Chapter 9: Sendo courts Veniz!

Team Shohoku decided to take a break the next day and enjoy at the mall. Hanamichi was keeping an eye on Veniz. Yesterday, he saw her talking to Sendo.

Then, speaking of Sendo, he was at the mall and he was holding a bouquet of roses! He approached Veniz and handed her the bouquet saying, "This is for you my princess!"

Everyone around them gasped. This Ryonan guy is proposing to a Shohoku! Rukawa frowned and said,

"Nani?"

Hanamichi frowned. He glared at Sendo and demanded, "You're courting my sister?" Sendo went sweat dropped and said, "Is that going to be a problem?" Hanamichi' serious face turned doodle. He pats Sendo on the back saying, "Good luck then!"

"SAKURAGI!" everyone cried. They couldn't believe it. "What are you doing Sakuragi? You're letting him court your sister? Are you crazy?" Ryota demanded. "That's right!" Ayako exclaimed.

Hanamichi looked at Veniz and replied, "I don't interfere with my sister's suitors as long they are not stepping beyond the line. As long my sisters happy, I'm happy!" with that he winked at Sendo.

"But then, we're still enemies.in court!" Hanamichi replied with a serious tone. Sendo nod his head in agreement. Then Hanamichi waved his arms fervently crying, "NOW LET'S GO! LET MY SISTER BE!"

Now this is another side of Hanamichi they didn't see before.

When Veniz and Sendo was left alone. Sendo asked, "Is that okay with you Veniz?" Veniz smiled blushing, "Yes Akira-kun!" Sendo took her by the hand and said, "Now let me know about you!"

Veniz started to tell her story..

"I didn't know." Sendo replied sadly. Veniz smiled saying, "It's all right.you don't have to feel sorry. I'm the one who should!" Sendo looked at her and said, "Don't be! I don't want to see my princess sad and sorry!

Veniz gave him a quizzical look and asked, "Princess?" Sendo nod his head and said, "Yes, you're my Princess, that does bother you?"

Veniz went sweat dropped and said, "Err.not.really.Akira-kun!" Sendo then stood up saying, "Come! I'll treat you some ice cream!" Veniz shook her head and exclaimed, "Oh please Sendo."

Sendo pulled her up saying, "Don't be shy! It's on me!" Veniz sighed and said, "Okay, but I warn you! I'm a sucker for ice creams! I usually go for 4 rounds! My brother often comments that I'm a psycho when it comes to ice creams!"

"That's okay! Even you go for 4 rounds, you're still a Princess to me!" Sendo commented. Veniz blushed.

After 3 hours, in front of a video game shop Sendo bade goodbye, "Well here I leave you. I hope I can visit your house or maybe call you!" Veniz smiled and gave him a piece of paper and said, "Here! But my brother restricts phone calls when it's 10 in the evening! Also, my cell no is there too! Text me anytime!" with that Veniz walked away her hair billowing away.

Sendo stood there in dreamland holding still the piece of paper given by his princess.