The Fourth Competition
"In case you have not yet been able to guess what we're doing," Ryuuzaki began as everyone gathered around the tennis court. "We're going to be having a dance competition!"
"WHY?" yelled everyone.
"BECAUSE IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TENNIS!" yelled all the coaches.
"Whoa, lost the cool." Said Sakaki. "Anyway—"
He was about to explain the rules when he noticed that Sengoku was raising his hand.
"Yes?" Sakaki asked.
"Um…I guess you haven't noticed yet but…" Sengoku began. "Shishido's not here."
"I noticed." Said Choutarou, looking so sad, it was like a superhero sad.
"Why isn't he here?" Ojii asked.
"Because he got really sick." Oishi replied. "And even though he REALLY wanted to come, we recommended that he stay behind so he could heal and get better."
"Well, that was mature of all of you." Said Banji. "What was his role in the family?"
"He's the Pet." Sengoku answered, looking proud.
"That's a good thing then," said Banji. "Because today the Pets get a break."
"REALLY?" cheered the Pets.
"We don't have to do the stupid dancing competition?" Kaidou said.
"You don't." said Banji.
All the Pets cheered and gave each other hugs as everyone else looked at them enviously.
"All right, let's explain the rules." Said Ryuuzaki. "The first part of it will be the Moms and Dads and they will be dancing…TOGETHER."
"TOGETHER?" whined all the Moms and Dads.
"Yes!" said Ryuuzaki. "TOGETHER!"
"Next up will be the Sisters' ballet competition." Ojii continued, and of course all the young tennis players complained and whined about THAT too.
"And finally, the Brothers' break dancing competition." Banji finished up. The Brothers complained, but not as loudly as all the other family members of course. Cause it sucked, but NOT AS MUCH.
"AND," said Sakaki. "In the past, we've only judged which team has come in first for each competition, but this time around, we're going to judge all the way down to eighth place. If you come in first then you have eight points, second you have seven points, third you get six points and so forth all the way to last place getting one point."
"The points all add up collectively for your team." Said Banji. "The more points you have, the better it is. Whoever has the most amount of points at the end of the three dance challenges wins."
"We'll give you a few moments to talk amongst yourselves before we begin the first competition." Said Sakaki.
Team One…
"Taka, isn't this wonderful?" said Fuji. "We get to dance together."
"…" Taka looked like he was going to pass out if anyone touched him.
"How humiliating!" said Yana. "Ballet! Like I know how to dance ballet!"
"I don't know how to break dance." Kirihara crossed his arms.
Mizuki looked at each of them and then took a step back. "I will be cheering for you from all the way over there." He said.
Team Two…
All the doubles players were standing as far away from Momo as they could.
"Come on, guys." Said Momo. "It was for the best! It was absolutely necessary!"
They only continued to stay away from him like he was the plague.
"How about a temporary truce for the competition?" Momo suggested. "And after it's over, we can go back to avoiding each other. But let's win this and get the special prize!"
The others looked at each other.
"Fine." Said Eiji.
"But JUST for the competition." Said Marui.
"Then we really have to have a talk." Gakuto said.
"A long talk." Choutarou finished.
"All right, all right…" said Momo with a sigh.
Team Three…
"Tezuka…?" Tachibana said as he snapped his fingers in Tezuka's face. Tezuka didn't react, he only started to fall forward. Kabaji caught him and held him up steady, but his knees fell out from underneath him and he fell to the ground.
"Um…what just happened?" Aoi asked.
"Do you think it has anything to do with the Nyquil you gave him when you thought it was Dayquil and we all just assumed that it was the same thing?" Tachibana asked Aoi.
"Um…maybe…?" Aoi said nervously.
"Guys!" said David. "This is a blessing!"
"What are you talking about?" Tachibana demanded. "Tezuka just did a face plant in the ground because we accidentally drugged him. At this rate, we won't win the competition--"
Tachibana stopped and smiled.
"Aha…" he said. "And it'll be all Tezuka's fault. Therefore…"
"HE WON'T WIN THE INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION!" they all cheered as they grabbed each other's hands and jumped up and down.
Team Four…
"This is going to be the worst competition ever." Said Ryoma. "Does anyone here know how to do their dances besides you?" He pointed at Hiyoshi.
"What?" said Hiyoshi. "Why are you pointing at me?"
"Aren't you a ballerina?" Ryoma asked.
"NO." said Hiyoshi. "What makes you think something like that?"
"Maybe because of the way you play tennis." Ryoma answered. "You spin around and dance around like a ballerina."
Hiyoshi stared at Ryoma with his mouth hanging open. Then he turned his back to him and clenched his fist, looking up into the sun. "Strong Hiyoshi… strong Hiyoshi… BREATHE."
Team Five…
"Do you think our coaches were suspicious?" Kamio whispered to the other three on the team.
"About Shishido not being here?" said Sengoku. "NAW!"
"I think we should focus on the task at hand!" said Oishi. "Do you know how to break dance, Kamio?"
"Er…no…" said Kamio. "But if it involves getting in the rhythm then I'm sure I'll get the hang of it in no time!"
"We can only hope." Said Itsuki. "Because I know we've already lost the Sister competition."
"Don't say that!" said Oishi. "I'm sure we'll all do great!"
"Yeah…not so much." Sengoku admitted.
Team Six…
Akutsu and Kaidou were standing there glaring at each other with lightning bolts flying back and forth.
"This is too much." Said Oshitari.
"I know." Said Ryou. "Are they really going to fight tonight?"
"I believe so." Oshitari replied.
"That's going to be a disaster." Said Atsushi. "I can feel it."
"We have to figure out a way to avoid any further confrontation on our team." Oshitari rubbed his chin. "I'm sure no other teams are experiencing these sorts of hardships."
Team Seven...
"Well, thanks to Jirou's totally random family assignments, we are up the river without a paddle." Said Renji.
"Guys, it'll all work out." Said Jirou.
"Jirou…no." said Inui.
"You're just mad because you have to do ballet." Said Jirou, crossing his arms and refusing to listen.
"Yes." Said Inui. "Exactly right. Why else would I be angry?"
"Not only will this be completely awkward to have to dance with you…" Sanada began. "But you are WAY too short."
"Maybe you're just way too tall." Jirou suggested.
"Guys, we'll definitely win!" said Tetsu.
They all stared at him.
"I'm just trying to be positive…" Tetsu said introvertedly.
Team Eight…
"Finally, a challenge in which I can do nothing and not get penalized or criticized for it." Atobe said, looking smug as usual.
"We'll be fine without you!" said Yuuta. "As a matter of fact, with you standing on the sidelines, we'll finally be able to win a challenge for once!"
"Are you sure about that?" Atobe asked.
"I'm positive!" said Yuuta. "Right guys?"
"Um…yeah!" said the others but they didn't look as convinced as Yuuta would have wanted them to look, especially with Atobe standing there looking ever so smug.
"ALL RIGHT!" said Ryuuzaki. "You're all ready now, I assume?"
"Meh…" whined everyone.
"Then let's get started." Said Sakaki. "Everyone, get your new shoes on and all the Moms and Dads meet out here in the middle of the tennis court!"