Priority Project: YO CHECKUYA! BASKETBALL
by: AKIRA
DISCLAIMER: I do not own SLAM DUNK. It is a creation of Inoue Takehiko. Other characters are made by me. Some trivial or traditional things are made up only.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: KONNICHIWA! Watashi wa Ureshii desu! It's because I can yet again bring you another chapter to this illustrious fanfic... ehe..
Anyway, I just finished 10 chapters... *sigh* good that I can make fics while it is still vacation here... Anyway, I will not prolong this babbling and here I will start my chapter 11...
Chapter 11: Double Ryonan Challenge
"Are we all here?" Ayako asked the basketball team.
"Hai!" the team answered
"Matte... Li-san isn't here!" Sakuragi said
"I see... Its rather early so anyway..." Ayako said
And they were waiting for the train to Ryonan High School.
"Ah, are... Schleizhen-san... I didn't know you also have a practice game!" Ayako said surprised
"Ah! Ayako-san! Hai.. You, where to?" Elaean asked
"Ryonan High School... We have a practice game there." Ayako explained.
"Honto? We are going there as well!" Elaean said surprised.
"Then we'll all go there together..." Ayako said exclaiming
"Then we'll just wait for the train..." Ayako continued.
"Yeah... and someone else still..." Elaean said
"...Ahyia Li?" Ayako asked.
"Yup! Ah... are you also waiting for her?" Elaean asked
"Yeah..." Ayako said.
But after a few minutes of silence from both teams...
"Ah, there she is..." Ayako said as she spotted her.
" *pant* Go...men..na...sai..." Ahyia said as she reached the place where both teams are waiting.
"Ahyia-chan! It's good that you arrived..." Elaean said.
"Are.. Two bags..." Ayako said noticing Ahyia's baggage.
"Ah! One for basketball and One for Volleyball.." Ahyia explained.
"I see..." Ayako and Elaean said.
"Oh, Ahyia-san... I see that you are burdened by such things let me carry them for you!" Sakuragi said blushing.
"Thanks, but don't worry I can handle it!" Ahyia siad smilingly.
"But..." Sakuragi said but he was interrupted by Akagi whacking him on the head.
"Gomen, Ms. Li..."Akagi said.
"No...It's okay really!" Ahyia said sweatdropping.
"Do'aho!" Rukawa said to Sakuragi.
"Temeee!" Sakuragi said clenching his fists.
As they were speaking to each other the train to Ryonan High School arrived.
And they boarded the train together so two whole compartments were theirs.
As they were aboard the train, Akagi and the Basketball team were preparing for the practice game.
"Team! We have to at least warm-up before the Ryonan Challenge! So Get Spunky!" Akagi said
"Hai!" the team said and they started stretching a little.
The basketball team did these while the volleyball team is sitting quietly and are trying to concentrate and releasing their minds in peace.
"Elaean-san, where is your coach anyway?" Ayako said breaking the silence of the volleyball team.
"We don't really have a coach... the Physical Education teacher, Ms. Kasumi stands as our coach but we do things ourselves." Elaean explained.
"You mean.. how do you get advices and guidance, Ms. Kasumi doesn't know Volleyball... just the basics..." Ayako asked again
"Well, we formulate things ourselves. We calculate everything as a team." Elaean again explained.
"So, how is Ahyia-chan coping up with the situation?" Ayako asked.
"Actually, she's very flexible. She can blend greatly with the team and she acts as our coach right now since she's very knowledgeable in the sport... ne, Ahyia-chan?" Elaean said
"Well, not really.. It just so happen that I like Volleyball and played well in the sport. And the team is good itself." Ahyia said blushing a little and sweatdropping at the same time.
"You are too modest, Ahyia!" Elaean said.
"I see.. Ahyia is a wonderful addition to both teams! She's also very knowledgeable in basketball and is very, very helpful to us!" Ayako said happily.
As they did things, they did not notice that they were nearing the school of Ryonan.
Ding Ding Ding...
"This is the Stop for Ryonan High School." the operator said.
"This is our stop!" Ayako said as she stood up and was followed by everyone.
And they walked quietly towards Ryonan High School.
And when they arrived...
"Konnichiwa!" the whole baskteball team greeted.
"Konnichiwa!" the volleyball team now greeted after the basketball team.
"Ah... Konnichiwa! Welcome to Ryonan High School" The members of both Ryonan Teams greeted in chorus.
"Anzai-sensei its good that you and your team are here!" Coach Taoka of the Ryonan Basketball team said happily.
"O-ho ho ho... Its good that we can have a practice game." Coach Anzai said happily as well.
Then the Coach of the Ryonan Volleyball team approached teh Shohoku team.
"Volleyball team of Shohoku! Welcome, I am Karen Mariezu the coach of the Ryonan Volleyball team. Kasumi, the Shohoku teacher is my cousin." Ms. Mariezu said happily.
"Thank You, Ms. Mariezu. Ms. Kasumi told us." Elaean said cheerfully.
"I see. Volleyball practice is after the basketball practice game. Why don't you watch first the game." Coach Mariezu said.
"Yes, we will" Elaean answered politely and they entered the gym along with the basketball team.
"Hey, Elaean, why don't you guys cheer for us..." Ayako said when they were walking.
"Sure.. It would be better than just sitting and watching and besides Ahyia is suppose to help the basketball team." Elaean said smiling
Then the basketball team all went to the bench designated for the Shohoku team and the volleyball team went up to the top part of the gym to watch and cheer for the Shohoku team.
When they were settled the students of Ryonan were talking to each other.
"Hey, isn't that... Rukawa Kaede of Tomigaoka?" a girl said.
"Yes! and he's so cute!" another said.
"Rukawa Kaede, the great player from Tomigaoka..." a guy said.
"Yeah, He's in Shohoku..." another guy said.
"And he's Akagi... the monstrous player of Shohoku who stopped Uozumi.." another shonen said
Everyone was noisy inside the gym while they were waiting for the game to start.
When everyone changed both their clothes they started to warm-up a little before the game starts.
"Ahyia-chan! There you are... Please approach the referee and ask the actual time when the game starts..." Ayako said
"Hai.." Ahyia said and ran towards Ryonan place.
When she arrived there everyone was gawking at her.
"Excuse me, but what exact time will the game start?" Ahyia asked politely and cutely that the student was blushing.
"Well, Ms. The... game will start at about 5 minutes." the student answered.
"I see.. Arigato!" Ahyia said smiling.
Then she returned to Ayako.
"About 5 minutes from now, Ayako-san." Ahyia said.
"Arigato, Okay... but where is Sendoh.." Ayako said.
Suddenly they heard the team shout...
"Sendoh-san!"
And a bishounen with hair all standing up like a hedgehog entered the gym.
"Sendoh..." Akagi said to himself.
"Sendoh you are late!" Coach Taoka said as Sendoh was changing his clothes.
"Gomen-nasai... I overslept..." Sendoh said honestly.
"Anyway, the game will start soon.." Uozumi said.
At the other side...
"N A A N I? Why isn't it that I am in the first 5!" Sakuragi said shouting.
"Its because you are still amateur..." Akagi said whacking him again on the head.
"O-jiji, I thought I was the 'Secret Weapon' why don't you let me play?" Sakuragi said playing with the fat in coach Anzai's chin.
"Yameru Bakero!" Akagi again whacked him on the head.
"Do'aho!" Rukawa said.
"You just sit beside Ahyia..." Ayako said
"Ah! Ahyia-san!" Sakuragi said, blushed and sat beside Ahyia quietly.
Then the practice game between Ryonan and Shohoku began.
It was a rather fierce battle. Both teams were good and both teams were fighting seriously. Everyone was cheering for the teams they support. And both teams were performing good.
But then Shohoku was not able to defeat Ryonan because of Sendoh...
"Prrrrrrrrrt! Game Set! Ryonan wins by one point!" the referee declared.
"What?" Sakuragi said shocked and could not believe what happened.
"Sakuragi... Its done... We'll just do our best next time..." Akagi said telling Sakuragi to stop sour-graping.
"Ah, Gori..." Sakuragi said calmly
Then both the Shohoku and Ryonan basketball teams packed their things and changed again because...
"Attention: After 30 minutes, the practice game between Shohoku and Ryonan volleyball teams are to start."
"Good Luck, Ahyia-chan. We'll be cheering you and the team.." Ayako said smiling
"Arigato.. I will..."Ahyia said smiling as well.
Then both teams changed their clothes to their volleyball uniforms and then started to warm-up.
And then...
"You remember the deal, right Elaean Schleizhen!" the captain of the team Ryonan, Kasumi Asaka said in front of the whole crowd and the whole team of Ryonan were all giggling.
"What deal?" Ahyia asked Elaean.
"Well, You were late so you didn't know... Well... we'll have to tell Rukawa and Sendoh to have a date with them if we lose..." Elaean explained.
"I see you remember! So you better tell them now... so we won't have a problem pulling them with us later..." Kasumi said.
"*sigh* Gomen, Ahyia-chan..." Elaean said.
"If we win... will you get something in return...?" Ahyia asked politely
"None..." Elaean said
"Good.. No problem..." Ahyia said smiling.
By this time both basketball teams were up in the higher part of the gym to hear whatever they said.
"Rukawa and Sendoh..? Very Sly..." Ayako said annoyed at the Ryonan volleyball team.
"5 minutes left before starting..." the referee of the volleyball game said.
"So.. what we do is... Ahyia.." Elaean started.
"Captain, let me sit first, I'll see what their weaknesses are..." Ahyia said.
"Good Idea.. you act as our coach, okay... so the first six are.. myself, Shiori, Karin, Meia, kaoru and Yumi." Elaean said and all those Elaean called stood up and went to the court.
At the other part of the court...
"Alright... its our advantage that they don't have a coach... to really help them... so I want Kasumi, Sakura, Tomoe, Haruka, Hikari and Fei as the first six... okay... good luck!" Ms. Mariezu said and the members went to the volleyball court.
"Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt! Okay! The practice game between the volleyball teams of Shohoku and Ryonan will start. Good Luck.." the referee said and the game started.
At the first set of the game, Shohoku is in disadvantage... the Ryonan team was leading the game because of their ace, Sakura. Shohoku was good but then they were having a hard time because of the lack of Ace such as Sakura Arukaya of Ryonan. But somehow Ahyia would call a time-out for the team and tell them what to do, so somehow the team chased the score of Ryonan and the first set of the game was scored 29-30 favor to Ryonan team. And that's not all... though they lost the set the Ryonan team had a hard time with the Shohoku team and because of that they spent longer time in the first set than usual...
"Good Job girls!" Ms. Mariezu said happily.
"But coach... if they are in complete disadvantage why is it that we only led them by one point...?" Kasumi asked.
"Its because of that girl... the one who is sitting there.." Sakura said pointing to Ahyia.
"Yeah.. she's good in coaching... but she seems like a student as well..." Hikari said.
"That's because she is a student! I told you, Shohoku doesn't have an adult coach!" Ms. Mariezu said.
"Anyway, I know you'll finish this game in the next set." Ms. Mariezu continued.
"Hai!" the Ryonan volleyball team said.
At the other side...
"They are good..." Elaean said wiping her sweat.
"Yeah..." Meia said.
"But its good that we somehow chased their score... 29-30.. isn't bad..." Karin said
"Anyway.. you are really something Ahyia! You noticed their weakness and told us the solution to catch up to them!" Kaoru said praising Ahyia.
"Arigato!" Ahyia said blushing.
"And now, I want you to enter the game Ahyia... exchange with Yumi." Elaean said.
"Hai... captain!" Ahyia said as she stood up and took off the jacket and the jogging pants she was wearing.
And because of that the audience all looked at her and were commenting.
"Somehow... I've seen that girl..." Sendoh said
"Sendoh.. what are you saying... you just saw her right now!" Uozumi said.
"No, I'm sure I saw her..." Sendoh said.
"Oh, maybe you saw her at the T.V. or something.. she looks like a beautiful foreigner or else a J-pop singer... or an actress perhaps..." Koshino said
"Chigau! I really saw her... personally... somewhere..." Sendoh said.
And somehow the Shohoku team heard them.
"Sendoh says he saw, Li-san somewhere..." a member of the Shohoku team said.
"How come...?" another member asked.
"Mystery..." another member commented.
But Sendoh really thought so much where she saw her and finally remembered...
"I see! Uozumi... remember when you hitted me for the first time because I wasn't paying attention for the first time... She's the girl I was looking at..!" Sendoh explained
"Yeah.. you were repeating to me that you saw a really cute girl and I did not believe you because I did not see anyone on the door... now I see.." Uozumi said as he remembered the scene.
"I told you!" Sendoh said happily.
"I see.. so he did really see her..." Ayako said.
"Sendoh saw Ahyia-san..." Sakuragi said and he looked at Sendoh.
And so did Rukawa.
And so it was time for Set 2 of the game.
"Service goes to Shohoku, Ms. Li serves." the referee said
When Ahyia was in place suddenly...
"Ganbatte ne, Ms. Li! Kawaii Shojo!" Sendoh exclaimed
And everyone was startled... they cannot believe Sendoh, who is from Ryonan cheered Ahyia Li of Shohoku and calling her a 'cute girl'.
Both the Ryonan and Shohoku teams looked at Sendoh...
"What?!? Sendoh is cheering our enemy...!" Kasumi said irritated.
"Ahyia-chan...you even got the support of our enemy's schoolmate... you are really something!" Elaean said teasing Ahyia.
"What?!? Sendoh called Ahyia-san a cute girl... what a guy!" Sakuragi said irritated as well.
After the commotion died down the second set started.
This time Shohoku was in lead... And the ace position they needed was taken over by Ahyia who was really good and she doubled the effort of the team. She encouraged them and she lead them. She does the impossible. Those hard to take hits of the ball towards the opponent were all did by Ahyia and she is really being recognized greatly by everyone not only because this girl is really cute but because she was great in volleyball. But the Ryonan team were aggravated by the fact that Sendoh cheers for Shohoku. They wanted the Shohoku volleyball team, especially Ahyia to suffer, so they hit hard and they were very aggressive. But Shohoku is just as aggressive. And after the grueling Second Set, Shohoku won the set 30-23.
"Great Job, Ahyia! You really showed them..." Elaean said happily
"Yeah, great job!" the other members said as well.
"Arigato!" Ahyia said smiling happily.
At the other side...
"Why is it.." Kasumi said still irritated.
'Its embarrasing! they lead us by 7 points!" Sakura said angered.
"Its because you were all aggravated! Be calm... this round is the deciding round for us... the deal was only 3 rounds and 30 points so.. we'll just have to win this round." Ms. Mariezu said.
"Hai.. coach.." the Ryonan team said in chorus.
And after then the third set started.
But the Ryonan team were still aggravated and tried still to make Shohoku suffer but Ahyia informed the weakness of their enemy to the team so, Shohoku still led the game... Ryonan coach kept on calling time-out but it did not help... and so at last, after the aggressive and exciting third set, the final whistle was blown...
"Game Set! Shohoku won, by the scores of 29-30, 30-23 and 30-20." the referee declared the winner.
"Yatta! We won!" the Shohoku team exclaimed, and they clapped and recognized the greatness of the team by the Ryonan crowd.
And so as they were changing...
"I cannot believe we won.." Elaean said happily
"Yeah!" Karin said
"We owe Ahyia for this!" Kaoru said.
"Its nothing really..." Ahyia said embarrassed..
"You are so modest..." Meia said smiling happily.
After then...
"Hey, Omedeto!" Ayako said happily as they saw them.
"Arigato" they said.
"You are really good, Ahyia-chan!" Ayako said complementing Ahyia.
"Arigato.." Ahyia said.
Then they saw the Ryonan Teams...
"Omedeto.." the Ryonan basketball and volleyball teams said.
"Arigato" the volleyball team said.
"And because of this we'll all eat out!" Ahyia said exclaiming.
"What?!?" they all said.
"Its like having a date with Rukawa and Sendoh Together! Don't worry my treat!" Ahyia said exclaiming with excitement.
"Agreed!" they all exclaimed too.
And when they exited the gym...
Someone was waiting for Ahyia...
"Risch! What are you doing here.." Ahyia said softly at the site of the man.
"Lad... Ms. Ahyia... for you.." Risch said as he gave Ahyia a bouquet of flowers..
"Arigato.. but.." Ahyia said receiving the flowers.
"Gomen-nasai, I have to go, Ms. Ahyia.. Ja.." Risch said and went off.
"Again... flowers for the cute Ms. Ahyia.." Ayako and Elaean exclaimed.
"I.." Ahyia started.
"I see many guys would really like someone cute and talented as she is..." Kasumi said.
"And from whom..." Ayako asked pointing at the card.
"Wait..." Ahyia said as she opened the card..
It Says:
I MISS YOU..
ARK
"And who is this 'ARK' now?" Elaean said teasing Ahyia
"Arashi Rain Katsura.. a friend.." Ahyia answered awkwardly.
And as usual the boys were all intent in listening to Ahyia. Trying to discover who keeps on sending her flowers.
"I see.. another friend..." Ayako said teasingly.
"Yes.." Ahyia said hiding the truth still.
"Anyway we should drop it... Ahyia will still win...this discussion.." Ayako said.
"Yeah.." Elaean said and the other girls were all giggling.
*[Ahyia's Thoughts:
"I see.. so he arrived... but..he didn't have to give this bouquet of big roses!
'I miss you..' huh?" and Ahyia suddenly smiled.]*
And somehow everyone was startled seeing Ahyia smile softly.
"Anyway! Let's go!" Ahyia exclaimed to avoid suspiscions and they all went to the restaurant to eat out.
Author's Note: Yay! Chap 11 up! Thankz for reading... R&R please... and oh yeah if you are wondering when Sendoh saw Ahyia see chapter 3... again, Thanks!
by: AKIRA
DISCLAIMER: I do not own SLAM DUNK. It is a creation of Inoue Takehiko. Other characters are made by me. Some trivial or traditional things are made up only.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: KONNICHIWA! Watashi wa Ureshii desu! It's because I can yet again bring you another chapter to this illustrious fanfic... ehe..
Anyway, I just finished 10 chapters... *sigh* good that I can make fics while it is still vacation here... Anyway, I will not prolong this babbling and here I will start my chapter 11...
Chapter 11: Double Ryonan Challenge
"Are we all here?" Ayako asked the basketball team.
"Hai!" the team answered
"Matte... Li-san isn't here!" Sakuragi said
"I see... Its rather early so anyway..." Ayako said
And they were waiting for the train to Ryonan High School.
"Ah, are... Schleizhen-san... I didn't know you also have a practice game!" Ayako said surprised
"Ah! Ayako-san! Hai.. You, where to?" Elaean asked
"Ryonan High School... We have a practice game there." Ayako explained.
"Honto? We are going there as well!" Elaean said surprised.
"Then we'll all go there together..." Ayako said exclaiming
"Then we'll just wait for the train..." Ayako continued.
"Yeah... and someone else still..." Elaean said
"...Ahyia Li?" Ayako asked.
"Yup! Ah... are you also waiting for her?" Elaean asked
"Yeah..." Ayako said.
But after a few minutes of silence from both teams...
"Ah, there she is..." Ayako said as she spotted her.
" *pant* Go...men..na...sai..." Ahyia said as she reached the place where both teams are waiting.
"Ahyia-chan! It's good that you arrived..." Elaean said.
"Are.. Two bags..." Ayako said noticing Ahyia's baggage.
"Ah! One for basketball and One for Volleyball.." Ahyia explained.
"I see..." Ayako and Elaean said.
"Oh, Ahyia-san... I see that you are burdened by such things let me carry them for you!" Sakuragi said blushing.
"Thanks, but don't worry I can handle it!" Ahyia siad smilingly.
"But..." Sakuragi said but he was interrupted by Akagi whacking him on the head.
"Gomen, Ms. Li..."Akagi said.
"No...It's okay really!" Ahyia said sweatdropping.
"Do'aho!" Rukawa said to Sakuragi.
"Temeee!" Sakuragi said clenching his fists.
As they were speaking to each other the train to Ryonan High School arrived.
And they boarded the train together so two whole compartments were theirs.
As they were aboard the train, Akagi and the Basketball team were preparing for the practice game.
"Team! We have to at least warm-up before the Ryonan Challenge! So Get Spunky!" Akagi said
"Hai!" the team said and they started stretching a little.
The basketball team did these while the volleyball team is sitting quietly and are trying to concentrate and releasing their minds in peace.
"Elaean-san, where is your coach anyway?" Ayako said breaking the silence of the volleyball team.
"We don't really have a coach... the Physical Education teacher, Ms. Kasumi stands as our coach but we do things ourselves." Elaean explained.
"You mean.. how do you get advices and guidance, Ms. Kasumi doesn't know Volleyball... just the basics..." Ayako asked again
"Well, we formulate things ourselves. We calculate everything as a team." Elaean again explained.
"So, how is Ahyia-chan coping up with the situation?" Ayako asked.
"Actually, she's very flexible. She can blend greatly with the team and she acts as our coach right now since she's very knowledgeable in the sport... ne, Ahyia-chan?" Elaean said
"Well, not really.. It just so happen that I like Volleyball and played well in the sport. And the team is good itself." Ahyia said blushing a little and sweatdropping at the same time.
"You are too modest, Ahyia!" Elaean said.
"I see.. Ahyia is a wonderful addition to both teams! She's also very knowledgeable in basketball and is very, very helpful to us!" Ayako said happily.
As they did things, they did not notice that they were nearing the school of Ryonan.
Ding Ding Ding...
"This is the Stop for Ryonan High School." the operator said.
"This is our stop!" Ayako said as she stood up and was followed by everyone.
And they walked quietly towards Ryonan High School.
And when they arrived...
"Konnichiwa!" the whole baskteball team greeted.
"Konnichiwa!" the volleyball team now greeted after the basketball team.
"Ah... Konnichiwa! Welcome to Ryonan High School" The members of both Ryonan Teams greeted in chorus.
"Anzai-sensei its good that you and your team are here!" Coach Taoka of the Ryonan Basketball team said happily.
"O-ho ho ho... Its good that we can have a practice game." Coach Anzai said happily as well.
Then the Coach of the Ryonan Volleyball team approached teh Shohoku team.
"Volleyball team of Shohoku! Welcome, I am Karen Mariezu the coach of the Ryonan Volleyball team. Kasumi, the Shohoku teacher is my cousin." Ms. Mariezu said happily.
"Thank You, Ms. Mariezu. Ms. Kasumi told us." Elaean said cheerfully.
"I see. Volleyball practice is after the basketball practice game. Why don't you watch first the game." Coach Mariezu said.
"Yes, we will" Elaean answered politely and they entered the gym along with the basketball team.
"Hey, Elaean, why don't you guys cheer for us..." Ayako said when they were walking.
"Sure.. It would be better than just sitting and watching and besides Ahyia is suppose to help the basketball team." Elaean said smiling
Then the basketball team all went to the bench designated for the Shohoku team and the volleyball team went up to the top part of the gym to watch and cheer for the Shohoku team.
When they were settled the students of Ryonan were talking to each other.
"Hey, isn't that... Rukawa Kaede of Tomigaoka?" a girl said.
"Yes! and he's so cute!" another said.
"Rukawa Kaede, the great player from Tomigaoka..." a guy said.
"Yeah, He's in Shohoku..." another guy said.
"And he's Akagi... the monstrous player of Shohoku who stopped Uozumi.." another shonen said
Everyone was noisy inside the gym while they were waiting for the game to start.
When everyone changed both their clothes they started to warm-up a little before the game starts.
"Ahyia-chan! There you are... Please approach the referee and ask the actual time when the game starts..." Ayako said
"Hai.." Ahyia said and ran towards Ryonan place.
When she arrived there everyone was gawking at her.
"Excuse me, but what exact time will the game start?" Ahyia asked politely and cutely that the student was blushing.
"Well, Ms. The... game will start at about 5 minutes." the student answered.
"I see.. Arigato!" Ahyia said smiling.
Then she returned to Ayako.
"About 5 minutes from now, Ayako-san." Ahyia said.
"Arigato, Okay... but where is Sendoh.." Ayako said.
Suddenly they heard the team shout...
"Sendoh-san!"
And a bishounen with hair all standing up like a hedgehog entered the gym.
"Sendoh..." Akagi said to himself.
"Sendoh you are late!" Coach Taoka said as Sendoh was changing his clothes.
"Gomen-nasai... I overslept..." Sendoh said honestly.
"Anyway, the game will start soon.." Uozumi said.
At the other side...
"N A A N I? Why isn't it that I am in the first 5!" Sakuragi said shouting.
"Its because you are still amateur..." Akagi said whacking him again on the head.
"O-jiji, I thought I was the 'Secret Weapon' why don't you let me play?" Sakuragi said playing with the fat in coach Anzai's chin.
"Yameru Bakero!" Akagi again whacked him on the head.
"Do'aho!" Rukawa said.
"You just sit beside Ahyia..." Ayako said
"Ah! Ahyia-san!" Sakuragi said, blushed and sat beside Ahyia quietly.
Then the practice game between Ryonan and Shohoku began.
It was a rather fierce battle. Both teams were good and both teams were fighting seriously. Everyone was cheering for the teams they support. And both teams were performing good.
But then Shohoku was not able to defeat Ryonan because of Sendoh...
"Prrrrrrrrrt! Game Set! Ryonan wins by one point!" the referee declared.
"What?" Sakuragi said shocked and could not believe what happened.
"Sakuragi... Its done... We'll just do our best next time..." Akagi said telling Sakuragi to stop sour-graping.
"Ah, Gori..." Sakuragi said calmly
Then both the Shohoku and Ryonan basketball teams packed their things and changed again because...
"Attention: After 30 minutes, the practice game between Shohoku and Ryonan volleyball teams are to start."
"Good Luck, Ahyia-chan. We'll be cheering you and the team.." Ayako said smiling
"Arigato.. I will..."Ahyia said smiling as well.
Then both teams changed their clothes to their volleyball uniforms and then started to warm-up.
And then...
"You remember the deal, right Elaean Schleizhen!" the captain of the team Ryonan, Kasumi Asaka said in front of the whole crowd and the whole team of Ryonan were all giggling.
"What deal?" Ahyia asked Elaean.
"Well, You were late so you didn't know... Well... we'll have to tell Rukawa and Sendoh to have a date with them if we lose..." Elaean explained.
"I see you remember! So you better tell them now... so we won't have a problem pulling them with us later..." Kasumi said.
"*sigh* Gomen, Ahyia-chan..." Elaean said.
"If we win... will you get something in return...?" Ahyia asked politely
"None..." Elaean said
"Good.. No problem..." Ahyia said smiling.
By this time both basketball teams were up in the higher part of the gym to hear whatever they said.
"Rukawa and Sendoh..? Very Sly..." Ayako said annoyed at the Ryonan volleyball team.
"5 minutes left before starting..." the referee of the volleyball game said.
"So.. what we do is... Ahyia.." Elaean started.
"Captain, let me sit first, I'll see what their weaknesses are..." Ahyia said.
"Good Idea.. you act as our coach, okay... so the first six are.. myself, Shiori, Karin, Meia, kaoru and Yumi." Elaean said and all those Elaean called stood up and went to the court.
At the other part of the court...
"Alright... its our advantage that they don't have a coach... to really help them... so I want Kasumi, Sakura, Tomoe, Haruka, Hikari and Fei as the first six... okay... good luck!" Ms. Mariezu said and the members went to the volleyball court.
"Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt! Okay! The practice game between the volleyball teams of Shohoku and Ryonan will start. Good Luck.." the referee said and the game started.
At the first set of the game, Shohoku is in disadvantage... the Ryonan team was leading the game because of their ace, Sakura. Shohoku was good but then they were having a hard time because of the lack of Ace such as Sakura Arukaya of Ryonan. But somehow Ahyia would call a time-out for the team and tell them what to do, so somehow the team chased the score of Ryonan and the first set of the game was scored 29-30 favor to Ryonan team. And that's not all... though they lost the set the Ryonan team had a hard time with the Shohoku team and because of that they spent longer time in the first set than usual...
"Good Job girls!" Ms. Mariezu said happily.
"But coach... if they are in complete disadvantage why is it that we only led them by one point...?" Kasumi asked.
"Its because of that girl... the one who is sitting there.." Sakura said pointing to Ahyia.
"Yeah.. she's good in coaching... but she seems like a student as well..." Hikari said.
"That's because she is a student! I told you, Shohoku doesn't have an adult coach!" Ms. Mariezu said.
"Anyway, I know you'll finish this game in the next set." Ms. Mariezu continued.
"Hai!" the Ryonan volleyball team said.
At the other side...
"They are good..." Elaean said wiping her sweat.
"Yeah..." Meia said.
"But its good that we somehow chased their score... 29-30.. isn't bad..." Karin said
"Anyway.. you are really something Ahyia! You noticed their weakness and told us the solution to catch up to them!" Kaoru said praising Ahyia.
"Arigato!" Ahyia said blushing.
"And now, I want you to enter the game Ahyia... exchange with Yumi." Elaean said.
"Hai... captain!" Ahyia said as she stood up and took off the jacket and the jogging pants she was wearing.
And because of that the audience all looked at her and were commenting.
"Somehow... I've seen that girl..." Sendoh said
"Sendoh.. what are you saying... you just saw her right now!" Uozumi said.
"No, I'm sure I saw her..." Sendoh said.
"Oh, maybe you saw her at the T.V. or something.. she looks like a beautiful foreigner or else a J-pop singer... or an actress perhaps..." Koshino said
"Chigau! I really saw her... personally... somewhere..." Sendoh said.
And somehow the Shohoku team heard them.
"Sendoh says he saw, Li-san somewhere..." a member of the Shohoku team said.
"How come...?" another member asked.
"Mystery..." another member commented.
But Sendoh really thought so much where she saw her and finally remembered...
"I see! Uozumi... remember when you hitted me for the first time because I wasn't paying attention for the first time... She's the girl I was looking at..!" Sendoh explained
"Yeah.. you were repeating to me that you saw a really cute girl and I did not believe you because I did not see anyone on the door... now I see.." Uozumi said as he remembered the scene.
"I told you!" Sendoh said happily.
"I see.. so he did really see her..." Ayako said.
"Sendoh saw Ahyia-san..." Sakuragi said and he looked at Sendoh.
And so did Rukawa.
And so it was time for Set 2 of the game.
"Service goes to Shohoku, Ms. Li serves." the referee said
When Ahyia was in place suddenly...
"Ganbatte ne, Ms. Li! Kawaii Shojo!" Sendoh exclaimed
And everyone was startled... they cannot believe Sendoh, who is from Ryonan cheered Ahyia Li of Shohoku and calling her a 'cute girl'.
Both the Ryonan and Shohoku teams looked at Sendoh...
"What?!? Sendoh is cheering our enemy...!" Kasumi said irritated.
"Ahyia-chan...you even got the support of our enemy's schoolmate... you are really something!" Elaean said teasing Ahyia.
"What?!? Sendoh called Ahyia-san a cute girl... what a guy!" Sakuragi said irritated as well.
After the commotion died down the second set started.
This time Shohoku was in lead... And the ace position they needed was taken over by Ahyia who was really good and she doubled the effort of the team. She encouraged them and she lead them. She does the impossible. Those hard to take hits of the ball towards the opponent were all did by Ahyia and she is really being recognized greatly by everyone not only because this girl is really cute but because she was great in volleyball. But the Ryonan team were aggravated by the fact that Sendoh cheers for Shohoku. They wanted the Shohoku volleyball team, especially Ahyia to suffer, so they hit hard and they were very aggressive. But Shohoku is just as aggressive. And after the grueling Second Set, Shohoku won the set 30-23.
"Great Job, Ahyia! You really showed them..." Elaean said happily
"Yeah, great job!" the other members said as well.
"Arigato!" Ahyia said smiling happily.
At the other side...
"Why is it.." Kasumi said still irritated.
'Its embarrasing! they lead us by 7 points!" Sakura said angered.
"Its because you were all aggravated! Be calm... this round is the deciding round for us... the deal was only 3 rounds and 30 points so.. we'll just have to win this round." Ms. Mariezu said.
"Hai.. coach.." the Ryonan team said in chorus.
And after then the third set started.
But the Ryonan team were still aggravated and tried still to make Shohoku suffer but Ahyia informed the weakness of their enemy to the team so, Shohoku still led the game... Ryonan coach kept on calling time-out but it did not help... and so at last, after the aggressive and exciting third set, the final whistle was blown...
"Game Set! Shohoku won, by the scores of 29-30, 30-23 and 30-20." the referee declared the winner.
"Yatta! We won!" the Shohoku team exclaimed, and they clapped and recognized the greatness of the team by the Ryonan crowd.
And so as they were changing...
"I cannot believe we won.." Elaean said happily
"Yeah!" Karin said
"We owe Ahyia for this!" Kaoru said.
"Its nothing really..." Ahyia said embarrassed..
"You are so modest..." Meia said smiling happily.
After then...
"Hey, Omedeto!" Ayako said happily as they saw them.
"Arigato" they said.
"You are really good, Ahyia-chan!" Ayako said complementing Ahyia.
"Arigato.." Ahyia said.
Then they saw the Ryonan Teams...
"Omedeto.." the Ryonan basketball and volleyball teams said.
"Arigato" the volleyball team said.
"And because of this we'll all eat out!" Ahyia said exclaiming.
"What?!?" they all said.
"Its like having a date with Rukawa and Sendoh Together! Don't worry my treat!" Ahyia said exclaiming with excitement.
"Agreed!" they all exclaimed too.
And when they exited the gym...
Someone was waiting for Ahyia...
"Risch! What are you doing here.." Ahyia said softly at the site of the man.
"Lad... Ms. Ahyia... for you.." Risch said as he gave Ahyia a bouquet of flowers..
"Arigato.. but.." Ahyia said receiving the flowers.
"Gomen-nasai, I have to go, Ms. Ahyia.. Ja.." Risch said and went off.
"Again... flowers for the cute Ms. Ahyia.." Ayako and Elaean exclaimed.
"I.." Ahyia started.
"I see many guys would really like someone cute and talented as she is..." Kasumi said.
"And from whom..." Ayako asked pointing at the card.
"Wait..." Ahyia said as she opened the card..
It Says:
I MISS YOU..
ARK
"And who is this 'ARK' now?" Elaean said teasing Ahyia
"Arashi Rain Katsura.. a friend.." Ahyia answered awkwardly.
And as usual the boys were all intent in listening to Ahyia. Trying to discover who keeps on sending her flowers.
"I see.. another friend..." Ayako said teasingly.
"Yes.." Ahyia said hiding the truth still.
"Anyway we should drop it... Ahyia will still win...this discussion.." Ayako said.
"Yeah.." Elaean said and the other girls were all giggling.
*[Ahyia's Thoughts:
"I see.. so he arrived... but..he didn't have to give this bouquet of big roses!
'I miss you..' huh?" and Ahyia suddenly smiled.]*
And somehow everyone was startled seeing Ahyia smile softly.
"Anyway! Let's go!" Ahyia exclaimed to avoid suspiscions and they all went to the restaurant to eat out.
Author's Note: Yay! Chap 11 up! Thankz for reading... R&R please... and oh yeah if you are wondering when Sendoh saw Ahyia see chapter 3... again, Thanks!