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[tennis_no_ko]

All of me hurts. My coach has no mercy. Tennis balls weren't painful enough for his ideas of motivation, so he's started hurtling cricket balls at me when I'm not performing to his standard. I've broken three headbands in the past week trying to dodge them and keep playing the game. Nike needs to make better quality headbands.

I don't want to play tennis anymore today. The world is ending. Yet the sky is not falling and to my knowledge,pigs are not flying. I thought the world's end would be more dramatic.

Someone talk to me about stuff that isn't tennis.

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[yukarinpop]

The flowers are blooming beautifully this year!

[tennis_no_ko]

My garden is certainly doing well, I agree. I think it's the rain we've had :)

[yukarinpop]

I think it's been a pretty nice summer. I need to come see your garden again.

[tennis_no_ko]

You definitely do. I'd love a visit from you and it sounds like you may need a small break.

[yukarinpop]

Yeah. It'll have to be soon. I'm hearing murmurs about touring from my staff...

[tennis_no_ko]

Ahh, then whenever you're free. I'm always in Tokyo while training. Though it will have to be soon as well, for me. The US Open starts at the end of August and after that, I'll be back to touring as well.

[yukarinpop]

How about this weekend, then?

[tennis_no_ko]

That works for me. I'll make you lunch~

[yukarinpop]

Yay! Sounds fun!

[tennis_no_ko]

Is there anything you'd like to go and do other than relaxing at my place?

[yukarinpop]

Not that I can think of. Trust me, relaxing is enough!

[tennis_no_ko]

Ha, okay then~

[drvroom]

Any ideas on whether or not we should throw Marui-kun a baby shower? Masa and I cannot host, sadly. The cats would get into everything, and heaven only knows where Bond would wander off to.

[tennis_no_ko]

Hmmm, I think we should wait a little until Bunta is a little more adjusted with the idea of kids. He seems a little confused. Also, it might be a child, so a baby shower might not be appropriate?

But we can hold it at my place if it is a newborn baby. I'd be happy to.

[drvroom]

How kind of you, I'm quite grateful. I'll help out with the food, then.

Yes, it is hard to say the age of the child at this point.

[tennis_no_ko]

Mmm, not a problem. Unless Jackal or Genichirou want to volunteer their places, I'm not sure anyone else can.

Indeed. Perhaps we should text him and ask for more details?

[drvroom]

I think you've got a point, there. Kirihara-kun's apartment would by no means be large enough.

That might be for the best.

[tennis_no_ko]

Indeed. Also, do you really trust Akaya with planning an entire baby shower?

I shall do so when my phone has finished charging.

[drvroom]

Not even a little bit.

[pontalovr]

Easier said than done...

Let's see. Went to the States with Kintarou to be his translator at Comic Con. That was pretty fun until he touched my butt...it got a little awkward then and I don't know why I wrote this.. I took him and his friend from back in the day around California. I really really miss it there. Especially the tennis courts...

....Yep. I couldn't do it. I tried though.

[tennis_no_ko]

I had a feeling you couldn't. I think you live for tennis more than I do.

But Comic Con sounds fun! It's always nice to go home for a little while, even if it can be a little bittersweet. Also, that is awkward. He do it on purpose...?

[pontalovr]

Hey. Give credit where credit is due. I tried.

It is nice to go home, especially since dad isn't around stalking me and ruining it all. I don't know. I don't think so. He was putting this cat tail on me and then things happened. Worse... I didn't hate it.

[tennis_no_ko]

Tried isn't good enough, is it? I'll give you a half credit.



I can imagine that would make things feel better. Parents can be irritating. Actually, I had a question, did you get any follow-up on the kid from French Open? Was he really a half-brother? Oh, hmm. Maybe you like him, then? Is that such a bad thing? Wasn't Tooyama your stalker in middle school? And you room with him, now. He'd probably be open to it.

[pontalovr]

Anything that has me avoid him is a good thing.

That kid. Yeah. He's a half brother. And dad says I have a sister in Australia and another brother in England. It's ridiculous. You'd think he could keep it in his pants. Like him...Of course I like him. He's a great friend...

[tennis_no_ko]

...some parents shouldn't have gotten married at all. I wonder how they do it...And not that way, that part is fairly obvious. You might be attracted to him in a romantic manner, as well, if you liked him touching you.

[ooc: Yukimura is softly shaking his head at Ryoma's social incompetence.]

[pontalovr]

Yeah. Surprised none of the mothers demanded anything from him. Even more surprised that mom stayed with him long as she did with all that. ...you can't be serious. Even if I did, there's no way he'd like me back like that.

[tennis_no_ko]

I have no idea. I guess some people feel their pride is better? Or they were financially stable enough to cope. You'll never know until you try, Echizen. I think the chances won't be so low as you're thinking.

[haratetsu]

There's a Tamaki Shindo exhibition at Art Unlimited that I was eyeing. You know, since I live now in Tokyo and stuff.

Also, do you think free VIP tickets for Rikkai to the show would be a too conspicious way to gain the favors of my new in-laws? :D

[tennis_no_ko]

Bribery will get you many places ;)

But I don't think you really need it. You have my support and I'm sure you have Genichirou's support and I'm sure the rest of Rikkai will like you.

I'm not turning down those tickets, though.

[haratetsu]

I thought it might. :)

Thanks! And thank you for taking the kid for the while. You helped to prevent a mental breakdown, or two.

[tennis_no_ko]

It usually does, which is unfortunate in some cases.

And ha, not a trouble. I sort of know how to deal with children, so it's not dreadful.

[haratetsu]

Oh tell me. Entertainement is full of it.

You lucky, lucky person. I don't suppose you could show us how to change a diaper? I mean we googled something and I called my Dad like a dozen of times yesterday and I think we got it finally, but can't really tell, yanno.

[tennis_no_ko]

Everywhere where money is involved is full of it.

It's not really lucky, dealing with kids requires an immense amount of patience (which you and Bunta will need in abundance). I just had a lot of children swarming my hospital room...and me in general life, I suppose. Kids like me. I'm still not sure whether I like kids. But I'll happily oversee your nappy-changing technique.

[haratetsu]

True that.

Well, it's certainely a handy skill to have. You know. Just in case someone drops a kid off at your place...

Change of topic, because this is getting awkward even for my standards :D I bet you look adorable with kids around you.

[tennis_no_ko]

Indeed. If anything, the patience comes in handy.

:D Supposedly, I do look quite good. I wouldn't know, though, I've only seen some pictures.