''Worser?''
''I really hated it when you said that you like me.''
''R-Ryoma-kun, what do you mean?''
''It just became worser.''
''Huh? I don't-''
''Do you know Ms. Wobbly Hips?''
''Mou Ryoma-kun! You still call me-''
''I just forgot to tell you back then that Ms. Wobbly Hips was the one I'm mentioning.''

What? She? He got her by surprised. Did he just say that she's the one he's mentioning 10 years ago? Her eyes widened, shocked.

''R-Ryoma-kun.''
''Heh? Am I not the only one who's 'dense' in Seigaku?''
''I-I can't... understand you.''
''Truly, I really hate it when Ms. Wobbly Hips told me that she likes me. I'm expecting that she'd say that she loves me, cause I exactly feel the same way for her. But, she just said that she only likes me, and not love. Too bad, just when I'm going to say something important when she confronted me and after I told her that I don't like her, she suddenly ran away, so I didn't get the chance and when I'm expecting her to the airport before my arrival and tell her that I love her, she didn't show herself up.''
''R-Ryoma-kun... I'm sorry.''
''So those 10 years, you thought that I hate you, which isn't true.''
''But Ryoma-kun...''
''Psch. Now that I got all my way here to pick you up, you're saying that you don't like me now. I'm still hoping that you still like me. But I guess not.''
''Will you just shut up? If you want
me that bad, then let's get married!''

With her sudden behavior, Ryoma was surprised. He didn't even imagine that Sakuno would demand him like that. In just a simple mistake, they were seperated. But now, she found out that this is more than enough than what she imagined 10 years ago.

''R-Ryoma-kun, I didn't mean to-''

And that confession was sealed with a kiss. Ryoma's lips touched her passionately. He hold on to her waist and she flung her arms around his nape. Suddenly, they both pulled off for the need of air.

''R-Ryoma-kun, what I meant was I really love you when we were still 12. I want to marry you if you still love me, cause I still love you.''
''Hm. I just don't love you. I was also committed to you.''

And for once again, they kissed. That night, they first went to coach Ryuuzaki for permission. No doubt, of course she's happy about this. She entrusted her granddaughter only to Ryoma. And then the next day, they went to their senpais. With that, they were showered with-no not blessings but teasings, especially from his so-called aniki, Eiji and Momo. Also, the reporters and press people now understand what Ryoma meant about that 'invitation'. The engagement was completed, Ryoma's parents and cousin Nanako, came back to Japan, celebrating Ryoma and Sakuno's engagement. The day of their wedding arrived. Of course, the whole Seigaku tennis club was invited.

Eiji : Nya, o-chibi! Sakuno-chan! Be happy as always!
Momo : Sakuno-chan, please take care of him. Ah! Don't forget to make a good product, nee Eiji-senpai? Hehe!
Kawamura : Echizen, Ryuuzaki, greato! Burning love! Congratulations baby!
Kaidoh : Fsshhh... Good luck toboth of you.
Inui : Echizen, now I know that she's your weakness, ii, data.
Fuji : Saa, best wishes. Others, zero, Ryoma and Sakuno-chan, the happiness was yours.
Oishi : Ryoma, Sakuno-chan, love and take care of each other. Congratulations.
Tezuka : Ryoma, Ryuuzaki-san, congratulations. Don't let your guards down. Sakuno, if he does anything bad to you,
All regulars : Make him run 50 laps!
Nanako : Ryoma-san, Sakuno-san, congratulations!
Coach Ryuuzaki : To both of you, please take care of each other. Congratulations and best wishes. Ryoma, I'll kick you if you hurt her.
Rinko : Congratulations! Have a happy family!
Nanjirou : Naa, seshounen, take care and love each other. Best wishes! Give me a small kid right away, nee?

____________________________Back to present______________________________

"Then that's it!"

At the age of 27, Sakuno stopped her model career to take good care of her husband and 5 year-old son. Just like Ryoma, who stopped playing tennis tournaments (Obviously, he won awards after awards across the world) except when he's teaching his son.

''Nee, daddy, do you like mom?''

Sakuno and Ryoma's son, Ryoko approached them and sit in between their seats looking up at the face of his father. He really got some of his father's features : the hair, the smirk, the nose and the body. His eyes and lips were from his mom.

''I don't like her.''
''Eh? You're mean, daddy! Then why did you marry my mom?''
''Simply. Because I'm committed to her.''
''Eh? Mommy, what's committed?''

They both laughed at him, leaving him confused.

''Gomen Ryoko-chan, that's only me and your dad knows. But you know, it's more than that your dad likes me.''
''Ah, un!''
''Now Ryoko-chan, you should play now. Mom and I would do something.''
''What are you going to do?''
''Let's just say, a small version of you.''
''Ah, hai!''

Ryoko went outside and played. Well then, those two really were doing something. A second---baby.

''I don't like you, I love you.''

_____the end_____

A/N: hello everyone! Sorry if I posted and edited this just now. I'm too busy with school and my thesis. Gomen! Anyway, please read and review!