Finally the last chapter is here! Sorry for the wait. You know, the usual lame excuse: final tests and major writer block *grins nervously*. Actually I have written this chapter from long time ago but I decided to rewrite it. I think this version is better.

I hope you enjoy the ending of this story. For those who have forgotten, this story is a three-shot. (OMG I took more than half a year to finish this what so called three-shot.)

Disclaimer: the Prince of Tennis and its characters belong to Konomi Takeshi-sensei. I only own Mei-chan and Mayumi-chan here.

Sorry for any grammatical mistake and/or typo. Also, Yukimura may sound OOC here. (Gosh, he's already OOC even from the beginning of this story *sulks*)

This story is dedicated for everyone who've been supporting this story by reading, alerting and fav-ing. Cookies for you!

Now, let's proceed to the story…

Is Tennis Fun?

Chapter 3

[The next Sunday]

A family consisted of 5 people was having breakfast when a phone rang.

"I'll go get it." The youngest girl said as she quickly stood up and walk to the corridor. Wondering who would call her family in weekend, she picked up the phone.

"Hello, this is Akagi's residence."

"Good morning, miss. Can I speak to Akagi Mei?" the person on the phone asked.

"This is Mei speaking." Mei answered, still wondering who this person was. She felt that she had heard this voice before, but she couldn't remember whom it belonged to.

"Ah, Mei-chan, this is Rikkai year 3's Yukimura. Still remember me?"

"Yukimura-senpai!" She gasped. "Of course I do remember you."

Yukimura chuckled. "I'm relief then. Say, are you free right now?"

"Uh, yes, I am. What's the matter?" She scratched her head.

"Will you accompany me today? There's a place I wanna go with you." he said.

"Eeh?" She shrieked in surprise and paused as her brain was trying to process what she had just heard.

"Mei-chan, are you still there?" He asked, his voice sounded worried as she didn't give any reply.

"Y- Yes, I will go with you," She quickly replied. "Where do you want to meet?"

"Actually I'm already in front of your house…"

"EEH?"

She hurriedly hung up the phone and opened the front door, which was not far away from the phone. There she saw the blue haired boy in casual clothes, leaning on a wall opposite the door. His cell phone was still in his hand as he greeted her with a smile.

"Good morning, Mei-chan."

"Please give me a minute!" She ran into her house and slammed the door closed, leaving him in amusement.

After getting ready, saying good bye to her family and wearing her sneakers, she opened the door again. This time she greeted him properly. "Good morning, Senpai."

He smiled and greeted her again. "Good morning. Sorry for troubling you."

"It's okay, It's okay!" She shook her head hard. "I don't have anything to do anyway. Shall we go now?"

"Right."

Both of them then started walking with Yukimura leading their way. She didn't bother to ask where they were going to go. She would find it out by herself anyway, sooner or later.

"By the way, Senpai, where did you get my phone number and address?"

"Saa, I got it from a friend of mine." He chuckled.

"Sports club?" Mei bit her lips as she saw a large building stood in front of them. "Is this where you wanna go with me?"

"That's right. This is the best sports club in this district. I've always wanted to go here. It's said that the pool is really large and beautiful; the fitness centre is also really good. There's even sauna here." Yukimura explained cheerfully, trying to pretend not noticing the change on her face, though deep inside he was fully aware that by now she would have found out what he was planning to do here. Who wouldn't? There was only a single sport Yukimura Seiichi would play.

"This may sound rude, but I really don't wanna-"

"Let's go inside. I'm sure you'll like this place." He grabbed her hand and dragged her inside the building.

'I'm sorry, Mei-chan. I have to do this...'

An officer approached them as soon as they enter the building. "Welcome! Ah, you must be Yukimura-san who made a reservation on tennis court yesterday. These are your locker keys. I hope you enjoy your time here."

Yukimura took the keys and thanked him. The man bowed as both Yukimura and Mei walked passed him straight to where the reserved tennis court was.

"Wait, Senpai…" She struggled to release her hand from him, but it was useless. He might look fragile and weak, but he was still as strong as a normal boy.

He himself didn't pay any attention to her and kept dragging her.

"Senpai!" She called him again, desperately trying to get his attention. "Geez, Yukimura-senpai!"

He didn't answer her nor stop until they arrived at the tennis court. Finally he faced her then handed her one of the keys. "Here's your locker's key, I've prepared spare clothes, shoes and your racket in it."

Why? He knew her condition and how she couldn't play tennis, but why did he do this to her?

"Senpai, you know that I can't play tennis."

Both of them look each other then Yukimura shrugged. "Why don't we give it a try?"

"My family had tried it over and over again but nothing changed."

"You haven't tried it with me, right?"

"What makes you think you can make me play tennis again?"

"What makes you think I can't make you play tennis again?"

She frowned. This conversation seemed endless.

"I'm just making a bet," He suddenly said. "I promise I won't force you to do this again if I fail this time. Will you try to play tennis again, for me?"

She couldn't refuse his request, not with that sad smile plastered on his face.

"I guess I'll give it a try…"

It had been two hours since they had started playing tennis, but Mei didn't make any progression. It was true that she could hold rally longer, but she still couldn't stand powerful or fast ball.

"I can't do this anymore," She sighed. She was sitting on the ground, her racket lying on the ground. "You see it with your own eyes right, Senpai, I can't even move my feet when I see a fast ball, even though it was aimed to the opposite direction from where I stand."

On the other side, Yukimura stood without even breaking a sweat. "Don't give up yet." he said ti the younger girl.

"No, that's it. I quit," She pouted. "We're just wasting time here. There's no way I'll love tennis again just like I once did when I was young."

"Maybe you're right. There's no way I can fix something that has broken so badly." He said, gazing on the sky above them.

Right, that's it...

She then looked at him and saw his face. She didn't know if it was an expression of sadness or disappointment or maybe neither of them, it was really heartbreaking and made her feel guilty.

"I do appreciate your kindness, Senpai, really. You're really kind doing this for me." She tried to cheer him up.

"Me? Kind?" He looked at her with the same sad smile he had shown her before. "I'm far from kind. I'm a mean person; I'm the worst…"

"There's no way you're a mean person! You're even helping me out-"

"No, you just don't know me… and my tennis…"

"But-"

"You know, I've made a lot of people lost their passion toward tennis. I've made them quit tennis. This might sound unbelievable, but I took their senses in the game and made them unable to play anymore. I thought only ones with pride and strong passion toward tennis were the ones that could stand on this tennis court. It's not entirely wrong, because there were some people that could still stand against me even though they had lost their sense, but it wasn't entirely right either. I've selfishly judged the weak ones and made them suffered. Just like what your coach had done to you, I did horrible things to them."

He was right. What her coach had done to her was horrible and she still couldn't forgive that man until now. But Yukimura different, he was nothing like the coach. She knew that there's something different between these two men.

Yukimura felt sorry for what he had done. That sole feeling was enough to repent any kind of sin he had committed.

"Yukimura-senpai, you're a big idiot," She grabbed her racket and stood up. "Had you told me before about your problem, I would have tried harder."

"Mei-chan?"

"Aaah, I feel really embarrassed. I thought you did this for me only. I must have thought too highly about my own self." She fumed.

"That's-"

"I realize I've been over-pampered by everyone: my parents, my brothers, even Senpai. That's why, this time I'll try harder, not only for myself but also for you." She smiled brightly and took one of the balls near her.

This small yellow ball wouldn't hurt, as long as they love tennis.

"My phobia and your broken heart, let's fix them together." She said as she served the ball.

Upon hearing her words, his face lit up and his usual gentle smile came back. He received the ball the hit it back to her.

"Right, no one should get hurt because of tennis. Tennis should be fun."

Everything went really smoothly once their understood each other. Mei, little by little, regained her love toward tennis back and the burden on Yukimura's back disappeared as time passed by. Without noticing, there was a strong bond of friendship between them.

Until she finally left to America for further treatment...

There was only a piece of letter left for him.

"Excuse me, Yukimura-senpai."

"What is it, Takamiya-chan?" He asked the twin tailed girl who had just called him during the lunch break.

"About Mei-chan, she asked me to give this to you," Mayumi handed him a clean white letter. "She's leaving today."

"Thank you." He said to the young girl and took the letter from him. After she left, he started reading it.

Dear Yukimura-senpai,

I'm sorry I didn't tell you that I moved to America today. I don't think we need to bid good bye though, because I believe we'll meet again someday.

Thank you for everything you've done for me. I don't know anything else to say than thank you. Really, thank you, thank you very much. Without you, I won't be able to stand on tennis court again.

Don't worry about people you've hurt. They'll eventually find their way back to tennis, just like me.

I hope I will be as good as my brothers and you in tennis when we meet again. On that day, will you play with me again?

Last but not the least, Yukimura-senpai, do you think tennis is fun? I know this is a very weird question; even so I still want to ask you about it… Because I do think tennis is fun.

Until we meet again,

Akagi Mei

Yukimura put the letter back into envelop. Her last question echoed in his mind.

Is tennis fun?

He smiled and replied without hesitation.

"Yes, it is. Tennis is fun."

That's it! The ending is kinda inspired from the game double no oujisama. Tehe.

Say, do you think they'll be lover once the meet again? Just wondering if you think the same. *giggles* Even so, I don't think I can make any continuation for this story. (LOL I'll be very happy if there's someone who'll write the sequel for me. *talks to myself* you wish! XD)

Btw, a friend of mine = Yanagi XD

I hope you enjoy this story and thank you for reading till the very end *bows deeply*

Please left a review and tell me whether you're satisfied with my first hurt/comfort story or not. Should I make another story like this again?

side note: I've been suffering too much attack from plot bunnies inside my head. I'll be very happy if you wanna adopt one of these bunnies from me. Maybe I should make a plot challenge and share my ideas. The main idea is not every romance story have happy ending, and it contains various onside!OCxcanon. Please tell me if you're interested via reply or PM!