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Chapter 2: Robot Tezuka

yawns why do I have to be escorted by the robot? I said I remember the road!!!

Flashback

"Mom I'm back" I took off my shoes and placed it in the shoe cabinet and put on my slippers. I motioned for Tezuka-Kun to follow me and offered him a pair of guest slippers. Ayana Tezuka was still talking to mom and they seemed to be getting along extremely well. I was really happy to see mom smile so much. Work and dad's absence seem to take a lot out of her. Having a close friend would help mom enjoy herself more.

"Wow it's getting late I should get back to cook dinner. Thank You for having us over and oh! Mina chan you can have Kunimitsu walk you to school everyday. It's not safe for a pretty girl to walk by herself." (Is she serious??!!)

"Oh yes and I can relax that a gentleman like Kunimitsu Kun will escort my daughter to school," mom chimed in.

"Ehh that's okay! I remember the road. I will be a trouble to Tezuka kun!" I was in a state of concealed panic.

(No thank you! Blows raspberryDo you know what I have to go through when I have to walk with him?!)

Tezuka was silent and calm as I expected him to be.

Through my mom's overprotective quality, I ended up walking with the robot to school. What a happy ending…not.

I was enjoying the cool April sunshine when he came out of his house. I was dressed in a green tea colored uniform with a cotton candy pink bow in the middle. I loved the Seigaku uniform. So fresh and makes me feel like a hummingbird. Tezuka came out with a white short sleeved dress shirt and slacks; one of a disadvantage of being a guy, the uniform is so plain.

Me: noticing the big duffel bag he carried Oh Tezuka Kun can you introduce me to tennis coach? I want to join tennis. Good thing school year just began.

"Mmm hm," he nodded while staring straight.

Me: (I Might as well shut my mouth before the robot gets really annoyed of me)

So we didn't talk the rest of the way and after what seemed like a 1000years, we reached school.

He walked me to the administration office and found out we were in the same class.

Girls stared at Tezuka as he scurried by and I had to powerwalk to stay behind him.

I hope people don't think I'm stalking him!

I heard people gossiping like "Tezuka kun's so cute!!" "Yeah like he's cold expression is so cool!" and hissing of "Who's that girl with chocolate brown hair? How dare she walks with my Tezuka?!"

(hahah you girls insane? I would never want to walk with him if I didn't have to!)

Tezuka slid open the door to class 1-A and he quickly approached a colored haired boy with beautiful crystal blue eyes while I walked up to the teacher's desk.

"Ohayo Tezuka," the sky blue eyes began to be concealed as his lips curved into a smile.

Tezuka nodded as a response.

My teacher Miwa Hiroko assigned me to sit two rows in back of Tezuka. I couldn't help but to say I'm relieved. I don't hate Tezuka or anything but being his neighbor and walking mate, I need time to breathe and think about how to keep up a conversation with him.

First Period was Geometry, my favorite. I banged all the questions my teachers asked and volunteered to do problems on the board. After English was 20 minutes break time. I was stretching and was about to take a walk when a monotonous voice said

"Aizawa san would you like me to show you around the school?

I turned around to face my best friend in the world…not! However, being showed around the school was not completely boring.

We passed by the Gymnasium, the two humongous buildings that was occupied by second years and third years, small hill near the back of the school, the small pond with koi's in it. I paused at the pond and gazed at the Koi swimming around. It's really peaceful to watch them since they seem so carefree. Afterwards, we visited the school pets: a rabbit and a chicken. Surprisingly, Tezuka even loosened up a bit.

"Hmm that rabbit reminds me of someone."

"Hmm?" I was surprised he would start up a conversation.

"…the rabbit reminds me of Hori sensei. Don't you think so?"

"Tezuka kun just because she's pregnant, don't make fun of her! But we can say Hori sensei's eyes are as lovely as the rabbit's eyes." I was confused whether to gasp or laugh.

"Yes so lovely and red. I want to offer eye drops."

I laughed instantly but Tezuka kun kept a solemn face.

After classes, Tezuka led me to the tennis court along with Fuji (the owner of crystal blue eyes) and Oishi Syuichiro. Oishi kun is a very sociable person though I was secretly amused at his lemon shaped head and two whisker like bangs. He seems to idolize Tezuka.

Ryuzaki Sumire, was a strict, rough, yet sincere coach. Though most girls were afraid of her, she seemed like reliable, old fashioned and kind-hearted coach. She graciously welcomed me and Tezuka walked off to the boy's locker room while I walked into the girl's locker room. After I got out of the locker room, I saw a chestnut brown haired boy with his back towards me rallying well with Oishi and Fuji on the other side of the court.

I was impressed with the boy's rallying skill. The other two may hit it into corners but he always got the ball. Oishi kun hit the net and noticed me.

"Hi aizawa san! Tezuka kun is so strong! He's been rallying with us a couple of minutes and we made him run so much but he didn't break a sweat yet!"

"Oh that's tezuka kun??" (Wow what a robot)

After glancing up and smiling at Tezuka for a minute, I walked toward the girls' practice court, which was 3 courts lined up together horizontally next to the boy's courts. I saw a long black haired girl with pearl white skin and I asked her if I could rally with her. The rule of Seigaku was that freshmen are not suppose to practice with the regulars. However, the captain, Minamoto Arisa saw me rallying and she asked me to join the practice with the regulars.

The effect of harsh practice was refreshing. 30 laps around the courts, 50 forehands, 50 backhands, 30 serves, 20 smashes and 10 lobs. What way to live.

"OK that's really good guys you can go home now. By the way Aizawa san you're great!" our captain said melodiously. I admired our captain. Hardworking, pleasant and kind, she will be able to lead any army to victory in the future.

I rushed into the locker room and changed like a road runner. I have so much homework I must get home now!

"Uh-oh Tezuka are you trying to watch girls change??" A boy with flaming red hair stated while shaking his finger at Tezuka.

"No Kikumaru I'm obligated to wait for my neighbor." Tezuka answered automatically.

I walked out just as Tezuka finished his sentence and found myself face to face with the red-head.

"Sorry!" I apologized as I backed off a step.

"Nya?!! She's so cute!" he shouted as he bounced up and down.

"Hoi! I'm Kikumaru Eiji," he reached out a hand as he landed, "I transferred here 3 days ago. And I live with my dad, mom, sister…"

"Ok that's enough. 5 laps Kikumaru."

"Nya!! Oishi!! Tezuka's being naughty by keeping a cute girl to himself!! Oh nya your name?"

"I'm Aizawa Mina nice to meet you. smiles"

"Shall we go Aizawa san? Kikumaru I'll make you run ten laps if you bother her anymore."

"Going going captain of the freshmen!! Oh SHE's your neighbor? Stingy Tezuka!!" Kikumaru pouted as he jogged over to the courts. I was quite amused.

"Sorry for troubling you Tezuka kun. Did you wait long?"

"No" (Grumpiness hints out that the answer is yes…)

"Kikumaru kun seems so adorable and energetic. Is he good in tennis?"

"He's been here only three days but I saw his acrobatics and they're very unique."

"Wow acrobatics…Did you personalize any moves in tennis?"

"I'm known for performing a zero-shiki drop shot and tezuka zone."

"Tezuka zone?"

"I can show you when we play in the tennis court in your house or my house."

"Ok!" (Wow he actually said he'll play me)

By that time we reached home. Time passes by quick when you talk.

"Thanks for everything Tezuka Kun. Time to do our research report so good luck to both of us."

I disappeared behind my gate while he disappeared behind his.

Kunimitsu Tezuka…there's so much to learn about him but cracking him is not so easy…

I hope you found this chapter interesting…I know Tezuka is a bit out of character…