Disclaimer: I own Kiyokawa but sadly not the Seigaku boys

AN: There are spoilers for the Seigaku/Yamabuki match in this chapter. I don't go too in depth as I felt it was not pertinent to the story. However, I do say who wins each match, so don't say I didn't warn you. Anonymous reviews are enabled now. Thanks to Shiroikage for letting me know. I apologize if this chapter isn't very good. I had a hard time coming up with ideas but it needed to be included. Now, on with the story!

Kiyokawa awoke the next morning bursting with excitement. While it was true that tennis never really held any interest for her, she was beginning to change her mind. After changing out of her pajamas, she headed downstairs for breakfast. "Well you're up early." Kiyo's mom smiled.

Kiyo nodded. "I'm going to watch the boys' tennis club. If they win today they'll be seeded in the prefectural tournament."

Her mom raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And since when have you been a supporter of the tennis club? I thought tennis bored you."

"I bet there's someone on the team she likes." Her older brother Daisuke cooed, walking into the kitchen.

Kiyo felt her face flush. "Shut up! There is not! I'm just going to support my friends. That's all!"

"Well then who is it that walks home with you everyday?" He asked slyly. "Maybe I should give him a test to see if he's worthy of dating my dear baby sister."

Kiyo opened her mouth to retort but was interrupted by her mother. "Now now you two. Is this boy on the tennis team?" She asked, setting breakfast in front of the two of them.

"He's the captain. Tezuka Kunimitsu"

Daisuke almost choked on his orange juice. "Captain huh? You're just going straight for the top then aren't you?"

"He only walks me home because he lives near here. Don't you have to help Dad with the yard work or something?" She tried to change the subject.

Daisuke thought for a moment. "Yeah I do actually." He said, getting up from the table. "And Seira, don't have too much fun with Tezu-chan today ok?"

"It's not like that!" She called after his retreating frame. "Stupid brothers. They're always so mean." She added quietly.

"He's just looking out for you. His little sister isn't so little anymore and he feels he needs to protect you; especially where boys are concerned." Her mom smiled.

"Well, it's annoying." She replied, looking at her watch. "I gotta get going or I'm going to be late. Thanks for breakfast Mom." She dashed upstairs to grab the last of her things and headed out the door.

Kiyo arrived shortly after ten o'clock and scanned the crowd for familiar faces. Frowning slightly, she spotted another girl with long brown pigtails in a Seigaku uniform looking extremely lost. Walking over to the girl she asked, "Excuse me, but you wouldn't happen to know where Seigaku is playing today would you? I've never been here before and really don't know where to go."

"Um, I don't know. I went to get some juice and I got lost so..."

"Sakuno! There you are." A pig tailed girl of about the same age bounded up to them. "Let's go. The match is going to start soon and we need to get good seats to cheer for Ryoma-sama!" She noticed Kiyokawa standing there and gazed warily at her. "Who's this?"

"Kiyokawa Seira. Nice to meet you." She gave a small bow.

"I've never seen you before. You're here to steal Ryoma-sama away from us aren't you? As president of his fan club I won't let you!" The girl cried, pointing at Kiyokawa.

"T-Tomo-chan..." He friend pleaded.

Kiyo laughed. "Echizen-kun is a little too young for me. He's all yours." She opened her mouth to say something else when she felt someone latch onto her back.

"Kiyo-chan! You came!" Kikumaru beamed.

"Of course I did. Why wouldn't I?"

"Um...I don't know?" Kikumaru shrugged.

"Doubles two, Seishun Gakuen Junior High versus Yamabuki Junior High is about to begin. All players please report to the designated court." The loudspeaker blared.

"Let's go!" Kikumaru exclaimed, grabbing Kiyo's wrist and pulling her toward the rest of the team, Tomo and Sakuno in tow.

Kiyokawa greeted the rest of the team and followed them to the court. Gazing around, she was surprised to find so many people there. After taking in the scene, she found a seat with Sakuno, Tomo, and the other freshman. Just as she was about to sit down, Fuji gave Kawamura his racket. "BURNING!" Kawamura yelled, causing Kiyo to jump about a foot in the air and stare at him with pure confusion. "COME ON BABY!"

"What the...?" Kiyo questioned.

Kikumaru flew into a fit of giggles. Tezuka smirked slightly. "Taka-san goes into his 'burning' mode whenever he holds a racket. I forgot you haven't seen him play yet." Kikumaru explained between giggles. Kiyo nodded, still shocked after witnessing the transformation of the usually timid Kawamura.

After a quick chat with Ryuzaki-sensei, Fuji and Kawamura took the court. The match was intense. Kiyo was slightly confused with the scoring, but at least she knew when they pair had won a game. The freshmen were really into it; they kept shouting the names of what she assumed were special moves. She also learned a bit from listening to Inoue and Shiba from Pro Tennis. To her disappointment, Fuji and Kawamura lost six games to three. "Good game guys. It's only one match. We can still win." Kikumaru encouraged. "Oishi! Let's go." He gave Kiyo thumbs up.

"Good luck." She smiled.

Kikumaru and Oishi dominated the match, living up to their nickname "Golden Pair," winning doubles one with a score of seven to five. Momo followed suit, beating "lucky" Sengoku seven games to five. The morale of the team was high as Echizen took the court for was could possibly be the final match of the afternoon. Kiyo bit her lip when she saw his opponent; a tall, pale guy with a scowl to rival Kaidoh's. "Wonder if Echizen-kun can beat him. He looks really good...and really mean." She mused aloud.

"Ryoma-sama will win! Do not doubt him like that!" Tomo said, glowering at Kiyo.

"Sorry about that. I've just never seen him play." Kiyo knew he had to be good, seeing as how he was a regular his freshman year, but she didn't know how good he really was. He proved his mettle by beating Akutsu and nabbing first place for Seigaku. "We won! We won!" Kikumaru exclaimed, hugging his teammates and then Kiyokawa.

"Congratulations guys." Kiyo smiled; slightly disappointed she didn't get to see Tezuka play. "I didn't know tennis could be so exciting."

"Hey! Are you saying we're boring?" Momo stepped up, glaring sarcastically at Kiyo.

"No, I didn't mean it like that. I just...um..." Kiyo defended, her face flushing.

Momo grinned and scratched the back of his head. "Good. Otherwise we'd have to make you drink Inui Juice."

"What's Inui Juice?"

The team cracked up. "You don't want to know." Explained Momo.

"Nyaa this calls for a celebration!" Kikumaru exclaimed, jumping up and down.

"My dad already prepared for a celebration at the sushi shop, so we can go there if you guys want."

Kikumaru's and Momo's eyes grew even wider. "Really Taka-san?!" Momo asked excitedly.

Kawamura nodded. "Wai! Come on guys, let's go!" Kikumaru said, already halfway to the gate.

"Um, I guess I'll talk to you guys later then. Congrats again." Kiyo said.

Momo threw an arm around Kiyo's shoulders. "What do you mean? You're coming with us. The more the merrier, right Tezuka?"

Tezuka gave a small nod, gazing at Kiyo. Her cheeks flushed again. "Well then, I guess I don't have much of a choice now do I? Shall we go?" She smiled. Everyone agreed and set off for Kawamura Sushi.