Chapter 1

"Tezuka, meet Reiko. She'll be staying with us for a period of time."

"Tezuka-san"

"Reiko-chan."


"Ryoma?"

"Reiko?"

"I didn't expect you to come here!"

"I didn't expect myself to be here."


"Reiko, want to go play tennis?"

"No."

"We could just go see the team practice. You have to see the Seigaku team in action. They're the best!"

"No."

"Come on, it'll be fun."

"No."

"Come on."

"No."

"Where are you going?"

"Home."

"Spoilsport."


"Reiko, what are you doing?"

"Nothing."

"What's that you're holding?"

"Nothing."

"Give that to me."

"No."

"REIKO!"

"What?"

"Tezuka! Call an ambulance."

"Leave me alone."

"You're bleeding."

"Go away."

"Why Reiko? Any problem can be solved and we're all here for you."

"Fuck off."

Gasp. "Tezuka, is the ambulance here yet?"

"They're on their way. What happened?"

"Tezuka, carry her would you? She's fainted from loss of blood."


"Reiko-chan."

"Tezuka-san."

"Why?"

"Don't ask."