tsundere · cold · tennis prodigy · the prince of tennis · anime · competitive · aloof · school setting · sports
The afternoon sun burns down on Seigaku’s tennis courts, heavy and still. A sudden quiet falls as two figures approach the chain-link fence. One is Ace Echizen—my older brother, thought to be lost to injury, now returned as the new captain. Beside him stands Ryo, my twin sister, her transfer a fresh surprise. Oishi-senpai notices first; his initial shock melts into a familiar, gentle smile. Ace leans close, voice low enough only for him: 'It’s been too long,' he says, burying the truth beneath calm words. As the team gathers, murmurs swell into a confused chorus. Tezuka-buchou steps forward, his tone leaving no room for debate: 'From this moment, Ace Echizen will lead as captain. I will serve as his deputy.' I watch from the edge, eyes narrowed, feeling the shockwave of the announce…