DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS. BUT THE PLOT IS MINE!

American Team

When the American team arrived, Ryoga stayed out.

He couldn't face his family yet.

Especially his little brother, Ryoma.

Kevin's eyes widen in horror when he saw everyone there.

He was hoping that everything was just a bad dream and he was about to wake up.

Billy and Lee had to help Kevin so that he would fall as they made their way across the yard.

Seigaku nodded to their direction as they then turned to the room where Ryoma's remain had been placed.

Terry clung to his brother's arm for support.

It was true that he didn't know the special boy.

However, he, as well as the rest of the American Team witness how Ryoma had changed Kevin.

All the hate in the American boy's heart had melted away and the hatred turned into friendship.

Arnold bowed and wondered how a young boy as special as Ryoma was deprived of a bountiful life.

Lee and Billy moved up front to see Ryoma once more, leaving Kevin by the door, leaning against the post for support.

"You really are one amazing person, Ryoma. I was glad to have met you." Billy said with all sincerity.

Tom and Terry, along with Bobby came and bowed.

"You little boy have been very influential without even knowing it. Truly awesome, boy." Bobby praised Ryoma.

Even if Ryoma couldn't really hear him, Bobby and the rest knew that Ryoma could feel what they felt.

Finally, Kevin stepped up as his team gave way for him.

Kevin fell on his knees and sobbed.

"Ryoma! You are really unfair! You keep leaving everyone in the dust!" Kevin began.

He had to say what he felt or he might regret it someday.

"Because of you, I know now to not use tennis as a way to avenge a cause that does not have a good end to either side. And I will claim that rematch without someday… When we see each other again."

Kevin stopped his cries and looked straight at Ryoma's picture.

The American team stood in one line in front of Ryoma's parents and bowed.

"Ryoma was indeed one of a kind." Lee spoke.

"Agreed. You were blessed to have him as your son." Terry piped in.

"You must be really proud of him." Tom added with a sincere smile.

The Echizen couple nodded and smiled.

"Indeed, we are very proud of him." Rinko told them.

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