AUTHOR'S NOTE: First chapter! It will explain more of the characters I'll be using! The story takes place when Sawamura is still not allowed to train throwing pitches. Consider that it is still his first few days in Seido.

For this fanfiction, his twin sister Sawamura Erika tags along. Be assured it will be more MiyukiXErika unless I decided to put a love triangle bahahaha

Anyways, Eijun is not going to go easy on Miyuki haha. Okays thats enough intro for now.

Enjoy reading and let me know what you think!

*** Chapter: Baka Twin Brother ****

In about few more minutes before lunchtime ends, the Sawamura twins walk down the corridor from the canteen. Eijun is laughing too much, teasing his sister through whispers and quick nudges of elbows at her waist. They are awfully close and loud that they are grabbing attention from students passing by.

Stories about the twins are probably spreading as the first week of school is ending. They are getting popular because they look too similar to one another and they are too cute to be true. Some students dare to argue that they are child celebrities or models at least but the truth is that they are just like any other children from the countryside.

Perhaps the students are actually amazed by the beauty the sister possesses. Her eyes are fiery orange, contrasted well with her mocha hair. She is always seen smiling and polite. Boys are definitely taking any chance they can get to approach her but her brother, the loudmouth and feisty too, will not back down.

She is as close as untouchable.

"What is wrong with you, Ei-chan?" Erika pouts, pushing him away so he can stop pinching her waist. "We're in school."

Eijun laughs, watching the easily scalded cheeks. "I think I really miss you. That's all."

"Shut up!" Erika slaps his shoulder. "Don't say it out loud."

"What's there to hide? You're my sister!" Eijun states loudly. "I wish we share an apartment together instead of me staying in the dorm."

"It can't be helped. You are here for baseball, right? Living in a dorm is an advantage considering it conveniently close to training grounds. You can improve in a faster pace. So stop complaining."

"I'm not complaining!" Eijun hugs her neck with his arm again. "I need time to get used to everything, especially without seeing you every morning, you know. When you are around, you're my alarm clock. But when you're not there, I'll overslept easily. Did I tell you what happened on my first day?"

"22 times, Ei-chan," Erika glares at him, telling him she had enough listening to that and she does not want to hear it again. "Be careful when you're with your seniors. "

"I know, I know. That Miyuki bastard."

"No swearing!"

Eijun laughs again, amused at his sister's innocence. "I hate to admit this but I do feel horrible that I tried to hit that stupid senior. If you did not stop me, I would regret it throughout my entire high school life. Guess you're right, Ri-chan. I should learn how to control my anger."

Erika looks at him with an endearing gaze. "Ei-chan..."

"Seriously, what can I do without you?" Eijun bursts another chuckle and pats her on the head. "Tomorrow's the weekend. I will work hard, train hard and catch up to those stuck up seniors! Watch me, Ri-chan! You will be amazed of what your awesome twin can do!"

"Don't push yourself too hard," Erika manages to say, knowing he is going to run off somewhere.

"I know! Enjoy your weekend too, Ri-chan! Make sure you get some candies for me when you go shopping," Eijun giggles and turns away. "Gotta head class now! I haven't finished my assignment."

"Can we meet after school?!" Erika asks nervously. Somehow she already knows the answer.

Eijun rubs the back of his head. "Sorry, Ri-chan. I have to go back to the dorm and iron my clothes. Living on my own is really a hassle but I gotta do it, ya know. You can call me anytime at night. I'll pick up. Promise."

A kind smile stretches on her face. "I understand, Ei-chan. Please take good care of yourself. See you on Monday, Ei-chan!"

Eijun smiles at her gently. It is not hard to tell that Erika is upset. Eijun pulls her towards him and gives a bone-crushing hug, squeezing out her cute little shrieks before letting her go.

"Love you, Ri-chan!" Eijun shouts happily before breaking into a sprint.

"Ei-chan!" Erika blooms crimson, yelling behind her twin brother.

Whispers get heated around the brunette as she turns away and heads to her classroom. The embarrassment gained from their interaction weighs on her. Erika has no problem being loud when she is with her brother and she also does not mind laughing and hugging him at all.

It is just the surrounding glares that petrifies her.

The brunette braves herself to walk ahead and hang her head low. She refuses to respond to catcalls from the boys or sneers from the girls. If she wants to be honest, she is about to kneel down and cry right now.

"That idiot brother of yours cannot think before doing anything, can he?"

Erika flinches as she meets a girl with orange haired ponytail, taller in height, standing with a tennis racket clutched under her arm.

"Megumi-chan!" Erika runs to the orange haired girl and hides her face on her chest. "Ei-chan baka!"

"Tell me something I don't know, Eri-chan," Megumi grins, patting her head. "Don't cry. We have Maths lessons later. You know how Yamato-sensei is when you don't pay attention in class."

Erika retreats and presses her arm over her eyes. "Sorry, Megumi-chan!"

"Don't apologise all the time, Baka Eri," Megumi playfully hits her head with the racket. "Let's go to class."

"Hai!" Erika cheers and walks closely to Megumi.

Megumi is amazed at how quick she recovers. Maybe living all her life with an idiotic teasing twin brother makes her this way. Nevertheless, Megumi is glad they are together again.

Erika and Megumi have been best friends since first day of middle school in Akagi Junior High. But in the beginning of third year, Megumi's father was transferred to Tokyo and so did her family. Megumi could remember the petite brunette crying her heart out at the train station, watching Megumi leave her back then. Eijun was there too, trying his best to comfort her.

Being friends with Erika made Megumi know alot about the twins. The Sawamura twins may look similar but they are entirely different in personality. Eijun being the boy version is brave, confident, loud and at times exhibits bad temper. Erika is pretty much the opposite. She appears quiet when she is alone, nervous almost every time she speaks to someone she is not close to and she thinks and worries too much that she can easily cry.

If there is anything good about her besides her innocent cute face, Erika is way smarter than Eijun. One would say she took all the brains the twins can put together. That is why Eijun can be so dense and dumb while Erika is so careful and meticulous that if they do not look out for each other, they can never survive.

Hence it is only right that Erika is here in Tokyo, studying in the same school that invited Eijun to its baseball team. Megumi reminisces the phonecall Erika made last year.

"Megumi-chan, which high school are you planning to go to?"

"Eh, why do you ask? I haven't really thought about it yet."

"Then, if that is the case, please enrol to Seido High School!"

"Seido? Ah, it is near my house. But how did you know about Seido?"

"Ei-chan... He was invited to Seido's baseball team."

"What?! Are you saying Eijun is going to study here in Tokyo?! But can he? I mean, you are there-"

"I'm going to Seido too."

Megumi was gobsmacked, knowing the twins were intending to study as far as Tokyo. "You too?"

"Yes!" Erika sounded excited. "If you enter Seido High School too, we can become classmates and best friends again. Isn't that great?!"

"Great? It will be awesome!" Megumi hollered happily. "I cannot imagine this coming true! Don't tell me, are you going to stay with me too? In my house?"

"I was planning to ask you-"

"It is a yes! We have an empty room for you! Oh my god this is surreal! I get to be with you again like old times! This is too much! I'm gonna cry!"

Erika laughed humbly. "Liar! You won't cry! You didn't cry when you left me. Baka."

"Hey, don't call me Baka too!" Megumi chuckled. "Are you coming to Seido with a scholarship?"

"Yes," Erika affirmed. "It's an academic scholarship!"

"I know you can get that easily! You're a genius!"

"N-No, I'm not! Stop flattering me, baka."

"Stop calling me that. It belongs to Eijun, right?"

"Not really. Eijun is the ultimate baka."

"Are you possibly angry at him?" Megumi wondered. "If you guys are coming to Tokyo, it also means you both are going to leave your family and friends behind."

"I know," Erika answered quickly but then swallowed a gulp of breath. "Ei-chan was reluctant at first. You know how close he is with his baseball team. But when he returned from a short visit at Seido last week, he became quiet and confused. We both finally talked about it and then with our parents. Grandpa was hard on him but we told him we will support him no matter what. That was when Eijun decided to go ahead and accept the invitation."

"I see. Eijun is really something," Megumi smiled. "To be invited from a renowned school for baseball, he sure has talent. I can't wait to watch him in the tournaments! It will be fun!"

"I know right! High school baseball stadiums in Tokyo are bigger than the ones we have here! I'm shivering just thinking about it! Wakana and the others also promised they will come for his tournaments!"

"Then, are you planning to play Tennis for Seido too?"

Erika turned silent. Megumi realised she asked that question at the wrong time. That is another story to be explored. Megumi knew Erika was a tennis prodigy but she quitted halfway through the tournament in her final year. It could be less likely an injury as Megumi knew Erika was unlikely to be careless. She was the fittest girl in school after all.

"I don't think I will," Erika half-heartedly chuckled. "And there are other clubs in Seido so I will find one when I enrolled there. No worries, Megumi-chan. But I do hope you will continue playing tennis."

"It is my favourite sport after all," Megumi replied in a happy tone although her heart bore anguish for her dearest friend.

If Erika joins tennis in Seido, she and Megumi can team up and be a strong doubles team Seido can ever have. They can stand a chance to go for Nationals. It is a pity that Erika gave up tennis. Eijun probably tried many times to convince her and if he could not make her return, no one else can.

As the girls are about to enter the classroom, Megumi hums. "So did that idiot brother of yours beat up his senior like he beat up his opponent of his last match?"

Erika shakes her head rigorously and smiles. "I managed to stop him! I caught his pitch!"

"You still had it in you!" Megumi chuckles. "Only you can catch his disgusting throws."

"It is not disgusting," Erika acts all defensive.

"Too bad there is no girls baseball team. You can try being a catcher. You have the brains and skills."

"I wouldn't join if there is one," Erika says. "High school baseball is scary."

Megumi explodes a loud laughter and hits Erika with the racket again. "What is not scary to you, bunny?"

"Don't call me that, Megumi-chan! You're supposed to be my friend!"

Megumi ignores her and laughs her way to her seat. The reddened face girl bows her head low and walks to her seat too.

Megumi can tease Erika all she wants but at least Erika will not be lonely here. She knows high school without Eijun by her side will be tough but she will make it through. Erika looks at the clouds by the window and sighs.

"I'm always here for you, Ei-chan."

Thank you for reading! Hope to hear what you think! See ya again!