Starting Again
Warning: OOC. fem!Eijun. others...
Disclaimer: I don't own DNA
A/N: enjoy!
Italics - Flashbacks.
Re-edited.
To: Kazuya
From: Wakana
Hi!
Seems like your baseball career is proceeding well
We often see you in the magazines
Make sure you keep working hard
I have a little favor to ask you
To: Wakana
From: Kazuya
Hey! It's been a long time! How have you guys been?
Still playing baseball?
I bet Ei-chan has just as much useless energy as ever :)
Is she still aiming to be an ace pitcher?
Did you hear? Girls are allowed to play at Koshien now
She's jumping with joy isn't she?
Sure ask away
To: Kazuya
From: Wakana
We're fine!
We'll try make it to one of your matches this year
Um…the favor is about Eijun.
Please…..Kazuya
Help her.
"Miyuki-kun is definitely the best looking player out there..." muttered a girl watching the Seido baseball club practice from the sidelines, upon which the other female students around her nodded deeply. It would be no exaggeration to say that since Miyuki Kazuya's enrollment, he has been the most widely discussed student amongst all the first years.
Even professional scouts would often frequent the baseball fields to evaluate Miyuki Kazuya as a potential candidate for their respective teams. He had immeasurable talent and amazing skill that would impress even the most uninformed spectators.
But while everyone recognized his baseball sense, his nasty personality both on and off the field often got under the skin of his enemies and allies alike. Because he found great amusement in observing others to figure out their weaknesses, you'll often see the genius catcher smirking evilly to himself.
But the Miyuki today was clearly enraged. Even though his hair was still messy like usual, throw from home still lightning fast like an arrow, popularity as high as ever - to the annoyance of many, he oozed out a murderous aura almost ready to kill the next guy who talked to him.
Even Kuromochi, who would often mess with Miyuki, didn't dare to approach him.
The said catcher had no idea how scary his expression looked right now and continued on with his daily routine. But just thinking about his conversation with his childhood friend from Nagano last night, made his expression darken considerably.
Eijun hasn't played baseball for five months already!
"Tsk that idiot, what is she doing." Miyuki muttered dangerously. "I won't let her escape without a proper answer next time I see her."
Everyone who watched Miyuki's every move, had no idea who he was talking about but what they did know was that the girl in question was the cause of the walking disaster today.
Nagano - Akagi Middle
"Achoo! I wonder if someone is talking about me?" Sawamura Eijun wondered. She gave it a brushing thought but continued to bask in the sun on the rooftop, listening to her iPod.
Sawamura Eijun was famous amongst boy and girls of Akagi Middle School. One was for her masculine name despite her being a peachy third year middle girl student. Apparently her grandpa, Sawamura Eitoku, was so sure of a grandson, he didn't prepare a female name when she was born. In hope that his granddaughter grew up strong like a male, he just stuck with Sawamura Eijun, earning him a whipping from the girl's father and mother.
Second reason was for her passion for baseball and her achievements. There wasn't a day Sawamura didn't talk about Koushien, pitching or baseball in general. Even the teachers had given up telling her to stop playing so much and improve her horrendous grades. But her talent and spirit as a pitcher had already been recognized by many. Because of her, the no name Akagi Middle baseball team managed to make it to third round of the prefectural tournament. There was also a rumor going around that she was childhood friends with the famous Miyuki Kazuya.
Third reason was for her sudden change. It all started when she injured her elbow in an unfair play during a match. Everyone thought that she would quickly recover and exact revenge, as she was a person who would slap an opponent for bad-mouthing her mates, but she completely disappeared from the baseball world altogether.
When she handed in her resignation form, hell broke out. Teachers called the hospital, students took their umbrellas out in fear of a sudden storm;everyone was in shock.
No one knew why, but Sawamura Eijun had changed.
Fourth reason was because of new appearance. After her change, her hair started growing past her shoulders, making her look rather cute and feminine. She had gained many followers in school and out.
"Eijun!" a voice called out.
Clank. As the door opened, Sawamura's childhood friend, Wakana appeared.
"I was looking for you Eijun." Wakana pouted as she stood over her sleepy friend. "Heard you finally submitted your high school preference form."
Sawamura took out her earphones and said rather seriously, "yeah….I haven't told you guys but I'm going to a school in Tok-"
"Seido is a good school. Congrats on getting in Eijun! Even though I can't see you every day, I'll definitely message you okay?" Wakana said smiling.
Sawamura blinked. "How do you know I'm going to a school in Tokyo? I don't think I told anybody…"
"Ah-um-er-Y-y-our grandpa informed me early in the morning when I went to pick you up for school." Wakana said sheepishly, hoping her best friend would buy it.
"Hmm…I see."
Wakana sighed in relief, sending a thumbs up sign to the group of boys hiding behind the door. She couldn't let her best friend know that the gang, Sawamura's family and herself all had a hand in sending her to Seido.
A few weeks ago…
Sawamura Eitoku called up an emergency meeting regarding his granddaughter.
Eijun's parents, Wakana and the baseball team all gathered in the Sawamura house when Eijun was out doing a make-up exam.
"It has already been two months since she received permission from the doctor to play baseball again and five months since she played baseball." said Eitoku with worry. "I say we need to get to the end of this."
"I've tried." Wakana said with sigh. "No matter how much I question and pester her about it, she avoids the question and runs away."
Everyone heaved a sigh together.
"Sure the injury was horrible," Sawamura's mother continued "But I'm confident I raised a strong daughter! She wouldn't quit her favorite sport because of an injury!" all the baseball members nodded in agreement.
"She was acting unnatural during that game though. She usually would have been aggressive in that situation but back then….it was as if she….was scared…"
Wakana sighed again. It was true. Eijun's behavior back then was unlike her. But it's impossible to find out from Eijun herself because even though she looks like she takes things lightly, she is quite stubborn.
Pang! Everyone looked up at Wakana in surprise when she slapped her cheeks. "Instead of wondering about the past, I say we give that idiot a push and help her play baseball again. After all, I love seeing Eijun play till she's covered in sweat and dirt." Said Wakana warmly.
"Hmmm but how do we do that…."
"What if she hates baseball though…" someone said.
Wakana turned to him. "Don't worry! There's no way that baseball idiot can hate baseball. As her childhood from agessssssss back I can assure that - AH!"
"W-what is it now Wakana-chan?" Sawamura's mum said.
"I know a way!" shouted Wakana triumphantly. She turned towards the Sawamura couple. "Aunty, uncle, please arrange for Eijun to go to Seido in Tokyo!" Wakana begged.
"W-why so suddenly?"
"Because Kazuya goes to Seido." Wakana explained. "Ever since we were young, Eijun could never remain composed around Kazuya. Those two argue like cats and dogs every single time. I believe that if it's Kazuya, he'll be able to rip off Eijun's stupid mask."
"B-but even so…."
The other members were shocked speechless. To think that their beautiful manager and baseball-loving idiot of a pitcher were childhood friends with THE Miyuki Kazuya.
"No that may be a good idea." Eitoku said thoughtfully. "Especially since Seido is rather known for its strong baseball team, seeing them practice might ignite something in Eijun."
There wasn't anything left for the couple to say. "Fine. Dad, please arrange for Eijun to apply to that school and I'll come up with something to convince that girl to go."
"Yay!" Wakana and the boys cheered.
"Then Wakana-chan, please inform Kazuya-kun of the situation for next year."
"Okay!"
- End of flashback -
"Wakana! Oi Wakana!"
"W-wha yesss?" snapping out of her memory, Wakana replied sheepishly, still feeling a little guilty.
"Do you know what school Kazuya is in now?"
Wakana blinked at the sudden question. "N-no idea why?"
"No reason, I just don't want to see his face anymore." Said Sawamura with a small smile. It was the saddest smile ever.
"I'm sorry Eijun." Wakana whispered to herself.
"What was that?"
"Nope, nothing." Wakana answered back with a grin. "Since it's Tokyo, he probably went a school with a strong baseball team" Wakana apologized profusely to Sawamura silently in her heart.
She ran towards her friend and gave her a big slap on the back.
"Owowowowow" Sawamura rubbed her back and looked at Wakana all teary eyed, "What was that for -
"Eijun." Interrupted Wakana with her back facing Sawamura.
"Make sure you come back okay?"
"O-okay?"
"You have to come back!"
At Wakana's teary and stubborn look, Sawamura replied, "Osh!"
Next year - Seido front gate.
Her expression darkened considerably as she read on. "Known as a powerhouse in baseball with many talented players applying each year. Although they have not been to the Koushien for six years already, under the guidance of the tough coach, Kataoka Tesshin, many believe that Seido will make it to Koushien soon. They have a powerful line up again this year and with the addition of genius catcher, Miyuki Kazuya, their defense has solidified. Now all they need is a strong and reliable Ace to take the mound. We look forward to their performance in the upcoming competition."
Sawamura's eye twitched first. She scrunched up the magazine in her hand next and -
BAM!
- threw it as hard as she could towards the ground, earning her many many stares from other students. But she was too angry to even notice.
"Go to Seido and learn about society you stupid kid."
"Grandpa...
"I think this is a good chance for you to experience what it's like in Tokyo."
...mom...
"You know, Seido is a good school. You'll definitely gain something."
...dad...
"When you come back please bring back Mi-ouch I mean have fun in Tokyo! You're so lucky Ei-chan!"
...you guys...
"N-no idea, who knows where Kazuya could have gone."
...Wakana!
"YOU LIARS!"