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Title: "Tenipuri Online!"
Author: All4thebasilisk
Rating: As of now, I'll stick with PG.
Summary: All the Kantou schools have arranged a secret "Keyboard Pal" program for the tennis players. Each player selects a screenname and must correspond with whomever he is randomly given online. But as the name implies, the two keyboard buddies don't know whom they've been given…
Pairings: We'll see…
Notes: Author's notes will be enclosed in parentheses throughout the story.And without further ado, let the instant messaging begin!
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From: Momoshiro Takeshi (SlamDunk)
To: Echizen Ryoma (MadaMadaDane)
Subject: My Keyboard Pal
I never would have thought that I'd be enjoying this program so much! Whoever my Pal is, we've really been getting along, and I've begun thinking of him as a friend, even. I can't imagine who he really is, but he's understanding, fun, and we've just clicked. How about you, Echizen? Somehow, I can't even see you talking to some other guy if you didn't have to. Have you been participating, Echizen? If you haven't, you treat me and Eiji-senpai to burgers for a week!
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From: Kirihara Akaya (AkaiYouClearly) (AN: Those of you who understand Japanese will notice various language puns throughout this story. If anyone would like me to explain them, just ask in a review!)
To: Sanada Genichirou (SanadaG)
Subject: MoleNotBug
Yup, that's my Keyboard Pal. I'll admit, I wasn't exactly thrilled to be paired with a psycho like that, but this is more fun than I expected! I mean, he's barely ever online, but his sister talks to me instead, and she's totally my type. Seriously, when I find out who he is, I'm asking his sister out!
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From: Oishi Syuichiroh (NiceGuy) (AN: I'm going to try to insert some old people in every new chapter, so you can see how they're …er…doing…)
To: Tezuka Kunimitsu (TezukaK)
Subject: So glad you'll be joining the program!
I'm so happy that Ryuzaki-sensei invited you to join the program! This is a good chance for you to get to know players from the other teams who are entering the Nationals with us- that is, if you get someone from Rokkaku, Rikkaidai, or Fudomine. (AN: Remember, he doesn't know that Hyotei will be there yet.) At least you'll be emailing someone other than Fuji and me while you're rehabilitating. I'm having some problems with my Keyboard Pal. He's convinced that I want to make a fan club for him in my school, and he spends all of our time online with each other discussing his plans for its setup! If he isn't Atobe Keigo, who could he be!
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From: Fuji Yuuta (NotJustOtouto)
To: Yanagisawa Shinya (Who'sADuckDane?)
Subject: Finally!
It's been very irritating- no matter what, every time I've been at home and tried to go online, my Keyboard Pal isn't on! I was just about to give up when earlier today, I used Mizuki-san's laptop, and the other guy was online! I guess it was the timing- he seems to go on a little earlier than when I get home. Anyway, he seems nice enough, if a little… eccentric. There's just something about him… He seems familiar. He must've been from one of the teams we played. But I guess I like him- I feel almost like I can tell him all my problems. Who knows? You could be my Keyboard Pal! Or …not…
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INSTANT MESSAGING
(AN: You all can probably figure out almost all of the screennames, but, then, knowing who it is makes it funniest. NekoLover isn't hard to get, but he's slightly OOC so as to further the plot… -laughs evilly-)
It'sChan: Hey NekoLover! How was your day?
NekoLover: It was okay, I guess. I just got back from training and saw you were online, so I signed on.
It'sChan: You get out from practice so late? What kind of school do you go to!
NekoLover: No, practice ended a while ago. I self-train a lot.
It'sChan: Oh, a practice geek. I guess there's one of those on every team.
NekoLover: Yeah… some of the others tease me about it, but I just really enjoy practicing.
It'sChan: If it helps you to get better, so be it! Hey, are you in your second year or your third?
NekoLover: I don't think I'm supposed to answer that…
It'sChan: Oh, come on. Since when have you ever cared about the rules?
NekoLover: I'm actually very well-behaved in school- I don't make trouble and I'm pretty quiet.
It'sChan: You! But you're always so talkative online!
NekoLover: Believe me- if I had met you personally, you would've thought I was unfriendly. I'm just more comfortable typing than talking.
It'sChan: I don't know. I think when two people click, they'll do it whether online or in person.
NekoLover: I guess so…
It'sChan: I've got to go- my mother's calling me.
NekoLover: Talk to you tomorrow!
(AN: I'm not even going to PRETEND you don't know who those two were. Anyway, that conversation wasn't fun unless if you DO know, so keep that in mind!)
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RedandReady: Hey! Um…MoleNotBug?
MoleNotBug: Nope. It's his sister again.
RedandReady: Good… I was hoping it'd be you.
MoleNotBug: My brother's not really online much, so he told me to take care of his Keyboard Pal for him. I don't mind.
RedandReady: Aw… you make it seem like I'm just a pain.
MoleNotBug: Not true! I like you!
RedandReady: Really…
MoleNotBug: Don't get any ideas, buster. My racket can also be used for bopping people on the head…
RedandReady: You play tennis!
MoleNotBug: With a family like mine, it'd be hard not to! My father was the captain of his high school team, my mother is a coach part-time, and my brother… well, I can't specify, but you obviously know that he plays.
RedandReady: Come on; tell me a little bit about yourself! What school do you go to, how old are you, how do you look, the regular facts!
MoleNotBug: Well, I go to the same school as my brother, I'm in my second year there, and I have brown hair and brown eyes. I'm about average height, and I'm the vice-captain of the girls' team at my school.
RedandReady: Oh, really… maybe we can play some tennis sometime.
MoleNotBug: Maybe… But not until you find out who I am, and vice versa. I'll ttyl!
RedandReady: Good night!
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Uluv2KnowMe: Oh, good, I've been hoping you'd sign on. I need to know- what are your school colors? I have my fan club making posters for your school, but they're worried that the colors will clash.
GiveMetheMoon: Hello. How have you been?
Uluv2KnowMe: Well, this morning, I was escorted to school by only four girls, because I was a little late. It was terrible- I've never felt so alone in my life! I hope you're school is somewhere near mine, because I don't want that to happen ever again. Can you imagine my sorrow? No, of course you can't. No mere toadie could ever comprehend my emotions.
GiveMetheMoon: I'm sor-
Uluv2KnowMe: But now, I will find solace in my preparations for the new fan club. Now, which of these two slogans do you think the girls in your school will respond to best?
GiveMetheMoon: I don't think-
Uluv2KnowMe: "Change Over To 's Fan Club!" or "He may not be from your school, but his fan club is for ALL TIME!"
GiveMetheMoon: Maybe-
Uluv2KnowMe: I'm not sure which I prefer- the stunning picture of me on the first sign, or my current fans' comments on the second one…
GiveMetheMoon: Don't you think this is a little excess-
Uluv2KnowMe: You're right- I suppose my adorable face is more convincing than a few hundred glowing comments about me… I'd better go tell the president of my fan club my decision. Thank you as always, my loyal subject! I could use someone else to bounce my ideas off.
GiveMetheMoon: I think there may have been a misunderstanding here…
Automated Response: Uluv2KnowMe has signed offline.
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KnowMYName: Hi again.
YamaSurname: I'm glad we were finally able to reach each other. I kept trying to go online, but it seemed as though we kept missing each other!
KnowMYName: I know what you mean. Actually, I just finished practice- I'm using our manager's laptop.
YamaSurname: Sorry I'm on so early, but my older sister just LIVES on the computer. She spends all of her time IMing her friends, and the only time I can go on is when she isn't home.
KnowMYName: My older sister's the same way- I guess all older siblings are like that.
YamaSurname: Well, sisters, anyway. My brother isn't big on going online.
KnowMYName: Mine isn't big on it, but he checks his emails almost every night.
YamaSurname: Well, that's normal. It must be nice to have a brother around. Mine's rarely home nowadays.
KnowMYName: Oh, I'm the one who's rarely home in my family. But I don't mind. My brother's overbearing. He dictates my every move, my every friend… And even when I'm not around, he'll call me to make sure I'm all right!
YamaSurname: He sounds overprotective. I'll also call my brother, but I'm not like that. We have a much better relationship!
KnowMYName: I envy you…
YamaSurname: All you have to do is make it clear to him that you can take care of yourself. Explain that a little brotherly love is okay, but sometimes it can get out of hand and that's when you put your foot down.
KnowMYName: I think I will! Oh! He's calling now! I'm going to tell him exactly what you said!
YamaSurname: He's calling you now…?
KnowMYName: Yes…why?
YamaSurname: No reason… Why don't you tell me how it goes tomorrow?
KnowMYName: Will do!
TBC…
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Oh, and here's a little treat for all my readers: http/white-line.tk: this is where you can find the download link for the subbed version of the new Prince of Tennis OVA that begins the Nationals! Enjoy!
