Across the Courts

by greenteamoose

Drabbles about the tennis players of various schools. #06 "Art": On and off the courts, Niou Masaharu was known and feared as the Trickster.

3. Promise

"Across the Courts"

03. Promise

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Tezuka—do you remember that day when we played for the first time—but you suffered such a loss because those sempais had hurt your arm—and I'll never forgive myself but I, in my anger, grabbed your collar, demanding a second chance that even now has not yet manifested itself—yet I ask myself the many why's—why have we never stood across the net, facing each other again—why are we so frightened of finding out who's stronger—why oh why can't we keep just one single, simple promise—though we see each other every day as acquaintances—schoolmates—teammates—friends? After this tournament is over, will you have a match with me—is what I ask—and I'll forever hold dear your short, sincere response—Sure, if that's what you want—until the very day when we finally, finally, finally fulfill our promise to each other.

Fin

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A/N: Perfect Pair galore~

Disclaimer: Konomi Takeshi owns PoT.

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.moose