiling.

Clothing: We've only seen him wearing Rikkai Dai's tennis attire, but it's more than obvious that he has more selection than that. Marui doesn't seem like the type to be standing in front of a mirror, tossing on and off outfit after outfit to see if they look "right". Yeah. He seems more like the wake up late and desperately try to find anything in his mess of a room to wear. However, one thing you can totally guarantee he's going to always have on is a pair of tennis shoes.

Intelligence: He's a self-proclaimed genius, and by doing so, he's naturally cocky and playful, yet good-natured all the same. Of course, in order to be on the Rikkai Dai tennis team, he must be uniquely gifted in analyzing and properly accessing the tennis match situation. Which is always a plus. However, don't expect any in-depth philosophical conversations with him, he's probably only got one philosophy: the more sugar—the better!

Personality/Socializing: Unlike most geniuses, Marui is actually very sociable, and easy to connect with. He's obvious rightfully a little arrogant, but not to the point of…Atobe, or even Ryoma. He's just arrogant to the point where he knows he's good and isn't afraid to flaunt it. However, it won't be any issue in your budding relationship, seeing as Marui (being a genius, after all) will be one to get subtle hints towards not liking this sort of behavior. Outside of the cockiness, he's very approachable, and sometimes scarily sugar high. This is, again, perfectly acceptable, what with the massive amounts of sugar he needs to consume in order to keep up his stamina. Everything about his personality just screams out what a wonderfully fun (and equally loving) husband he'd make for you.

Finances: Being a genius and all, I'm certain that Marui will be able to properly provide for the two of you. However, with his stamina issues, you might not be able to be a stay-at-home spouse, but then again, what's the fun in that? He'll definitely let you spend however you feel, as long as you're not throwing thousand yen bills left and right, and on special dates (which you can guarantee he'll remember) he'll definitely buy you something special, regardless of how rich or poor you are.

Home Economics: Surprisingly, Marui would look relatively normal in a cooking apron, with a ladle in hand. He'd also probably eat whatever you made him with a smiling face, no matter how terrible it tasted in reality. However, because of his stamina issues (and I bring this up frequently because, well, it will be a frequent appearance in your marital life), he's likely to fill up whatever he'd eating with more sugar than humanly allowed. So of course, unless you plan to die of sugar poisoning or cavities within the first week of your marriage, you're better off ordering out or learning how to cook.

Combat: Marui would probably be able to fight. In fact, I'm almost certain he's able-to to a certain degree. However, he seems more like the type to blow a really huge bubble and either pop it in the offender's face, or somehow manage to get the aggressor to sit on it. …Something equally hilarious and anticlimactic at the same, I suppose. That's Marui for you.

Competition: Well, he must have a couple fans of some sorts, right? But he certainly won't have as many obsessive fangirls as Ryoma or Atobe or Yukimara. There are only so many obsessive people in the world, after all. But that's good news for you, seeing as how there's a smaller chance of you getting mauled over when he asks for a date. Or better yet, your hand in marriage. On a side note, however, you might face some serious competition with his sugar intake. I can't quite guarantee that he'll pick you over his bubble gum. You're better off not asking.

Family: Marui's got a grandmother and a mother and a father and two younger brothers. Knowing the pattern of siblings, they're probably equally hyper and equally sugar-loving. His parents will be looking out to see you truly love him, and his grandmother is probably hoping you're not a smoking, drugging Yankee. In order to get his younger siblings' approval (and it's only through them that you'll hear of all his embarrassing escapades), you'll have to get them some sort of sweet treat. Of course, they'll melt like putty in your hands, and you'll have the whole family's blessings then. And all the world will be well.

In Bed: There needs to a direct variation as to how much candy you feed him and how long he'll stay awake. If you feed him a couple pounds of bubble gum, or just pure sweets, he'll keep you up all night, until you're begging him to go to sleep. The actual part though, will probably be quick and loving and hyper, and well, Marui-tastic.

Conclusion: The way to a man's heart is definitely through his stomach, as with the case of Marui. As long as you don't nag him too much (or at all), and understand that he's a genius (and chances are, you're not), you'll get along perfectly fine. He'll be a caring husband, the kind that dashes in through the door, proclaiming his love for you and telling you how much he missed you throughout the day. As long as you don't touch his candy, of course.

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More characters? Comments/suggestions? I'm totally open for everything!

Will update as soon as someone requests something.

-dreamsofdestiny