Amethyst Fascination

Since that day, Yukimura has never seen the child whose pride is written into his blood.

He just disappeared without a sound, just like every time he came without warning.It wasn't until Nanako visited one evening that Yukimura knew where the child had been these days.

When Nanako arrived, she brought flowers, fruits, steaming chicken soup and the latest tennis magazine.Putting all the things on the table, the gentle and beautiful girl told him with a slight smile on her face: "Yukimura-kun, I'm really sorry to come to see you."

"Thank you, Ms. Nanako." Yukimura didn't expect this Echizen cousin to visit the hospital after only meeting him once, and there was deep gratitude in his eyes.

This family will always use the most ordinary actions to make people feel warm.

Delivering the good chicken soup to Yukimura, Nanako sat down gracefully, and said softly, "Ryoma went to Karuizawa to participate in special training, so I called you yesterday to come and see you. It's very rare that this kid Ryoma still cares about you. Things other than tennis."

The hand holding the bowl trembled slightly, just for Nanako's message.Slowly bringing the bowl to his lips, Yukimura lowered his head, letting his soft hair fall to the side of his face, covering the daze in his eyes. "Is there something wrong with Echizen last Saturday?"

"Last Saturday? Is it the day when the finals of the Kanto Tournament should have been held?" Somewhat surprised by Yukimura's question, Nanako, who was understanding, thought about it carefully, "Ryoma came back that day with a very bad face, even uncle's provocation I ignored it and went back to my room. Does Yukimura-kun know what happened?"

Raising his head and showing a gentle smile at Nanako, Yukimura shook his head: "No, I just thought that Echizen should be unhappy that the game has been postponed."

"I don't know much about this. Ryoma never talks too much about school at home. I only know that Ryoma went to Karuizawa with the seniors from the tennis club the next day." Looking at Yukimura's pale face, he seemed to know him Feeling tired, Nanako got up and said goodbye: "I have to go back beforehand, Yukimura-kun, please take care. Ryoma will be back today, and I will let him come to the hospital to see you."

Smiling, she lost her trace the moment she watched Nanako disappear at the door.Yukimura drank the soup slowly, and there was a little pain between his brows.

In that silent child, how many things are hidden in his heart that cannot be told to others, just like himself.In a sense, I and that child are the same kind of people, both have a pride that others cannot understand, and they will not easily ask for anything.Even a little care.

Not long after Nanako left, Sanada came.

Looking at the extra gifts on the table with raised eyebrows, he asked, "Has anyone visited you?"

"Well, a friend." Responding casually, his pale and handsome face regained his habitual gentle smile, Yukimura said softly: "The day after tomorrow is the final, you should hurry up and practice."

"I just came to see if you can help me. I'll wait until I get back to school." Sitting next to Yukimura, Sanada's usually stern and serious face was full of concern: "Is everything going well? When is the exact time of the operation?"

Standing up, carefully put the carnations from Nanako into the vase, Yukimura said softly, "At one o'clock in the afternoon the day after tomorrow, I will wait for you to come before entering the operating room."

"Okay, I'll bring the winner's pennant with me." Staring at Yukimura's slender back, Sanada thought for a while and asked in a low voice, "Have you been here since Echizen?"

"No, it must be the same as us, making the final preparations for the Kanto competition." Turning around and looking at Sanada's slightly uncomfortable face, Yukimura urged with a smile: "Go back, or it will be too late."

Still wanting to say something, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang with a rush of ringtones, making Sanada frown slightly.After answering the call, he pursed his lips tightly and hung up after listening to a few words.Quickly got up, put the ball bag back on his shoulders, and faced Yukimura who was watching him quietly, with some unconscious anxiety in his deep voice: "Echizen was at Tachikai University, and Kirihara injured him."

His eyes sank, his brows and eyes frowned slightly under Sanada's gaze, Yukimura's gentle voice revealed an imperceptible coldness: "If you hurt your opponent before the game, if it is known, you will be dismissed. Kirihara's temper, you should temper it Grind."

"Don't worry, I will take care of it." Worried about the child's injury, Sanada didn't stay any longer and left in a hurry.

Therefore, he couldn't see Yukimura behind him, with his fists clenched and his arms trembling slightly.