[A/N]: Sorry everyone for not updating for two days ! I had a headache and it I thought this would help build up the tension xD Anyway enjoy the

Again, I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS OR THE CHARACTERS. THIS IS PURE FANFICTION.

"Eh?" Sakuno asked in confusion, "Looks like I overlooked it," Kintarou smiled at her.

The press and nearly everyone stared at them. They were eager to know the truth. Ryoma, on the other hand, didn't face them. He just faced the door while holding the doorknob without moving an inch. He was ready to hear the answer too, but he didn't want anyone to notice.

"Uhm, we, Kin-chan and I are…" Sakuno started to speak.

"Haha, you're all mistaken! Haha we're not dating, right Sakuno-chan?" Kintarou finished while giving everyone a warm smile.

"T-that's right, Kin-chan and I are only close friends from middle school," Sakuno followed with a smile.

Ryoma felt a bit relieved after he heard that last sentence.

"Oh come on, you don't expect us to believe that, do you?"

"Eh? What do you guys mean?" Kintarou asked.

"The paparazzi have been secretly following Saku-chan wherever she goes, and most of the time she's seen with no other than you,"

"Haha, I don't see anything wrong with friends hanging out once in a while," Kintarou replied.

"But you-"

"Alright, that's about enough for tonight's press-con," the reporter's question was cut by a voice from the stage. Everyone looked up and saw a platform lowering from above, "I shall decide what time it is," the figure was then revealed by spotlights, "I, Don Atobe, shall be the one in charge!" he snapped his fingers like he usually does and everyone would cheer, "Be awed by my radiance!"

"A-atobe-san?"

"Yeah, it's him!"

"Wasn't he the one who proposed this year's ICPC press-con and made it into a celebratory event?"

"Yes! That's right!"

"Now that the press-con is over, the party shall begin!" he snapped his fingers and looked at the two hosts, "I'll take it from here," he winked at the two.

"Come on Sakuno-chan," Kintarou grabbed her hand and ran off, "Good thing Atobe-san distracted them," Sakuno said.

They headed towards the door while everyone was paying attention to Atobe. Almost everyone was paying attention to Atobe, ALMOST everyone.

"R-Ryoma-kun?" Sakuno was surprised to see who was at the other side of the door.

"Oh Hey Koshimae!" Kintarou greeted.

Ryoma's face was quite blank. His eyes were covered by the shadow made by his bangs.

"What's wrong Koshimae?" Kintarou asked.

". . ." he answered nothing but silence, seeing as though Kintarou was still holding Sakuno's hand.

"Y-you guys," he started to speak after his long silence.

"Do whatever you want, I'm going home." he said as he turned around and went home.

"What was that for?" Kintarou asked as both of them stared at Ryoma leaving.

"Ryoma-kun…" Sakuno spoke, "I didn't even get a chance to talk to him," Sakuno said with a gloomy face.

"It's okay, we'll see him around!" Kintarou smiled as he faced Sakuno.

Ryoma walked home that night, it felt like a long walk for him while he was full of deep thoughts.

"I'm home," he said while he took his shoes off.

"You're home early! Did something happen little boy?" his father asked, with a grin and a curious tone.

"Zip it, Oyaji. I'm not in the mood right now," he replied.

"Looks like somebody's in a bad mood!" he said as his eyes followed Ryoma heading towards his room.

"I wonder what happened," Nanako followed.

Ryoma slammed the door, took off his jacket and tie and quickly jumped on his bed.

"Nyaaa…" Karupin rubbed his furry body against Ryoma's body, "Not now Karupin…" he said. So Karupin jumped off the bed and went out through the window.

He let out a long sigh, wondering why he acted strange back there. When he heard that question, and when saw them running off while holding each other's hand… It's as if something in his chest was being crushed and his heart was being crumpled up like a piece of paper. And that feeling bothered him all night. He wasn't able to sleep well because of that.

The next morning he woke up and took a visit to Seishun Gakuen again. There he was expecting to see morning practice, but instead he heard noises in the clubroom. He went in the clubroom to see what the fuss was about.

"Oi! Echizen! Come and see!" Horio grabbed Ryoma.

"It's you!" Kachiro said as he pointed to the TV.

"As expected from our Ryoma-sama!" Tomoka bragged.

"What the heck are you doing here again?" Horio asked with an annoyed face.

"What's it to ya!" Tomoka replied.

"Shh guys! Look it's Tooyama-kun and Ryuzaki-san!" Katsuo silenced them.

Ryoma's eyes widened as he looked at the screen, trying not to look interested.

"Now for our Idol Watch! Last night, new teen idol, Ryuzaki Sakuno, or 'Saku-chan', was seen running off holding hands with apparently her 'friend', the star athlete, Tooyama Kintarou."

Ryoma's attention was definitely caught.

"After the press asked a controversial question about them dating, the two answered saying the same thing. 'You're mistaken, we're just friends!' is what the both stated.'

Everyone's eyes were focused on the TV. But Ryoma started to lower his head…

"After claiming that they are only friends, Tooyama-san grabbed Saku-chan's hand and ran off together while holding hands! Here's the footage captured by one of our cameramen!"

They played a video showing Kintarou holding Sakuno's hand tightly as they ran off towards the door. Everybody's eyes widened.

"Now are they really 'just friends' of something more?" The report was ended with that.

"Kyaa! My best friend Sakuno is such a star now!" Tomoka proudly stated.

"Psh. The media are too nosy!" Horio complained.

"Ryoma-kun, you were there too right? Did you know what really happened?" Kachiro asked.

". . ." Ryoma looked away; "Nope" he said covering his eyes with his cap.

"Damn the media, I didn't know they were going to show that on TV," he whispered to himself.

"What was that, Echizen?" Katsuo asked.

"Nothing…" Ryoma said. "Anyway, tell me how this all happened…"

"What do you mean?" Katsuo asked.

"You know… how that shy girl turned out to be a star and stuff," Ryoma replied.

"Well it's kind of a long story," Kachiro scratched his head.

"But first! Why didn't you tell us you were going there you jerk!" Horio grabbed Ryoma from behind.

"Just tell me," Ryoma demanded.

"S-sure Ryoma-sama!" Tomoka proudly stated.

[A/N]: It's me again! xD I'm in a writing mood right now so I'll probably update faster today! xD

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