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When something is in Italic it means that it is a thought and for anyone that might not know, POV means Point of View.

The names here are not like in Japan, the last name (also known as surname or family name) goes last.

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Minka Aizawa POV

After Kitti left the tension left with her. Chiharu came back from her talk with a smile on her face and Jirou became more easy going.

After practice ended and we changed back into our school uniforms and decided to have some good female quality time.

After we ate while talking about silly little things and sometimes about tennis, we went to a local park and sat in the kid's playground that was empty already. Each of us sat on a swing and talked about silly things for a while.

"Chi-chan… Can I ask you something?" Narumi says awkwardly.

"Sure!" She says smiling.

"Earlier today you seemed sad… And… Well… After Kitti-chan showed up and dragged Jirou-sempai away… She talked to you and you seemed so much better…" Narumi says without looking Chiharu in the eyes.

"You want to know what happened?" She asks looking a bit sad and then turns at me. "You probably want to know too, right Minka-chan?"

I look to the ground embarrassed but I know that I should tell her the truth.

"I was the one that called Kitti-chan." I say in a whisper but she still hears.

"What?" She says standing up.

I look her in the eyes. "I am so sorry! I know it is not of my business but you looked so sad and I just wanted you to not be sad anymore! I talked with Kitti-chan and she seemed to like Grape Boy! And… I thought I was looking out for you! Please forgive Chi-chan!"

She looks taken back and then smiles gently. "I guess I should be thanking you 'cause you did help me… I… Let's just call it even ok?"

I smile at her. "I could do that…"

Chiharu sits back down and Narumi says.

"Why do I feel like I missed something?"

Chiharu and I giggle.

"I like Jirou-sempai." Chiharu says blushing.

"I am going to need more information than that!" Narumi says jokingly as if trying to make Chiharu relax, something that actually worked.

"Well… The short version is that in a misunderstanding earlier today I thought Jirou-sempai said that he loved Kitti-chan and that she was the object of his desire which means that my heart was broken." Chiharu says explaining and then looks at me to continue with my part in the story.

"I heard their talk and saw how Chi-chan was broken so I called Kitti-chan and explained everything, which meant that Kitti-chan would be coming to visit us and put things in place. That's why she grabbed Jirou-sempai… Although I am not sure what they talked about for that long… There was probably more than just what happened during lunch…" I say.

"And then she asked to talk with Chi-chan… She wanted to tell you that you somehow misunderstood what he said?" Narumi asks curious.

"Yes. She explained to me that the object of desire was actually the rare edition of Pocky that she had in hands and the love he said was like friends, that he loves her as a friend. I asked her if Jirou-sempai knew I liked him but she couldn't answer because he is her best friend, the only thing she said was 'Please don't hurt him'." Chiharu says.

"She said that?" I ask surprised.

"Why? Don't you think it was true?" Chiharu says worried and Narumi chuckles.

"Minka-chan didn't mean the 'love and object of desire' part Chi-chan… She meant the 'don't hurt him' part…"

"Oh!" She says relieved and then becomes confused. "Why?"

"Because that probably means that he likes you!" I explain smiling.

Chiharu smiles and we stay silent for a while.

"Now that my feelings were exposed I think it is only fair if you girls do the same…" Chiharu said smirking while making me and Narumi move awkwardly. "How are we going to do this… Any volunteers?"

I sigh. "I don't actually have a thing to say…"

"Really? Not even about Atobe-buchou?" Narumi says mockingly while Chiharu giggles.

"I don't know what you are talking about…" I say looking down.

"Minka-chan… You can talk to us!" Chiharu says reassuring me.

"There is nothing to talk about because there is nothing there… Yes I have some feelings for Atobe-sama but he doesn't feel the same way so I prefer to just move on before I get hurt…" I say looking at them.

"Why do you say that he doesn't have feelings for you? There is no way you could possibly know… You might think you know but be wrong…" Narumi says sympathetically.

"Have you heard of the Annual Gala of The Future?" I ask them.

"Yes of course. It is a Gala where the only ones invited are the children of the most powerful and/or influential families; the future of Japan. When a kid turns 12, they are invited and keep being invited until they turn 16, which is when they aren't considered the future anymore." Chiharu says.

"I was invited to the Gala that is this Friday night. I was supposed to be invited when I turned 12 but since I lived in Australia I wouldn't able to attend." I say.

"Ok… But what does this has to do with Atobe-buchou?" Narumi says somewhat confused.

I sigh. "Atobe-sama ex-girlfriend is here in Japan and she will be attending the Gala too, and the rumor says that they are planning on getting back together."

"It's just rumor… You shouldn't give up…" Chiharu says sweetly.

"It may be just a rumor but if it isn't… There is no competition… We all know Atobe-sama has really high standards and I am just plain me while she is gorgeous, the same age as he is, British and a Lady!" I say desperately.

"Don't sell yourself short! You are gorgeous! So many boys at school drool over you all the time! And she might even be a Lady but you are an Aizawa! Who needs title when your last name speaks for itself?" Narumi says comforting me.

"Narumi-chan is right! I mean… Just the fact you were invited to the Gala says it all! Narumi-chan mom is very talented and famous but Narumi-chan wasn't invited! My father is a famous chef that works for the Imperial Family and I wasn't invited! You were! You are not only up to Atobe-buchou standards but you are probably at the top! Does Lady Elizabeth even play tennis?" Chiharu says.

"No…" I say.

"See! You have the style, the grace, the beauty and the talent while she doesn't!" Chiharu says excited.

"Don't worry or start suffering before the time, because maybe the time might not even come!" Narumi says sweetly.

I smile at them. "Thanks! I don't know what would be of me without you too! I can honestly say that I am glad we are friends and I wouldn't have it any other way!"

They smile back at me and after a while Chiharu and I turn our heads towards Narumi that sighs.

"I guess it's my turn right?"

"Yup!" Chiharu and I say at the same time.

"There is this guy that I like… His name is Tezuka and he is the captain of the Seigaku tennis team." Narumi says leaving Chiharu and me in shock.

"You have a crush on Kitti future buchou?" I manage to say still in shock. "How? Why? When? How?"

"It's not I crush… I… I love him. I always did." She says blushing.

"Love? Wow! Always?" Chiharu manages to say.

"We know each for years now… His family is friends with mine… He is the one that introduced me to tennis, he bought me my first racket, he is the one that helped me move past my fears regarding playing in Hyoutei… He is so amazing in every way… He is my first love." She says without looking us in the eyes.

"Does he know?" I ask and she shakes her head in response.

"Why don't you tell him? I mean… If you are friends for so many years then…" Chiharu says smiling.

"If I tell him, all I would have done is ruined our friendship… He is really intense and focused and I like that about him… But I don't think he even considers dating anyone… And even if he did… Why would he choose to date me? I am just the girl that cared too much and that he has known for a long time… I don't want to lose him. And if not telling him, having him as just a friend for the rest of my life means that at least I can have him in my life than it is enough for me." She says with a sad smile on her face.

Chiharu and I don't say a thing. We don't know what to say. Is this what love looks like? It's so beautiful and sad at the same moment… Makes me want to smile and cry at the same time… I always thought that if the pain comes together maybe it isn't meant to be but maybe it is only real if it has both sides… One makes the other worthwhile.

Genichiro Sanada POV

"Sanada-kun I will get us some tea and bring her some food for when she wakes up, do you mind keeping an eye on her?"

I look away from Daidouji that is laying on her bed still sleeping and with a high fever to look at her mother smiling sweetly at me and I nod.

"Thank you Sanada-kun! I am glad Minami has such a good friend looking out for her in school!" She says smiling making me blush a little and then leaves.

I look back at Daidouji. She looks so fragile…

When Daidouji passed out I was so scared. She just started to fall and I was quick enough to grab her and when I did I felt how hot she really was, making me realize the fever was much higher than I firstly thought.

I carried her towards her car and I saw the panic in her driver's face when he saw me carrying her. I explained what happened and that I was her sempai in the team. I ask him if I could go with her. I don't know why I asked to come along but he looked me in the eyes for a few seconds and although I don't know what he saw, he agreed.

In the car I took some time to use my phone to send a text message to Seiichi telling what happened and that I wouldn't be returning to practice, he said it was ok and asked me to take care of her and keep him informed if things got worst.

When we reached Daidouji house, we were greeted by a worried house staff. I took her out of the car and the maids escorted me to her room. They started to take care of her and said her mother would be arriving any second now.

When her mother arrived she was surprise to see me but soon the surprised expression changed to thankful. She took care of Daidouji that still wasn't getting better. She called her husband to ask what they should do even told him about me. Apparently Daidouji father said that if in a half an hour she didn't get better they should call for a doctor, and to keep him informed.

That was ten minutes ago and Daidouji didn't give any sign of getting better yet.

"Sa… Sanada…" I stand up in a hurry and run to stand by Daidouji side.

"Daidouji?" I say a bit uncertain.

She opens her eyes slight. "I thought I heard you calling me Minami before…"

"Daidouji… I… uhn… I'm sorry… I…" I am uncertain of what to say after all I did call her by her first name when I panicked when she was passing out.

"I don't mind being called Minami by you…" She says and then she blacks out again.

"Minami? Minami!" I say worried trying to get her to wake up.

"Sanada-kun? Did she get worse?" Her mother asks worried getting inside the room with a maid bringing tea by her side.

"No. Actually she woke up for a few seconds." I say and she smiles.

"Really?!" She asks.

"Yes." I say.

"Oh thank god!" She says. "I think I will check her temperature again!"

She checks her temperature and is a bit lower than before. We drink tea and she asks me about the tennis club and what do I think about Minami tennis.

"She is a very talented player and I can see that she trains really hard and takes tennis serious." I say.

"Wow! Coming from Sanada-san… This is the best compliment I ever received…" I turn to see Minami awake and smiling.

"Minami!" Her mother says happily hugging her.

After Minami woke up, her mother insisted we all had dinner together here on Minami bedroom.

After eating Minami seemed better so I decided it was best to leave.

"Sanada-kun… About Minami practicing…" Her mother starts saying worried.

"Don't worry Daidouji-san. If Daidouji is well enough to go to school tomorrow she will still not practice, she will only start practicing again when we are sure she healed completely." I say serious.

"Thank you for taking care of her Sanada-kun! I will go ask the driver to take you home." Her mother says smiling and then leaves the room for the first time ever since Minami woke up.

"Thank you for taking care of me Sanada-san! You were so much better than I could ever hope for!" Minami says smiling and blushing slightly.

I nod at her. "I wish you better."

She smiles at me and I leave.

At home I call Seiichi.

"Genichiro! Is Daidouji-chan better?"

"Yes she is, although I don't think she will be attending school tomorrow…" I say.

"I imagined it would be so… We will have to make sure she fully recovered before she practices again, but hopefully she will be good to play against Hyoutei on Saturday. Thanks for taking care of her Genichiro; she is an important part of the team."

"Yes, but I am not sure that's why I took care of her…" I say confused.

"I know that." Seiichi says and I can feel him smirking even through the phone.

"I am ending this call now." I say serious and I hear him chuckle and then the phone stays silent for a while.

"Genichiro… Ki-chan called me earlier today…" He says seeming uncertain.

"Is she alright?" I ask worried.

"She is liking a boy. She didn't tell me his name though but it isn't Jirou, she is just friends with Jirou." He says serious.

"I don't like this!" I say immediately. "She could get hurt!"

"I know but she doesn't want us to get involved, she is afraid we will push him away. If we do that we will be the ones causing her pain." Seiichi says serious and I know he is right but that doesn't make me any less worried.

"I understand." I say.

"But you don't like it."

"Of course not! Do you?"

"Not even for one bit! I talked to Keigo about this and he feels the same way. But the truth is that Ki-chan was going to grow up at some point, doesn't matter if we like it or not."

"Maybe she should have grown up only focused in tennis and school." I say serious.

"That isn't a health way of growing up Genichiro… You should try and see this…"

"I don't see you dating anyone."

"I am not dating anyone because the girls I usually meet are just fan girls that are superficial… But I am open to a relationship if it is more profound than that. Good night Genichiro, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow." I say and he ends the call.

Is Seiichi right? Should I be more open to the possibility? I usually wouldn't even considered what he is saying but I am now… Why? What changed?

'I don't mind being called Minami by you…' I hear what Daidouji said in my head again and I feel my heart skip a beat.